Cartier 1970 Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Link Necklace in 18k Gold

This 1970 Cartier necklace is not worn—it is possessed. A bold composition of weight and radiance, it centers on a trapezoid-cut yellow sapphire weighing approximately 9.0 carats, luminous and golden as late-afternoon light. It rests within a pavé frame of white diamonds, totaling 3.0 carats, each stone VS1 clarity and F color—pristine, poised, and full of restraint.

The geometric motif unfolds into an intricate system of interlocking gold links, tailored with precision yet never stiff. At 17 inches, it settles just above the collarbone—a modern torque with 1970s glamour. The necklace weighs a substantial 114.0 grams, a deliberate presence against the skin. You feel it when you wear it. That’s the point.

• Designer: Cartier

• Period: 1970

• Material: 18k Yellow Gold

• Center Stone: Yellow sapphire, trapezoid cut, approximately 9.0 carats

• Accent Stones: Round-cut diamonds, 3.0 carats total, VS1 clarity, F color

• Total Weight: 114.0 grams

• Length: 17 inches

• Height at center: 1 inch

• Origin: France

• Reference No: NE65175

• Serial No. 230583

Timeless but not timid, this is a necklace for someone whose elegance is never accidental.