Cartier
Country | |
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City | Paris |
Symbol | cartouche, crescent, frame, heart, lozenge, moon, rectangle, rhombus, square |
Shape | cartouche, frame, heart, lozenge, rectangle, rhombus, square |
Era | e.1847 |
Description
Specialties
- Famous Jeweler
1847
- Founded by Louis François Cartier.
1852
- Egyptian scarab design.
1856
- Princess Mathilde became a customer.
1872
- Son, Alfred, joined the firm.
1873
- Egyptian Revival pushed Cartier to the pinnacle of the world of jewelry.
1902
- London branch established.
1904
- Royal Warrant: King Edward VII, England.
- Royal Warrant: King Alfonso XIII, Spain.
- Queen Alexandra of England wears the Resille necklace.
1905
- Royal Warrant: King Carlos I of Portugal.
1906
- Production in the Art Deco style began.
1908
- Royal Warrant: King Paramindr Maha Chulalongkorn, Siam
1909
- New York branch opens
- Royal Warrant: King George I, Greece
1910
- Sale of the Hope Diamond
1913
- First Mystery Clock
1914
- Royal Warrant: Duke Philippe d’Orleans
1917
- Two strands of natural pearls traded for a mansion at 653 Fifth Avenue.
1921
- Royal Warrant: King Edward VIII.
1924
- Trinity Ring and Bracelet.
1933
- Jeanne Toussaint The Panther became Director of Fine Jewelry.
1936
- Royal Warrant: Prince Louis II, Monaco.
1942
- Caged Bird Jewel
1944
- Freed Bird Jewel
- Panther Brooch ordered by the Duchess of Windsor.
1969
- Cartier Taylor-Burton Diamond sold to Richard Burton.
1970
- Love bracelet.
1997
- 150th anniversary.
Currently owned by Richemont.