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Cartier Logo Picture Frame
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
stamped Cartier in gold. The frame will take a 5" x 7" picture. The original back is made to stand either
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1980s North American Art Deco Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Silver Plate

Vintage Cartier Logo Picture Frame
Cartier Logo Picture Frame
H 7 in W 9 in D 0.33 in
Cartier Foldable Gold Photo Frame, 9 Karat
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Cartier Foldable Gold (9k) Photo Frame A beautiful travelling Cartier photo frame featuring four
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Late 20th Century British Retro Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Cartier Foldable Gold Photo Frame, 9 Karat
Cartier Foldable Gold Photo Frame, 9 Karat
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H 3.67 in W 2.76 in L 10.44 in
Cartier Sterling Double Handmade Frame
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elegant sterling silver double picture frame. Made and signed by CARTIER. Marked "STERLING SILVER
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1930s Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Cartier Sterling Double Handmade Frame
Cartier Sterling Double Handmade Frame
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W 11 in L 7.75 in
Claude Victor Boeltz 24 Karat Gold-Plated 'Exploded' Photograph Frame
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in Hastings, GB
Claude Victor Boeltz sculptural 24-karat gold-plated exploded photograph frame with lamp and rock
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Bronze

Claude Boeltz Exploded Bronze Picture Frame w/ 24kt Gold & Rock Crystal Details
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite coral-form picture frame was realized by the esteemed artist Claude Victor Boeltz in
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Cartier, Cartier Frames, C 1970, Gold Frames, Cartier Gold Eye Glasses, Vintage
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Gold frames by Cartier, C 1970. Made in France. Originally mens glasses, 5.5" from arm to arm. Sold
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Gold Plate

Cartier Picture Frame Box
By Cartier
Located in Riverdale, NY
Antique Cartier Picture frame box with velvet lining. Covered in signature red leather grain
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Wood

Vintage Cartier Picture Frame Box
Cartier Picture Frame Box
H 17.5 in W 14 in D 1.75 in
New Vintage Cartier Tank 62mm Large Vendome Gold Frame Sunglasses, 1988
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1988 Cartier Aviator Tank sunglasses with new honey brown (uv protection) Frame is with the
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Cartier Montaigne Half Frame 55mm Sunglasses 18k Gold Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1983 Cartier Montaigne Vendome sunglasses with blue gradient (uv protection) lenses. Frame is
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Cartier Montaigne Half Frame 53mm Sunglasses 18k Gold Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1983 Cartier Montaigne Vendome sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Cartier Montaigne Half Frame 55mm Sunglasses 18k Gold Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1983 Cartier Montaigne Vendome sunglasses with blue gradient (uv protection) lenses. Frame is
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Vintage Cartier Driver Gold Plated 60 Frame France 1990 Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the ear paddles. These are like a pair of jewels on your nose. Please
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1990s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

New Cartier Cabochon Half Frame 54mm Sunglasses 18k Gold Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1983 Cartier Cabochon sunglasses with blue gradient (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

New Cartier Cabochon Half Frame 52mm Sunglasses 18k Gold Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1983 Cartier Cabochon sunglasses with gradient (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the front
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Cartier 1990s Square Frame Tortoise Shell Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in timeless elegance with these Cartier 1990s Square Frame Tortoise Shell Sunglasses
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1990s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Vintage Cartier Oval Gold Manhattan 53mm Frame 18k Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
hallmarks. Gold Cartier signs on the ear paddles. Both arms sport the knot from Cartier on the temple
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1990s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

New Vintage Cartier Vesta 56mm Gold Plated Frame France 1990 Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1990 Cartier Vesta Sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. All hallmarks. Cartier gold
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1990s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Cartier Gold Elephant Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
elephants, with small emerald eyes, framed in ribbed polished gold, signed Cartier, no. 64761S, with maker's
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

New Cartier Ascot Vendome Gold 55mm Half Frame Sunglasses Elton John France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1983 Cartier Ascot Vendome Gold 55mm Half Frame with blue gradient (uv protection) lenses
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1990s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Vintage Cartier Oval Gold Antares 49mm Oval Frame 18k Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Cartier oval Antares sunglasses with brown lenses(uv protection). All hallmarks. Silver
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1990s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

New Cartier Ascot Vendome Gold 53mm Half Frame Sunglasses Elton John France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1983 Cartier Ascot Vendome Gold 53mm Half Frame with blue gradient (uv protection) lenses
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1990s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Cartier Ring Yellow Gold Diamond
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Ring signed by the Cartier house. in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). semi-articulated
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20th Century French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Double C Penelope Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Cartier Double C 18k gold bracelet from Penelope collection. It's a mesh three-row link
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Divan 32mm 18K White Gold Factory Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Bellmore, NY
The Cartier Divan 18K White Gold Watch with 2 Rows Diamond Bezel and leather strap, featuring a
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Late 20th Century Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diamond Line / Tennis Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
offer incredible sparkle, scintillation, and brightness, further enhanced by a high-polish gold frame
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Cartier Gold Tone Romance Santos Aviators
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, Ontario
are the Romance Santos aviators. Gold frame and arms with Cartier screw details on the bridge and
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Vintage Cartier Salisbury Rimless Gold Made in France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Cartier Salisbury unique rimless sunglasses with solid brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame with
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1980s Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Vintage Cartier Earrings 18k Gold Clip-On Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of rare vintage Cartier 18k gold earrings with clip-on closure. The earrings have an amazing
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1960s American Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Earrings 18k Gold Clip-On Estate Jewelry
Vintage Cartier Earrings 18k Gold Clip-On Estate Jewelry
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H 0.88 in W 0.75 in D 0.63 in
Cartier Smoky Quartz Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a beautiful authentic ring from Cartier. It is crafted from 18k white gold with a polished
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1990s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Charm Bracelet 18k Gold French Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage Cartier charm bracelet, made of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring gemstones
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Diabolo Gold & Black 53mm 24k Gold Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
1991 Original Cartier Diabolo Art Deco Sunglasses with spotless amazing brown gold mirrored (uv
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Cartier Vintage Panthere GM 56MM Gold Heavy Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1988 Cartier Panthere GM sunglasses with solid brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Cartier Vintage Madison Classic Special Gold 50 Mm Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Cartier Madison unique rimless sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame with
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1980s Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Vintage Cartier Romance Santos 58MM France 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Santos sunglasses with the honey brown (uv protection)lenses. Frame is
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Vintage Cartier Vitesse Black Gold Oversized 60mm Gold Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
yellow and white gold accents. Lenses are spotless medium grey. Frame is with the sides in gold. All
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1990s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Desk Clock by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant desk clock by Cartier features a soft blue guilloché enamel and gold frame. With
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20th Century French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Enamel, Gold

