Jeweler legends of the world: Cartier (Part 1)
Jeweler’s art, as any other art, has its legends. We are going to tell about three jeweler houses which have become canonical in the luxury world.
Cartier has become a kind of royal style’s standard in jeweler’s art. This legendary jeweler house does not require advertising: Cartier accessories are 160 years old. To wear jewelry from Cartier is not just prestigious, it is a sign of a belonging to haut monde.
In the beginning - middle of the XX century Cartier created the accessories, which has become his business card. At first he has created long hanging ear-rings for fashionable then short hairstyles. Then Louie Cartier, the grandson of the founder, created watches on a leather wristlet, and in 1924 - a cult ring from three rings of white and yellow gold. This idea is still popular - in ear-rings, clips, bracelets and handbags. And in 1948 in accessories of firm has appeared the panther, which has become the picture mark of the jeweler house.
Smart platinum brooch, as the majestic wild cat enchased with brilliants and a sapphire in weight of 152 carats, has been got by duke and duchess of Windsor. And some years ago has appeared the whole collection of jewelry with panthers - La Panthere de Cartier: rings from white gold, decorated with brilliants and onyx, rings from yellow gold with a black varnish insert, ring-shaped ear-rings with gold and diamond stripes.