A little history
The history of the creation of the Cartier ring is surrounded by legends. In 1924, the writer, director, artist and poet all in one, originally from France, Jean Cocteau, invited his friend, Louis Joseph de Cartier, the son of the founder of the Cartier jewelry house, to make him a ring to order.
His idea was unusual; the ring had three links intertwined into one, made of three types of gold.
A white gold link represents friendship, a yellow gold plate represents fidelity, and love is the most important feeling in the world, which inspires us and makes this world spiritual, symbolized by a rose gold link. Mister Cocteau and his beloved were satisfied with the order, and did not take off the rings until the end of their lives.
There is another version of the creation of this famous masterpiece. At that time, the space direction was very popular in various types of arts.
The three links presented in this model symbolize the three rings of Saturn, which for a long time excited the minds of astronomers of that time.
These two symbolic ideas attracted fans of jewelry. Since then, all famous family unions have been concluded with engagement rings. It became an engagement ring, earning Cartier the reputation of being the jeweler of kings.
Today, the luxury and unusualness of this legendary wedding item has turned it into a chic accessory for the evening dresses of popular personalities, complementing their style.
The name of the Trinity ring means “trinity” in English. Due to the fact that it is transformable, it can be worn in different ways, including as a pendant. Thanks to the unique idea of this mysterious interweaving, entire Trinity collections are created without losing the main direction of the interweaving of the three rings.
Trinity rings are distinguished from others not only by the beautiful legend of its creation, but also by their appearance, which has remained unchanged for more than ninety years. In its production, gold is used from different parts of the globe, as well as inlays of precious stones, which makes this purchase luxurious and exclusive.
"Trinity" - means "trinity"
...which explains the appearance of the decoration, which consists of three parts. According to the main legend, in 1924, the French artist and poet Jean Cocteau invited Louis Joseph de Cartier, the son of the founder of the jewelry house, to create a ring for him.
His idea was original, the interweaving of three links consisting of different materials:
- White gold is a symbol of friendship,
- yellow gold is a symbol of fidelity,
- and pink - love.
Coco and his chosen one wore these rings for the rest of their lives.
According to another legend, the three rings symbolize the rings of Saturn. At that time, futuristic views were widespread among the head of the house of Cartier.
However, the Trinity ring is one of the most popular and original accessories in the world. Thanks to its design, many people wear the ring on a chain as a pendant.
But after its creation, the whole Trinity set saw the light of day - a bracelet, a ring, a pendant. The idea of combining three multi-colored links was so loved by society that its appearance has not changed for almost a century.
The ring is harmoniously suitable for women of any age and profession. It fits harmoniously into both everyday and festive looks. Many popular celebrities wear the ring at various events. The design makes it easy to combine with other jewelry.
Today, French jewelers offer different versions of the famous “trinity”. The thickness of the ring, the options for inlaying it with stones, and also its design differ. All this makes the product even more original and attractive to jewelry connoisseurs. All Cartier gold has a purity of at least 750. A Trinity Cartier ring can be seen decorated with diamonds, sapphires, and pearls.
One of the new products, Ceramique Classic is one of the models, the element of which is made of black ceramics and there are only two discs. For lovers of luxury, Ceramique Classic offers decoration from hundreds of 0.45 carat diamonds.
Trinity de Cartier – rose gold with 90 sapphires, weighing 0.9 carats – is suitable for gentle and romantic natures
The Trinity series is represented not only by multi-colored rings, but also by single-color ones. There is also a one-piece model, made of three stripes of different colors, decorated with a diamond in the center. The width of the links of the products is also different and everyone can choose a model to their taste.
When purchasing, you must remember that this is a transformable ring and to select the correct size, the product must be folded correctly. If you pull one of the circles and fold the ring onto your palm, it will fit itself as it should. If folded incorrectly, the ring will cause significant discomfort.
Prices
Prices for this jewelry masterpiece may vary depending on the size of the ring, its weight and the number of diamonds. The most common model, made of thin gold, costs about 34,000 rubles, a thicker masterpiece costs 105,000 rubles.
The price of a ring encrusted with stones starts from 140,000 to 650,000 rubles. Exclusive custom-made models number in the millions.
