Cartier International SNC, or simply Cartier  is a French luxury goods conglomerate which designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells jewellery and watches.^[2][3][4] Founded by Louis-François Cartier in Paris in 1847, the company remained under family control until 1964.^[4] The company maintains its headquarters in Paris, although it is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swiss Richemont Group.^[5][6] Cartier operates more than 200 stores in 125 countries, with three Temples (Historical Maisons) in London, New York, and Paris.^[6][7]