Cartier has always been at the center of history’s most iconic romances and served as a source of creative inspiration, as shown in archival illustrations. From classic engagement rings to special commissions, Cartier has shaped the destinies of some the 20th century’s most legendary couples. These timeless romances are epitomized by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III.
In 1955, Grace Kelly met her prince charming, Prince Rainier III of Monaco. It was only natural that the Prince, whose grandfather, Prince Albert I, had appointed Cartier as the official jeweler to the Palace in 1920, request a special commission from the Maison for an exceptional platinum engagement ring bearing an emerald-cut diamond of 10.47 carats. This ring can be seen sparkling on Grace.
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