CARTIER International SNC, or simply Cartier is a French luxury goods conglomerate which designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells jewellery and watches. Founded by Louis-François Cartier in Paris in 1847, the company remained under family control. The company maintains its headquarters in Paris, although it has been a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swiss Richemont Group. Cartier operates more than 200 stores in 125 countries, with three Temples Historical Maison in London, New York, and Paris. Cartier is regarded as one of the most prestigious jewellery manufacturers in the world, ranked by Forbes as the world`s 59th most valuable brand.
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