V&A’s Cartier exhibition is a dazzling display of the house's illustrious legacy

See jewels previously worn by the Queen, the royals, Rihanna, and more

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V&A Cartier Exhibition
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There are few names in the jewellery world more notable, more luxurious and with a more important legacy than Cartier. Worn by Queen Elizabeth II, Grace Kelly and Princess Margaret, alongside celebrity royalty like Rihanna, the brand has created some of the most recognisable pieces that have gone on to become a part of fashion history.

Now, for the first time in over 30 years, the V&A museum is staging the UK’s first major exhibition showcasing Cartier’s iconic jewels and watches. Open from April 12th to November 16th, 2025, the exhibition features more than 350 objects and takes visitors on a journey through the Parisian jeweller's illustrious history, showcasing its dedication to craftsmanship and design, and illustrating what it takes to become known as "the jeweller of kings and the king of jewellers" (as King Edward VII so aptly put it).

V&A Cartier Exhibition

Grace Kelly wearing Cartier jewellery

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“Cartier is one of the most famous jewellery houses in the world. The exhibition will explore how Louis, Pierre and Jacques Cartier, together with their father Alfred, adopted a strategy of original design, exceptional craftsmanship and international expansion that transformed the Parisian family jeweller into a household name. [...]," said exhibition curators Helen Molesworth and Rachel Garrahan in a press release. "We are excited to share some of Cartier’s most famous creations as well as revealing previously unseen objects and archive material that further enriches our understanding of a jewellery house that continues to influence the way we adorn ourselves today.”

Installation view of Cartier at V&A South Kensington

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With one day left until the exhibition officially opens, tickets are, unsurprisingly, selling fast. The next few weeks are already completely sold out, so if you'd like to spend an afternoon browsing some of the most striking jewels in the world, we'd recommend booking your slot ASAP.... We've spotted some availability from early June onwards, so click here to get your hands on a spot while you still can.

The Cartier exhibition will be held at the V&A South Kensington, London SW7 2RL, and runs from April 12 – November 16, 2025. Tickets start from £8.

Jazzria Harris
Jazzria Harris
Freelance Fashion & Beauty Writer

Jazzria Harris is a freelance fashion and beauty journalist with over 8 years experience working in the industry. At just 4ft 11, she’s an expert in petite dressing and previously wrote the column Jazz’s Short Stories giving tips and advice on dressing for petite proportions. Her wardrobe staples are a great black blazer, a hardworking slip skirt and of course a great pair of heels (for the extra inches, of course). Jazz has written for publications including ELLE UK, heat magazine, Eliza, Women & Home and more.