Cartier Silverium Panther Pendant and Chain, Circa 1970s

Inextricably linked with Cartier, the panther, according to their website, represents ".. a wild, untamable animal whose symbolism and elegance have reigned over the Maison's creativity since its first appearance in 1914." Rendered in the classic Cartier Panthère pose, the sleek black cat--crafted in silverium*--drapes over a golden loop in a relaxed yet vigilant posture, and suspends from a 31-inch silver and 18K yellow gold chain. A striking icon. *Silverium, which was trademarked in 1987 by Cartier, is a type of blackened silver that is alloyed with 18ct gold. It was originally created for the company’s mascot, the black panther, to achieve the shiny black coat. Vintage 1970s.