The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) will host Australia's largest Cartier jewelry exhibition, opening exclusively in Melbourne on June 12, 2026, and running until October 4, 2026.

This exhibition will showcase over 300 pieces of Cartier jewelry, including necklaces, tiaras, brooches, and watches, many with historic and celebrity provenance, such as Elizabeth Taylor, Rihanna, and the Duchess of Windsor.

It will highlight Cartier's evolution, emphasizing its transformation at the turn of the 20th century by the Cartier brothers, who established branches in Paris, London, and New York, creating the first internationally recognized jewelry maison.

The display will feature pieces not previously seen in Australia, building on a successful similar exhibition at the V&A Museum in London, aiming to inspire aesthetic appreciation and intellectual curiosity.

The event is expected to be a sellout due to high public interest, coinciding with the NFL Melbourne Games and part of the NGV’s Winter Masterpieces series, which aims to boost tourism and reinforce Melbourne's cultural reputation.

Curated by Studio Sabine Marcelis and CLOUD, the exhibition will highlight key shifts in jewelry design, including the use of platinum and the Garland style, with a focus on light, color, and materiality to echo Cartier’s aesthetic richness.

The exhibition will explore Cartier’s design evolution, including Art Deco influences, materials, provenance, and behind-the-scenes archival material.

A dedicated room will showcase tiaras, emphasizing their artistic and societal significance across the 20th century.

This exhibition is part of the Winter Masterpieces series, which has attracted over 8 million visitors across NGV, Melbourne Museum, and ACMI, making it a major cultural highlight.

Jessica Beresford, an expert in fashion and jewelry, emphasizes the exhibition's importance and prestige.

The staging will be a collaborative art piece designed by Studio Sabine Marcelis and CLOUD, reflecting Cartier’s aesthetic qualities through innovative use of color, light, and materiality.

Some of the featured items are part of the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Cartier collection, currently exhibited in London.