The "Panthère Lakarda” Cartier Ring Just Went Up for Auction at Bruun Rasmussen
We have big news for you jewelry collectors and lovers! A magnificent canary-yellow, 6.49-carat diamond ring and an impressive diamond- and emerald-covered panther ring by Cartier just went up for auction at Bruun Rasmussen in Copenhagen on September 23. The pieces are a part of a larger catalogue of exquisite gems and jewels up for grabs by the Danish auction house, but these two spectacular rings shine brighter than the rest.
"The yellow diamond is a fancy, intense yellow, and it is very rare to find a fancy-colored diamond with this unique color," explains Katrin Mikkelsen Sørensen, head of international jewelry at Bruun Rasmussen. "Cartier’s panther ring represents the finest form of jewelry art. It is the best quality and design, you will find. No wonder, Cartier was called 'the jeweler of kings and king of jewelers.'"
Bruun Rasmussen notes that out of all the diamonds in the world, only one in 10,000 diamonds are naturally colored; in particular, bright yellow diamonds tend to be highly sought after for their rarity.
One of the most famous examples of these fancy-yellow stones is the "Tiffany Diamond" which was first found in South Africa in 1877. Only a few had worn the iconic stone including Audrey Hepburn for promotional photos of the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's. With such a fanciful history surrounding yellow diamonds, Bruun Rasmussen expects the white-gold ring set with a “canary diamond” to fetch a high price at their fall auction.
The auctioneers also are enthusiatic about the Cartier's “Panthère Lakarda” ring, which is set with pear-shaped emeralds, brilliant-cut diamonds, and cabochon onyx. Cartier's connection to the feline figure began in 1914 when Louis Cartier commissioned French painter George Barbier to draw a lady with jewels and a panther for an advertisement. The symbol of this animal started to work its way into the jewelry house's designs and ultimately, the motif became a hallmark of Cartier under the direction of jeweler Jeanne Toussaint.
Other highlights from this sale include vintage jewelry pieces from George Jensen & Wendel and a number of other Cartier pieces. Visit Bruun Rasmussen website to learn more about the collection and sale.
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