It is one of the most prestigious jewellery houses in the world, with its pieces worn by royalty and celebrities alike. In London, King Edward VII referred to Cartier as “the jeweller of kings and the king of jewellers”, while for his coronation in 1902, Edward VII ordered 27 tiaras and issued it with a royal warrant in 1904. More recently, it has been named the world’s top luxury brand. Now, however, Cartier, based in Paris but owned by a Swiss luxury goods conglomerate, is gearing up for a battle in the Irish courts. Normally, Cartier would be the dominant…

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