Spotlight on: Les Heures Fabuleuses de Cartier
No other brand name in the world of fine jewelry can surpass Cartier. The Paris-based jewelry designer, manufacturer and distributor of luxury watches and jewelry has been “the jeweler of kings and the king of jewelers” since 1847.
The brand’s latest collection is 41 pieces of authentic jewelry and watch-making pieces that create a metamorphosis of time and beauty. These spectacular time pieces appear as objects de art in animal motifs and bejeweled bracelets, brooches and rings. Named the Les Heures Fabuleuses de Cartier (The Fabulous Hours of Cartier), 23 of the pieces are entirely unique.
For example, a parrot ring with emerald eyes, mother-of-pearl beak and diamond feathers hides a secret little time piece. The jewels are set in 18K rhodium-plated white gold. Open up the parrot’s head and a wee watch with tiny diamonds to mark the hour is revealed
Les Heures Fabuleuses de Cartier Parrot Ring-Timepiece
The Baguette Panthère is an object d’art that meta morphs into a watch. It is like a sculpture done in lustrous white gold and brilliant diamonds. At the same time, the Baguette Panther piece is an exotic bracelet . The little panther has the classic Cartier Panthère eyes of emerald and onyx nose. The panther is surround by sparkling baguette-cut diamonds.
Cartier Panthère Baguette Bracelet Watch
Cartier’s expert craftmanship has created pieces of elegant sophistication for the Les Heures Fabuleuses Collection, 2013. They are destined to become iconic pieces that will grace elite families and their heirs for generations.
Les Heures Fabuleuses de Cartier Peacock Watch Bracelet
A tiny diamond watch face marks the hours alongside a proud peacock of diamond feathers. Delicate enameled roses add a vintage look to this white gold watch bracelet.
Cartier Panthère Divine Watch
The Panthère Divine Watch lives up to its name. The diamond-studded panther is 18K rhodium-plated white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds and enamel spots. A black strap with 18K white gold double adjustable folding buckle adds sophistication with fine craftsmanship.
