Vintage Cartier Trinity Tri-Colour Gold Ear Clips

Antique jewellery object group: earrings clips

Condition: very good condition

Country of origin: France

Style: Vintage

Period: ca. 1980

Theme: The Cartier trinity line - Springing from the imagination of Louis Cartier in 1924, this movable ring was made of three interlaced bands of yellow, white and pink gold. A symbol of style and elegance, this signature ring won the hearts of both women and men, counting Gary Cooper and the famous poet Jean Cocteau among its famous fans. (From: the Cartier website)

Material: 18ct tri-colour (pink, yellow, white) gold

Extra information: Cartier - A leading French jewellery firm, founded in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier (1819-1904).

Its headquarters are in Paris, with branches in several major centres. The founder was joined in 1872 by his son Alfred (1836-1925), and the latter, with his eldest son, Louis (1875-1942), moved the Paris business in 1898 to its present address, 13 Rue de la Paix.

In 1902 Alfred's second son, Pierre (1878-1964), opened a branch in London and in 1903 in New York City. In 1909 the London branch was taken over by-the youngest brother Jacques (1885-1942), by which time it had moved to its present address at 175 NewBond St.

A group headed by Robert Hocq (1917-79)acquired from the Cartier family the branches in Paris (1972), London (1974), and New York (1976). Hocq was Managing Director until his death when he was succeeded by his daughter, Nathalie (b. 1951), who since 1974 had headed the high-fashion jewellery department and promoted the boutique collection of jewellery known as Les Musts'.

Originally the firm made jewellery of enamelled gold set with gemstones, which attracted a prestigious clientele, including French royalty and the future Edward VII; in recent years it has greatly expanded into new types and styles of jewellery and is extending its worldwide operations.

Brand: Cartier

Engraving: "Cartier" and "49325"

Hallmarks: The French control mark for 18ct gold representing an eagle's head that was in use in France from about 1838.

Dimensions: diameter 2,20 cm (0,87 inch), width 0,52 cm (0,20 inch)

Weight: 10,60 gram (6,82 dwt)