Jewellery lies at the heart of Richemont. Established in 1847 in Paris, Cartier is renowned as 'the king of jewellers and the jeweller of kings', whilst Van Cleef & Arpels, the first jewellery house to open a boutique on Place Vendôme, is one of the most prestigious and exclusive names in the world of high jewellery. Van Cleef & Arpels is actively preparing for its 100th anniversary next year.