Cartier Bailong “White Dragon” green tourmaline brooch

February 10, 2024
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This Bailong Brooch is from Cartier’s “Le Voyage Recommencé” High Jewelry collection. Its design draws inspiration from the “White Dragon”, a powerful and auspicious symbol in Eastern culture, making it particularly resonant for the 2024 Zodiac Year of the Dragon.

The upper part of the brooch masterfully portrays a white dragon in a regal profile stance, meticulously sculpted in white gold and fully pavé-set with diamonds. One of its formidable claws clutches a splendid fancy yellow diamond, evoking the gesture of safeguarding a cherished jewel. Intriguingly, the dragon’s facial expression carries nuances reminiscent of Western dragon imagery, artfully merging the creative essence of both Eastern and Western cultural traditions.

The dragon’s other two claws ingeniously form the setting for the central stone, gripping a substantial 30.11-carat emerald-cut tourmaline. This gemstone boasts remarkable clarity and perfect cutting proportions. Below the primary stone, the design extends into Art Deco-inspired geometric lines, showcasing a masterful interplay of realistic and abstract artistic techniques.

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