Jul 20, 2015
Daisy Fellowes's necklace was completed in May 1936 using stones from three earlier pieces - a necklace and two mismatched bracelets - purchased from Cartier by Fellowes. A total of 785 gems, including 594 diamonds, were supplied by the heiress's recycled pieces, and Cartier added to that a total of 238 diamonds and 8 rubies. The flowering bib of jeweled vegetation was breezily secured by Indian-style silk cords, allowing the necklace to be worn tight around the neck or looser and lower. (Her Collier Hindou as illustrated on page 186 in the book “Cartier: 1900-1939″ by Judy Rudoe) #collierhindou #daisyfellowes #cartier #jewelyinfocus #jewelsdujour #jewelryhistory #tuttifrutti #circa1936