Each gem in each piece of jewelry is simultaneously singular and integral to the whole.

Synopsis: For over 150 years Cartier has defined daring elegance in jewelry design. As one of the most respected houses in the business and a historically significant, ever increasing and enduring clientele, Cartier continues in the tradition that raises quality and design to the highest standard.

Featuring over 300 hundred colour photographs – many previously unpublished – reproduced for the most part at full-page, this exquisite satin-bound volume focuses on Cartier’s most recent innovative collections. These modern pieces of high jewelry are designed with a contemporary flourish yet in the spirit of Cartier’s perpetual traditions of creativity, authenticity and originality.

The book published by Flammarion examines the artistic strands and historic influences that shaped Cartier’s distinctive style, from famous gem stones to the importance of pure, clean lines and balanced colours, to the exotic flora and distinctive feline shapes that characterize Cartier’s more exuberant work. Design sketches and period photographs complement the modern tone and tell stories of past creations whilst explaining the evolution of the contemporary pieces.

Eight chapters feature Extraordinary Gemstones; Essential Design; Order and Movement; Feline Elegance; Exotic Influences; On Color; Fauna; and Orchids.

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Hot Brands Verdict
This is an absolutely beautiful book, with its satin cover and magnificent colour photographs, it is a work of beauty in its own right. You can discover the history of Cartier, how designs are created, from historical right up to the present day influences. And as the author describes…

In French, English and Italian, the meaning of jewelry, ‘is a question of joy, rejoicing, pleasure. And “high” or “luxury” jewelry is the ultimate, most intense expression of these sensations. Such jewelry is noble not only for the eternal beauty of its material and design, but also for the time-honored message it conveys, messages that simply cannot be put into words.’

But more than anything it is the beauty of the individual pieces which are breathtaking. If you can’t own a Cartier piece this book will inspire you to try! We adored it, and for this reason it is our book of the month. Highly Recommended!