The Cartier Collection reflects the evolution of Cartier's artistic and stylistic creation. This volume traces 160 years in the jeweler's glorious history. Three hundred and sixty-two pieces from the Cartier Collection--accessories, masterpieces of jewelry and watchmaking from the end of the nineteenth century to the present day--and four exceptional pieces from the Prince's Palace of Monaco are featured. These exceptional items offer insight into the royal jeweler's treasures and the sources of inspiration that lead to their creation. Commissioned photographs of these rare pieces, exclusive archival images, and biographical stories about their prestigious owners comprise this handsome volume. This volume is a tribute to these rare creations, which were selected in close collaboration with Eva Eisler, curator of a 2010 exhibition Cartier at Prague Castle: The Power of Style.

FOREWORD

LIVIA KLAUSOVA, First Lady of the Czech Republic

CARTIER AT PRAGUE CASTLE-THE POWER OF STYLE

BERNARD FORNAS, President & CEO, Cartier International

A STORY OF CAPTIVATING BEAUTY AND PERFECTION

EVA EISLER, Curator of the exhibition

THE POWER OF STYLE

PIERRE RAINERO, Image, Style and Heritage Director, Cartier International

JEWELRY IN THE RIDING SCHOOL

RONY PLESL, Scenographer of the exhibition

THE CARTIER COLLECTION

PASCALE LEPEU, Curator of the Cartier Collection

CATALOG

PASCALE LEPEU

Jewelers to Kings-The Reign of Diamonds

Avant-garde and Art Deco

Oriental Influences

A New Modernity

Flora and Fauna-Naturalism at Cartier

Cartier Timepieces and Art de Vivre

The Cartier Archives

Chronology

Bibliography