Holy trinity

As Cartier’s classic jewellry collection enters its 100th year, Harsh Aditya takes an Indiaexclusive look at its anniversary celebrations in Singapore

In 1924 when French poet and artist Jean Cocteau had reached out to his friend Louis Cartier for a unique ring design, no one knew how it would result in the creation of a historic piece of jewelry. The first edition of the intertwining three-band ring sat on Cocteau pinky finger to later become a fashion symbol for generations to come. Cartier’s Trinity has a fascinating history. For a piece of jewelry so simple, the following garnered by the Trinity collection is massive. Who would’ve guessed it was the birth of a cult classic jewelry piece adored by icons like Princess Diana and Grace Kelly.

The Trinity can easily spearhead the quiet luxury movement irrespective of it being born exactly a hundred years ago. This isn’t a magnificent or grand jewel, but rather, it’s the simplicity of it all that has attracted people from all walks of life, including Gen Z. Even Blackpink’s Jisoo couldn’t resist its charm when she sported two of the Trinity rings in her braids. The three gold bands—white, yellow and pink can be interpreted in various ways. At the heart of it is the spiritual significance and reference to the Holy Trinity, but at the same time the three interlocking bands symbolise love, friendship and fidelity and can be read as an homage to the Cartier brothers Louise, Pierre and Jacques.