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A reliquary pendant, dated October 24, 1926, made of platinum, yellow gold with black enamel, interior with three spring-mounted leaves, platinum chain alternating with seven natural pearls, with photographs of Princess Charlotte of Monaco, Prince Rainier of Monaco and Princess Antoinette of Monaco, is displayed at the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris. The reliquary pendant comes from the Monaco Princely Palace collection. GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
A brooch with the Monaco coat of arms, amide of platinum, gold, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies is displayed at the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris. The brooch comes from the Monaco Princely Palace collection. GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
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A snake necklace, Cartier Paris, special order, 1968, made of platinum, white gold, yellow gold, 2473 diamonds (178.21 carats), emeralds, green, red and boac enamel, is displayedat the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris. The necklace was made as special order for Maria Felix. GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
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A tiara that belongs to Queen Elizabeth II, and worn by Kate Middleton for he wedding ceremony, is displayed at the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris.. GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
A vanity case, Cartier Paris, 1913, made of pink gold, yellow gold, platinum, polychrome enamel, diamonds, onyx and pearls, is displayed at the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris. GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
A Cartier clock is displayed at the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris. GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
A Cartier clock is displayed at the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris. GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
A Cartier clock is displayed at the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris. GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
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A saphir pendant, that belonged to the Queen of Romania, at the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris.The pendant now belongs to the Museum of Qatar. GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
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A necklace, Cartier Paris, spécial order 1928, made of platinum, diamonds, zircons, topazes, synthetic rubies, smoky quartz and citrine, is displayed at the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris. The necklace was created for sir Bhupindra Singh, maharajah of Patiala. GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
Originally set with more than 2,900 diamonds and with a total weight of 1,000 carats, this exquisite bespoke piece has since become arguably Cartier’s most famous piece of all time
A necklace, Cartier Paris, spécial order, 1951, made of platinum, gold, diamonds and rubies, is displayed at the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris. The five necklace motifs can be detached and worn as brooches. GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
A portrait of Marjorie Merriweather Post wearing her necklace (Cartier New York, 1937) made of platinum, sapphires, diamonds, composed of two bracelets (De Sedles, 1936) and a central piece (Cartier, 1937) that could be worn independently as a brooch, is displayed at the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris. GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
A necklace, Cartier New York, 1937, made of platinum, sapphires, diamonds, composed of two bracelets (De Sedles, 1936) and a central piece (Cartier, 1937) that could be worn independently as a brooch, is displayed at the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris. GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
A bob necklace, Cartier Paris, spécial order, 1947, made of 18- and 20-karat gold, platinum, diamonds, amethysts and turquoise, is displayed at the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris. GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
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A flamingo brooch, Cartier Paris, special order, 1940, made of platinum, gold, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies and citrine, is displayed at the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris. GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
Bird of beauty: The Duchess of Windsor's flamingo brooch, designed by Jeanne Toussaint, left, was made using platinum gold, brilliant-cut diamonds, calibré-cut emeralds, sapphires, rubies and one citrine. The Duchess can be seen wearing it, right, in 1940
A necklace, Cartier Paris, 1951, altered in 1953, made of platinum, gold, diamonds and rubies, is displayed at the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris. A tiara fitting allows the necklace to be worn as a head ornament. The rubies are certified to be from Burmese origin and never having undergone heat treatment. GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
A flower brooch Cartier London, 1953, made of platinum, diamonds, Williamson pink diamond weighing 23.60 carats, is displayed at the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris. GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
