Brand History
Cartier, founded in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier in Paris, began as a small jewelry workshop that quickly gained a reputation for excellence and luxury. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Cartier had established itself as the “Jeweler of Kings” with its exquisite creations that attracted royal and elite clientele worldwide. Known for iconic designs such as the “Tutti Frutti” style, the Santos de Cartier wristwatch, and the Love bracelet, Cartier expanded its repertoire to include a wide range of high-end jewelry, timepieces, and accessories. The brand’s eyewear line, introduced later, continues the tradition of exceptional craftsmanship and sophisticated design, blending precious materials with timeless elegance. Today, Cartier Eyewear remains a symbol of opulence and refinement, celebrated for its heritage, innovation, and influence in the world of luxury goods.
Eyewear Design
The craftsmanship of Cartier Eyewear is a testament to the brand’s dedication to luxury and precision. Each pair is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans who blend traditional techniques with modern innovation. Utilizing the finest materials, such as high-quality metals, precious woods, and acetate, every detail is carefully considered to ensure elegance, comfort, and durability. From the initial sketches to the final polish, Cartier’s rigorous quality control ensures that each frame is not only a functional necessity but also a timeless piece of art, reflecting the brand’s rich heritage and commitment to excellence.
The Precious Collection
Cartier Eyewear’s Precious Collection is the epitome of eyewear quality. Typically reserved only for the Royal Families in Europe, it uses noble and precious materials in the great tradition of the Maison’s savoir-faire. These are handcrafted by master artisans use the highest quality of wood, horn, gold, or jeweled pieces available in the emblematic collections of Première de Cartier, Santos de Cartier and Signature C de Cartier.
The solid gold pieces in yellow, white or rose are featured with dedicated diamonds in different dimensions, embellishing the frame in superior way. The diamonds enrich the hinge, enhancing the Godron and C Décor detail in the Première model which has a total of 40 diamonds while the Double C model has 66 diamonds in total which are set both in the external and internal part of the hinge and completed by the decoration on top.
Sertissage Process
The craftsmanship to set each diamond into the frame is called sertissage. Each diamond is set by hand by dedicated artisans into the appropriate seat which is previously created.
The final hold is provided by creating gold griffes around the diamonds that have both and aesthetical and functional purpose, keeping the precious stones firmly in place.
Set For You, Designed For You
The Set For You by Cartier Eyewear is an exclusive collection that invites you to create your own custom pair of sunglasses. This experience allows you to choose what will make your creation unique: frame, shape, lens color and signature details. Only 50 sets were created total in the USA, with only the highest quality practices having access to this collection.
As Unique as You Are
There are nearly 800 possible combinations for you to design a pair of sunglasses as unique as you, with the option of adding a personalized engraving as a finishing touch. Meet with our knowledgeable opticians who can help you design your perfect pair.
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