An exceptional matching jewelry suite by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) from the La Mer collection, comprising a pendant and a pair of dramatic fringe earrings. Inspired by the fluted forms of seashells, each piece features a sculptural gold fan motif, contrasting dark detailing, an oval purple amethyst, round brilliant diamond accents and graduated articulated gold fringe.
Signed and individually numbered limited editions: the pendant is numbered 24/100; the matching earrings are numbered 18/50. The pendant and earrings have separate edition numbers.
The matching designs are documented in Erté: Art to Wear — The Complete Jewelry, in the La Mer section on pages 72–74.
Designer: Erté
Collection: La Mer
Includes: One pendant and a pair of matching earrings; chain not included
Metal: Marked 14K gold
Diamonds: 13 round brilliant diamonds in each earring and 13 in the pendant; 39 total. Estimated diamond weight approximately 0.20 carat total per earring (0.40 ctw for the pair) and 0.20 ctw for the pendant, approximately 0.60 ctw combined.
Amethysts: Three oval purple amethysts, approximately 1 carat each; approximately 3 carats combined (estimated)
Weight: Pendant 6.10 grams; earrings 13.49 grams for the pair; 19.59 grams combined
Approximate dimensions: Pendant and each earring approximately 3.5 inches long × 20 mm wide
