Few jewellers are as widely known as Cartier, even fewer have as many instantly recognisable designs - some of which, such as the Tank watch, Love bracelet and Trinity ring, have become iconic. Glamorous, witty, beautiful, and beloved of stars such as Grace Kelly, this book features over 150 dazzling Cartier items.

Few jewellers are as celebrated as Cartier, even fewer have as many instantly recognizable designs – some of which, such as the Tank watch, Love bracelet and Trinity ring, have become iconic. Glamorous, witty, beautiful, and beloved of stars from Elizabeth Taylor to Grace Kelly, over 150 dazzling Cartier pieces are featured here. Published in association with Cartier, this book presents jewels from superlative collections, including the V&A and the Royal Collection, as well as Cartier's own private collection, and it celebrates the history of the company King Edward VII called the ‘Jeweller of Kings and King of Jewellers.

Details

ISBN13: 9781838510534
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
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Publisher: V & A Publishing
Publication City, Country: London, United Kingdom
Dimensions (cm): 28.7(H)x24.7(L)
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Author Biography

Helen Molesworth is Senior Curator, Jewellery at the V&A Rachel Garrahan is Project Curator at the V&A

Reviews

‘a rich visual and historical narrative of the Maison’, Maddie Vans Agnew, Daily Mail, 30th May 2025

'a catalogue of sumptuous jewellery that most of us can only dream of wearing and owning.' ArtMuseLondon 14th April 2025