Centerpiece of an Armband

Cartier French

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Armbands, called bazubands in Persian, were known in ancient Iran and India. Worn by both men and women, they appear in Mughal paintings of courtly life. This centerpiece of an armband consists of emeralds, colorless sapphires, and very fine rubies arranged in three flower-like groupings. When the armband was transformed into a brooch by Cartier (Paris), rows of pearls were added to its original form.

Centerpiece of an Armband, Cartier (French, founded Paris, 1847), Gold, inset with rubies, emeralds, and colorless sapphires; with later pearls, diamonds, onyx

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Centerpiece of an Armband, Cartier (French, founded Paris, 1847), Gold, inset with rubies, emeralds, and colorless sapphires; with later pearls, diamonds, onyx
Centerpiece of an Armband, Cartier (French, founded Paris, 1847), Gold, inset with rubies, emeralds, and colorless sapphires; with later pearls, diamonds, onyx
Centerpiece of an Armband, Cartier (French, founded Paris, 1847), Gold, inset with rubies, emeralds, and colorless sapphires; with later pearls, diamonds, onyx
Centerpiece of an Armband, Cartier (French, founded Paris, 1847), Gold, inset with rubies, emeralds, and colorless sapphires; with later pearls, diamonds, onyx

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