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product_id: 408884634
title: "Cartier: The Story Behind the Style"
price: "R596"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/408884634-cartier-the-story-behind-the-style
store_origin: ZA
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# handbag-sized portability 175 years of heritage richly illustrated visuals Cartier: The Story Behind the Style

**Price:** R596
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Own the story behind the sparkle – Cartier’s legacy in your hands!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cartier: The Story Behind the Style
- **How much does it cost?** R596 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/408884634-cartier-the-story-behind-the-style)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Elite Style Insider:** Discover how Cartier captivated maharajas, presidents, and trendsetters alike.
- • **Iconic Legacy Unveiled:** Dive into 175 years of Cartier’s timeless luxury evolution.
- • **Compact Luxury Companion:** Handbag-sized design perfect for on-the-go inspiration.
- • **Visual Storytelling Mastery:** Packed with exclusive photos and behind-the-scenes insights.
- • **Design Innovation Chronicles:** Explore the origins of legendary pieces like the Panthère, Tank, and Love bracelet.

## Overview

Cartier: The Story Behind the Style is a compact, beautifully illustrated book chronicling 175 years of Cartier’s rise from a 19th-century Parisian jeweller to a global luxury icon. Featuring exclusive photographs and detailed narratives, it reveals the brand’s groundbreaking designs and elite clientele, making it a must-have for fashion and jewellery aficionados.

## Description

Cartier: The Story Behind the Style is a beautifully illustrated, handbag-sized visual history of one of the world's most iconic brands. From the brand's inception in Paris in 1847, Cartier has been the go-to jeweller for the world's most stylish set. Filled with photographs and information from the company's 175 years, go behind the scenes to discover the story of how Cartier became synonymous with luxury. Chart the rise of the famous jeweller and watchmaker from humble beginnings in 19th-century Paris to the slick empire it is today. Discover how the ambitious Cartier family broke fresh ground in design, enchanted maharajas and presidents, struck up strategic creative partnerships, and became a household name with iconic designs such as the Panthère, Tank and Love bracelet. Cartier: The Story Behind the Style is the perfect book for any fashion or jewellery lover. Also available, Tiffany & Co.: The Story Behind the Style

Review: Book - Very interesting book
Review: Great book - Great book went with the present

## Features

- New Store Stock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 349,890 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 103 in Antique & Collectable Jewellery 861 in Business Biographies & Memoirs (Books) 1,040 in Fashion Design |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 64 Reviews |

## Images

![Cartier: The Story Behind the Style - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bJJ+P6ETL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book
*by D***E on 23 May 2024*

Very interesting book

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book
*by A***R on 31 December 2023*

Great book went with the present

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Iconic pieces pictured in the book
*by B***E on 29 July 2023*

Nice for my coffee table tray and a fascinating read 🙏.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Cartier: The Story Behind the Style
- Tiffany & Co.: The Story Behind the Style
- Rolex: The Story Behind the Style

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-08-08*