Vintage Cartier: Oval with halo

[mimi72]

Hi all. I have become addicted to this forum, it's so fun to see what new is added every day!

For fun I thought I'd share a vintage Cartier ring I bought several years ago. I believe it's genuine but I guess have no way of knowing for sure. The hallmark is slightly worn and in the all caps Cartier logo you see in some of their vintage pieces. The inflated appraisal it came with says the center oval is 1.35 cts, G color but I think it's more like an I because the center can look yellow next to the whiter halo diamonds. The bowtie if pretty noticeable. The surrounding diamonds are about 0.08 cts each, 0.95 total. The ring sparkles beautifully in the right lighting.

My EC e-ring is being re-set right now so I've been wearing this one more. These photos aren't the best (I think I need more light), but this is practice for when I get my new ring back. The hand shot shows it as a RHR, size 6 on a 5.5 finger. Platinum with a knife edge shank. Thanks for looking!

 

[mimi72]

 

[AprilBaby]

That is stunning! I wish I had a Cartier piece!

 

[tyty333]

Lovely!

 

[Amys Bling]

Oh wow! Where did you purchase from?? It's lovely

 

[mimi72]

Purchased from an eBay seller. Don't remember who, but they had good reviews at the time. This was about 5 years ago.

 

[Laila619]

What a gorgeous ring!! And Cartier to boot!

 

[Boogins]

Beautiful ring!! Mimi, not to threadjack, but how is the reset of your EC going? I can't wait to see the outcome!

 

[Deactivated member 42515]

What a beauty!

 

[mimi72]

Boogins, thanks for asking about my reset. It's with Leon still. I don't expect it until late March at the earliest, more likely early April. I'm super nervous about this setting! I keep going back to the layout of the stones and trying to visualize what it will look like, but it's hard.

For those who haven't seen my other neurotic threads, I have an emerald cut being set with calibrated french cut sides (a la Lovestreet, Wintotty, LGK et al except their keystones were cushions / RB). I have put my trust in Leon, he said he's done this pairing "so many times" and it looks great. I just find it odd that I cannot find one single example of anything remotely similar anywhere on the web (much less PS). Well, I guess one of my major criteria was a unique setting! He didn't have any pics of similar prior work he could send me, said any examples he could show were on his website. Anyway, I am hopeful, optimistic and paid in full so fingers crossed!

 

[starrynight]

That ring is so lovely. I love ovals...so unique and pretty with that setting!

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Wow! That's a beauty!

 

[Christina...]

Oh wow! It's so beautiful and blingy! I love it!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Lucky you to have found a beautiful Cartier!

 

[vinjewels]

I am watching for the reset and I think its going to be lovely! I am partial to your side stones anyways. I totally understand the mental aspect...
I think a lot of us (me especially) get that way. Its a BIG deal and you don't want to be disappointed. From what I have heard about LM, he doesn't disappoint when it comes to his work

Til then, keep posting bling. It is helping me pass the time too!

 

[mimi72]

Thanks, everyone for all your nice comments!

 

[Amys Bling]

well I love it!!! also- can't wait to see your reset

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

I love your ring--and looks huge for the ctw!

Have you ever thought of trying to authenticate the ring?

cheers--Sharon

 

[mimi72]

Sharon - how would I authenticate it? Just take it to a Cartier shop or is there a more formal process where I have to send it in to them? It would be nice to know for sure.

 

[Cachette]

Beautiful vintage piece!!!

Cachette

 

[ihy138]

Gorgeous oval!

 

[canuk-gal]

Sharon - how would I authenticate it? Just take it to a Cartier shop or is there a more formal process where I have to send it in to them? It would be nice to know for sure.

HI MM:

That is a good question! I might begin my emailing the office in NYC (head office?) and ask what the policy and process is. And cost! Likely they have a department who does this within Cartier--archives, etc--as most major jewellery companies do.

Might be worth an email! (btw, I have emailed Cartier about other matters and found them quite responsive). Good luck!

cheers--Sharon

 

[Amys Bling]

Sharon - how would I authenticate it? Just take it to a Cartier shop or is there a more formal process where I have to send it in to them? It would be nice to know for sure.

HI MM:

That is a good question! I might begin my emailing the office in NYC (head office?) and ask what the policy and process is. And cost! Likely they have a department who does this within Cartier--archives, etc--as most major jewellery companies do.

Might be worth an email! (btw, I have emailed Cartier about other matters and found them quite responsive). Good luck!

cheers--Sharon

Exactly what I would do.