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Cartier Exhibition at V&A Museum to Showcase Over a Century of Iconic Design

Opening April 12, 2025, the exhibition features over 350 pieces, highlighting Cartier’s royal ties, celebrity patrons, and craftsmanship evolution.

People queue outside a Cartier store on New Bond Street in London, Britain, March 11, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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Mountbatten Bandeau in Tutti Frutti style, English Art Works for Cartier London, 1928. Emeralds, rubies, sapphires, diamonds and platinum © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Overview

  • The exhibition at London’s V&A Museum will run from April 12 to November 16, 2025, offering a comprehensive retrospective of Cartier’s history.
  • More than 350 pieces will be displayed, including jewelry, watches, and unseen drawings, with items linked to figures like Queen Elizabeth II, Grace Kelly, and Rihanna.
  • The exhibition explores Cartier’s longstanding connection with the British royal family, starting with King Edward VII’s royal warrant in 1902.
  • Curated by Helen Molesworth and Rachel Garrahan, the narrative introduces new chapters on Cartier’s evolution and cultural significance.
  • British architect Asif Khan designed an immersive scenography, dividing the exhibition into themes of creativity, craftsmanship, and client influence.