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Why is Cartier so popular?
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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Vintage 20th Century French Silver Plated Card Holder, Must De Cartier, Paris
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb 20th Century silver plated card holder by Cartier. This is a very well made and stylish item from the Must De Cartier line. A perfect accessory for any businessman. The card...
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20th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

20th Century Silver Plate & Lapis Lazuli Ashtray By Cartier, Made In Spain
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb vintage 20th Century silver plate & lapis lazuli ashtray, retailed by Cartier. The ashtray has a ribbed edge for resting a cigarette, along with two lapis cabuchons for adde...
Category

1990s Spanish Other Ashtrays

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate

Cartier Midcentury Figural Funny & Flamboyant Cockatoo Bird Decanter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver and red glass figural decanter. Retailed by Cartier in New York. A funny flamboyant cockatoo. Ovoid glass body with wings represented by cut curved ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Must de Cartier Vermeil Tank Manual Wind
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1980’s Mechanical Must de Cartier Paris, 23.5 mm x 30.5mm .925 Vermeil 18KT gold plated case with a Beige dial with Black Roman Numerals and blue sword shaped hands, Must De ...
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Cartier Must de Cartier Vermeil Tank Manual Wind
$3,375 Sale Price
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Cartier Must De Tank Sunburst Dial Vermeil Manual Wind
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare 1980's Must de Cartier vermeil manual wind tank watch. The dial is a sunburst guilloche design which is rarely seen on these models. The case measures 23.5mm x 30.5mm ...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Cartier Must De Tank Sunburst Dial Vermeil Manual Wind
$3,150 Sale Price
30% Off
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Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Trinity Diamond Medium Model Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Trinity Diamond Slip-On Bracelet. This iconic piece seamlessly combines Cartier's renowned Trinity design with the brilliance of round-cut diamonds totaling 6...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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