Vintage Cartier diamond tubogas collar necklace in 18k yellow gold, weighing 81.9 grams and measuring approximately. 14.5+ inches, built as an open front collar with a strong, structured curve. The body tapers from 11 mm down to 9 mm, keeping the line tight and balanced so it sits high and holds its shape. Pavé diamond end caps set with approx. 40 round diamonds totaling ~1.00 carat, F/G color, VS clarity, finishing the front terminals with precision. Italian-made. Signed Cartier and numbered, with the original box
Cartier works in its industrial language, where nothing is decorative for the sake of it, and every element is there because it serves the structure. Tubogas pulled tight into a continuous curved line with no soldered interruptions, engineered to move as one surface while still holding tension and form. The gold carries the full weight and presence; the diamonds are placed at the terminals exactly where they should be, not scattered, not overworked, just controlled and deliberate.
