Cartier Arrow Pins with Diamonds and Rock Crystal
A pair of platinum, diamond and carved rock crystal pins, Cartier, France, circa 1920 each designed as an arrow, the carved rock crystal flights with platinum and rose-cut diamond mounts, length approximately 5.12 in., signed Cartier, numbered 3516 and 3517 respectively, case by Cartier, some damage to rock crystal tips. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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- Rose Cut - A flat based cut for a preious stone, leaving the surface covered with triangular facets, usually 24 in total.
It was introduced in the 15th century and popular during the 16th and 17th centuries.
The rose cut was the most popular form of diamond cut until the discovery of the brilliant cut at the end of the 17th century, after which its use declined. - Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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