Cartier concluded its three-part Nature Sauvage high jewellery collection with a by-invitation-only presentation at the Former Command House in Singapore on 21 April 2025. The event featured new high jewellery pieces alongside displays of the brand’s design and manufacturing expertise.
A Trilogy Culminates in Singapore
Following previous presentations in Vienna (June 2024) and Shanghai (November 2024), the final chapter of Nature Sauvage was revealed in Singapore. The collection is based on animal motifs, with designs featuring panthers, elephants, tigers and crocodiles interpreted in precious metals and gemstones. The pieces incorporate both figurative and stylised elements.
The showcase was staged within the historic Former Command House – a colonial-era building once used as the residence of British military officers – and transformed into an immersive environment with six thematic rooms. These settings were each inspired by aspects of Singapore’s Peranakan culture, with the venue outfitted using regional craftsmanship and design elements.
Regional Craftsmanship and Artistic Collaborations
Cartier worked with Southeast Asian designers and artisans to incorporate regional materials and visual themes into the presentation. Singaporean artist Mike Tay (Onlewo) designed custom fabrics featuring motifs drawn from local culture, which were used throughout the exhibition space. Rooma, a Singaporean furniture retailer, contributed handcrafted rattan and wood furnishings produced by Indonesian artisans.
Malaysian batik artists Swee Lin and Swee May (ManekNya) created a bespoke batik print incorporating concealed depictions of Cartier’s signature fauna. These prints were used on soft furnishings such as cushions and wall art in three colourways. The maison also included a dedicated space named Les Moments Cartier, which highlighted its heritage and craftsmanship.
Thematic Display Rooms and High Jewellery Highlights
The six themed rooms presented Cartier’s latest high jewellery in curated environments.
- Thrill with the Wind: This opening room evoked Singapore’s coastal breezes, with textured surfaces mimicking sand dunes. Featured pieces included the Red Astralis necklace with a central rubellite, and the Chryseis necklace containing black-and-white butterfly wing motifs set in onyx and diamonds. The Tutti Karonda set, which uses rubies, emeralds and sapphires in a design based on Cartier’s Tutti Frutti style, was the highest-value item on display.
- Treasures of Land: Highlighting the urban and botanical mix of Singapore’s cityscape, this room featured feline-themed high jewellery such as the Panthères Versatiles necklace – a modular design previously worn by actress Zoe Saldaña – and the Panthère Canopée, which included a diamond panther alongside a 26.53-carat Ceylon sapphire.
- Shapes of Water: Inspired by aquatic motion, this space showcased pieces including the Eusuchia crocodile earrings and ring in yellow gold with blue tourmalines and emeralds, and the Echina necklace and earrings, which referenced sea urchins through the use of coral-studded emerald beads and sapphires.
Additional rooms focused on Cartier’s expertise in other domains:
- Cartier Tradition: A curated selection of vintage pieces available for purchase, all restored and documented by the maison.
- Fine Watchmaking: The watch display included Cartier timepieces presented in a room designed with straw marquetry and woven bamboo, referencing the sunray dial motif.
- Special Order: Visitors could engage in bespoke commissioning of jewellery using loose stones. The room design referenced Peranakan shophouses and colonial interiors, with decorative ceramic tiles illustrating Cartier’s animal motifs.
Industry Implications and Client Engagement Strategy
The Singapore showcase is reflective of a broader strategy by luxury jewellery houses to deepen relationships with ultra-high-net-worth clients through tailored, experiential activations. These invitation-only events provide opportunities for private sales, bespoke commissions, and cultural engagement, often in key regional markets where growth is strong.
Cartier’s use of local collaborators and cultural motifs also indicates a sustained emphasis on localisation strategies, aimed at reinforcing brand relevance while respecting regional aesthetics. The inclusion of historical pieces and bespoke ordering options further underscores the role of heritage, personalisation, and rarity in driving client engagement within the high jewellery segment.
Cartier’s Nature Sauvage trilogy illustrates how high jewellery houses are combining narrative-driven design with tailored regional presentations to engage private clients.
