Product Details More about this product
- Iconic Design
- Ingot
- Dimensions
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Depth: 0,4 cm
Length: 3,2 cm
Width: 0,8 cm - Weight
- 7,9 g
- Metal
- Yellow Gold 18Kt
- Creator
- Cartier
- Condition
- Very Good
- Origin
- France
- Period
- Vintage
- Epoch
- 1975
- Other
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Chain not included
Negotiable Price
Description More about this product
This vintage Cartier pendant ingot from 1975 is a refined example of the maison’s enduring fascination with precious metals presented in their purest, most minimalist form. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and weighing 1/4 oz, the pendant reflects a period when Cartier explored sculptural simplicity, transforming the idea of a gold bar into a wearable object of quiet luxury.
The 1970s were a particularly significant era for this type of design. Gold ingot and bar pendants became emblematic of the decade’s aesthetic, combining modernist restraint with an overt appreciation for material value. Cartier’s interpretation stands apart for its impeccable proportions, crisp edges, and precise finish, elevating what could be a utilitarian form into an unmistakably elegant jewel.
The warm tone of the 18 karat yellow gold enhances the pendant’s visual richness, while its compact scale makes it both versatile and timeless. Designed to be worn alone or layered, it carries an understated confidence that aligns perfectly with Cartier’s design philosophy of the period.
As a vintage piece, this ingot pendant is not only a wearable jewel but also a historical object, capturing a moment when luxury, design, and intrinsic value were seamlessly intertwined.
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