Art Deco Platinum, Diamond, and Ruby Brooch, Cartier



centering on a bezel set old European cut diamond (6.25 x 6.25 x4.03 mm) weighing approximately 1.02 carats (H color, I clarity) within four articulated concentric circles bead set with old European and rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.1 total carats (H-J color, SI-I clarity) and channel set calibre cut rubies, mount with milgrain detailing and outer circle with scalloped border, completed with a single pin stem and C clasp, with aperture allowing brooch to be worn as a full diamond brooch or a ruby and diamond brooch, signed Cartier Paris Londres.
1 1/8 in. diameter
6.8 dwt.
Rubies display a red hue, medium dark to dark tone and moderately strong to strong saturation.
Private Collection of a Michigan and North Carolina Lady
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Good estate condition; some stones with age appropriate nicks, chips and abrasions visible under magnification.