Tiaras, aigrettes and other headwear from the Cartier jewelry house have always been considered decorations for the "celestials". Previously, it seemed to me that only queens could afford these brilliant creations of the French. However, other elites, duchesses, princesses, including our compatriots, could easily overshadow the princess or the wife of the king. If a multi-million dollar fortune allowed to collect a whole collection of jewelry of your favorite brand.
However, at the beginning of the 20th century, the wives of millionaires without any titles often bought masterpieces of the famous jewelry house, causing the envy of the first ladies of the country. As they say, you can't forbid living beautifully.
Today, dear readers, we will admire the most luxurious tiaras from Cartier. I'm sure you're not familiar with all of them. Weightless and refined, or, on the contrary, majestic and catchy and weighty. How do you like the diamond rarity, created from a sparkling placer of diamonds and large, magical, seductive amethysts? The shape of the crown resembles a miniature crown. In addition to diamonds, the master decorated the masterpiece with unobtrusive patterns of onyx and sapphires. The little thing saw the light in 1920, in order to become the best in the collection of expensive jewelry of some socialite. The magic of a bottomless purple hue and nothing more!
In 1904, another magnificent tiara was created, with a “soft” comfortable hoop, with which it was attached to the owner’s hair. Isn't it an incredibly feminine headdress? Diamond twigs seemed to bend under the breeze. And the round shining pendants remind us of dew drops, in which the rays of the morning sun play cheerfully.
Oh, those twenties of the last century! Time of new millionaires, unbridled parties, fabulous luxury of high society. It was then that the fashion for all kinds of hairpins and exciting aigrettes blossomed.
Another masterpiece from Cartier, a tiara with light feathers and diamond arches, echoed many jewelry themes. Reminiscent of trendy hats and aigrettes for those times. The central element, a fabulous diamond, frantically sparkled against the background of light, weightless feathers.
And another tiara from the same series of trendy jewels, this time with more rounded and shorter feathers. And a diamond bandeau with a "wicker" ornament. Oriental, Arabic motifs in European style - stylish, shamelessly expensive and beautiful!
Around 1910, fashion historians believe, an even more charming tiara with huge aquamarines, called the Belle Epoque, was born. Once upon a time, a crown with insanely delicate aquamarine clusters belonged to Lady Christina Hesketh.
Surely, she was one of the first fashionistas among secular ladies. Inserts of blue stone, symbolizing the element of unrestrained water, are interspersed with diamond myrtle leaves. The wonderful tiara looks light and airy due to the fact that the pattern is not solid, but seems to be inscribed in invisible air.
Divine art nouveau style with intricate jeweled swirls, flowers and leaves, how enchanting! As soon as the Queen of the Belgians Elisabeth of Bavaria saw a new creation at Cartier, she immediately decided to get it. After all, she was an avid fashionista. And in 1910, Her Majesty became the first owner of the French novelty. Moreover, the queen even gave the name to the unique tiara in honor of her own name.
Light platinum, pure diamonds of various weights and sizes, a six-carat stone in the center of the composition - perhaps, such a crown looked no worse than an impressive and bulky crown. However, Elizabeth herself decided to wear the tiara not at the top of her hair, so that it resembled a traditional crown. And decorate the forehead with a diamond stripe. And then the French exclusive looked like an exquisite gang. To the envy of other ladies from the environment of the royal person.
Look what photos I found, really, a rare beauty! How much we do not know about the creations of "Cartier". Bandeau tiara with unique oriental motifs was created from platinum.
This order was completed by Cartier in 1912 for a wealthy man, Baron Pierre de Hansburg. I wonder who he gave this surprise to, a faithful wife or a secret lover? Strings of diamonds give birth to several large elements with a noble ornament. The lower and upper rows of diamond drops maintain the harmony of the entire aristocratic design.
For lovers of contrasting details, the jewelers have come up with an unusual tiara made of blackened steel and transparent diamonds, with a delicate curly stem and miniature leaves.
And, on the contrary, the voluminous luxury of royal pathos, embodied in a diamond lattice. But without the slightest clearance and free space. Here is such an extraordinary and different "Cartier", for every taste, request and status of being chosen.
