The Cartier family: a different kind of family

In the eighties or nineties of the 19th century in France, three younger brothers laughing torn into three pieces of a map of the world, made Howard Johnson: grow up to own that piece of “territory”, the brand family business to flourish.

[The beginning of 20th century, Cartier family business gradually passing into the hands of Alfred’s three sons, including eldest son Louis was regarded as Cartier’s soul, is a talented designer, but also a savvy businessman]
In the eighties or nineties of the 19th century in France, three younger brothers laughing torn into three pieces of a map of the world, made Howard Johnson: grow up to own that piece of “territory”, the brand family business to flourish.

The three boys, is the third-generation heir of Cartier – Louis (Louis), Pierre (Pierre) and Jacques (Jacques), is now the Cartier family descendant fulangxisika·kadiya·bulike (FrancescaCartierBrickell) in the eyes of the three “dreams and the dream”, “little boy”. The last century, in their dreams, Cartier’s territory extended from Paris to New York and London.
Francesca’s grandfather rang·yake·kadiya (Jean-JacquesCartier) is a fourth-generation heir of the Cartier family, was last held family business members. A few years ago, Francesca accidentally found a pile of old family letters, recorded from Paris, “Belle Époque” (late 19th century to the outbreak of the first world war) until the family business only selling it to more than 100 in the early years, Cartier’s family story of four generations of heirs and family business, and his grandfather, in the last days of life, open family sagas of the chatterbox.
“Dang I found these letters Shi, I think any treasures also cannot from I hands for go these letters, they let I on high grandfather more understand, I can see he of growth process, and development Cartier, experience war, and injured, met himself of wife, and married……” accept first financial daily interview Shi, Francesca admits, regardless of himself of last name is what, these letters are is exception precious of “heritage”, and being Cartier family descendants, these letters on its, is most precious of wealth.
Has nothing to do with Cartier’s Cartier family
In 1847, luyi·fulangsuowa·kadiya (Louis-FrancoisCartier) took over from the master hand mengtegeyou of Paris jewellery workshops at 29th Street, founded the Cartier brand. In 1874, his son aerfulaide·kadiya (AlfredCartier) inherited the management of the Cartier.
The beginning of 20th century, Cartier family business gradually passing into the hands of Alfred’s three sons, the eldest son of Louis was regarded as Cartier’s soul, he is a brilliant Designer, but also a savvy businessman; Jacques went to London to develop their business, Pierre is responsible for expanding the New York market.
“They are very close, while living in three places, but almost daily correspondence. “Francesca said, the three brothers still carries the same dream, having the same love, want to do all we can to further develop the Cartier brand.
During this period, Cartier, from Europe to the world peak. The classic “Love” bracelet, “Trinity” three-ring as well as a Cheetah design were born during this period, Cartier became United Kingdom Royal Royal jewellery supplier.
As head of the fourth generation of rang·yake, was brought up by his father’s jewelry knowledge. Once, his father worked in the family to Switzerland skiing, suddenly to question rang·yake “in front of which a gem fit for the Queen to create jewelry”, and set strict demands on his son to say why. After graduating from school, Cartier joined rang·yake Studio starting from the apprentice, with Cartier’s design Director, and craftsmen.
“My grandfather’s father once told him that if you can’t learn how to be a worker, was not qualified to take over the family business. He could not see themselves as the boss ‘ son, but like everyone else starting from the bottom. “Francesca said.
Fortunately, father rang·yake and not at the request of the estrangement, he remained with his father, for the development of the Cartier passion. But grew up in different environments between the fourth-generation heir of differences already planted the seed.
“When my grandfather inherited the family business, managing Cartier global business together with two other cousins, but they hardly know each other. “Francesca said that almost daily correspondence with their parents how close the falls far short.
At that time they were busy with their family business, there is no family trusts or otherwise “bundle” together of the Cartier family, fourth generation gradually on a different path. “Son of Louis Cartier business for no interest, he can’t wait to sell United States business, eager to liquidate. Although Louis Cartier played an important role in the development, it was a disappointing father. “Francesca said.
United States Cartier sold soon after Cartier’s business has changed hands in Paris. Francesca’s grandfathe

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