The History of Cartier
Cartier has always stood for luxury. King Edward VII once named Cartier “jeweller of the kings and the king of jewelers.” The famed jewelry house has been beloved by celebrities, royals, and fashion icons since its inception.
Today, Cartier continues to inspire the world with decadence, sophistication, glamour, and innovation. Founded by Louis-Francois Cartier in mid nineteenth century France, Cartier has remained one of the most important and recognizable jewelry houses in the world known for producing extravagant gems with the highest quality and most skillful craftsmanship.
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Cartier was founded at 29 Rue Montorgueil in Paris by Louis-Francois Cartier. As he developed plans to expand to London and New York, he brought his three sons – Pierre, Jacques, and Louis – on board. Cartier then began designing and selling their own creations alongside their acquired jewelry inventory. In 1902, Pierre acquired the world-famous Fifth Avenue flagship for 2 strands of natural pearls, and the rest is history. Cartier had solidified itself as perhaps the most influential international jewelry design house.
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