Cartier's clasp: a jewelled centerpiece
Jewelry as Hardware
In 1925, Jeanne Toussaint began overseeing Cartier's accessory line, integrating jewellery artistry into leather goods with precious closures.
The Cartier Clasp
Cartier introduced its signature oval medallion closure in the 1970s — a gold-toned emblem that turns a bag into a statement piece.
1960s: Gold hardware on crocodile bags.
Marcello de Cartier's enlarged Double C, 2007.
Look at the oval medallion closure.