Object Description
An 18ct white gold Panthère ring by Cartier, circa 2000s from the ‘Panthère Lakarda’ collection. The panther’s stylised design wraps around the finger and the wide band is lightly sprung to fit comfortably and can accommodate more finger sizes. The eyes are set with faceted pear shape emeralds and the nose a cabochon black onyx.
Maker
Cartier
Period
Circa 2000s
Origin
French
Gemstones
2 x pear shape emerald eyes estimated to weigh approximately 0.03cts together
1 x onyx nose estimated to weigh approximately 0.02cts
Setting
18ct white gold signed Cartier, numbered and with French assay marks
Weight
24 grams
Dimensions
UK finger size M, US size 6.25
Ring is slightly sprung so can accommodate a couple of extra finger sizes
Width 2cm wide at centre front and 0.8cm wide at centre back
Condition
Very good
Directors 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 still remains today as highly collectible and sought after as it was when it was first introduced.