DATE: Mid-Century, c.1950

Stylish mid 20th century gold button by Cartier Paris, given to an employee to commemorate 20 years of service at Shell. It's formed in the shape of a shell (like the Shell logo), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and set with a single emerald (25 years had a diamond, and 30 years two diamonds). 

STONES 

Emerald

MEASUREMENTS 

1.5 x 1.3cm

WEIGHT 

2.7g

MARKS 

Signed Cartier Paris

French Control Marks (18k gold, eagle head)

CONDITION 

Excellent