Originally published on January 20, 2014, this blog post series is an undergraduate short-term study abroad trip in Paris, France in partnership with Salve Regina University and AIFS Abroad. The blog post may have been edited for clarity and updated with relevant travel information and links.
There were advertisements for the Cartier exhibit at the Grand Palais everywhere on the métro…
When it comes down to it, what girl doesn’t want to see diamonds in Paris?
It was worth waiting in line for an hour to see jewels worn by Princess Grace of Monaco, Elizabeth Taylor and the Duchess of Windsor alone. I have a basic foundation of fashion history, but not so much jewelry. The exhibit fully illustrated Cartier’s history from the time of the mid-19th century until the present, which brought me up to speed. It was great to see a few dresses on display alongside the tiaras, the necklaces, and the other bright, shiny, beautiful pieces of wearable art.
New England Parisienne 
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