Object Description
A diamond and yellow gold ‘Mahango’ panther pin by Cartier. Designed as a walking panther, fully pavé set with white brilliant cut diamonds set in 18ct yellow gold. A single pin on the reverse, secured by a lapel pin back.
Maker
Cartier
Period
Circa 2000
Origin
Paris
Gemstones
82 x round brilliant cut diamonds estimated total 1.40cts
Setting
18ct yellow gold, signed Cartier, numbered, with French marks and maker’s marks
Weight
4.2 grams
Dimensions
Length: 3.3cm/1.3″
Height: 1cm/0.4″
Condition
Excellent
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 remains today as highly collectible and sought after as it was when it was first introduced.