Cartier vermeil (gold on sterling silver) belt comprised of textured circular discs in the brutalist style, designed circa 1970. The second image shows Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis wearing another example of this design while on holiday on Capri in 1969, accompanied by her friend Mona Williams von Bismarck. Jackie’s belt sold at Sotheby’s in 1996 for $27,000.

This example is longer than most, with 24 circular elements in the belt and an additional two-piece extender. Can be worn slung low on the hips, or as a statement necklace.

Measures about 34 1/2 inches long, 37 1/2 inches long with extender; drop measures about 4 inches from the main chain. Each disc is between 1 and 2 inches wide. Weighs a substantial 16.1 ounces (457 grams).

Marked Cartier and STERLING on large element in drop.

Overall condition is very good, with very minor surface wear visible at the links.