--- product_id: 333573586 title: "The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire" brand: "francesca cartier brickell" price: "30587CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/333573586-the-cartiers-the-untold-story-of-the-family-behind-jewelry store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire **Brand:** francesca cartier brickell **Price:** 30587CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire by francesca cartier brickell - **How much does it cost?** 30587CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/333573586-the-cartiers-the-untold-story-of-the-family-behind-jewelry) ## Best For - francesca cartier brickell enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted francesca cartier brickell brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description “A dynamic group biography studded with design history and high-society dash . . . [This] elegantly wrought narrative bears the Cartier hallmark.”— The Economist The “astounding” (André Leon Talley) story of the family behind the Cartier empire and the three brothers who turned their grandfather’s humble Parisian jewelry store into a global luxury icon—as told by a great-granddaughter with exclusive access to long-lost family archives “Ms. Cartier Brickell has done her grandfather proud.”— The Wall Street Journal The Cartiers is the revealing tale of a jewelry dynasty—four generations, from revolutionary France to the 1970s. At its heart are the three Cartier brothers whose motto was “Never copy, only create” and who made their family firm internationally famous in the early days of the twentieth century, thanks to their unique and complementary talents: Louis, the visionary designer who created the first men’s wristwatch to help an aviator friend tell the time without taking his hands off the controls of his flying machine; Pierre, the master dealmaker who bought the New York headquarters on Fifth Avenue for a double-stranded natural pearl necklace; and Jacques, the globe-trotting gemstone expert whose travels to India gave Cartier access to the world’s best rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, inspiring the celebrated Tutti Frutti jewelry. Francesca Cartier Brickell, whose great-grandfather was the youngest of the brothers, has traveled the world researching her family’s history, tracking down those connected with her ancestors and discovering long-lost pieces of the puzzle along the way. Now she reveals never-before-told dramas, romances, intrigues, betrayals, and more. The Cartiers also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the firm’s most iconic jewelry—the notoriously cursed Hope Diamond, the Romanov emeralds, the classic panther pieces—and the long line of stars from the worlds of fashion, film, and royalty who wore them, from Indian maharajas and Russian grand duchesses to Wallis Simpson, Coco Chanel, and Elizabeth Taylor. Published in the two-hundredth anniversary year of the birth of the dynasty’s founder, Louis-François Cartier, this book is a magnificent, definitive, epic social history shown through the deeply personal lens of one legendary family. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 6.1 x 1.34 x 9.17 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | Isbn 10 | 0525621636 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0525621638 | | Item Weight | 1.89 pounds | | Language | English | | Print Length | 656 pages | | Publication Date | June 8, 2021 | | Publisher | Ballantine Books | ## Images ![The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NNo1Dw8RL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A book for everyone interested in history, business and beauty. *by on Reviewed in the United States December 20, 2019* This book is really brilliant. It isn’t a picture book like a coffee-table book First of all, if you’re a reader, 600+ pages is not really a long book for what it covers; which is why it took 10 years to write. It’s filled with comprehensive, authenticated information from access that a writer/biographer wouldn’t normally have access It really is a story about the process to create a successful. Hard work and perseverance through bad times such as the first- and second-world war. Diplomatic relationships between owner and consumer. Creating a product that kept its relevancy over 150 years. I loved the inclusion of family thoughts as it gave the book personality. These relationships affect everything in any family business. I think the three brothers did an excellent job in identifying strengths (both staff and themselves), creating teams of experts. To see an earring design out of the curve of a vase or to see a color combination from a historic object without copying is astonishing. Buy this book not just for the allure of the beautiful objects, but because it covers a lot of business principles and clever deal-making which was the key behind their enduring legacy in history. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ History of Cartier From A Family Member Well Worth Reading *by on Reviewed in the United States October 14, 2020* Excellent chronicle of the unique house of Cartier. From late 1800's to 1970, Cartier was family owned. This family worked hard and their innovations in high end jewelry making are still in use. I have always loved the artistry of their creations and this book does justice to that element, but this book is so much more. The book is honest about the family members, good and bad. The book also gives a window of awareness to the massive wealth of those who did business with Cartier and was an education in itself. This book is sad in a way too because all things come to an end and the only constant is change. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cartier: A Relentless Pursuit of Beauty, Timeliness, and High Craftmanship *by on Reviewed in the United States January 12, 2020* Francesca Cartier Brickell gives the attentive, patient reader a thorough overview of the foundation, expansion, and loss of the family control of the Cartier empire from 1847 to the 1970s. The Cartier’s corporate tagline “never copy, only create” comes out clearly in the firm’s relentless drive for beauty, timeliness, and high craftmanship. The premium of the Cartier’s creations appeals to their buyer's psyche. The book under review contains a good selection of pictures of these glamorous offerings in color. Furthermore, Ms. Brickell offers useful insights into the motivations of the purchasers and sellers of Cartier’s product offerings over time. In summary, the author succeeds in bringing to life her illustrious ancestors, their achievements, and occasional misdeeds that make them human. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire - Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/333573586-the-cartiers-the-untold-story-of-the-family-behind-jewelry](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/333573586-the-cartiers-the-untold-story-of-the-family-behind-jewelry) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-10-10*