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History Archive
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Madeleine Albright – Read My Pins
Posted on January 22, 2011 | No CommentsThe most intriguing and amazing stories are often told about a certain piece of jewelry, whether it is a crown jewel or a simple strand of shell beads, jewelry represents a symbol connected with memories. When Madeleine Albright wears her pins the question is not... -
La Peregrina Pearl
Posted on August 14, 2010 | No CommentsOne of the world’s most famous pearls, Peregrina, which translates from “pilgrim” is an appropriate name for a gem with five hundred years of history. La Peregrina is currently on loan from Elizabeth Taylor at the Cartier Boutique in Beverly Hills for the 100th anniversary... -
Artistic Luxury at the Legion of Honor – Faberge, Tiffany, Lalique
Posted on August 4, 2010 | No CommentsIn 1900 the three world’s greatest designers of luxury goods displayed their creations at the Exposition Universelle in Paris and left an impact on the world with their innovation of unique art. Paris became known as the “City of Lights” when the Eiffel Tower was... -
Cartier, Jean Cocteau, Yves Saint-Laurent
Posted on August 4, 2010 | No CommentsCartier releases the trinity collection paved in diamonds and gemstones for the one hundred year celebration of Cartier’s opening the first flagship store in New York City. Three colors of intertwined gold , the trinity rings and bracelets are a classic Cartier design. Photographed with... -
Gloria Swanson in Cartier
Posted on August 4, 2010 | No CommentsGloria May Swanson visited the House of Cartier in Paris in 1932. The famous Hollywood actress purchased two of the six newly designed deco style rock crystal bracelets. Fabricated in platinum the bracelets have 25.35 carats of round and baguette cut diamonds that are set... -
Legion of Honor Continued…
Posted on July 24, 2010 | No CommentsThe 1920’s changed women’s lifestyles and attitudes with a loud roar. Women became athletic and counted their calories. They cut their hair short, threw off the corsets and wore long slinky dresses. During the period from 1918-1937 Cartier was the world leader in creating fine... -
Cartier at the Legion of Honor
Posted on July 24, 2010 | No CommentsThe Cartier & America collection at the Legion of Honor is an extraordinary exhibit—simply breath taking. Extraordinary not only for the incredibly beautiful diamonds, gems and impeccable workmanship but also the historical significance Cartier had within the jewelry and fashion industry and around the globe. ... -
Cartier and America – Star of South Africa Diamond
Posted on July 24, 2010 | No CommentsThe “Star of South Africa” diamond was discovered in 1869 and started ‘diamond fever’ throughout the world. The 47.69 carat pear shaped diamond was set into a pendant brooch with oval and round old mine cut diamonds in a lily of the valley motif. The brooch...