For over 150 years Cartier has enjoyed a reputation for selling the finest quality jewellery,
accessories and catering to the pleasure of royalty and celebrities. As the concept of luxury has evolved, so too has Cartier,
from a maker of priceless objects to a creator of luxuries resonant with such serene sensuality and sophistication that they are timeless works of art.
Founded in 1847 by Frenchman Louis-Francois Cartier, Cartier's grandsons, Louis,
Pierre and Jacques helped lead and propel the name Cartier to its current worldwide status.
In 1904, due to a Brazilian aviator's complaint's pertaining to, at that time, traditional pocket watches, Cartier created the first,
flat wrist bezel watch, unique in design, prestigious in quality.
From that time on, the Cartier brand has designed a wide range of designs and models, such as the Cartier Mystery Clock, the famous, war inspired,
Cartier Tank Watch and Cartier Monde. Many different owners' has controlled the Cartier name but never altering the famous Cartier quality.
Cartier is also one of the most sought after luxury watches on the planet.
Celebrities such as Uma Thurman, Princess Caroline, Meryl Streep, Donna Karan, Rod Stewart and other's.
As early as 1854, the first American customer was welcomed. Napoleon III
ruled France. After a period of unrest, Paris became a lively city
once more and celebrations and balls followed one another. The splendours of the Second Empire were favourable to expansion.
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