While the Americans have their 10ct gold and the Europeans their 18, 9ct remains very British. A great deal of 1960s Cartier London gold jewellery is of a 37.5% fineness
The head of the ring features intricate three-colour yellow, rose and white gold foliate scrollwork
The solid undercarriage bears bold, clear hallmarks for Birmingham 1978 with a maker’s mark of ‘W&Y’
