Lateral view of an oblong rectangular platinum bracelet with a flattened clasp, featuring a central winding vine of pave diamonds with occasional onyx and emerald cuffs and carved ruby and sapphire leaves and fruits emerging from either side, bordered by an outline of round diamond-centered emerald berries, small round onyx berries and round diamonds.

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	We acquired this object.
1925	Work on this object began.
2017	We photographed this object. We exhibited this object.
2024	You found it!

Object ID #1024497191

This is a Tutti Frutti Strap Bracelet. It is dated 1925. Its medium is sapphires, emeralds, rubies, diamonds, onyx, enamel, and platinum.

Multicolored, or Tutti Frutti, jewelry was in evidence at the 1925 Paris Exposition, where its Indian-style carved gemstones earned acclaim. Tutti Frutti became associated with Cartier whose bracelet was acquired later that year in Paris by Linda (Mrs. Cole) Porter.

It is credited Lent by Cartier Collection, Inv. BT 110 A25.

Object ID #1041531549
diamonds, emeralds, ruby, platinum, onyx.
Lent by Vartanian & Sons.
88.2016.3

Earrings with platinum base and encrusted with diamonds. The top of the earrings are half-ovals, almost like a chandelier. Dangling from this base are around seven vertical rows of smaller diamonds; some circular, some ovular.

Object ID #1041531551
diamonds, platinum.
Lent by Vartanian & Sons.
88.2016.4

This diamond studded tiara is shaped in a symmetrical band, with two parallel rows of diamonds affixed to a thin platinum base. Repeating geometric patterns nestle between the rows of square diamond studs. An alternating pattern of rectangles with tiered sides and pointed ovals with triangles share a central row of squared diamonds as well as the outer bands. The square is turned on its corners, and it has three tiers of steps on each of its four sides. The other alternating shape, an oval with two points, has a triangle and square formation on either end, reminiscent of an arrow pointing toward the center of the oval. The bandeau's central decoration is a pearl affixed to the center of a tiered square. Above the top band, two tear-shaped stones learn into each other, their points meeting. The repeated square and pointed oval alternates around the band until the back, where a simple clasp joins the two ends.

Object ID #1024497167
diamonds, platinum, natural pearl.
Lent by Cartier Collection, Inv. HO 28 A24.
86.2016.1

Our curators have highlighted 3 objects that are related to this one.

An asymmetrical pair of multicolored 'Tutti Frutti' earrings in the shape of curving swags, similar to a pair of boots turned outward and comprised of carved emeralds, sapphires, and rubies. Scrolling diamond volutes punctuate each end, while geometric gems and cabochons are irregularly assembled on both pieces. Both earrings feature a round emerald with a diamond in the center, placed near the top. The earring on the viewer's left feature additional gemstones and in particular, the blue sapphire and pinkish red ruby. The latter appears in a somewhat floral shape along the bottom left side of the piece. The earring on the right features additional diamonds cut in an irregular, diagonal aspect as well as a small and especially dark sapphire near the bottom corner. At the bottom of each swag are four rectangular diamonds placed side by side along a slight curve.

Object ID #907130407
carved emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and diamonds.
Private Collection.
41.2016.15a,b

Necklace of two rows of carved rubies set in platinum, graduated as they near the front. A square diamond separates each double row. The rubies are of different shapes - four-sided, heart-shaped, oval - and each is engraved with leaf carvings. There are two large diamond buckles - one each at shoulder-bone level - and a clasp at the back of the necklace also set in diamonds.

Object ID #907214241
platinum, carved rubies, diamonds.
The Adrien Labi Collection.
3.2017.1

Bracelet
platinum, osmium, gold, enamel, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds.
Lent by Siegelson, New York.
61.2016.1

Its dimensions are

L x W: 19.5 × 3.8 cm (7 11/16 × 1 1/2 in.)

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The Jazz Age: American Style in the 1920s.

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Accession Number 86.2016.4
Object ID 1024497191