Cartier Brooch

The Story & History

An exceptional sapphire and diamond brooch by CartierCartier is one of the most celebrated names in the history of fine jewellery, founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier. The house became internationally renowned for its exceptional... More London, dating to circa 1920. Elegant and beautifully restrained, the jewel reflects the refined aesthetic of early 20th-century Cartier, with the rich blue of the sapphires set against the brilliance of diamonds.

Design & Details

The brooch is set with two step-cut sapphires, accompanied by an LFG report confirming that both sapphires are natural and unheated. Six brilliant-cut diamonds provide additional sparkle and contrast beautifully with the geometric sapphires.

The brooch is signed Cartier London on the edge, an important detail that confirms its connection with the renowned London branch of the house. At approximately 2.5cm in length, it has an elegant and wearable scale.

Styling & Wearability

A wonderfully versatile jewel, this brooch would sit beautifully on a lapel, jacket or evening ensemble. The combination of step-cut sapphires and brilliantBrilliant Cut is a style of diamond cutting designed to maximise the return of light through the stone and create a bright, lively appearance. The modern round brilliant cut is... More diamonds gives it a sophisticated geometric character, while its compact proportions make it particularly easy to wear.

For the collector, the Cartier London signature and the natural, unheated sapphires add considerable interest to an already exceptional jewel.