Jewelry models are set in a prongless setting that surrounds the diamonds and decorates them with animal skin, a “pearl fishskin” setting that enhances the sparkle of the diamond. The crocodile shape of the bracelet is an eye-catching design, with a stunning combination of sparkling diamonds and metal facets.
Finally, Cartier uses its signature fur inlay technique to create a unique pattern for each animal. The brand’s traditional jewelry technique involves using metal parts that frame the stones in straight lines or curves to create the vivid effect of animal skin.
In his past creations, Cartier has repeatedly created opportunities for them to “face each other.” This “two-to-two” design comes from ancient jewelry and became one of Cartier’s creative elements very early on, becoming extremely popular in the 1930s. Beginning in the ’50s, Cartier’s Creative Director, Jeanne Toussaint, reinterpreted the design. She embraced naturalism and encouraged designers and artisans to create lifelike animal figures, with cheetahs becoming the most iconic subject. Jeanne Toussaint once said that the “Toussaint style” can be described as “three-dimensional style.” Passionate about sculpture and architecture, she advocates using bold shapes, and these double animal head bracelets exemplify her design philosophy.
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