Cartier’s Upcoming Exhibition at the V&A Museum

The upcoming exhibition in April will showcase more than 350 exquisite diamonds and premium timepieces from the French Maison.

Tutti Frutti Bandeau, emerald, sapphire and ruby accented with diamonds from Cartier. Photo: Courtesy of Victoria and Albert Museum and Cartier.

In April 2025, you may visit London to attend Cartier's forthcoming show at the renowned Victoria & Albert Museum. The exhibition is the inaugural significant showcase in the United Kingdom focused on the jewellery maison in almost 30 years, featuring more than 350 artifacts.

According to WWD, "items will be loaned to the exhibition by King Charles III, as well as U.K. and international museums and private collectors." The exhibition, scheduled from 12 April to 16 November next year, enables attendees to explore Cartier's extensive history as a premier jewellery and watch manufacturer. The French Maison was established in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier; nevertheless, it was his grandchildren, Louis, Pierre, and Jacques, who transformed the brand into a significant entity in the global luxury market. The trio broadened the brand's global presence by establishing branches in New York, London, and Paris. This strategy enabled the brand to engage a broader demographic of affluent consumers, encompassing individuals from the realms of music, art, and cinema.

The brand was already esteemed and cherished by royalty, memorably designated by King Edward VII as “the jeweller of kings and the king of jewellers.” This exhibition at the V&A Museum will showcase a selection of exquisite jewels and gemstones from both the V&A and Cartier's collections. The extensive exhibition will feature artifacts from the Royal Collection, provided by His Majesty The King, alongside treasures from several UK and worldwide museums and private collections. Iconic timepieces, clocks, and various objects will be accessible for viewing during the exhibition.