TAG | Cartier
Louis Cartier, an advocate of eighteethcentury art, rose to prominence with the Garland style of the early twentieth century. He also encouraged his designers to explore a more modern aesthetic form.
The sketches that emerged from the studios on Rue de la Paix in 1904 were pioneering ventures into the abstract style. Shortly before the First World War, Cartier was using onyx to create an illusion of shadow and depth and in doing so, gave this jewellry a three-dimensional aspect. This pieceis dominated by gentle, graceful lines. Yellow gold took the place of white metals as the newe favorite for jewelery. New Naturalist style was introduced into toussaint, with flowers, animals and plants becoming a part of the Cartier fantasy.
“Cause we are living in a material world, and I am a material girl.”
—Material Girl
Listening to Madonna’s Material Girl, I couldn’t help to think about the way we live in the material world.
When the French jewelers opened their first American store 100 years ago,
the reputation has been preceded Cartier. It says,”Jewelers to Kings. The King of Jewelers. ”
This year is 2009, a year of a milestone and desgined to be remembered by the whole fashion world,
Cartier’s pioneering sense of creativity and style throughout the whole centry has been uniquely integrated into American
Art and culture.The beautiful jewelry, watches and accessories of the highest quality tells
its history which is one of unquestionable success, built upon the values of boldness
And creativity.
Let’s take a wondeful trip into the masterpieces of every Cartier Jewelry, and may the beauty and elegance conquer this material world.
The story of love, glamour, success, passion and free spirit.
Mrs. Veronica Hearst Bracelet 1927
Beautifully engraved, this bracelet boasts a hexagonal 59.38 carat sapphire,
Complimented by smaller leaf-shaped oval sapphires and sapphire cabochons, emerald cabochons and calibre-cut emeralds. Mrs. Veronica Hearst, wife of American press baron William Randolph Hearst and she purchased the bracelet in 1927.
Doris Duke Tiara 1933
Doris Duke’s mother purchased this headband tiara set with diamonds and pearls.
Coin Watch 1937
In 1937 Cartier converted this American 20-dollar gold coin, minted in 1900,
Into a stylish LeCoultre movement watch.
Daisy Fellowes Ruby Ring1948
Daughter of Duke Decazes and Isabelle Singer, and heiress to the famous Singer sewing-machine fortune, Daisy Fellowes was often considered to be ” the most elegant woman in the world” by magazines in the 1920s.
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Amethyst Necklace 1953
The exquisite necklace of plated gold, turquoise cabochons and forty-two amethyst beads.
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Flag Necklace 1960
Proposal for a necklace showing the American, French and British flags.
Cartier New York, 1960.
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Snoopy Paper Weight 1977
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Trinity Ring XL 2009
Exclusive to Cartier North America.
