Starting April 12, the Victoria and Albert Museum will host a major Cartier exhibition featuring over 350 pieces, celebrating the brand’s history, including the significant impact of Cartier London since 1902. Highlights include the Manchester tiara from 1903.
An exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London will showcase over 350 pieces from the renowned jewellery house Cartier, running from April 12 to November 16. This marks the first significant exhibition since the British Museum’s showcase in 1997, highlighting Cartier’s history and influence, particularly its London branch established in 1902.
Curator Rachel Garrahan emphasises the importance of Cartier London, noting, “I don’t think everybody understands today how important Cartier London was to the story of Cartier.” She highlights how perceptions often overlook the brand’s UK roots despite its ongoing royal warrant since 1904.
The exhibition occupies the expansive 1,100-square-meter Sainsbury Gallery, introducing the founding grandsons of Louis-François Cartier. Significant highlights include the 1903 Manchester tiara, crafted from over a thousand brilliant-cut diamonds supplied by Consuelo, Dowager Duchess of Manchester.
The upcoming Cartier exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum will provide a comprehensive look at the brand’s history, focusing on the pivotal role of its London branch. With notable pieces like the Manchester tiara, the showcase aims to elevate public understanding of Cartier’s legacy and importance in the jewellery world.
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