Louis Joseph Cartier (/ˈkɑːrtieɪ/ KAR-tee-ay, French: [lwi ʒozɛf kaʁtje]; June 6, 1875 – July 23, 1942)[1] was a French businessman, jeweler and heir to the Cartier jewelry house.

His grandfather Louis-François Cartier founded the house in 1847, and his father had been in the management of the company since 1874, and was primarily interested to expand the business internationally.

His innovative use of geometric shapes, vibrant colors, and Eastern artistic elements became a defining feature of Cartier’s work in the early 20th century, reflecting a unique blend of Eastern and Western design traditions.

[7] Cartier’s collaboration with Charles Jacqueau, who drew on Islamic, Indian, Egyptian, Greek, and Chinese art, further enriched the brand’s style by adding diverse cultural motifs and global artistic influences.

[8] Louis Joseph Cartier died July 23, 1942, aged 67 in Manhattan, New York, U.S.[9] He was transported back to France and buried on Cimetière des Gonards in Versailles near Paris.