CARTIER AND THE MAHARAJA
t has often been love at first sight that’s led to the most beautiful relationships over the centuries. For Jacques Cartier, one of the two sons of the founder of the global jewellery maison, the fascination for India began from the moment he stepped foot in the Delhi Durbar in 1911. From the majesty of the Maharajas to the brilliance of uncut, exceptional-quality stones, this new land presented Jacques with opportunities and inspiration like no other and, in time, helped turn the house of Cartier into a global brand to reckon with. In India, Jacques’s great-granddaughter, Francesca Cartier Brickell, recounts the stories and history of iconic pieces, which she gathered while researching for her recent book, .
