Cartier Watches
In 1847, Louis-Francois Cartier takes over the jewellery workshop of his master, Adolphe Picard, at 29 rue Montorgueil in Paris. This marks the birth of the Maison Cartier.
In 1899, Cartier moves into 13 rue de la Paix, the Maison’s current address. The future of the Maison falls to the three Cartier brothers: Louis, Pierre and Jacques. They travel the world, from India to Russia, from the Persian Gulf to the United States. Branches are opened in London in 1902 and New York in 1909. The foundations of the Maison Cartier are laid.
Cartier soon wins fame among the royal courts of Europe. The Prince of Wales, who in 1902 was to become Edward VII, proclaims Cartier “Jeweller of Kings and King of Jewellers”, and in 1904 grants the Maison the first Royal warrant as supplier to the court of England. Cartier’s creations are marked by the exotic influences of the civilisations that the three brothers discover on their travels.
Today, Cartier creations, whether pieces of high jewellery or contemporary jewellery collections, such as Caresse d’Orchidées par Cartier collection, translate the values of a Maison built on a unique know-how, style and expertise.