TUTTI FRUTTI
Sapphires, rubies and carved emeralds – the Tutti Frutti creations are emblematic of Cartier style. Inspired by India, whose influence is more alive than ever for Cartier, with a passion for volume and combining stones and colours.
HISTORIC PIECES
TUTTI FRUTTI BRACELET, 1925
CARTIER COLLECTION
From the 1920s, precious carved gems were combined in rich compositions. Until then, they were individually set and known as ‘foliage’ in the Maison’s archives. This piece mounted on platinum features diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies in the form of leaves or berries, punctuated with onyx and black enamel.
HINDU NECKLACE, 1936
CARTIER COLLECTION
This necklace, made by Cartier upon the request of Daisy Fellowes in 1936 and modified in 1963, symbolises the radiant beauty of Tutti Frutti. Composed of ancient stones brought by its owner, its design pays tribute to traditional Indian jewellery, initially with a string at the back rather than a clasp.
TODAY’S CREATIONS
RAJASTHAN NECKLACE, 2016
Composed of a row of emerald beads from Afghanistan totalling 343.68 carats, this spectacular necklace unfolds into a multitude of rubies, sapphires and emeralds enhanced by diamonds. In the centre stone, an emerald from Colombia totalling 136.97 carats reveals floral motifs likely carved in the famous workshops in Jaipur, India.
MAHARAJAH NECKLACE 2020
A 43.73-carat hexagonal-shaped emerald and two 86.96-carat emeralds sourced from Colombian mines set the tone. In addition to this, there is a "cluster” shape pendant, extremely rare in High Jewellery and composed of 19 gems. A daring construction with incredible thoroughness that has been designed to be worn in up to 8 different ways. Dazzling for the eyes as well as for the mind.
MAHARAJAH NECKLACE 2020
A 43.73-carat hexagonal-shaped emerald and two 86.96-carat emeralds sourced from Colombian mines set the tone. In addition to this, there is a "cluster” shape pendant, extremely rare in High Jewellery and composed of 19 gems. A daring construction with incredible thoroughness that has been designed to be worn in up to 8 different ways. Dazzling for the eyes as well as for the mind.
MAHARAJAH NECKLACE 2020
A 43.73-carat hexagonal-shaped emerald and two 86.96-carat emeralds sourced from Colombian mines set the tone. In addition to this, there is a "cluster” shape pendant, extremely rare in High Jewellery and composed of 19 gems. A daring construction with incredible thoroughness that has been designed to be worn in up to 8 different ways. Dazzling for the eyes as well as for the mind.
