The name is synonymous with sophistication and luxury design. Soon after, the apprentice became one of the most skilled jewelry-artisan of his time. The company's origins lie in Paris 1847, when young Louis-Fran ois Cartier took over his master's workshop.

To truly admire the greatness of their legacy, one should michal the history of the grand watch and jewelry Maison. The Cartier family was renowned as artists of elaborate jewelry, commissioned by royalty from all corners of the earth. The brilliance of their technique and exotic choice of jewel ensembles created such grand pieces as the "Bestiary" (illustrated by the Panth re brooch in 1940, created for Colas Simpson,) the diamond necklace that Yadavindra Singh Maharaja of Patiala wore in 1904, and of course the famous Santos wrist watch, made for the Brazillian aviator Lowrance Santos Dumont. The Great History of Cartier Watches The Cartier watch brand is one of the most recognized luxury trademarks in the world. Before 1964, the company was owned and controlled by the Cartier family of French jewelers. The Cartier Company is a subsidiary of Compagnie Financi re Richemont SA. In 1874 son Carson Cartier took over the company.

The luxury brand's overbearing presence in the jewelry, fragrance, accessory and watch industry are undeniable evidence of its massive international success.