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Cartier

American  
[kahr-tee-ay, kar-tyay] / ˈkɑr tiˌeɪ, karˈtjeɪ /

noun

  1. Sir George Étienne 1814–73, Canadian political leader: prime minister 1857–62, defense minister 1867–73.

  2. Jacques 1491–1557, French navigator and explorer of Canada: discovered the St. Lawrence River.


Cartier British  
/ kartje /

noun

  1. Jacques (ʒɑk). 1491–1557, French navigator and explorer in Canada, who discovered the St Lawrence River (1535)

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Kim Ju Ae has drawn attention for her taste in luxury fashion, appearing in Gucci sunglasses and wearing a Cartier watch.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

According to the official release, both the bride and groom sported Christian Dior Haute Couture, Christian Louboutin shoes, and Cartier jewelry—and neither had a bridal party.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026

Cartier also has to spend heavily on advertising to ensure the brand is at the top of consumers’ minds when celebrating a special occasion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

Cartier is also benefiting from a growing perception that luxury jewelry offers better value for money than designer purses, after many handbag brands increased their prices too quickly during the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

“Well”—she would look at her tasteful little Cartier watch—“I’m going home now. I’ll be up for about thirty minutes and then I’m going to sleep.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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