These flamboyant birds, paved in pink sapphires and diamonds, strut on the crystal surface of a lake of morganite. The meticulous detail of this figurative composition is a demonstration of precious, delicate craftsmanship.

Subtle shades of blue and gray form the plumage of this tropical bird that coils so gracefully around the wrist. Working with stones – tanzanite, jade, aquamarine, silvered black obsidian – expresses Cartier's supreme expertise. 2012 creation at the Biennale des antiquaires in Paris

The orchid, Queen of the Cartier garden, carved in amethyst and aquamarine, expresses all its grace and evokes delicate femininity. This exceptional piece is an example of truly rare expertise, requiring several hundred hours of unique craftsmanship.

A baby Panther, looking very alive, curls maliciously around a cushion-cut sapphire with exceptional sparkle. The outstanding skills of Cartier's Parisian jewelers are fully revealed in this technical masterpiece.

This exceptional piece highlights one of the artistic crafts: the carving of precious stones known as "glyptic."The powerful big cat, a symbol of Cartier, is enhanced by the sparkle of a medallion set with diamonds.

The big cat curls lazily around a sapphire cabochon and rows of mobile pearls. This precious Panther*, paved with diamonds and onyx in a carving that captures its movement, makes this necklace strikingly realistic.