Now such a purchase can be made in many jewelry stores, here are the addresses of some of them:
- Moscow, Tverskaya street, building 15. Louvre store, phone: +7-495-629-16-15;
- Ekaterinburg, Sacco and Vanzetti street, building 74, first floor, phone: +7-343-215-60-00;
- Krasnodar, Industrialnaya street, building 2, phone: +7-861-213-47-76.
There are many online stores offering to purchase Cartier rings. Online stores have become an excellent alternative for people who are constantly busy with work and suffer from a catastrophic lack of time. In addition, they allow you to save money, because prices on the Internet are significantly lower than store prices.
But in the case of Cartier, this option does not work. The fact is that this jewelry legend is counterfeited more often than any jewelry in the world. Therefore, when purchasing online, the chance that you may purchase a fake instead of an exclusive product, and only discover it upon receipt, is very high.
The pricing policy of jewelry houses is that the cost of products in all countries and boutiques is almost the same, this also applies to online stores. If you are planning to purchase such a valuable and luxurious gift that will be passed on by inheritance and subsequently become a family heirloom, it is better to go to specialized stores to purchase it.
We buy the original
Now there are many analogues of Trinity, but how to distinguish the original from a high-quality fake?
1. First of all, jewelry stores and boutiques, if desired, must provide you with a license to sell Trinity products from the legendary house of Cartier.
2. Also pay attention to the cost, the low price should alert you, and, of course, the appearance of the product, if you can visually distinguish precious metal and stone from a fake.
The fake product has a duller appearance and some discomfort will be felt when the ring is seated.
If it is not possible to buy an original Trinity ring, you can make an exact copy of it to order. This is an excellent opportunity, with a limited amount of money, to join the famous jewelry legend. You just need to contact an experienced and skilled craftsman.
Not every jeweler can connect rings. You can purchase a copy in the store. For example, by visiting the Blesk online store, you will be pleasantly surprised by the variety of these wonderful products. This store specializes in selling high-quality branded jewelry at very affordable prices, starting from 1,800 rubles.
Care and storage rules
There are several rules for caring for and storing a Trinity ring so that it retains its shine and delights the people around you with its beauty and radiance for a long time.
1. Try to limit contact with water, remove it before washing your hands, swimming or visiting the pool.
2. Limit unnecessary exposure to chemicals and unnecessary contact when playing sports.
3. Before going to the beach, leave it at home, the sun has a very adverse effect on precious metal and diamonds. A whitish coating may appear on it, which can only be removed with the help of additional cutting.
4. To protect the item from micro-scratches, store it separately from other jewelry in a soft upholstered box or in a velvet bag.
Cleaning. To clean the ring, use a mild soap solution and a soft cloth.
To avoid sweat stains on your ring, wipe it with a flannel after removing it. Purchase a jewelry care product for the type of gold your ring is made from. Have your jewelry checked and cleaned regularly by a jeweler.
The Trinity ring from Cartier evokes admiration and genuine delight. No girl will accept this grandiose and luxurious gift indifferently. Its appearance is attractive, but if you tell your beloved the story of its creation and reveal the mysterious meaning of the connection of three links, to the question: “Will you become my wife?”, you will receive a firm positive answer. Because this ring contains the main components of a happy and exciting family life. After all, the most valuable thing you can give to your loved one is Loyalty, Friendship and Love.
Product care and storage
To ensure that the shine of stones and gold does not fade, and the product delights with its beauty, you need to follow several rules:
- Less contact with water, remove the ring before washing your hands, taking a bath or swimming in the pool;
- Avoid contact of the ring with chemicals;
- Do not wear the ring on the beach, because the sun's rays have a negative effect on metals and precious stones;
- To avoid damage and scratches, store the product separately from other jewelry. A special Cartier box, casket or velvet bag is an excellent solution in this matter.
The jewelry requires regular cleaning with a flannel cloth and soapy water. And a simple wipe with flannel will not be amiss.
Cartier sets also include triple earrings and triple bracelets. In addition to gold, ceramics and platinum are used for products and decorated with precious stones.
Among other things, the jewelry house offers engraving services on products. This can be done free of charge no later than three months from the date of purchase. To use this service, you must present the product and the certificate issued upon purchase.
