Cartier 1895 Gold
Cartier 1895 Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The use of precious materials, coupled with heritage artisanship, makes this necklace a creation worth cherishing. It sits gracefully on any neck.
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Cartier Brilliant Cut 0.24ct Diamond 18ct White Gold 1895 Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Brilliant Cut 0.24ct Diamond 18ct White Gold 1895 Necklace
Brand- Cartier
Model- 1895
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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Cartier Brilliant Cut 0.21ct Diamond 18ct White Gold 1895 Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Brilliant Cut 0.21ct Diamond 18ct White Gold 1895 Necklace
Brand- Cartier
Model- 1895
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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Cartier 1895 Solitaire Diamond 18k White Gold Stud Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Cartier 1895 Solitaire diamond earrings are exquisite jewelry pieces. Crafted in 18k white gold
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Stud Earrings
Cartier 0.24ct Brilliant Cut Solitaire Diamond 18ct Rose Gold 1895 Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 0.24ct Brilliant Cut Solitaire Diamond 18ct Rose Gold 1895 Ring
Brand- Cartier
Model
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2010s Engagement Rings
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Cartier 1895 Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Solitare Ring Size 51
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep it classic and exquisite with this gorgeous Cartier ring. Crafted in 18k yellow gold and set
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2010s Italian Fashion Rings
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Cartier 1895 Wedding Band Ring Size U 1/2 (63)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This is a plain 18ct yellow gold D-shaped wedding band from the world renowned jewellery house of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
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Cartier 1895 Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K Rose Gold D VVS1 0.25 CTW
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 1895 Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K Rose Gold D VVS1 0.25 CTW
PRIMARY DETAILS
SKU: 116863
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Cartier GIA Certified 8 Carat Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Rome, IT
Cartier 1895 Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
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Materials
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Cartier "1895 Collection" Wedding Ring in Yellow Gold
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Cartier 1895 Diamond Pendant 1.32 Carat
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Cartier 1895 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring
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Cartier 1895 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring
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Cartier 1895 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
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Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1895 Men's Wedding Band
By Cartier
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Cartier 1895 men's wedding band, width 3.5 mm, 18K yellow gold. Hallmarked. Ring Size: 12.5
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Cartier 1895 men's wedding band, width 3.5 mm, 18K yellow gold. Hallmarked. Ring Size: 12
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Cartier 1895 Wedding Band in 18 Karat Rose Gold
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Cartier Rose Gold Solitaire 1895 Diamond Ring 1.64 Carat GIA Certified
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Cartier Diamond 1895 Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.84 Carat
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Cartier Solitaire 1895 Diamond Engagement Ring 2.02 Carat D/VS1 GIA Certified
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Cartier Solitaire 1895 Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
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Cartier 1895 Solitaire Necklace 18k White Gold with RBC Diamond G/VS1 0.2
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Cartier 1895 Gold For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact piece of cartier 1895 gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 1 antique edition and 16 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect item from our selection of cartier 1895 gold may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of cartier 1895 gold can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 10 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an object in our assortment of cartier 1895 gold, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Cartier 1895 Gold?
On average, a piece of cartier 1895 gold at 1stDibs sells for $18,318, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $62,996 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.
Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.
Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)
Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.
One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.
Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.
On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.
While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.
Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Questions About Cartier
- Is Cartier a luxury watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cartier watches are considered luxury watches. Cartier is a noted jeweler, taking that attention to detail and access to high-quality metals and jewels to their watches—they spare no expense and are highly desirable. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Cartier watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Is Cartier cheaper in Paris?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cartier pieces may be cheaper in Paris than they are in the U.S., but that's because of the exchange rate. Cartier doesn't price the pieces depending on the country.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
- Are Cartier watches automatic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024Yes, some Cartier watches are automatic but the legendary French luxury house also creates collections that include watches with quartz movements. Cartier’s iconic Tank collection, which includes the Tank Française, the Tank Louis Cartier and other models, features both quartz and automatic options for all kinds of collectors. Each of the watches in the Panthère collection, however, carries a quartz movement.
While quartz watches are powered by a pre-installed battery and a high-frequency quartz crystal, automatic watches rely on a spring system and are self-winding. An automatic watch does not have a battery and is recharged on the wrist owing to the wearer’s movements during the day.
It was Louis Cartier, grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François Cartier, who was responsible for bringing watchmaking to the venerable maison when he presented Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont with a wristwatch in 1904.
Although the pocket watch was the de rigueur men’s accessory of the day, Santos-Dumont found his own pocket watch hard to consult while keeping his plane aloft. Louis fashioned a timepiece with a flat, square case on a leather strap that could be referred to easily at a glance. Named in honor of Louis’s friend, the Santos was eventually produced for sale in 1911.
Find vintage Cartier watches for sale on 1stDibs. - How much is a Cartier bracelet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The price of Cartier bracelets varies based on age, condition, and rarity. The least expensive versions of the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, can still cost around $4,000. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of Cartier bracelets for sale.
- Is Cartier real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021As one of the top luxury jewelry houses in the world, Cartier uses some of the finest quality materials. The company uses 18k gold in their jewelry and real diamonds.
- Does Cartier rose gold fade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cartier rose gold doesn't tarnish but over many years of wearing, rose gold generally is said to become darker. Rose gold allegedly becomes slightly yellower in tone, toward a traditional gold.
- What is the Cartier symbol?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Today, the Cartier symbol, or logo, is the luxury house's name written in a clean serif font that mimics cursive handwriting. Typically, the logo is either black on white or white on a black background. Its refined and understated appearance references the high standards that have long been associated with this celebrated brand.
- What is Cartier famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cartier is famous for producing jewelry and watches out of rare and luxury-grade materials and creating innovative designs, often packed with symbolism. Some of the jeweler's most famous pieces include the modern Love and Trinity bracelets and its custom-made antique and vintage jewelry like the Crocodile and Patiala necklaces. Find a range of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
- Why is Cartier so popular?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024There are a few reasons why Cartier is so popular. For one thing, the French luxury house is known for its very long history of unparalleled prestige and quality craftsmanship. Cartier has been producing extraordinary jewelry, watches and accessories since 1847. While jewelry lovers have long been enthusiastic about Cartier’s elegant and streamlined designs for bracelets, rings, necklaces and other pieces, the brand is also known for innovation. It pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry, and its artisans were so mindful of trends in fashion that the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Later, Cartier’s Art Deco-era pieces would help define the movement with which they are associated. One of the brand’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch, one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. Today’s influencers continue to help popularize the brand, increasing the demand for certain pieces like Cartier buffalo horn sunglasses and the Cartier Love bracelet, an icon of modernist jewelry. Find a wide range of Cartier watches, jewelry and eyewear on 1stDibs.
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