Three red leather boxes embossed in gold, each a different size and shape, but what's inside?
Join Helen Molesworth, senior curator of Jewellery at the V&A as she unboxes some incredible gems from the collection, revealing a story of 20th century design evolution and global influence from one of the world's most luxurious jewellery houses.
Which one of these spectacular diamond jewels could you see yourself wearing?
- 00:00 What is about to be unboxed?
- 00:24 Cartier - one of the most famous names in jewellery
- 00:37 Opening the largest red leather box to reveal the huge Manchester tiara
- 02:54 An introduction to the 'garland style'
- 03:22 Adapting jewellery to make new pieces
- 05:07 Up next: is it a box or a display case?
- 06:16 ASMR moment as the diamond brooch-pendant is handled
- 07:05 Islamic influence on the jewel's design
- 08:06 The jewellery case reveals a secret compartment (more ASMR!)
- 08:51 Using a special screwdriver to adapt the jewel
- 09:32 The final unboxing - a glittering diamond clip brooch
- 10:57 A closer look at the Chinese and islamic design influence
