Cartier WWI Winged Sweetheart Brooch
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Cartier WWI Winged Sweetheart Brooch
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Cartier WWI Winged Sweetheart Brooch
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Cartier WWI Winged Sweetheart Brooch
Cartier WWI Winged Sweetheart Brooch
Cartier WWI Winged Sweetheart Brooch
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Cartier WWI Winged Sweetheart Brooch

  • This brooch by Cartier would likely have been worn by the sweetheart of a U.S. Navy serviceman
  • An intricately enameled American flag shield appears before an anchor, flanked by two gold wings
  • Set in 14K white and yellow gold with rose cut diamonds
  • Circa 1915
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$14,500
Item No. 32-2767

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Description
This patriotic brooch by Cartier is an exceptional example of the sweetheart jewelry that gained popularity during World War I. Often worn by wives, fiancées and sweethearts of servicemen, these sentimental jewels served as visible expressions of love, loyalty and support for those serving overseas. This particular example centers an intricately enameled American flag shield set before an anchor, a motif traditionally associated with the U.S. Navy. The anchor and shield are flanked by stylized. . .
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This patriotic brooch by Cartier is an exceptional example of the sweetheart jewelry that gained popularity during World War I. Often worn by wives, fiancées and sweethearts of servicemen, these sentimental jewels served as visible expressions of love, loyalty and support for those serving overseas. This particular example centers an intricately enameled American flag shield set before an anchor, a motif traditionally associated with the U.S. Navy. The anchor and shield are flanked by stylized wings, each accented by a row of sparkling rose cut diamonds. Crafted in 14K yellow and white gold, the brooch combines patriotic symbolism with refined craftsmanship.

Synonymous with luxury and innovation, Cartier has been among the world's most celebrated jewelers for more than a century. Designs such as this brooch demonstrate the firm's ability to elevate even deeply personal and patriotic themes through exceptional artistry and elegant design.

Circa 1915
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Cartier WWI Winged Sweetheart Brooch
Maker: Cartier
Period: 20th Century
Origin: America
Type: Brooches
The American Identity: Legacy of Art and Patriotism
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