Vintage Cartier Paris Diamond Cabochon Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings
View Similar Items
Vintage Cartier Paris Diamond Cabochon Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings
About the Item
Cartier
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.
- Vintage Buccellati Carved Ruby Flower Yellow Gold EarringBy BuccellatiLocated in Holland, PA18k yellow gold vintage carved ruby handmade earrings by master jeweler BUCCELLATI. With 6 carved rubies. These vintage Buccellati 18k yellow gold earrings showcase exquisite carved...Category
20th Century Italian Drop Earrings
MaterialsRuby, Yellow Gold
- Cartier Penelope Double C Diamond Large Yellow Gold EarringsBy CartierLocated in Holland, PA18k Yellow Gold Diamond Penelope Double C Large Earrings by Cartier. These earrings are made for pierced ears. With 36 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weigh...Category
1990s French Drop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Yellow Gold
- Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Tsavorite Garnet Yellow Gold EarringsBy CartierLocated in Holland, PA18k Yellow Gold Emerald Panther Panthere Diamond, Tsavorite Garnet, Black Onyx Earrings by Cartier. With 34 Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weight .1ct Tsavorite Garnets in the eyes and onyx. These earrings come with original Cartier box...Category
2010s French Drop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
- Cactus de Cartier Diamond Aventurine Yellow Gold Drop EarringsBy CartierLocated in Holland, PA18k Yellow Gold Cactus de Cartier Diamond Aventurine Earrings by Cartier. With 8 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color totaling weight approxi...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Aventurine, Yellow Gold
- Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond Yellow Gold EarringsBy Tiffany & Co.Located in Holland, PA18k Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Earrings by Tiffany & Co. With 14 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately .50ct These earrings are made for pie...Category
1990s American Drop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Yellow Gold
- Cartier Diamond Drop White Gold EarringsBy CartierLocated in Holland, PA18k White Gold Diamond Drop Earrings by Cartier. With 30 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 4.5ct These earrings are in mint condition and...Category
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, White Gold
- Cabochon Ruby Diamond Gold Detachable Drop EarringsLocated in Beverly Hills, CAThis extravagantly bold pair of earrings are not for the faint of heart! 46.30 carats of deep red cabochon rubies take center stage in these detachable drop...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$45,000 Sale Price40% Off - Ruby Cabochon Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow and Black Gold Stingray EarringsBy Mousson AtelierLocated in Bangkok, THRuby Cabochon Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow and Black Gold Stingray Earrings When the summer leaves, for some reason exotic countries are recalled. Or just warm seas and their inhabitants...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
- Cartier Paris Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Earrings, 18K Yellow GoldBy CartierLocated in New York, NYA pair of Cartier Paris Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Earrings made in 18K Yellow Gold. The length is 0.75 inches. The total weight is 11.30 grams.Category
20th Century French Lever-Back Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Ruby Faceted Cabochon Slice Diamond Halo Drop 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hug EarringsBy Galt & Bro. JewelersLocated in Oakton, VA18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Faceted Cabochon Slices 0.60 cts DiamondsCategory
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,875 Sale Price25% OffFree Shipping - Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Drop EarringLocated in Fatih/İstanbul, 34In very good conditions. Total weight is 8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 1.25 carat. Box is not included. Plea...Category
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,359 Sale Price20% OffFree Shipping - Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Ruby Yellow Gold EarringsBy CartierLocated in Banbury, GBSKU AT-2279 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2010 Model N8024800 Serial Number 48**** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Ruby Weight 16 g Condition Excellent ____________________________________...Category
2010s French Drop Earrings
MaterialsRuby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
How to Spot a Fake Cartier Love Bracelet
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
The 14 Most Iconic Watches for Women
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.