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I think it could be useful to report this to the manufacturer, or to the one who sold it to you, is it ?

Good, you may know I am writing a book on "4000 years history of clasps", so that's why, and these will be stated, more here www.history-of-clasps.com

not finished yet :)

The watch is egg-shaped, and evoques the tradition of Easter eggs that were offered in the imperial russian family. Faberge exhibited magnificent eggs in 1900 at the "Exposition universelle de Paris". At the same period, Cartier brothers started relationships with Russia and started seasonal...

I shall be very interested to see how the clasp you are referring to looks like, any chance of a picture? There is also this one http://riograndeblog.com/2012/05/hot-new-item-bronze-magnetic-rio-dexterity-clasp/ and this one...

Pearl seeds, 1910 mechanical long watch with platinum, yellow gold, diamonds. It's incredibile how it announces the arts deco though made in 1910 What's your opinion? More later

not finished yet :)

IT IS Cartier, very geometrical as they used to, but never "too much" that's talent definitely !

Something was missing … hummm .. was the matching bracelet, here it is ! such a perfect craftsmanship, isn't ? Matching bracelet and earrings are never "too much", what's your opinion ?

Personally, I would prefer not , I don't see so many princesses looking happy and realizing their dreams and living outstanding adventures … think twice

Well, since it is "attributed" but not quite sure, I will tell you. Did you know about that french expression :" I give my tongue to the cat " ? it means," I give up searching, tell me now" :) It is said to be Marie Stuart, an agate/ onyx cameo on enameled gold, circa 1550-1560, but it's true...

Sorry not, not her dressing, not her :) :)

I did !! Once I tried a 1 million € diamond river necklace at Christie's, and it was "only" a starting price... Once I entered into Van Cleef & Arpels saying : "I would like to see a pink diamond , meaning to see not to buy. The lady examined me one second and told me "wait", then she went to...

Could you believe this pearl is already 500 years old ? But who is portrayed here ?

Platinum, yellow tourmalines, onyx diamonds and pearls, of course, an original mix of color, guess who did them ?

you did, another piece soon from Paris museums

It' s a Carolingian setting over a Ist c. aquamarine intaglio signed Evodos dated IX c. in gold sapphires and pearls

Pearls are at least 1100 years old, that' s why I photo shot the piece Intaglio is Roman you are right, Aquamarine portrait of Julie who is Titus' daughter, signed Evodos, dated 90 CE. But later setting, not egyptian ...

Yes it is and Yes definitely, plan your journey as it is really worthseeeing. Jewelers that were exhibiting are here : http://www.sna-france.com/Haute-Joaillerie-N=d9a29d1b-a847-4f1b-8369-3161b585a2fd-L=FR.aspx

So back in a museum with amazing antique pieces (and clasps:)). Would you guess how old is this intaglio and the later setting with pearls ?