Object ID #1042155107

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Object ID #1042155107

This is a Compact. It is dated 1930. Its medium is 14-karat gold, platinum, enamel, baguette-cut diamond (push-piece).

Silent film star Mary Pickford, born Gladys Louise Smith, was a cofounder, with Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, and D. W. Griffith, of United Artists. She married Fairbanks in 1920.

It is credited Lent by Cartier Collection, Inv. VC 75 A30.

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

Here we have a diamond-studded bracelet. The braclet is comprised of two rectangle-like faces, two oval links and three band hinges. Every shape and every surface of the bracelet is affixed with diamond, making it heavily studded and dense with shine and intricate details. The rectangles are the largest components on the bracelet: they have rounded corners, varying set heights, and varying cut shapes for studs to frame and emphasize the promient circular diamond in the shape's middle. On either side of the rectangles are three rows of diamonds that create attaching and hinging bands. Their surfaces are also diamond-studded and connect the central oval in between the squares and the outer oval clasp. Both ovular links have three subtle curving edges on the interior, and the end side oval has a bar on its long edge for the opposite band clasp to attach to.

Object ID #907214213
diamonds, platinum.
Neil Lane Collection.
59.2016.22

A chunky round bracelet made from alternating thin bands of platinum and diamonds. The diamond bands are made from multiple, small round cut diamonds with a baguette cut diamond in the middle. Each platinum band has a small oval shaped piece at the top and bottom.

Object ID #1042155115
diamonds, platinum.
Lent by Cartier Collection, Inv. BT 27 A30, BT 28 A30.
86.2016.11a,b

Our curators have highlighted 4 objects that are related to this one. Here are three of them, selected at random:

Rectangular beauty compact in black made out of solid enamel, onyx structure and decorated with various stones. It has a smooth finish with rounded edges. It is larger than the usual circular beauty compact and is more in the size of a small clutch accessory. The sides are outlined with strips of diamonds with an arrangement of sapphires and emeralds incorporated in the strips. The side corners are accentuated with small pointed amethyst pieces. On the right side is the clasp enclosure in the form of a diamond strip. In the middle is a formation of foliage made out of an arrangement of stones. At the center is a flower with leaves on a vase - vase in amethyst, leaves in carved emeralds, and the flower in carved sapphire. All in position with pierced golden pieces. In between the leaves are circular diamonds and amethysts. Below this are small flowers, shaped like tulips, with diamond centers. Three out of the four have blossomed. Small circular diamonds are arranged in the background with one larger piece on the upper right. It seems like a rendition of a night sky with the small diamonds as stars and the bigger piece as the moon.

Compact
enamel, onyx, carved emeralds, sapphires, amethysts, rubies, diamonds, gold.
Private Collection.
41.2016.19

Compact
enamel, diamonds, mother-of-pearl, onyx, gold and platinum.
Lent by Vartanian & Sons.
88.2016.5

Compact, Fern
enamel, rose-cut diamonds, mirrored plate glass, gold, platinum.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.31

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 6.5 × 4.5 × 1.3 cm (2 9/16 × 1 3/4 × 1/2 in.)

It is inscribed

At the center, initials MP

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 86.2016.7
Object ID 1042155107