Cartier's London designs embodied the bold, geometric style that defined the Art Deco period, a movement in which the introduction of new, angular diamond cuts inspired daring and innovative jewellery combinations. Cartier seamlessly blended various Oriental influences, drawing inspiration from both the Middle East and the Far East, Cartier incorporated a wide range of ornamental motifs from the Ottoman Empire, Persia, and India.

Stylized tchi cloud motifs, borrowed from Islamic and Chinese art, are a prominent feature of the design, in addition to stylized key patterns which terminate the main part of the necklace. By combining these exotic patterns with the bold geometry of Art Deco, highlighted by the monochrome brilliance of large diamonds, Cartier London skillfully merged Eastern opulence with Western elegance. This ability to understand and cater to the tastes of royalty and the elite was key to Cartier London's success and its distinct style.

Only a handful of Cartier diamond necklaces of this scale are recorded and the nearest equivalent example offered at auction was a diamond necklace made by Cartier New York and sold in 1937 to James HR Cromwell as gift for his wife Doris Duke. This necklace was presented for sale at Christie's in June 2004 as a 'necklace mounting' as Doris Duke had over the years removed nearly all of the diamonds.

The magnificent diamond necklace offered in this sale represents the best of Cartier London's creations during the late 1930s and it is truly remarkable that it has remained unaltered. 

Round diamonds of 10.58, 7.80 and 7.24 carats, round, baguette and calibré-cut diamonds, platinum, circa 1935, signed Cartier, London, red Cartier fitted case

Size/Dimensions: inner circumference 41.0 cm

Gross weight: 125.3 grams

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