![]() ![]() ![]() Tiger ear clips that once belonged to Barbara HuttonĬartier and Women, from April 14 to August 14.Tiara that once belonged to Princess Marie Bonaparte (Cartier Paris 1907).Bib necklace (Cartier Paris 1947) that once belonged to the Duchess of Windsor.Hindu necklace (Cartier Paris 1936, altered in 1963) that once belonged to Daisy Fellowes.Jadeite necklace (Cartier Paris 1934) that once belonged to Barbara Hutton.Panthère clip brooch that once belonged to the Duchess of Windsor.Taj Mahal brooch and tiara Cartier, 2012 Platinum, diamonds, and emerald On loan from businesswoman Pansy Ho.That defining Panthère clip brooch is on show, alongside other remarkable treasures. The panther, a symbol of boldness, independence and power, soon came to be synonymous with the house and remains an enduring motif to this day. Appointed as Cartier’s first woman creative director in 1933, Toussaint designed the Panthère brooch in 1949 for the Duchess of Windsor. But an exhibition of this kind can’t exist without touching on the story of Jeanne Toussaint (1887-1976), a trailblazer in her time and a revolutionary figure in modern jewellery. There is also a special section dedicated to the tiaras and high jewellery pieces owned by Hong Kong’s own iconic ladies, Carina Lau, Pansy Ho and Brigitte Lin. There are so many treasured pieces precious jewellery, timepieces, special objects, accessories and archival records dating back to the 19th century are showcased. ![]()
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