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Sometimes the beauty of a jewellery piece can be inspired by the most unexpected things. Such is the case of Cartier Grain de Café, a distinctive jewellery line by the renowned French timepiece and jewellery brand. Driven by the Maison’s vision, Cartier’s artisans adopted the natural beauty of the coffee bean and transformed it into art.

By Anastasia Winayanti

spirit that Cartier offers. The design is characterised by elongated oval links, reminiscent of coffee beans, which are interlocked to create a fluid and dynamic look. The rings, necklace and bracelet are mounted on a chain in two colours of gold, topped with a single or double crown of beans set with diamonds of different sizes. An ultra-chic version in rose gold features a ring and a necklace where obsidian is alternated with gold, dotted with diamonds. A balance between power and softness, it alludes to a creative tension that renews the floral genre and offers a new vision of beauty.

For Toussaint, precious metals such as gold is the most obvious choice for the line, because she knew that it would be suitable for every occasion. The collection became the expression of joyful and luminous jewellery that would shine until her departure from the Maison in 1970. Most often made of yellow gold, although sometimes also sculpted in a noble material such as coral, the pieces are most often studded with diamonds or coloured stones, and sometimes even half-paved.

Furthermore, Cartier has also tapped actress Elle Fanning as the global ambassador and face of its Grain de Café Collection. To mark the beginning of her partnership with the Maison, Fanning wore the Grain de Café Collection earlier this May to the Met Gala to celebrate the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition with the theme: “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” Pairing the look with an ethereal white lace gown by Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood and a flower crown wrapped around her head, she wore the Cartier Grain de Café necklace, reminiscent of the one worn by Grace Kelly in a 1955 royal portrait.

Grain de Café, also a favourite of Princess Grace of Monaco, has become a symbol of elegance and sophistication, while also embodying Cartier’s timeless design aesthetic and commitment to exceptional craftsmanship.

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