The sparkling legacy of Cartier on display in London
Helen Mirren, Paul Mescal, Gemma Chan and more attended the opening of the V&A's Cartier exhibition, showcasing over 350 pieces of the brand’s long history of making luxury jewelry.
Cartier exhibition The Manchester tiara is displayed inside the Cartier exhibition at the V&A on April 9, 2025 in London. It was made by Cartier for Consuelo, Dowager Duchess of Manchester in 1903. The tiara features seven graduating heart motifs of diamonds set in gold and silver. Each heart has three dangling diamonds at the centre and is topped by a detachable scroll and single collet diamond. (Photo by Belinda Jiao/Getty Images)
Cartier exhibition The Pearl necklace Le Maharajah dated from 2011 and the Star of the south diamond bracelet dated from 2002 are displayed during a photocall for the forthcoming Cartier exhibition at the V&A museum in London, on April 9, 2025. Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Cartier exhibition The Patiala necklace inside the Cartier exhibition at the V&A on April 9, 2025 in London. Containing a total of 2930 diamonds with the De Beers yellow diamond as its centrepiece, the Patiala Necklace was made in 1928 by the Cartier jewelry house in Paris under commission by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala. (Photo by Belinda Jiao/Getty Images)
Cartier exhibition The Nawanagar Ruby Necklace on display at the V&A in London. Commissioned by Maharaja Digvijaysingh, it features 116 Burmese rubies and diamonds. After India’s independence, it was sold, altered, and later worn by Mrs. Guinness at Capote's 1966 ball. (Photo by Belinda Jiao/Getty Images)
Cartier exhibition The Rose clip Brooch dated from 1938, owned by Princess Margaret, is displayed during a photocall for the forthcoming Cartier exhibition at the V&A museum in London, on April 9, 2025. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Cartier exhibition The Oriental Bandeau, special order from 1911, is displayed during a photocall for the forthcoming Cartier exhibition at the V&A museum in London, on April 9, 2025. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)
Cartier exhibition The Elephant mystery clock owned by Maharaja Ranjitsinhji of Nawanagar and dated from 1928, is displayed during a photocall for the forthcoming Cartier exhibition at the V&A museum in London, on April 9, 2025. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)
Cartier exhibition The Lily Stomacher Brooch, dated from 1906 and owned by U.S. industrialist heiress and congresswoman Mary Scott Townsend, is seen on display. (Photo by Belinda Jiao/Getty Images)
Cartier exhibition Items are on display at Cartier – the first major exhibition in almost 30 years dedicated to Cartier jewels and watches, at the V&A Museum in London, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Cartier exhibition A row of brooches and tiaras displayed inside the Cartier exhibition at the V&A on April 9, 2025 in London. (Photo by Belinda Jiao/Getty Images)
Cartier exhibition A row of watches inside the Cartier exhibition at the V&A on April 9, 2025 in London. (Photo by Belinda Jiao/Getty Images)
Cartier exhibition A museum employee looks towards a snake necklace commissioned by Mexican filmstar Maria Felix in 1968, on display at Cartier – the first major exhibition in almost 30 years dedicated to Cartier jewels and watches, at the V&A Museum in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Cartier exhibition Items are on display at Cartier – the first major exhibition in almost 30 years dedicated to Cartier jewels and watches, at the V&A Museum in London, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Cartier exhibition A panther bangle bracelet created in 1978 is displayed during a photocall for the forthcoming Cartier exhibition at the V&A (Victoria and Albert) museum in London, on April 9, 2025. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)
Cartier exhibition A panther necklace created in 1991 is displayed during a photocall for the forthcoming Cartier exhibition at the V&A (Victoria and Albert) museum in London, on April 9, 2025.
Cartier exhibition Tiaras are seen on display inside the Cartier exhibition at the V&A on April 9, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Belinda Jiao/Getty Images)
Cartier exhibition Helen Mirren attends 'CARTIER' VIP Private View at the V&A on April 9, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for CARTIER)
Cartier exhibition Gemma Chan attends 'CARTIER' exhibition VIP dinner at the V&A on April 10, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for CARTIER)
Cartier exhibition Otamere Guobadia attends 'CARTIER' VIP Private View at The V&A on April 9, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for CARTIER)
Cartier exhibition Maya Jama attends 'CARTIER' VIP Private View at the V&A on April 9, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for CARTIER)
Cartier exhibition Paul Mescal attends 'CARTIER' exhibition VIP dinner at the V&A on April 10, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for CARTIER)
Cartier exhibition Emma Corrin and Marisa Abela attend 'CARTIER' exhibition VIP dinner at the V&A on April 10, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for CARTIER)
Cartier exhibition Hugh Harris attends 'CARTIER' VIP Private View at the V&A on April 9, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for CARTIER)
Cartier exhibition Wunmi Mosaku attends 'CARTIER' VIP Private View at the V&A on April 9, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for CARTIER)
Cartier exhibition Lady Amelia Spencer and Lady Eliza Spencer attend 'CARTIER' VIP Private View at the V&A on April 9, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for CARTIER)
