An elegant Art Deco brooch by Cartier, circa 1920s, finely crafted in platinum and set throughout with old European-cut diamonds. The geometric openwork form reflects Cartier’s refined approach to balance, symmetry, and craftsmanship during the early 20th century.
• Height: 3.0 cm
• Width: 2.1 cm
• Weight: 11 g
• Metal: Platinum
• Period / Era: Art Deco, circa 1920s
• Maker: Cartier
Diamonds
• Cut: Old European
• Approx. Quantity: 40 stones
• Total Carat Weight: Approx. 3.00 ct
• Colour: G–H
• Clarity: VS–SI
Pre-owned; very good condition consistent with age and careful wear.
Cartier’s creations from the 1920s are highly sought after for their exceptional craftsmanship and refined aesthetic, emblematic of the Maison's Art Deco period. This era marked the rise of Jeanne Toussaint, whose artistic direction helped establish the distinctive geometric elegance now associated with Art Deco Cartier design.
A signed Cartier brooch from this period represents more than jewellery—it is a piece of cultural and design history. The combination of platinum with old European-cut diamonds reflects Cartier’s leadership in high jewellery during this time, when platinum came to symbolise prestige and innovation.
Collectors of vintage Cartier and antique Cartier pieces value these works for their rarity, provenance, and timeless sophistication. As a Cartier diamond brooch, this piece sits within the realm of Cartier high jewelry, admired for its balance, clarity, and architectural precision. It remains a quintessential period Cartier jewel, offering both elegance and historical significance.
An elegant Art Deco brooch by Cartier, circa 1920s, finely crafted in platinum and set throughout with old European-cut diamonds. The geometric openwork form reflects Cartier’s refined approach to balance, symmetry, and craftsmanship during the early 20th century.
• Height: 3.0 cm
• Width: 2.1 cm
• Weight: 11 g
• Metal: Platinum
• Period / Era: Art Deco, circa 1920s
• Maker: Cartier
Diamonds
• Cut: Old European
• Approx. Quantity: 40 stones
• Total Carat Weight: Approx. 3.00 ct
• Colour: G–H
• Clarity: VS–SI
Pre-owned; very good condition consistent with age and careful wear.
Cartier’s creations from the 1920s are highly sought after for their exceptional craftsmanship and refined aesthetic, emblematic of the Maison's Art Deco period. This era marked the rise of Jeanne Toussaint, whose artistic direction helped establish the distinctive geometric elegance now associated with Art Deco Cartier design.
A signed Cartier brooch from this period represents more than jewellery—it is a piece of cultural and design history. The combination of platinum with old European-cut diamonds reflects Cartier’s leadership in high jewellery during this time, when platinum came to symbolise prestige and innovation.
Collectors of vintage Cartier and antique Cartier pieces value these works for their rarity, provenance, and timeless sophistication. As a Cartier diamond brooch, this piece sits within the realm of Cartier high jewelry, admired for its balance, clarity, and architectural precision. It remains a quintessential period Cartier jewel, offering both elegance and historical significance.
