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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
A MULTI-GEM AND GOLD LARIAT NECKLACE, BY CARTIER
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A MULTI-GEM AND GOLD LARIAT NECKLACE, BY CARTIER
Designed as four gold chains of varying lengths, each terminating in a stylized quatrefoil set with circular-cut sapphires, rubies or emeralds, joined together by a stylized quatrefoil set with circular-cut sapphires, 24 1/2 ins. (length adjustable), with French assay marks for 18k gold
Signed Cartier, Grès for Madame Grès, no. 1586522
Designed as four gold chains of varying lengths, each terminating in a stylized quatrefoil set with circular-cut sapphires, rubies or emeralds, joined together by a stylized quatrefoil set with circular-cut sapphires, 24 1/2 ins. (length adjustable), with French assay marks for 18k gold
Signed Cartier, Grès for Madame Grès, no. 1586522
Further Details
The ever mysterious and elegant Madame Grès began her career by making toiles for large Parisian fashion houses. She opened her first small shop in 1934 and created dresses through the 1970s. A true fashion pioneer with a keen eye for detail and perfection, Madame Grès was known to incorporate drapery and wrapped fabric into her gowns.