The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 517
"Bird of Paradise", Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Clip Brooch Paris, 1962
CHF 100,000 - 120,000
USD 80,000 - 100,000
The bird's breast decorated with round, faceted emeralds, interspersed with tiny enamel beads, the head and wings with round diamonds, the eye with a navette- shaped ruby and a long flexible tail comprised of eight feathers each set with a pearshaped, faceted ruby encircled by round diamonds draped over a diamond tipped branch, mounted in 18K yellow gold and platinum. Monture. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2517.
