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From the renowned House of Cartier, these classic C de Cartier solitaire earrings are finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, and feature 2 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.48 carats total, F color, VS clarity. Each diamond is held by 2 “C’s”. When viewed from the front, the stunning diamonds are on display, and when viewed from the side, the yellow gold “C” catches the eye. These elegant earrings have posts and la poussette backs. They measure 4.13mm x 5.18mm, and they weigh 2.2 grams.
Founded in Paris in 1847, by Louis-Francois Cartier, the firm known as Cartier quickly became recognized for its exemplary workmanship and taste. Louis-Francois Cartier began his esteemed career at 28, after an apprenticeship with master watchmaker Adolphe Picard resulted in Cartier taking over the master’s workshop, 29 rue Montorgueil, Paris. He expanded the premises and built his reputation on knowing how to satisfy the most extravagant of desires. By 1853 Louis Francois was able to move his business to the more fashionable Palais-Royal district at 5 Rue Neuve des petits Champs. He became a favorite of Princess Mathilde, the cousin of Napoleon III, whose patronage opened the door to Parisian society. In 1874 Alfred Cartier took over the company from his father Louis Francois. In 1898 the Cartier firm made a final move in Paris and they still remain at 13 Rue de La Paix, in the heart of Parisian elegance and luxury. Alfred Cartier entrusted his three sons to manage the Maison de Cartier Among Louis Cartier’s most important and lasting innovations was introducing the combination of platinum and diamonds to create garland style jewelry. Cartier wove the platinum into extremely fine threads to bring out the sparkle of the diamonds, making platinum a legitimate and irreplaceable precious metal in jewelry making.