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Art Deco Tutti Frutti Diamond Sapphire Carved Ruby Platinum Earrings, Circa 1920

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Exquisite Art Deco period Tutti Frutti diamond, cabochon sapphire, carved ruby platinum earrings. Circa 1920 Each designed as a stylized diamond basket laden with large, luscious cabochon sapphire fruit with a beautifully carved ruby leaf on an elegant elongated diamond stem. Very fine quality workmanship where even the diamonds highlighting the sapphires and rubies are set in individual beaded cullet settings. Superb, well balanced design for memorable impact. The Tutti Frutti design is synonomous with Cartier. Inspired by a visit to India in the 1920, Jacques Cartier who ran the London branch of Cartier at the time, combined the exotic carved gemstones he brought back with the then modern Art Deco aesthetic to a striking effect which continues to fascinate today. These earrings have been professionally converted to post backs for pierced ears. Sapphires: approximately 3.2 TCW, 5mm in diameter each, lively royal blue color, some natural inclusions and minor surface abbraisions commensurate with age Carved rubies: approximately 3.1 TCW, 8mm by 6mm each , rich raspberry color, slight surface abraisions observed under 10X magnification, but not visible otherwise, well carved Diamonds: European cut totaling approximately 2.2 Carats, G-H color, VVS1-VVS2 Metal: Platinum
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    Width: 0.6 in (15 mm)Length: 2.05 in (52 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: These earrings have been professionally converted to post backs for pierced ears. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1887217590912

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