18 karat yellow gold
France, 1997
Cartier - French jewelry and watch manufacturer, founded in 1847 in Paris
Original Cartier box
Marked with ‘Cartier’, the date ‘1997’, the fineness ‘750’, the copyright sign, the number ‘37 KG 1-06’, the manufacturer’s mark and the ring size ‘58’ to the inside
Maker’s mark and guarantee mark to the outside of the ring band
Bar set princess cut solitaire diamond, c. 0.92 carats (VVSI, Top Wesselton F)
Ring size: 58; US: 8
Total weight: circa 13.3 grams
Solitaire diamond ring in modest elegance, a further contribution to the world fame of the luxury brand Cartier
Provenance / Condition: from the inventory of a former Cartier boutique; hence the piece is in unworn condition

The Cartier ‘Tank’ collection is known for its elegant design. The modern-looking band of this ring is made of 18 karat gold and features a bar set solitaire diamond, which has a weight of c. 0.92 carats. With its charming shine, the ring is a beautiful complement to an evening outfit and also brings a touch of glamour to any everyday look.

The ring is marked with ‘Cartier’, the date ‘1997’, the mark of fineness, the copyright sign, the number ‘37 KG 1-06’, the brand name ‘Cartier’ and the ring size ‘58’. The outside of the ring band bears the maker’s marks and the guarantee mark. The ring is in unworn condition with minimal traces of handling. The ring size is 58; the total weight is c. 13.3 grams.

Cartier

The exclusive French jeweler and watch company Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 and gained international renown in 1904 with the ‘Santos de Cartier’, a wristwatch created for the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont. A further milestone in the history of modern watchmaking was the introduction of the Tank watch in 1917, which was inspired by British First World War tanks. With their Paris boutique established in the Rue de la Paix, Cartier soon opened further branches in London, New York and St. Petersburg to cater to the demand of a growing international clientele. Cultivating ties to important members of the aristocracy, Cartier became the supplier to the most notable royal dynasties of the 20th century. Since the beginning, the Maison created innovative pieces of jewelry, inspired by the flora and fauna, often characterized by innovative shapes and extravagant color combination as seen in their ‘Tutti Frutti’ signature style. In addition to exquisite floral motifs Cartier has conceived a fanciful menagerie including exotic birds caught in full flight, sacred creatures from ancient Egypt, wondrous chimeras and fierce felines. The typical Panthère motif was first introduced in 1914 with a women's watch, in 1935 with a ring for the Duchess of Windsor and was later transformed into the famous jewelry series ‘Panthère de Cartier’. The theme was significantly developed by Jeanne Toussaint, nicknamed ‘La Panthère’, who was the creative director of Fine Jewelry from 1933 and as a metaphor of femininity the panther remains an icon of the House of Cartier. In addition to jewelry and watches, Cartier offers a wide range of various leather goods, perfumes, pens, lighters, sunglasses and all sorts of accessories. To this day creations by Cartier are must-haves in the international luxury segment.

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