The Cartiers

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The Cartiers tells the captivating story of a jewelry dynasty spanning four generations, from revolutionary France to the 1960s. Central to the narrative are three brothers whose motto was "Never copy, only create," propelling their family firm to international fame in the early twentieth century through their distinct talents. Louis Cartier, the visionary designer, crafted the first men's wristwatch for an aviator friend, while Pierre Cartier, the master dealmaker, acquired the New York headquarters for a double-stranded natural pearl necklace. Jacques Cartier, the globe-trotting gemstone expert, traveled to India, gaining access to exquisite rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, which inspired the iconic Tutti-Frutti jewelry. Francesca Cartier Brickell, the youngest descendant of the Cartier brothers, has dedicated herself to uncovering her family's history, revealing untold dramas, romances, intrigues, and betrayals. The narrative also provides an insider's view of the firm's most iconic pieces, including the cursed Hope Diamond and the Romanov emeralds, and highlights the stars—from Indian maharajas to Elizabeth Taylor—who adorned them. This book, published in the 200th anniversary year of Louis-Francois Cartier's birth, serves as a magnificent social history through the lens of a legendary family.