Cartier was founded in 1847 in Paris by the jeweler Louis-François Cartier, who in 1899 handed over to his three sons. They established the company internationally, not least by making the Cartier name a favorite among the crowned heads of Europe. Named "King of Jewellers, Jeweller of Kings". The Cartier family retained ownership of the firm until 1964. It is now part of the Richemont Group.
A brand synonymous with French luxury, Cartier is an icon of Parisian jewelry. An authority in future heirlooms, the French brand has created such signature collections as Ballon Bleu de Cartier, Tank, and Panthère de Cartier.