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The Cartier Family

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The firm of Cartier was shaped by four generations of one family, from Louis-François, who founded it in Paris in 1847, through his son Alfred, and then his three grandsons Louis, Pierre, and Jacques, to Jean-Jacques, who ran Cartier London into the 1970s. These posts draw on private letters, ledgers, and years of research into the people behind the name.

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Louis, Pierre and Jacques Cartier — the three brothers, 1922 The Cartier Family Four generations of a Parisian jewellery dynasty: from a working-class... Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) Louis-François Cartier The founder of what became Cartier, a Parisian craftsman who took over... Alfred Cartier (17 February 1841 – 15 October 1925) Alfred Cartier Son of the founder Louis-François, Alfred ran the firm through its... Louis Cartier (1875–1942) Louis Cartier The eldest of the three Cartier brothers, who ran the Paris house,... Pierre Cartier (Library of Congress) Pierre Cartier The middle of the three Cartier brothers, who built the New York... Jacques Cartier (2 February 1884 – 10 September 1941) Jacques Cartier The youngest of the three Cartier brothers, who ran Cartier London and...
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From the Archives

Historic Cartier jewelry piece from Bonhams auction
Cartier jewelry from Gillon Jewels collection
Vintage Cartier jewelry piece from family archives
Historic Cartier bracelet design
Cartier necklace from historical collection
Antique Cartier brooch design
Cartier ring from vintage collection
Historic Cartier tiara from archives
Cartier earrings vintage design
Antique Cartier pendant from collection
Historic Cartier bracelet from family archives
Vintage Cartier jewelry piece