Brilliant: Cartier in the 20th Century

Stunning jewellery, timepieces and precious objects created between 1900 and 1975 by the artistic designs of Cartier, will be the focus of an exhibition at the Denver Art Museum dubbed Brilliant: Cartier in the 20th Century. 

In 1847 Louis-Francois Cartier founded the now famous jewellery and watches company in Paris. From those humble beginnings, he was able to launch his designs of jewellery and accessories across the world, making the company one of the most prestigious names in the field.

Cartier’s rise took place in the context of an increasingly cosmopolitan cultural scene and aligned with international, social, political and economic trends.

As a celebration of Cartier’s evolution and its rise to pre-eminence, the Brilliant: Cartier in the 20th Century exhibition will focus on the jewellery house of Cartier, by presenting a selection of themes that span time periods and styles to display the immense influence and innovation of the Maison.

The exhibition will run from Sunday 16 November 2014 – Sunday 15 March 2015 at the Denver Art Museum in US.

www.denverartmuseum.org

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Egyptian striking clock owned by Mrs. George Blumenthal. Cartier Paris, 1927. Gold, silver gilt, mother-of-pearl, lapis lazuli, coral, emerald, cornelian, enamel; 24 x 15.7 x 12.7 cm. Cartier Collection. Photo: Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection © Cartier.
Coin watch. Cartier Paris, 1937. Gold; diam. 3.42 cm. Cartier Collection. Photo: Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection © Cartier.
Crocodile necklace made as a special order for María Félix. Cartier Paris, special order, 1975. Gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies; Length 30 cm. and 27.3 cm. Cartier Collection. Photo: Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection © Cartier.
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Tutti Frutti double clip brooch worn by Mrs. Cole Porter. Cartier Paris, special order, 1935. Platinum, diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, rubies; 9.79 x 4.53 x 1.65 cm. Cartier Collection. Photo: Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection © Cartier. Vanity set. Cartier Paris, 1927. Silver, gold, laque burgauté panels, enamel, coral, obsidian, glass. From the collection of Barbra Streisand. Tutti Frutti strap bracelet worn by Mrs. Cole Porter. Cartier Paris, 1929. Platinum, diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, rubies; 18 x 4.07 x 0.75 cm. Cartier Collection. Photo: Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection © Cartier. Tiara worn by Mrs. Townsend. Cartier Paris, special order, 1905. Platinum, diamonds; Height at center 9.8 cm. Provenance: Mary Scott Townsend and Mrs. Donald McElroy. Cartier Collection. Photo: Vincent Wulveryck, Cartier Collection © Cartier. Stomacher brooch. Cartier Paris, special order, 1907. Platinum, sapphires, diamonds; 21 x 12.9 cm. Cartier Collection. Photo: Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection © Cartier. Set of three clip brooches worn by HSH Princess Grace of Monaco. Cartier Paris, 1955. Platinum, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, three cabochon rubies weighing approximately 49 carats in total. Palais Princier de Monaco, P 011322. Santos wristwatch. Cartier Paris, 1915. Gold, sapphire, leather strap; 3.49 x 2.47 cm. Cartier Collection. Photo: Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection © Cartier. Necklace worn by HSH Princess Grace of Monaco. Cartier Paris, 1953. Platinum, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds weighing approximately 64 carats in total. Palais Princier de Monaco, P 0111495. Necklace worn by Elizabeth Taylor. Cartier Paris, 1951, altered in 1953. Platinum, diamonds, rubies; Length 37.5 cm. Cartier Collection. Photo: Marian Gérard, Cartier Collection © Cartier. Necklace worn by Countess of Granard. Cartier London, special order, 1932. Platinum, diamonds, emerald; Height at center 8.8 cm. Cartier Collection. Photo: Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection © Cartier. Necklace worn by Countess of Granard. Cartier London, special order, 1932. Platinum, diamonds, emerald; Height at center 8.8 cm. Cartier Collection. Photo: Vincent Wulveryck, Cartier Collection © Cartier. Necklace owned by Merle Oberon. Cartier London, 1938, lengthened by Cartier Paris in 1963. Old European- and single-cut diamonds, slightly baroque-shaped emerald cabochon drops. Private collection. Necklace created for Sir Bhupindra Singh, Maharaja of Patiala. Cartier Paris, special order, 1928. Platinum, diamonds, zirconias, topazes, synthetic rubies, smoky quartz, citrine; Height at center 27 cm. Cartier Collection. Photo: Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection © Cartier. Laurel leaf tiara owned by Marie Bonaparte. Cartier Paris, 1907. Platinum and diamonds. Qatar Museums Authority. Flamingo brooch worn by the Duchess of Windsor. Cartier Paris, special order, 1940. Platinum, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, citrine; 9.65 x 9.59 cm. Cartier Collection. Photo: Nils Herrmann, Cartier Collection © Cartier. Five-dial clock owned by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Cartier New York, 1930. Ebonite, silver, nephrite, enamel, clock movement. Private collection. Engagement ring worn by HSH Princess Grace of Monaco. Cartier Paris, 1956. Platinum, one 10.48-carat emerald-cut diamond, two baguette- cut diamonds. Palais Princier de Monaco, P 01 1276. Desk set with clock. Cartier Paris for Cartier New York, 1931. Silver, gold, lacquer, nephrite, enamel; 24 x 12.5 cm. Cartier Collection. Photo: Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection © Cartier. Interior View: Cigarette case sold to Willis McCormick, president of Queen Aviation and inscribed with the signatures of approximately thirty figures related to the birth of aviation. Cartier Paris, 1912. Silver, gold, sapphire; 8.86 x 8.48 cm. Cartier Collection. Photo: Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection © Cartier. Exterior View: Cigarette case sold to Willis McCormick, president of Queen Aviation and inscribed with the signatures of approximately thirty figures related to the birth of aviation. Cartier Paris, 1912. Silver, gold, sapphire; 8.86 x 8.48 cm. Cartier Collection. Photo: Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection © Cartier. Bracelet. Cartier Paris, 1922. Platinum, coral, cushion-shaped emerald, collet-set emerald and onyx cabochons, pavé-set circular-cut diamonds. Private collection. Bracelet, Cartier New York, 1937. White gold, platinum, aquamarines. Height 3 cm. Private collection. Bracelet. Cartier New York, 1927. Platinum, rock crystal, carved jadeite and sapphires, emerald cabochons, pavé-set diamonds. Private collection.