Cartier will showcase its expertise at the Grand Palais in Paris during the 26th Biennale des Antiquaires , from September 14 to 23. Faithful to this major event in the decorative arts, the Maison will present a high jewelry collection composed of 148 new pieces, accompanied by exceptional objects and creations from Cartier Tradition .
148 unpublished pieces, a style manifesto
This new collection brings together jewelry conceived as wearable architecture. Volumes play with contrasts, lines are sharpened, and color interacts with light. Each piece was designed to be discovered up close, thanks to the reflections of the metal and the fire of the gemstones. Some required up to two years of work, from sketching and stone selection to model making and shaping.
Art Deco DNA revisited
The Art Deco aesthetic , so dear to Cartier , permeates the collection. Bold geometries , masterful symmetries , and white harmonies , and powerful contrasts all contribute to a refined and contemporary . The brand's signature codes are present, transposed into modern compositions that assert a graphic elegance.
Workshop know-how and artistic crafts
At the heart of these 148 jewels, the artisan's hand remains the true signature. High-precision setting, chasing, engraving, and even stone carving combine to shape the light and give depth to the motifs. Each step has been orchestrated to preserve the integrity of the gems and the balance of the lines, from the first sketch to the final polish.
Iconic figures, between panther and ice crystals
panther , the quintessential symbol of the house, is transformed into a ring of character. The animal motif takes on a three-dimensional form, while retaining the visual fluidity that is the icon's strength. Elsewhere, an aquamarine appears as an ice crystal, faceted to capture the light and offer an almost mineral transparency. These statement pieces embody the collection's duality, between the vibrant forces of nature and geometric rigor.
A setting befitting the event
The Cartier , touted as the largest at the Biennale, is designed as a true visual spectacle. Display cases punctuate the visitor's journey, encouraging close encounters with the artworks and offering multiple perspectives. The scenography enhances the experience, highlighting the nuances of metal, the brilliance of diamonds, and the chromatic gradations of colored gemstones.
Cartier Tradition and 12 exceptional objects
Alongside contemporary pieces, twelve exquisite objects and Cartier Tradition extend the Maison's history. These heritage pieces showcase a style that transcends decades and, by contrast, illuminate the modernity of the new works. This dialogue between past and present underscores the coherence of an aesthetic language that is constantly reinvented.
A jewelry journey without borders
The collection invites you to escape and find yourself in a world of your own. The interplay of black and white creates a distinctly modern feel, while bold colors evoke distant horizons, and narrative forms transform motifs into characters. Each piece of jewelry tells a story of a faraway place, designed to be worn every day as well as to shine on special occasions.
Key takeaways
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148 pieces of high jewelry never before presented.
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A Art Deco , combining geometry, contrasts and colours.
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Icons reinterpreted, from the panther to the icy crystals of aquamarine .
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The creation process can take up to two years, involving stone setting, engraving and sculpture.
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Cartier Tradition pieces to connect heritage and present.
With this collection, Cartier reaffirms its role as a master orchestrator of light, capable of uniting the precision of its artistic crafts with the power of visual storytelling. At the Grand Palais , the Biennale becomes the setting for a masterful demonstration where each gem, each metal, each curve composes another page in the legend of jewelry.
