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BY ROBERTA NAAS
Oh that wonderful brand that built a name based on some of the finest gems
and jewelry in the world: Cartier. It is a name that rings true of beauty,
elegance, extravagance and savoir-faire. Perhaps only a handful of grand
jewelry houses can boast such an esteemed past and present–not to mention
presence.
 Once again,
Cartier rolls out the grandeur in its timepieces, demonstrating
its remarkable prowess as a jeweler and as a watchmaker. Never tiring of its
famous panther, the brand brings the coveted creature to new heights this
year in several majestic timepieces. First and foremost is the perfectly
formed, fascinatingly complex panther watch in actual feline form.
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With structured contours and distinct elegance, this stunning bangle watch is
crafted in 18-karat white gold set entirely with diamonds.
At the top of the bangle sits the panther’s graceful head, as it looks onto the watch dial of
rock crystal and diamond pave.
Another
stunning beauty is a watch pendant with a panther motif crafted in
18-karat yellow gold, black lacquer stripes and diamond accents. This
necklace watch is part of the new Cartier Liebre collection and is perfectly
balanced between two black silk cords that are accented on the bottom with
diamond-adorned gold baubles for a beautiful finish. The vertical
rectangular case shape is dramatic, daring and ever so inviting.
In typical Cartier
style, the brand also reinforces its unusual-shapes
story. In the past, the brand has offered so many wonderful case shapes
ranging from the sofa to the paper clip and beyond. Now, this
fashion-forward house has reinterpreted the rectangle with a masterful
asymmetrical design that places the horizontal rectangle on a stunning
angle. Crafted in 18-karat gold with glittering diamonds, the watch features
a white dial with Roman numerals that play hide-and-seek with time. As the
asymmetrical rectangle angles across the dial, it cuts out numerals at both
the top and bottom for a whimsical appeal.
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