For over two centuries, playing cards have ranked among society’s most enduring pastimes, and here Cartier draws upon that tradition through a distinctly Art Deco lens. Each pin is executed in red, white, blue and black enamel, depicting the iconic Queen and King of Hearts, their crowns accented with diamonds.
The set is further complemented by a gold bangle, offering versatility in presentation and wear.
With the rise of the Jazz Age came jewels of heightened daring and sophistication, particularly those favoring bold geometric motifs that delivered visual impact. This Golconda diamond ring would have been commissioned by an individual of immense means, as it centers one of the rarest and most chemically pure diamonds ever mined.
Named for the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, Art Deco works from this period demonstrated a radical rethinking of jewelry design: platinum replaced gold as the preferred structural metal, enabling unprecedented delicacy, while diamonds were arranged in calibrated patterns. Color was introduced sparingly with striking intent.
