As opulent as the treasures it
celebrates, this lavish volume
presents Cartier s timeless designs
worn by some of the twentieth
century s most legendary figures. It s been one hundred years since the House of Cartier opened
its doors on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Since then the luxury
jeweler has been creating exquisite brooches, bracelets, tiaras,
timepieces, and other items including scent bottles, so-called
mystery clocks, and handbags many of them specially
commissioned by their illustrious patrons.
Readers will see up close Gloria Swanson's bracelets from
Sunset Boulevard, Douglas Fairbanks s elegant watch, the
Duchess of Windsor s panther brooch, and Grace Kelly s 10.47-
carat diamond engagement ring, as well as items owned by
Marion Davies, Vivien Leigh, Barbara Hutton, and Elizabeth
Taylor. Author Martin Chapman offers an in-depth exploration
of how Cartier conquered America, from its European birth in
1847 to its arrival on the other side of the Atlantic, and from its
whimsical Art Deco creations to the red carpet prominence
that linked the name Cartier with fame, wealth, and exclusivity.
In addition to stunning color images of each object, the book
features photographs of stars and heiresses wearing their
Cartier jewelry. A beautiful volume for fashion aficionados, this
trove of jewelry is a tribute to Cartier s ingenuity and
unmatched craftsmanship.
celebrates, this lavish volume
presents Cartier s timeless designs
worn by some of the twentieth
century s most legendary figures. It s been one hundred years since the House of Cartier opened
its doors on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Since then the luxury
jeweler has been creating exquisite brooches, bracelets, tiaras,
timepieces, and other items including scent bottles, so-called
mystery clocks, and handbags many of them specially
commissioned by their illustrious patrons.
Readers will see up close Gloria Swanson's bracelets from
Sunset Boulevard, Douglas Fairbanks s elegant watch, the
Duchess of Windsor s panther brooch, and Grace Kelly s 10.47-
carat diamond engagement ring, as well as items owned by
Marion Davies, Vivien Leigh, Barbara Hutton, and Elizabeth
Taylor. Author Martin Chapman offers an in-depth exploration
of how Cartier conquered America, from its European birth in
1847 to its arrival on the other side of the Atlantic, and from its
whimsical Art Deco creations to the red carpet prominence
that linked the name Cartier with fame, wealth, and exclusivity.
In addition to stunning color images of each object, the book
features photographs of stars and heiresses wearing their
Cartier jewelry. A beautiful volume for fashion aficionados, this
trove of jewelry is a tribute to Cartier s ingenuity and
unmatched craftsmanship.
