Cartier Pantheré Ruban Mother of Pearl w/ Partial Set Ref. 2420 (circa 2000s)WHY WE CURATED IT: Cartiers obsession with panthers goes back 112 years to 1913; a recurring source of inspiration originally symbolising grace, power and beauty for strong women of society. Its believed Louis Cartier called Jeanne Toussant (lover and later Cartier creative director) his petite panther. Panthers were initially a watch, later becaming a line of jewellery, before coming back as watches in 1983 (for both women and men), and continues