Edwardian Cartier Heart Pendant portrait ring the salamander has been a

the salamander has been a symbol of immortality and rebirth - much like the phoenix

More diamonds radiate out from the head

The slide would have been worn on a black ribbon

It's decorated with both chased and applied detailing featuring nature scenes: birds and various reeds

Edwardian Cartier Heart Pendant portrait ring the salamander has been aDATE: Edwardian, 1902 An exceptional antique heart pendant by Cartier Paris. One side features a diamond set crossed torches motif on a vibrant green guilloch enameled backdrop. Turning it over we find the initials CC in high carat yellow gold and a date: October 8th 1902. It's crafted in platinum throughout, with fine hand chased detailed sides and signet Cartier Paris. More than likely it was created as a private commission but for whom and why 8th