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Cartier Art Deco Opal Brooch
Cartier Art Deco Opal Brooch
Cartier Art Deco Opal Brooch

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Cartier Art Deco Opal Brooch

  • This brooch by Cartier centers a captivating natural black opal of exceptional quality
  • The opal is framed within an openwork geometric setting of diamonds and additional calibré-cut opals
  • Cartier stood at the forefront of the Art Deco movement, redefining modern jewelry
  • Set in platinum
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$64,500
Item No. 32-2499

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Description
A striking expression of early 20th-century design, this brooch by Cartier centers a captivating natural black opal, alive with vivid flashes of deep green, electric blue and vibrant yellow. The Australian opal is AGL certified and framed within a refined, openwork geometric setting that exemplifies the bold symmetry of the Art Deco period.

Approximately 1.25 carats of French and old European cut diamonds lend brilliance throughout, while the border is distinguished by rare calibré-cut. . .
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A striking expression of early 20th-century design, this brooch by Cartier centers a captivating natural black opal, alive with vivid flashes of deep green, electric blue and vibrant yellow. The Australian opal is AGL certified and framed within a refined, openwork geometric setting that exemplifies the bold symmetry of the Art Deco period.

Approximately 1.25 carats of French and old European cut diamonds lend brilliance throughout, while the border is distinguished by rare calibré-cut opals—an exceptional and highly unusual choice that replaces traditional enamel with luminous, precisely cut gemstones. The result is a jewel of remarkable depth, color and craftsmanship, embodying both technical mastery and artistic vision. Set in platinum.

Cartier stood at the forefront of the Art Deco movement, redefining modern jewelry through its embrace of geometry, contrast and innovative materials. During this celebrated era, the maison transformed design from the fluidity of naturalism to a more structured and architectural aesthetic, often drawing inspiration from global influences, including Egyptian, Asian and Cubist motifs. Pieces from this period remain among the most coveted in the world, prized for their sophistication, rarity and enduring impact on jewelry design.

Circa 1930

Signed "Cartier"

1 1/2" length

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Cartier Art Deco Opal Brooch
Maker: Cartier
Period: 20th Century
Origin: France
Type: Brooches
Style: Art Deco
Stones: Diamonds;Opal

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