Cartier 18 Carat Gold and Baguette Cut Diamond Band Ring
View Similar Items
Cartier 18 Carat Gold and Baguette Cut Diamond Band Ring
About the Item
- Creator:
- Ring Size:5 US, Not Resizable
- Metal:
- Stone:
- Stone Cut:
- Weight:6.87 g
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 2000
- Condition:Polished. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU12315904192
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.
- An 18 Carat Gold Cartier Band Ring with DiamondsBy CartierLocated in Amsterdam, NLAn 18 carat yellow gold band ring pavé set with 69 brilliant cut diamonds descending in size divided over five rows (app. 1.33 carat, D-F in color...Category
1990s French Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
- 18 Carat Gold and Diamond RingLocated in Amsterdam, NLAn 18 carat gold ring set with a vertical of 17 baguette cut diamonds around which are 46 brilliant cut diamonds (app. 3.2 carats), poinçon de maître JC, France, circa 1980. weight:...Category
Vintage 1980s French Dome Rings
MaterialsWhite Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
- 18k Gold and Diamond Band RingLocated in Amsterdam, NLAn 18-carat gold, bulky, three-stone band ring with sharp edges set with a large cushion-cut diamond (app. 2.6 carats, J, VS2) and two brilliant-cut diamonds (each app. 0.50 carat, F...Category
Vintage 1980s French Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- French 18 Carat Gold and Cabochon Cut Sapphire RingLocated in Amsterdam, NLAn 18 carat gold ring flush set with a high cabochon cut, slightly violetish blue natural heated sapphire from Sri Lanka (app. 9 carat, NEL certificate...Category
1990s French Dome Rings
MaterialsSapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
- An 18 Carat French Band Ring with DiamondsLocated in Amsterdam, NLA small 18 carat yellow gold band ring the middle part is set with 18 brilliant cut diamonds (0.72 ct) in honeycomb rows of three and four with on each side an upright textured bord...Category
Vintage 1960s French Dome Rings
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold
- An 18 Carat Gold Cartier Paris Ring with turquoise and diamondBy CartierLocated in Amsterdam, NLAn 18 carat gold eternity pinky ring with oval cabochon cut turquoises set in large mille griffe setting alternated with brilliant cut diamonds, signed and numbered: Cartier, Paris, ...Category
Vintage 1960s French Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
- 1.82 Carat Baguette Ruby Round Diamond White Gold Swirl Band RingLocated in Stamford, CTDome Ruby and diamond band ring. 23 baguette shape rubies approximately totaling 1.46cts separated by 36 round cut diamonds approximately totaling .36cts set in 18k white gold beaded...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
- 18k Baguette Cut Diamond Band RIngLocated in New York, NYIndulge in luxury with our 18k Baguette Cut Diamond Band Ring. Crafted from 18k white gold and adorned with 0.65 carats of baguette cut diamonds and 0.64 carats of diamond accents, t...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
- 18k white gold band ring with baguette-cut and brilliant-cut diamondsLocated in BARI, IT18K white gold band ring with baguette-cut diamonds ct. 1.69 set in the center and brilliant-cut diamonds ct.0.54, which finish the ring on the outer edges, making the ring very beau...Category
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Band Rings
MaterialsWhite Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- White Brilliant Cut Diamond Baguette Diamond 18 Carats White Gold Band RingLocated in Marcianise, CE, ITExceptional white Brilliant cut diamond (3.6 carats), white baguette diamond (1.31 carats) and 18 carats white gold (17.8 grams) band ring. Eventually in set with earrings (see photo).Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, White Gold
- 18k Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band RingLocated in New York, NYIndulge in luxury with this exquisite 18k Diamond Wide Band Ring. Crafted from 18k White Gold and adorned with stunning 1.81 carats of diamonds, this ring is a true statement piece. ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
- 18k Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band RingLocated in New York, NYUnleash the power of elegance with our stunning 18k Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring! Crafted in 18k white gold and featuring a brilliant 2.68 carat baguette cut diamond and 0.97 ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.