Throughout history the jewels have gone from simple accessories to a symbol of status, this is how many influential people have required the help of great jewelers for making decorative items that, in turn, transmit the hierarchy that they had in the society.
However, few jewelers who have the talent to combine metals and gems into works of art, one of the most famous The Cartier factory, founded by Louis-François Cartier. It is said that the company has created the most iconic jewels in the world, for its exceptional beauty and great value, which have earned them the admiration of several members of the royalty, including King Edward VII of England, who helped build the reputation of the Cartier family like “jewelers of kings”.
However, this place of honor was not obtained overnight, but was the product of passion for work and the constant perfection in their techniques, which passed from father to son, and is evident in each their parts.
The story began in 1847, in a small jewelry shop in Paris, where Louis Francois Cartier was an apprentice. After the death of his teacher he decided to take over the business, achieving in just ten years to draw attention to the most important personalities of the time. However, it was thanks to his son Alfred and his three grandsons Louis, Pierre and Jacques that Cartier jewelry that became the most desirable and sought-after by royalty and celebrities; over the years branches were opened around the world until become what it is today.
Some of the most emblematic jewelry made by Cartier house are:
The wrist watch: Created by Louis Cartier in 1904 for his friend, the Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont, becoming the first male bracelet watch history.
The panther brooch clip: Made in 1949 for Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, notable for being made in platinum, gold, white diamonds, yellow diamonds and sapphire cabochons.
The Taylor-Burton diamond: Gifted by actor Richard Burton to Elizabeth Taylor in celebration of her 40 years was drafted in 1969 and valued on more than one million dollars.
The crocodile necklace: It was made to order for the Mexican actress Maria Felix in 1975. The same is composed of two crocodiles made of gold, with 1023 yellow diamonds, 1060 emeralds two emerald cabochons and two rubies for the eyes. It can also be worn as brooch not to hurt the neck.
This is how the house Cartier has become synonymous with luxury jewelry and we believe that this will remain their hallmark for many years, while there are precious metals and stones for their creations.
What a privilege to withhold any of these pieces and being able to wear them for a delightful dinner party, Only if we were royals.