La Panthère watch
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Have yourself a Cartier Christmas this year with these gift ideas featuring the maison’s standout creations

Gifting is eminently intimate, but there’s no denying the appeal of presenting one’s loved ones with timeless, luxurious creations that have been carefully selected to suit their preferences. With its wide-range of offerings from objets d’art to timepieces and fine jewellery, Cartier is well-poised to make the process a particularly rewarding one. Here are some ideas curated by the Tatler editorial team.

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Photo 1 of 2 Double C de Cartier bag, mini model
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Double C de Cartier, mini model
in red cherry calfskin with hardware in golden finish and cherry red enamel

Clean lines and a structured construction make for a sharp silhouette in this classic, which features a jewelled clasp of Cartier’s initials. The symmetrical logo anchors the front of the bag, while a supple jewellery chain mirrors the material used and adds a touch of casual chic. The Double C de Cartier is available in two sizes; the mini model shown here in also available in four other colours (black, powder pink, Capri, and mint), while the small model is offered in red cherry and black. For a truly customised gift, the bag can be personalised with initials or a date, with the text either hot-stamped in gold foil or engraved on the interior mirror.

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Photo 1 of 2 La Panthère watch
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La Panthère watch
in yellow gold, set with diamonds, tsavorites or emeralds, and black lacquer

A well-loved motif since its introduction in 1914, the panther has become synonymous with the house of Cartier and adorns the maison’s various creations today. The La Panthère watch sees the head of the animal given three-dimensional form in a feminine timepiece that’s at once both watch and jewellery. Various references are available with different degrees of gem-setting, with versions paired with leather straps also offered.

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Photo 1 of 2 Diabolo de Cartier snow globe
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Diabolo de Cartier snow globe
in glass and lacquered gold-finish metal

A playful, whimsical gift for the season, the Diabolo de Cartier snow globe is a stylish addition that will suit any desk or display in the house. In this objets d'art, the panther stands ever-vigilant as it surveys its domain atop a red pedestal. Give it a simple shake, and the scene is transformed as snow falls all around the panther to evoke the season’s weather. Other items in the Diabolo collection include candle holders, key rings, card holders, trinket trays, and notebooks.

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Photo 1 of 2 Clash de Cartier bracelet, small model
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Clash de Cartier bracelet, small model
in pink gold

The Clash de Cartier collection reinterprets classic forms in audacious new ways to offer fresh takes on contemporary jewellery, and has quickly established itself as a modern classic since its launch. In this bracelet, the traditional clous carrés motif is flanked by studs on both sides to create a sharp—yet soft and supple—piece of jewellery. The play with volume continues on the inside of the bracelet, where scalloping is used to ensure the wearer’s comfort. It’s a stunning piece of work, and a delightful exercise in contrasts.

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Photo 1 of 2 Pasha de Cartier watch
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Pasha de Cartier watch
in yellow gold

A round watch is a curiosity given Cartier’s penchant for shaped timepieces, but the Pasha is no ordinary ticker. Instead of having a shaped case, it plays with geometry elsewhere instead, most notably on the dial with the square-inside-a-circle design. This extends further with the usage of sleek lines and bold angles everywhere else on the watch, to create unisex classic that’s bold, distinctive, and oh-so-desirable. This reference is a classic interpretation of the collection; other models include various gem-set and skeletonised versions.

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Photo 1 of 2 La Panthère bracelet
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La Panthère bracelet
in yellow gold, set with diamonds, onyx, and emeralds

Primal yet regal. Animalistic yet playful. The panther defies categorisation, and Cartier has interpreted this motif in myriad ways from naturalistic to abstract. The reinvention of this signature continues this year in the La Panthère bracelet, which proffers an elegant version of the panther. Note its three-dimensional form, which transitions to a smooth, round bangle that ensures a comfortable presence on the wrist. There’s no short of bling though, thanks to the bracelet’s gem-set segments.

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Photo 1 of 2 Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch
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Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch
in pink gold, set with diamonds

Far from being just a simple round watch, the Ballon Bleu de Cartier offers a new vision for the circle with a voluminous interpretation that’s achieved via a double convex design. To maintain its outline, the winding crown is integrated into the case instead, to give this model its distinctive silhouette. The hallmarks of a Cartier timepiece are all present here, from the sapphire cabochon set into the crown to the Roman numeral indices on the dial.

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