This beautifully produced volume is dedicated to the new collection of
high jewelry from Cartier.
The rare and audacious association of precious and fine gemstones--like
amazonite enhanced with diamonds or rubies, or an opal matrix paired
with sapphires--creates striking combinations that form the foundation
for a novel approach in high jewelry. This passion for the infinite
diversity of stones and singular materials has been fundamental at
Cartier since the house's inception. Such amalgamations generate an
unexpected dialogue between contrasting elements--the rough with the
ornamental, mineral with landscaped, bold colors with changing nuances,
earth with cosmos.
This exquisitely crafted volume--featuring elaborate production
characteristics including multiple paper stocks, Swiss binding, an
insert, and illustrations from the ateliers--celebrates the pioneering
spirit of Cartier, its creativity, and the surprising beauty of the
stones.