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.