Fantastic suite parure designed by Cartier.  An exceptional and very rare parure set, created by the iconic jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1969. This suite was designed with retro and modernist patterns and is composed by a pair of clips-on earrings and a drop necklace. Crafted as a unique piece, with exceptional craftsmanship as is expected from Cartier in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with highly textured finish. The earrings are fitted with posts (Removable) and French omega backs for fastening clips. The necklace is fitted with an integrated boxed push safety lock. Each element is emphasized in the reverse with the design of the iconic brand mark of the double C's. Gemstones: Mount with 16 cabochon cuts carved in ovals and pear shapes from natural black jade. Birthstone: Black Jade, for the month of March. Weight: Necklace 182.95 Grams, (117.27 Dwt.). Earrings 21.95 Grams (14.07 Dwt.). Size: The inside lenght of necklace is 16 Inches (40.6 Cm) plus the drop dangle section of 4 Inches (10.16 Cm). Measurements: Earrings 28 mm by 19 mm (1.10 x 0.75 Inches). The main drop element is  35 mm by 51 mm (1.38 x 2.0 Inches). Hallmarks: The three pieces are stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold, the serial numbers for the necklace and earrings respectively and signed, "CARTIER 18 KT (Earrings )55540 (Necklace) 53323". History This suite it belongs to the period of 1969 and 1970. In 1969, Michael Thomas became president