The exact replica of the Lunar excursion module, Cartier Paris, 1969, made of yellow gold, white gold, black lacquier, red, white and blue enamel, is displayed at the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris. Engraved : “United States” and “Les lecteurs du journal Le Figaro à Michael Collins” (From readers of Le Figaro newspaper to Michael Collins). GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
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The Academician’s sword made for Jean Cocteau, Cartier Paris, 1955, made of gold, silver, emerald, rubies, diamond, ivory, onyx, blue enamel and steel blade, is displayed at the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris. GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
Grace Kelly’s engagement ring, Cartier Paris 1951, special order 1956, made of platinum, emerald-cut diamond (approximately 10.47 carats), two baguette-cut diamonds, emerald-cut diamond, from the Monaco Princely Palace collection, is displayed at the Cartier exhibition “Cartier, Le style et l’histoire” at Grand Palais on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 in Paris. GettyImages for Cartier (Photo by Rindoff Petroff / Castel/French Select via Getty Images)
Dazzling: Grace Kelly's emerald-cut 10.47 carat engagement ring, left, given to her by Prince Rainier of Monaco. She can be seen wearing the ring in the film High Society
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Trinity ring (1924, Cartier)
Historic: Elizabeth Taylor's 'La Peregrina', left, was a gift from Richard Burton that Cartier turned into a necklace. The actress can be seen wearing it, centre. It features a pearl that dates back to the 16th century once belonging to Queen Mary Tudor, right
On the silver screen: Actress Gloria Swanson commissioned Cartier to create her diamond, platinum and rock crystal bracelet in 1930 to celebrate her marriage to Frenchman Michael Farmer. She can be seen wearing them in the films Perfect Understanding and Sunset Boulevard
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Still in fashion: This diamond hair ornament was created by Louis Cartier in 1902 and is 7cm in height at its centre. It was worn by designer Stella McCartney to the Met Ball last year, right
Extravagant taste: Barbara Hutton was one of Cartier's best clients when she was one of the world's wealthiest women as heiress to the Woolworth stores. She was fond of tigers and asked Toussaint to create her a brooch and earrings, left, in the shape of the animal made from diamonds, emeralds and onyx. She can be seen wearing the brooch, right, in 1960, at her son's wedding
María Félix’s Crocodile necklace (1975, Cartier)
This flamboyant bespoke necklace was designed for the famous Mexican actress María Félix. Known for her extravagant tastes, Félix once entered the Cartier boutique carrying a baby crocodile and requested a high-jewellery piece inspired
Decadent: Mexican actress Maria Felix asked Cartier to create necklaces and bracelets for her in the shape of crocodiles and snakes. The crocodile necklace, left, made in 1975, weighs more than 126 carats and she can be seen wearing it, right
Symbolic: One of the brooches created by Toussaint in 1944 after the Liberation of Paris showing a freed bird made from gems in France's tricolour, 
left, meanwhile, this bold brooch was inspired by the Ballets Russes and illustrates Cartier's pre-Art Deco design. Made in 1913 using platinum, round old-cut diamonds, a 11.90 carat emerald, emerald cabochons and drop-shaped emeralds, natural pearls and onyx
Bird brooch (1948, Cartier)
Jeanne Toussaint was inspired to create this piece by the growing number of women who wanted to celebrate their increasing independence while remaining feminine
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The Queen of the Belgians’ garland-style tiara (1910, Cartier)
Worn by the Queen of the Belgians a year after she came to the throne, the platinum and diamond-encrusted tiara is one of Cartier’s most characteristic showpieces to date
Palm-tree brooch (1957, Cartier)
Continuing its exploration of different cultures and vibrant colours, Cartier produced a tropical palm-tree brooch adorned with ruby fruits and diamonds
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Barbara Hutton’s Tiger clip brooch (1957, Cartier)
Designed especially for Barbara Hutton, the Woolworth heiress and world’s wealthiest woman, the tiger-inspired pieces move with the body when worn, bringing the collection to life
Love bracelet (1970, Cartier)
Since its conception, the Love bracelet has become one of Cartier’s signature pieces. Inspired by everyday objects, the bracelet can be closed only with a screwdriver and help from another person
1970: The Love bracelet and Juste Un Clou are designed
Large Portique mystery clock with Billiken (1923, Cartier)
The mystery clock collections saw the introduction of floating clock hands moving freely within transparent casing and seemingly disconnected from the main mechanism
Tutti Frutti bracelet (1925, Cartier)
This vibrant embellished bracelet was inspired by Indian culture, introducing a brighter new look for the house of Cartier
Ganna Walska’s Chimera bangle (1928, Cartier)
After expanding its catalogue with pieces inspired by cultural influences from around the world, Cartier created a new bracelet combining vibrant and eclectic colours and features from India and China, launching a new trend, ‘statement
Panther vanity case (1928, Cartier)
Introduced by fine-jewellery expert Jeanne Toussaint, the luxury black enamel vanity case saw the first use of a jewelled panther motif, which remains Cartier’s emblem
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A 1938 Rose Pince brooch as worn by Princess Margaret for the coronation of Elizabeth II alongside a copy of Cartier’s royal seal of appointment.
1967: The Crash Watch appears
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