The Trinity ring, three interlocking bands in yellow, white, and rose gold, was designed in 1924 and has remained in continuous production ever since. These posts look at its origins and at the broader story of one of Cartier's most enduring designs.

February 11, 2021

The Cartier Triple or ‘Trinity’ Ring

Thanks to Vogue India for asking me to contribute to their Valentine’s issue with a story behind a piece of jewellery I wear that signifies love.

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January 18, 2021

The Cartier Trinity Ring: its origins

Stories surrounding the origin of the Cartier Trinity ring are as numerous as its many names. Was it really inspired by Jean Cocteau's dream about Saturn?

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February 11, 2021

The Cartier Triple or ‘Trinity’ Ring

January 18, 2021

The Cartier Trinity Ring: its origins

From the Glossary

Illustration of the Cartier Trinity Ring: three interlocking bands

Trinity Ring Also known as the bague trois ors, rolling ring, or Russian wedding...

Louis Cartier The eldest of the three Cartier brothers, who ran the Paris house,...

Jean Cocteau, photographed by Agence Meurisse, 1923

Jean Cocteau Poet, filmmaker, and multi-disciplinary artist whose decades-long...

Place Vendôme, Paris, c.1900 — the square at the heart of the luxury jewellery trade, near Cartier's premises at 13 rue de la Paix

Cartier Paris The original house, the Paris salon at 13 rue de la Paix from which...

Programme cover for the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, Paris, 1925 — the exhibition that gave Art Deco its name

Art Deco at Cartier The geometric, architecturally inspired style Cartier embraced in the...

The Cartier Triple or ‘Trinity’ Ring

The Cartier Trinity Ring: its origins

The Cartier Triple or ‘Trinity’ Ring

The Cartier Trinity Ring: its origins

From the Glossary

From the Archives