Louis-Francois Cartier founded Cartier, in 1847 in Paris, France and has since been known for jewelry that is classic and elegant. As a favorite of the rich, famous, and royal Cartier was once said to be “the jewler of kings and the king of jewlers,” by Edward VII. Known for their exquisite Today some of the most notable collections from Cartier include: Love, Panthere de Cartier, and Tank Francaise.