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Earring

1930-35 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

These pots with stylised flowers make clever use of different shapes and cuts of diamond. Although technically and aesthetically very much of the twentieth century, they are reminiscent of the 'giardinetti' (little garden) rings of the eighteenth century with their tiny posies of coloured gemstones in jewelled vases.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Earring
  • Earring
Materials and techniques
Platinum with diamonds
Brief description
Earrings of platinum with diamonds, Cartier, London, 1930-35.
Physical description
Earrings in the form of two flowerpots holding diamond flowers and foliage.
Style
Marks and inscriptions
  • 2098 (number punched on side of clip)
  • Cartier London (engraved on side of clip)
Credit line
Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein
Summary
These pots with stylised flowers make clever use of different shapes and cuts of diamond. Although technically and aesthetically very much of the twentieth century, they are reminiscent of the 'giardinetti' (little garden) rings of the eighteenth century with their tiny posies of coloured gemstones in jewelled vases.
Other numbers
  • LOAN:AMERICANFRIENDS.328:1&2-2003 - Previous loan number
  • 268A - Goldstein Collection number
Collection
Accession number
M.206:1, 2-2007

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Record createdApril 24, 2008
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