Brief: Exclusive Cartier diamonds at Phillips in London

The Oriental Tiara is composed of wavy diamond set lines with a large cushion diamond at the center. Photo courtesy Cartier.

The Oriental Tiara is composed of wavy diamond set lines with a large cushion diamond at the center. Photo courtesy Cartier.

BY LESLIE JORDAN CLARY

Le Diamant, an exclusive appointment-only showing of more than 200 pieces of Cartier’s exquisite diamond creations, will be hosted on November 25 and 26 at Phillips, 30 Berkeley Square in London. The exhibit will include both contemporary designs and rare historical pieces such as the Oriental Tiara, which dates back to 1911 and features a staggering 1,218 diamonds. There will also be a number of exquisite examples of Cartier’s Art Deco designs. This is the first exhibition of its kind in the world and the largest display of Cartier diamonds to be shown in the UK. All pieces in the exhibit will be available for sale.

—November 2015