The Maison Cartier has crafted the elegant Grain de Café collection—jewelry in yellow gold shaped like coffee beans. This collection captures the charm of the 1950s French Riviera and the radiant beauty of Grace Kelly. The designers drew inspiration from Cartier's beloved motifs: flora rendered in yellow gold and noble simplicity.
The coffee beans, clustered together, create a delicate, precious rustling sound with every movement. Over 30 artisans contributed to the creation of the Grain de Café collection, requiring more than 60 prototypes to bring it to life.
The coffee bean motif, first introduced by Cartier in 1938, became an iconic hit during the 1950s and 1960s. Its legacy owes much to two remarkable women: Jeanne Toussaint and Grace Kelly.
Jeanne Toussaint, Cartier’s creative director since 1933, was a style icon with an impeccable intuition for elegance. The first coffee bean designs, most often crafted in yellow gold or shaped from noble materials like coral, were sometimes adorned with diamonds or colorful gemstones, adding to their timeless allure.
The coffee bean motif, first introduced by Cartier in 1938, became an iconic hit during the 1950s and 1960s. Its legacy owes much to two remarkable women: Jeanne Toussaint and Grace Kelly.
Jeanne Toussaint, Cartier’s creative director since 1933, was a style icon with an impeccable intuition for elegance. The first coffee bean designs, most often crafted in yellow gold or shaped from noble materials like coral, were sometimes adorned with diamonds or colorful gemstones, adding to their timeless allure.
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