Biennale des Antiquaires 2014 Blog Cartier Kings & Queens

The Royal Pearl

by Claudia Carletti Camponeschi
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This pearl lives up to its regal title: its history is intimately linked to that of one of the greatest queens of England and its qualities make it one of the most beautiful pearls known to man, perpetuating the long tradition of pearls upheld by Cartier.

A weight of 166.18 grains (8.3 grams), an impressive size (21.82 mm x 17.6 mm x 16.4 mm), a perfectly symmetrical drop shape and a silvery satin orient: such are the awe-inspiring qualities of this peerless jewel.

A historic pearl with a heroine’s destiny – the story begins in the English court in the 1910s when it was worn by Queen Mary, consort of His Majesty King George V, Queen of England and Empress of India.

Platinum, one natural pearl (166,18 grains), one cushion-cut diamond (5,01 carats), natural pearls, cushion-cut diamonds, brillian-cut diamonds. The tiara can be worn as a necklace. The natural pearl is removable and can be worn on a pendant.
For the magic to work and for the jewel to transform itself, the pearl and its entourage of diamonds have to fold: both form and function change and the tiara becomes a necklace.
A rare pearl for a dazzling piece of jewelry that is accompanied by a pair of drop earrings - a duo of fine pearls, perfectly matched and crowned with a scroll of diamonds. These twin drops, highly regular and gleaming with a perfect luster, represent 77.44 grains and 72.16 grains respectively of pure mother-of-pearl poetry.
A rare pearl for a dazzling piece of jewelry that is accompanied by a pair of drop earrings – a duo of fine pearls, perfectly matched and crowned with a scroll of diamonds.
These twin drops, highly regular and gleaming with a perfect luster, represent 77.44 grains and 72.16 grains respectively of pure mother-of-pearl poetry.

Source: RougeCartier Magazine

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