The Cartiers

Discover the fascinating chronicle of The Cartiers, a remarkable family saga that traces the journey of the Cartier dynasty from a modest jewelry shop to a symbol of global luxury. This engaging biography, penned by great-granddaughter Francesca Cartier Brickell, unveils over 650 pages of untold stories, rich family history, and stunning design innovation. Immerse yourself in the world of exquisite jewelry and high society, showcasing legendary pieces that revolutionized the industry. Experience the unique talents of the three Cartier brothers—Louis, the visionary designer who pioneered the men’s wristwatch, Pierre, the astute negotiator who transformed earnings into iconic real estate, and Jacques, the adventurous globetrotter who brought the essence of India's gemstones to European audiences. With exclusive access to meticulously preserved family archives, this trade paperback offers an intimate look at a lineage that embraced the motto “Never copy, only create.” Ideal for jewelry lovers, history enthusiasts, and those captivated by luxury brands, The Cartiers is a must-have addition to your collection. Enjoy FREE shipping on this beautifully crafted book and celebrate the legacy of a brand that continues to define elegance today.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780525621638
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 656


Description:
"A dynamic group biography studded with design history and high-society dash . . . This elegantly wrought narrative bears the Cartier hallmark."-The Economist

The captivating story of the family behind the Cartier empire and the three brothers who turned their grandfather's humble Parisian jewelry store into a global luxury icon-as told by a great-granddaughter with exclusive access to long-lost family archives

"Ms. Cartier Brickell has done her grandfather proud."-The Wall Street Journal

The Cartiers isthe revealing tale of a jewelry dynasty-four generations, from revolutionary France to the 1970s.At its heart are the three Cartier brothers whose motto was "Never copy, only create" and who made their family firm internationally famous in the early days of the twentieth century, thanks to their unique and complementary talents- Louis, the visionary designer who created the first men's wristwatch to help an aviator friend tell the time without taking his hands off the controls of his flying machine; Pierre, the master dealmaker who bought the New York headquarters on Fifth Avenue for a double-stranded natural pearl necklace; and Jacques, the globe-trotting gemstone expert whose travels to India gave Cartier access to the world's best rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, inspiring the celebrated Tutti Frutti jewelry.

Francesca Cartier Brickell, whose gre
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