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The jewellery workshops are almost something out of a movie
a secret location in the heart of Paris with hundreds of people passing by outside awares that inside lies a highly secure atelier (double doors everywhere) working with gems the size of grapes, figs and cherries (it's dinner time here in Neuchatel).
- SJX
Live from Paris - a brief report on Cartier's high jewellery workshops and Rue de la Paix store
After touching down at Charles de Gaulle airport this morning I visited Cartier's storied Rue de la Paix boutique as well as the high jewellery workshops. I'm working from a netbook on a spotty hotel connection so here are a handful of pictures and a brie...
Beautiful pieces!
Beautiful report SJX! This is certainly quite an honor to be taken behind the scenes to view how all of these incredible jewelry pieces are created. I'm often very surprised when these articles of jewelry are made inside major cities such as Paris. I alwa...
The jewellery workshops are almost something out of a movie
a secret location in the heart of Paris with hundreds of people passing by outside awares that inside lies a highly secure atelier (double doors everywhere) working with gems the size of grapes, figs and cherries (it's dinner time here in Neuchatel). - SJ...
It's probably hard to imagine...
I've probably walked across it many times, unbeknownst to me that inside, the jewelry worthy of royalty was inside. Careful SJX! Don't break your teeth on that ruby, it's not a strawberry. Bon Appetit!
Beautiful; the mother of all stores
I always enjoy being there. There is so much to see and since the renovation so well designed. Looking forward to the follow up of your posts SJX. GEO
Amazingly nice AND quickly posted pics...
GREAT job!! Thanks for sharing and looking forward to more...
a pleasure for the eye
food for the soul of cartier lovers. its a place evoking with art. Thanks Faisal
It is not only visually pleasing
but incredibly interesting in terms of history. - SJX
AmazingIt's alwa
It's always a pleasure visiting the Boutique... This Horloge Mystérieuse is simply stunning ! Wish I were in Paris now.
There were actually three mystery clocks on display
all were stunning and beautifully crafted with a feel of workmanship that is near impossible to find today. They are of the same level as Faberge objet d'art. - SJX
thanks....
... thanks for bringing this exclusive e-tour to the workshop and store. i live the stunning Mystery clock. i don't think it is for sale?! stefan
It is not but..
they appear at auction as well as in the Cartier Tradition collection. Prices are several hundred thousand Euro unfortunately. - SJX