Paris was undoubtedly the cultural home for jewelry in the early 20th century and Cartier's jewelers and designers were at the forefront of the extraordinary objects being produced. Edmond Foret was one of Cartier's principal designers, responsible for creating exceptional jewels for clients that included members of the Russian Court. When a scandalous and public affair with Claude Durel, a model for Revillon began, the company transferred Monsieur Foret to their New York office in the mid 1940s. Madame Durel accompanied him and a decade later, they left New York and moved to Buenos Aires. There, he was able to produce highly unique pieces independently, capitalizing on the glamour of the post war 1950s.