Cartier Vintage Panthère Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, Cabochon Sapphire, Emerald Eyes, Onyx Nose, Size 53

A vintage Cartier Panthère ring in 18K yellow gold, with a crouching panther holding a cabochon sapphire between its paws, its eyes set with emeralds and its nose in onyx.

The Piece

Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, and the panther has been the house's emblem since the early twentieth century.

The panther's head and paws are cast in gold, with small emerald eyes and a black onyx nose, and an oval cabochon sapphire lies beneath its chin. The inside of the band is stamped with the maker's name, the 750 gold mark and the size.

The ring is Cartier size 53, equal to Japanese size 13. The design is 13.5 mm (0.53 in) wide, and the ring weighs 14.6 g (0.52 oz). A GIA report is included.

Details

• Maker: Cartier
• Model: Vintage Panthère ring
• Material: 18K yellow gold; cabochon sapphire; emerald eyes; onyx nose
• Measurements: Cartier size 53 (Japanese size 13); design width 13.5 mm (0.53 in); weight 14.6 g (0.52 oz)
• Colour: Yellow gold; blue sapphire; green emerald; black onyx
• Included: A GIA gemmological report

Condition

• Grade A in Japan: very good, with no conspicuous marks or soiling.
• No conspicuous marks are present on the gold or the stones.

Condition grade A (good) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

Season stamps, plate engravings, clasps and plating are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep it boxed or in a soft pouch away from perfume and hairspray, and wipe with a soft dry cloth only; never use metal polish on plated finishes.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our published policy.

Japanese ring numbers follow their own scale, a little apart from US, UK and EU sizes, and a wide band wears smaller than a slender one. Compare with a ring that already fits the finger you have in mind and allow a little margin, the quiet safeguard on a final sale. Our ring size chart sets each Japanese number beside its US, UK and EU equivalent, and for anything it leaves open the curator team replies within one Tokyo business day.