Desk Clock by Cartier
Desk Clock by Cartier
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 1 in
New Vintage Cartier Romance Santos 58MM France 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Santos sunglasses with solid brown (uv protection)lenses. Frame is with
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Art Deco Retro. Yellow Gold & Emerald Cut Citrine Earrings Signed Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
These Art Deco Retro 14ct. Yellow Gold & Citrine Earrings Signed Cartier originate from France
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco  Retro. Yellow Gold & Emerald Cut Citrine Earrings Signed Cartier
Art Deco  Retro. Yellow Gold & Emerald Cut Citrine Earrings Signed Cartier
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H 0.6 in W 0.87 in D 0.79 in Dm 0.91 in L 0.63 in
New Vintage Cartier Serrano Gold Plated Rimless Gradient Lens France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in gold. All hallmarks. Cartier signs on the black ear paddles
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1990s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Walking Panthere Diamond Hoop Clip on Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
the high-polished gold hoops are elegantly flanked with the distinctive Maillon Panthere frame, adding
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Cabriolet Round Brown 22K Gold Sunglasses Circa 1991
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These vintage Cartier Cabriolet brown 22K gold sunglasses are perfect for anyone who loves a round
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1990s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Rare Vintage Cartier Cabriolet Round Black & Gold 49MM 18K Gold Sunglasses 1990
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage 1991 Original Cartier Cabriolet Art Deco Black & Gold Sunglasses with grey slight mirror
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Cartier mother of pearl and lapis necklace carrying Jean-Jacques Cartier's mark
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
encased in their golden frames. Emblazoned with the maker's mark of Jean-Jacques Cartier, this necklace
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1970s English Contemporary Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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18k Gold

Cartier Salisbury Rimless Gold Special Edition 51mm France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in special edition gold. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Cartier Diamond Line Necklace and Pearl Drop Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
brightness, further enhanced by a high-polish gold frame. Alteration of navette and bezel shapes gives the
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Hematite Chalcedony Diamond Necklace Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier hematite, chalcedony and diamond necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1990
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1990s Unknown Retro Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Diamond, Hematite, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 70s Cartier Necklace Onyx Choker Sterling Silver 18k Gold Mabe Pearl
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Cartier onyx choker necklace finished with a sterling silver and 18 karat yellow
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterli...

Vintage Cartier Rosewood Malmaison Precious Wood and Gold 56mm Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
temples combined with gold. Amazing craftsmanship! All hallmarks. Both arms sport the C from Cartier on
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1990s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Cartier Salisbury Rimless Special Edition Gold Gradient Lens France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in gold. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the ear paddles
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Onyx 'Le Baiser Du Dragon' Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Suspending a pendant, designed as an 18k white gold open frame with fringe enhanced by ruby and
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Matte Gold Plated Rimless Gradient Lens France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
. Frame with the front and sides in gold. All hallmarks. Cartier signs on the tortoise ear paddles
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1990s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

New Cartier Serrano Rimless Gold 55mm Brown Lens France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Cartier Serrano unique rimless sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame with the
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Cartier Serrano Rimless Gold Special Edition Blue Gradient France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in special edition gold. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Vintage Cartier Panthere 56mm Medium Sunglasses France 18k Gold Heavy Plated
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
1988 Cartier Panthere sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the front and
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Vintage Cartier Panthere GM 54MM Gold Heavy Plated Sunglasses France 18k
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
from Cartier on the temple. These are like a pair of jewels on your nose with the 18k gold frame and
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

New Vintage Cartier Romance Vendome 54MM France 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Vendome sunglasses with solid brown (uv protection)lenses. Frame is with
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Vintage Cartier Tank Platine 59mm Medium France 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
1988 Cartier Aviator Tank Platinum sunglasses with blue gradient (uv protection)lenses. Frame is
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

New Cartier Wood Monceau Gold & Wood 55MM Brown Lenses France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
protection) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in yellow and white gold and has the famous hardwood with
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1990s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

Cartier Egyptian Revival Coral Diamond & Onyx Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Egyptian Revival Coral Diamond & Onyx Earrings A pair of 18 karat yellow gold earrings set
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1960s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Granite Rimless Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
rimless sunglasses feature an 18k gold plated frame with a small red granite on each arm. Cartier stamping
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Gold Frames

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Vintage Cartier Gold Frames For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of vintage cartier gold frames available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Gray vintage cartier gold frames and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Beige and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many classic iterations of vintage cartier gold frames over the years, but those made by Cartier are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much are Vintage Cartier Gold Frames?

On average, vintage cartier gold frames on 1stDibs sell for $924, while they’re typically $138 on the low end and $30,000 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Cartier for sale on 1stDibs

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
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    As 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Today, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cartier 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier 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, 2021
    A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024
    Yes, 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. 

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