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16/01/2026

A beautiful vanity case by Cartier Paris, 1929; Made of jade plaques which were made in China in the 19th century.
Set with Jade, coral, diamonds, enamel, gold and platinum.

The jade plaque is beautifully carved, look closely, what type of animal can you see? How many are there? Leave your comments below.

Cartier Collection
VC 73 A29

09/12/2025

Cartier Paris, 1927 - Clutch Handbag made of Suede, jade, onyx,
mother-of-pearl, coral, enamel, diamonds, silver and gold.
Cartier Collection EB 16 A27

09/11/2025

SOLD - An 1869 Queen Victoria Young Head Shield Full Sovereign Gold Coin Die Mark No 15.
Reverse: Shield design by Jean Baptise Merlen
Obverse: Depicts the 'young head' portrait by William Wyon

07/11/2025

Drop earrings by Cartier New York, 1926
Set with green Jade, coral, diamonds, enamel in platinum.
Cartier Collection EG 24 A26

06/11/2025

Screen clock made by Cartier Paris, 1922;
Jade screen, China, date unknown
Carved white jade, coral, onyx, diamonds, enamel, gold, platinum
Cartier Collection CDB 06 A22

05/11/2025

Art Deco Cartier pendant inspired by Chinese design set with pearls, diamonds, onyx, coral in platinum.

27/10/2025

Yin-Yang pendant - Cartier Paris, 1919
Emeralds, rubies, onyx, diamonds, enamel, platinum, gold, silk cord.
Cartier Collection - NE 19 A19

26/10/2025

CHINA - An influx of art treasures from China began in the late 19th century alongside the downfall of the Qing dynasty,
revitalising the European fashion for all things Chinese. Cartier designs incorporated apprêts such as lacquer plaques and carved jade and combined them with onyx, rubies and coral. The
Mason reinterpreted Chinese motifs including mythical creatures like the dragon and phoenix, fretwork patterns and symbols of longevity and good fortune, and paid homage to Chinese forms of adornment with its tasselled pendants and jade belts.

Brooch - Cartier Paris, 1920
Owned by Jeanne Paquin, French fashion designer
Emeralds, rubies, onyx, diamonds, platinum
Cartier Collection CL 335 A20

22/10/2025

Cartier Japanese mirror clock by Cartier Paris, 1945
Set with Coral, mother-of-pearl, diamonds, glass (dial), enamel, lacquer, gold, platinum, silver
Cartier Collection
CS 18 A45

21/10/2025

Cartier Large Portique mystery clock. This clock is in the form of a tori (a Japanese Shinto shrine gate) called a portique in Cartier's records. It was the first of a series of six made between
1923 and 1925, each of which was unique. In 1973, Cartier bought it back at auction, making it the first of a new permanent collection of extraordinary creations that became known as the Cartier Collection in 1983.

Cartier Paris, 1923
Owned by Ganna Walska, Polish born opera singer.
Rock crystal, onyx, galalith (originally coral), diamonds, enamel, gold, platinum.
Cartier Collection
CM 09 A23

20/10/2025

Two wisteria brooches by Cartier Paris, 1903
Sold to Sir Ernest Cassel, friend and advisor to King Edward VIl
Diamonds, platinum
Cartier Collection
CL 114 A03

19/10/2025

Japanese knot brooch by Cartier Paris, 1907
Diamonds, rubies, platinum, gold
Cartier Collection
CL 23 A07

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