The history of the Cartier Panthère began with one woman – Jeanne Toussaint. As the story goes, Toussaint, a Parisian style icon, became acquainted with the jeweller Louis Cartier and obtained the nickname of "La Panthère". A successful collaboration developed and the mysterious wildcat began to magnificently shape the future development of Cartier. Soon after meeting Louis Cartier, Toussaint headed to the Paris-based studio with creative ideas fluttering her mind. She quickly led the company to global success. In 1914, the wildcat appeared on a Cartier wristwatch for the first time. The stones adorning the Panther symbolise the gleaming fur of a wildcat. Cartier was one of the first jewellers to use platinum in their luxurious creations and was also the first to incorporate a panther motif as a trademark on their exclusive pieces. With a feminine temperament and an avant-garde allure, the Panther has since adorned the luxurious pieces of jewellery and the classic timepieces by Cartier.