Cartier Paris 18K Gold Large Size Maillon Panthere Vintage Earrings
18K yellow gold earrings by Cartier, Paris. These earrings are from their Maillon de Panthere Collection. These classic Cartier earrings are the larger size with five rows. They measure 7/8" by 5/8", 13.1 mm at their widest in the center tapering down to approximately 9.5 mm. at the bottom creating a bombe like shape. Each earring is signed Cartier and numbered. They also bear, in two places the French head of the eagle for 18K, and 750 also for 18K, .750%. The bottom of the earring also has the Cartier French mark, with a leopard in the center, in a diamond shape.
The earrings, in fine condition, weigh 28.5 grams, and are for a non-pierced ear and can easily be converted to a pierced lobe. To prevent reproductions, we have obscured the full Cartier Paris number.
The Cartier boxes shown are not the original boxes and for photography purposes only and not included in the sale.
All items sold are accompanied by a detailed Statement of Value, as well as any related gemological reports. Jewelry sold is guaranteed to be authentic and as represented. All diamonds are from the earth. We never use lab grown, synthetic diamonds. Each piece of jewelry arrives in a fine gift-wrapped presentation box.
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Unless stated otherwise, or stated exactly; all weights and grades are approximated by our Gemologist using both GIA Instruments as well as instruments used as a standard and accepted practice within our trade. All purities involving metals - gold, silver, platinum, palladium are approximated within 1%. This allows for the legal tolerance in the jewelry industry. For example, 14K usually indicates a purity of 58.3% gold. However, manufacturing jewelers can legally label a piece as 14K as long as it is above 13K, or 54.2%.
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