Episode 3: The Cartiers and The Romanovs

About This Talk

Witness the dramatic rise and fall of Cartier's relationship with the Russian Imperial family. This episode chronicles the height of imperial patronage under the Romanovs, the extraordinary jewels created for the Russian court, and the devastating impact of the 1917 Revolution. Follow the fate of the legendary Romanov jewels—from their seizure by the Bolsheviks to their sale in European markets, where many passed through Cartier's hands. Learn how Pierre Cartier's relationship with Grand Duke Dmitri and his role in acquiring and selling these historic pieces shaped jewelry history and linked the imperial past to modern collectors.

The dramatic story of Cartier's relationship with the Russian Imperial family, from the height of their patronage to the revolution and the dispersal of the legendary Romanov jewels.