Comprising: a pair of ear clips, a brooch and a ring, the ear clips designed as floral clusters set with oval and pear-shaped citrines, the edges studded with single-cut diamonds, signed Cartier, Paris, French assay marks, one stone deficient; the brooch designed as an owl, the body set with an oval citrine, the eyes of pear-shaped emeralds surrounded with brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Cartier, British hallmarks for London, 1963, the ring of bombé form set with pear-shaped citrines in lighter and darker hues, size 52, unsigned.  

Cf: Sylvie Raulet, Bijoux Art Déco 1940-1950, pages 166 and 196  for illustrations of Cartier's jewels from the 40's mounted with citrines.

Ear clips one signed Cartier Paris, both stamped with French assay marks for gold and platinum, maker's marks and numbered 0924. One citrine deficient. Brooch signed Cartier, with British hallmarks for London, 1963 and 18 carat gold. The ring unsigned. Citrines overall well matched, bright and lively stones with good saturation, minor abrasion and nicks, a few stones chipped (central stone on one ear clip heavily chipped). Minor tarnish and scratches to metal consistent with age and wear. In good condition.
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