Cartier
'Panthère Griffe' 18ct White Gold & Diamond Ring
An 18ct white gold and diamond ‘Panthère Griffe’ ring by Cartier, c.2000s. A crossover ring, designed as a pair of stylised claws encircling the finger, on either side one white gold raised edge is pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds and the other of polished white gold. The band tapers slightly towards the reverse.
£9,500.00
Information
Maker
Cartier
Origin
Paris
Period
1980-2015
Period
circa 2000
Gemstone
62 x round brilliant cut diamonds, estimated total 2cts
Setting
18ct white gold signed Cartier, numbered and with French assay mark
Dimensions
UK finger size K 1/2, US size 5.5 (Can be adjusted)
Centre front: 1.3cm/ 0.51"
Centre back: 0.8cm/ 0.3"
Weight Description
11.8 grams
REF
127697
Director’s Notes
Cartier's mascot, the panther was first seen in 1914. Whilst Louis Cartier was the first to introduce the legendary creature, it was Jeanne Toussaint who went on to make it the iconic motif that it is today, synonymous with the name of Cartier. Toussaint’s nickname even became ‘La Panthère’ such was her influence upon this jewelled legacy. The panther has been reinterpreted and reimagined by Cartier many times over more than a century and it remains today as highly collectible and sought after as it was when it was first introduced.
