This diamond studded tiara is shaped in a symmetrical band, with two parallel rows of diamonds affixed to a thin platinum base. Repeating geometric patterns nestle between the rows of square diamond studs. An alternating pattern of rectangles with tiered sides and pointed ovals with triangles share a central row of squared diamonds as well as the outer bands. The square is turned on its corners, and it has three tiers of steps on each of its four sides. The other alternating shape, an oval with two points, has a triangle and square formation on either end, reminiscent of an arrow pointing toward the center of the oval. The bandeau's central decoration is a pearl affixed to the center of a tiered square. Above the top band, two tear-shaped stones learn into each other, their points meeting. The repeated square and pointed oval alternates around the band until the back, where a simple clasp joins the two ends.

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	We acquired this object.
1924	Work on this object began.
2017	We photographed this object. We exhibited this object.
2024	You found it!

Object ID #1024497167

This is a Bandeau. It is dated 1924. Its medium is diamonds, platinum, natural pearl.

Worn by both mother and daughter Nanaline and Doris Duke, this Cartier bandeau of 1924—an update on the staid tiara—displays the stepped geometrical shapes associated with modern design of the type used in Doris Duke’s cinema and bar.

It is credited Lent by Cartier Collection, Inv. HO 28 A24.

Lateral view of an oblong rectangular platinum bracelet with a flattened clasp, featuring a central winding vine of pave diamonds with occasional onyx and emerald cuffs and carved ruby and sapphire leaves and fruits emerging from either side, bordered by an outline of round diamond-centered emerald berries, small round onyx berries and round diamonds.

Object ID #1024497191
sapphires, emeralds, rubies, diamonds, onyx, enamel, and platinum.
Lent by Cartier Collection, Inv. BT 110 A25.
86.2016.4

Earrings with platinum base and encrusted with diamonds. The top of the earrings are half-ovals, almost like a chandelier. Dangling from this base are around seven vertical rows of smaller diamonds; some circular, some ovular.

Object ID #1041531551
diamonds, platinum.
Lent by Vartanian & Sons.
88.2016.4

The front of this seed pearl- encrusted vanity case has two diagonal crosses. They are set with small diamonds and a square-shaped diagonal sapphire is at the junction of each cross. There is a pearl and diamond bezel with a pave diamond ball at the top. The attached chain is made of oval gold links. The inside of the case has a mirror, writing pad, removable pencil, powder compartment and two lipstick cases.

Vanity Case, Rabbit
gold, seed pearls, rose-cut and other diamonds, square-cut and cabochon....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.6

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A chunky round bracelet made from alternating thin bands of platinum and diamonds. The diamond bands are made from multiple, small round cut diamonds with a baguette cut diamond in the middle. Each platinum band has a small oval shaped piece at the top and bottom.

Object ID #1042155115
diamonds, platinum.
Lent by Cartier Collection, Inv. BT 27 A30, BT 28 A30.
86.2016.11a,b

Headwear known as a bandeau, comparable to a tiara, luxuriously made out of platinum and studded in diamonds. The headband jewelry is circular with an opening in the back (as opposed to a full circle). The front part is where most of the diamonds are placed. It has a repeating circular pattern with two flowers on the side. At the center of this circle is a larger piece of diamond. In between the patterns is a row of diamonds arranged horizontally, one piece after another. On the top and bottom part, the diamonds are tilted and are also arranged one after another. The tilted position of the diamonds create a zig-zag pattern. The back portion continues with two wires with small diamonds equally spaced out.

Bandeau, 1909–19
diamonds, platinum.
Lent by Tiffany and Company, Archives, A2012.51.
62.2016.5

Object ID #1042155107
14-karat gold, platinum, enamel, baguette-cut diamond (push-piece).
Lent by Cartier Collection, Inv. VC 75 A30.
86.2016.7

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 5.3 × 18 cm (2 1/16 × 7 1/16 in.)

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The Jazz Age: American Style in the 1920s.

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Accession Number 86.2016.1
Object ID 1024497167