On May 14th, the film “Grace of Monaco” directed by Olivier Dahan will be screened out of competition at the opening of the Cannes Film Festival. If I talk to you today about this future film, which is already making news, it is because of the collaboration initiated for the production of this film between the production company and the jewellery house Cartier.
On May 14, the film “Grace of Monaco” directed by Olivier Dahan will be screened out of competition at the opening of the Cannes Film Festival. If I speak you today about this future film which already makes speak of it, it is for the collaboration initiated for the collaboration between the production and Cartier.
Poster of the movie “Grace of Monaco”, which will be released on May 14th. Poster of the movie “Grace of Monaco”, which will be released on May 14
Indeed, Princess Grace of Monaco was a faithful customer of the house of 13 rue de la paix and it is thus natural that this one contributed to the film by lending sets of high jewellery but also by realizing in its workshops copies of jewels (in agreement with the palace of Monaco) which were worn by her Highness. Copies that appear on screen to magnify, among others, Nicole Kidman in the title role.
Indeed, the Princess Grace of Monaco was a faithful client of the 13 rue de la paix and it is thus naturally that this one contributed to the film by lending jewels but also realizing in its workshops some copies of jewels (in agreement with the palace of Monaco) which were worn by his highness. Copies that appear on the screen to magnify, among others, Nicole Kidman in the title role.
Among the pieces that marked the link between the jewellery house and the princess was the engagement ring given to her by Prince Rainier III in 1956: a platinum piece set with a 10.47-carat emerald-cut diamond, a ring that the princess never left. For her wedding, several pieces were sent to her by the House: a three-row diamond necklace and a tiara set with diamonds and rubies. There was also one of her favourite brooches representing a poodle, which she wore very regularly.
Among the pieces that will mark the link between the jewelry house and the princess, we can mention the engagement ring that Prince Rainier III will offer her in 1956: a platinum ring set with an emerald cut diamond of 10.47 carats, ring that the princess will not leave. For her wedding, several pieces will be sent to her by the house : a necklace with three rows of diamonds but also a diadem set with diamonds and rubies. Let’s also mention one of her favorite brooches representing a poodle she wore very regularly.
Princess Grace of Monaco at a reception in Philadelphia in 1963. She is wearing the famous necklace created for her by Cartier and given to her for her wedding. The Princess Grace of Monaco at a reception in Philadelphia in 1963. She wears here the famous necklace created for her by Cartier and which was offered to her for her wedding. Photo: Time Magazine / Getty.
Platinum and diamond ring given by Rainier III to Grace Kelly for their engagement in 1956. The centre is a 10.47 carat stone. Platinum and diamond ring offered by Rainier III to Grace Kelly for their engagement in 1956. The centre is a 10.47 carat stone. Photo : Cartier
Here are a few visuals from the film, but also several photos taken in the Cartier workshops. The replicas made in-house are identical in every way to the original pieces. In the case of this film, it is a real luxury and a magnificent choice to have entrusted the expertise of the house of Cartier to produce these copies.
I propose you to discover some visuals of the film but also several photos taken in Cartier workshops. In-house replicas are exactly the same as the original pieces. In the case of this film, it is a real luxury and a wonderful choice to have entrusted to the expertise of the Cartier House, the making of these copies.
Paz Vega brilliantly plays the singer Maria Callas. In the film she is adorned with genuine Cartier creations. Here she wears a necklace made of platinum, diamonds, emeralds and cultured pearls. She also wears a “Panther” ring in white gold, diamonds, emeralds and onyx and a pair of earrings in white gold, diamonds, emeralds and onyx. Paz Vega brilliantly interprets the singer Maria Callas. She is dressed in the film with real Cartier creations. Here she wears a platinum necklace, diamonds, emeralds and cultured pearls. There is also a “Panther” ring in white gold, diamonds, emeralds and onyx and a pair of white gold, diamond, emerald and onyx earrings. Photo: David Koskas for Stone Angels (2014)
In this picture, Nicole Kidman is wearing two reproductions of jewellery: the famous three-row diamond necklace that Grace Kelly received at her wedding and the diamond and ruby tiara. In this picture, Nicole Kidman is wearing two reproductions of jewels: the famous three-row diamond necklace that Grace Kelly received at her wedding and the diamonds and rubies diadem. Photo: David Koskas for Stone Angels (2014)
Here, Nicole Kidman is dressed in modern creations from Cartier. The necklace is in white gold and diamonds, while the earrings are adorned with diamonds and sapphires. Here, it is still modern creations of the Cartier house that dress Nicole Kidman. The necklace is in white gold and diamonds, while the earrings are embellished with diamonds and sapphires. Photo: David Koskas for Stone Angels (2014)
For this scene, which was shot in Cartier’s historic boutique at 13 rue de la paix, Nicole Kidman wears a reproduction of the famous “Poodle” brooch that the Princess of Monaco loved and earrings from the same house. For this scene, which was shot in the historic shop of Cartier House at 13 rue de la paix, Nicole Kidman wears a reproduction of the famous brooch “Poodle” which the princess of Monaco loved and earrings of the same house. Photo: David Koskas for Stone Angels (2014)
I now invite you to discover the shots of the reproductions made for the film. The photographer Gérard Uféras has taken many superb photographs highlighting these pieces.
I now propose to you to discover the pictures of the reproductions made for the film. The photographer Gérard Uféras has made many beautiful photographs highlighting these pieces.
The copy of the three-row necklace from 1956. The copy of the three-row necklace from 1956. Photo: Gérard Uféras for Cartier for both photos.
The copy of the “Poule” brooch from 1957. The brooch was originally made of yellow gold, emeralds, red coral, diamonds and pearls. Reproduction of the brooch “Poule” of 1957. Originally the brooch was made in yellow gold, emeralds, red coral, diamonds, pearls. Photo: Gérard Uféras for Cartier.
The famous tiara of the Princess of Monaco, originally set with rubies and diamonds. Photo: Gérard Uféras for Cartier. The original piece consisted of three removable brooches that could be worn separately, as shown in the following photo. The famous diadem of the Princess of Monaco, originally set with rubies and diamonds. The original piece consisted of three removable pins that could be worn separately, as shown in the following photo. Photo: Gerard Uferas for Cartier.
Photo from “Nobles et Royautés”. Photo from “Nobles and Royalties” website
The reproduction of the engagement ring of 1956. The reproduction of the engagement ring of 1956. Photo: Gérard Uféras for Cartier.
The reproduction of the “Poodle” brooch made in 1958. The brooch was originally made in platinum and set with 270 diamonds. This gift from Prince Rainier has a very special symbolism: it was given to him for the birth of Prince Albert and represents Olivier, the poodle owned by the Princess. Reproduction of the “Poodle” brooch made in 1958. Originally, the brooch was made of platinum and set with 270 diamonds. This gift, offered by Prince Rainier, has a very special symbolism: it was given to him for the birth of Prince Albert and it represents Olivier, the poodle that the princess possessed. Photo: Gérard Uféras for Cartier.
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