The Dress was the Accessory: Amethyst Bib Necklace | V&A Cartier Exhbition (Audio guide)

In this special series of Gem Pursuit, we put a spotlight on some of the most important Cartier pieces of the 20th century, currently on display at the V&A museum in London.

In each episode, we take a closer look at a different extraordinary piece, uncovering its story, design, and place in jewellery history.

This is your audio guide to the Amethyst Bib Necklace, a vivid and sculptural piece created by Cartier for Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor.

We explore how this daring jewell didn’t just complement a look, it defined one. A bold necklace for a bold woman in a bold era, and a perfect example of jewellery leading the way in personal style.

It can currently be admired up close in the Royal Room, at the V&A exhibition in London — the fourth gallery in sequence from the start of the exhibition.

If you can't make it to the exhibit, check out the V&A website and view the pieces for yourself.

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