A gold necklace of graduating ribbed curb links with a back chain of chevron-shaped tubular links, in 18k. Cartier, Paris. In superb condition, it is perfectly proportioned with wonderful heft.

Founded by Louis-François Cartier in Paris in 1847, Cartier is historically one of the world’s preeminent high jewelry firms. Family-owned until 1964, the house is synonymous with luxury, quality, and style. They have held a formidable number of royal warrants and are omnipresent in museum and private collections the world over. Consistently at the forefront of taste, design, and innovation, Cartier is undeniably a force majeur, and their creations will always be top-of-mind with collectors of signed jewelry.