Founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, Cartier quickly rose to international acclaim as one of the world’s most prestigious jewellery houses. Known for impeccable craftsmanship, innovative design, and refined elegance, the Cartier name has become synonymous with timeless luxury.

During the Belle Époque, Cartier was a pioneer in the use of platinum, allowing the creation of ethereal, lacy settings that defined the era’s delicate aesthetic. In the 1920s and '30s, the maison helped shape the bold geometry and exoticism of the Art Deco movement, drawing inspiration from Indian, Persian, Chinese, and Russian art and culture.