Art Deco Cartier emerald ring, french cut sides

[Circe]

So this happened:

 

[arkieb1]

Wow, now we know what you were buying when you were selling some smaller things...... It, like most of your pieces is STUNNING!!!!

We definitely need handshots!!!!

 

[justginger]

Holy smokes!! I am IN LOVE!!

 

[Circe]

Have I mentioned how much I love Art Deco era Cartier? It is the ne plus ultra for me. Don't get me wrong, as a Russian I love me some Faberge, as a Victorianist and a folklorist I flip for Lalique, but when it comes to just pure, sheer, IWOULDWEARTHATWHYISITNOTMINE?!?!? Yeah, Cartier circa 1920 all the way.

But it's not exactly thick on the ground. Nor, for that matter, in the realm of possibility ... as much as I would love a pearl sautoir and a Mughal-influenced tiara, they're probably not realistic: I sigh and admire from afar.

But if you combine Deco Cartier with french cuts? I lose my grasp on sense and reason and just think WANTWANTWANT. Thankfully, the seller is a patient and amazingly lovely lady, who was willing to put a hold on it for me for a bit (hence my selling spree over in pre-loved these last few months!) And Friday, it arrived just in time to kick the holiday weekend off with a bang ....

The emerald is approximately a carat, the sides .75ish each. I love everything about it. The color is ... unreal, the greenest thing I've ever seen, and so bright that I keep expecting it to have fluorescence - it does that just-on-the-edge-of-the-perceptible-to-human-light-spectrum thing that I love so much in rubies. And the french cuts? Well, let's just say they show themselves to great advantage in this size ....

Here are a few handshots in the sun to demonstrate:

 

[Circe]

Thanks Ginger! Thanks Arkie! Looks like we cross-posted.

And here are a few shots in different lighting - dim restaurant, incandescently lit jewelry store, overcast sky - to show its moods, because though it definitely reacts to the lighting conditions in different ways, it's always drawing my eye with its brightness. I haven't been able to part from it since I got it ....

 

[mrs taylor]

oh, Circe. Oh my. It is STUNNING, and so very you! What a treasure!

 

[Circe]

And here are the signature and French hallmarks ... I wish my eyes were better so I could interpret them precisely and maybe date it a bit better! But I'm happy to have the general period and the place-of-origin. Heck, I'm just happy, period. More pics to undoubtedly come ....

 

[mrs taylor]

and of course, part of my response to this astonishing piece of history is how freaking many french cut bands do you OWN?!

Circe, please please PLEASE post your whole collection somewhere. I need to drool.

 

[Harpertoo]

Gorgeous!

 

[justginger]

I can not put into words how much I adore this ring...it is my favourite ring in the history of PS. I have been scouring the earth for an emerald ring and then this shows up! If you ever lose your mind in the future and decide to sell, I call dibs.

 

[armywife13]

Wow! Just....wow! It is one of thr most beautiful pieces I have seen on PS!!! Art Deco, Cartier, french cuts, and an emerald? Best. Combination. Ever.

 

[yennyfire]

OMG Circe!! How do you find all of these amazing treasures!?? That ring is DIVINE and looks fabulous with your eternity bands! A set made in heaven!! Congrats!

 

[missy]

Gorgeous ring Circe. And I love all your combinations.
Enjoy in health and happiness.

 

[bright ice]

A stunning ring...what a combination!

 

[Niel]

Good god I love it.

 

[MMtwo]

No words. That GREEN! I love that incredible glowy green and especially with your emerald band. That finger is pretty much magical.

 

[lioness]

That green is mesmerizing! Gorgeous ring!!!

 

[DorotheaBrooke]

Wow!

 

[LLJsmom]

So so beautiful...

 

[eh613c]

Circe, please please PLEASE post your whole collection somewhere. I need to drool.

Yes please!!

 

[motownmama]

Whoa-zah!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Acinom]

What a gorgeous green!!! You always have the most amazing rings Circe
This a another stunning piece that is truly special but very wearable and versatile. I love it!!!

 

[endless_summer]

I am in absolute awe! The stone and the ring are fantastic and are so gorgeous combined with your stackers. I really love it - you completely outdid yourself…and everyone else

 

[gemmyblond]

Gorgeous and wearable both! Congrats on finding a lovely piece of history that's a stunner. You wear it well!

 

[Jamiesue]

Truly beautiful

 

[m-2-b]

Amazing color from your emerald ring! Matches your other bands splendidly!

 

[redwood66]

Oh my goodness!!!! I love it immensely and it looks so beautiful on your finger! That green emerald is just spectacular!!! I am just amazed at your ability to find french cuts. I am coming to visit you and we are going shopping! Congrats on another glorious find.

 

[Enerchi]

Gorgeous! I love the elegance in design and the way it's just meant to be a part of your emerald suite! Lucky you! Fantastic find- bith the ring AND the patient seller!

 

[artdecolover71]

love. love. love it!!

 

[bling addict]

Your collection is beautiful, and this ring is just mesmerising!