At the end of the past year, an exhibition of Cartier jewelry was opened in the American San Francisco dedicated to the centenary of this jewelry house in the United States of America.
Everyone famous jewelry house Cortier presented at his exhibition about three hundred exhibits. The exposition includes the best decorations worn by Hollywood's famous film stars. The exhibition will be open until April 18, 2010 in the Legion of Honor. A magnificent collection of watches, figurines, earrings, rings and necklaces is available for everyone to see.
The exhibition of Cartier jewelry in San Francisco presents to the attention of visitors exhibits relating to the period between the beginning of the twenties of the last century and the seventies. At this time it was jewelry from Cartier was the most popular in Hollywood.
The highlight of the exhibition are the decorations of Princess Grace of Monaco. This is a collection of wedding ornaments with the engagement of Prince Rainier. Not less interesting are pendants with diamonds of movie star Gloria Svenson. Just the attention of visitors to the exhibition of Cartier jewelry attracts the exotic brooch of the Duchess of Windsor. This brooch is made in the form of a flamingo.
Jewelery House Cartier has a rich history of its existence. The founder of it is Louis-Francois Cartier. In 1847, this jeweler became the head of the atelier of Maitre Picard in Paris. But much in our world depends on the case. That such a happy opportunity was the purchase in 1856 in this store. And the purchase was made by Princess Matilda, the niece of Napoleon I and the cousin of Napoleon III. It was this purchase that led to the recognition of Cartier among famous jewelers and his world fame.
Immediately after this, the Cartier case expands. A few years later, Louis Francois, together with his son Alfred, opened another store, now in London. At the same time, the Cartier family is appointed by the court jewelers of the French, English and Spanish royal courts. His first exhibition in Russia Cartier was organized in 1907 in St. Petersburg. The hotel "Europe" was presented with the best jewelry and watches. Immediately after this exhibition, Cartier is appointed courtier of the light-brown Emperor Nicholas II. In 1911 there are exhibitions of Cartier jewelry in Moscow and Kiev.
In 1942, Cartier created his famous brooch "The bird in a cage." This brooch is a symbol of occupied France. After liberation of the country from fascists, Cartier creates a second brooch - "Liberated Bird". In the fifties of the last century, the brand "Cartier" was known throughout Europe and America. The representative of this jewelry house was in all European capitals and in New York.
Interesting story associated with a diamond at 69.42 carats. This pear-shaped diamond was bought by the Cartier house in 1969. After a while it was acquired by the famous English actor Richard Burton. This diamond Richard gave to his wife, whom he met on the set of the movie "Cleopatra." Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton were a "star" couple of the time and were a symbol that reflected the Hollywood success. Not the last place in this success was occupied by the diamond from Cartier.
In the early seventies, the concept of branded boutiques was developed, which appeared in different parts of the world. "Les Must de Cartier" opened first in London, Hong Kong and Tokyo. In the early eighties, Cartier began to develop perfume. At the same time, the first and second collections of fine jewelry were created.
The exhibition of Cartier jewelry in St. Petersburg was held in 1992. "Art of Cartier" was shown in the Hermitage. Impressed by Russia in 1994, the collection "Charm of Gold Cartier" (Les Charms d'or de Cartier) was released. The main themes were Great Russia, pearls and art deco. In 1999, the light saw a new collection, inspired by Paris. It is called "Paris, a new wave of Cartier" (Paris nouvelle vague Cartier).
Today it is difficult to find a person who would not have heard anything about this jewelry house. And the exhibition of Cartier jewelry in San Francisco presents us with an opportunity to get acquainted with the High Jewelry art.