Vintage Cartier 18k white, yellow and rose gold Trinity band with rarely encountered, ribbed bands, Size 8.75. Yellow band stamped: Cartier 18k. Total weight: 7.25g, 4.66dwt.

The Trinity ring was designed by Louis Cartier in 1924 for the Artist and Poet Jean Cocteau, he was to wear one for the rest of his life and the Trinity style has been iconic ever since. The colors of gold are symbolic: pink for love, yellow for fidelity and white for friendship.

PROVENANCE: This piece was purchased directly by Olen Earnest, partner of Smith Earnest Interiors Inc., a 22 year old design firm. The firm specializes in custom interior design for estates, homes and yachts throughout the United States. Their designs have been featured in USA Today, House Beautiful Houses and Plans, Christie's Great Estates, Florida Architecture, Florida Design, Orlando Magazine, Orlando Home Design and Women's Day Kitchen and Baths to name but a few. Their designs have taken numerous awards, some of which include the prestigious Best in America Living Award from the NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) for the "Best One of a Kind Spec House in the United States" in 1997 and more recently, two Aurora Awards in 2003 for the best $3,000,001 and over One of a Kind Custom Home and also the $2,000,000 - $3,000,000 One of a Kind Custom Home.

Original condition and patina.