Cartier, 18K Gold Gemstone Diamond Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Metal: 18k Gold Measurements: 6.0*2.5cm Weight: 20.7g SKU: JF04441
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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97
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1,105
1,347
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125
109
287
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Cartier 18K White Gold Amethyst Gem.
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Total Weight: 10.8 g Ring Size: 6.25 Creator: Cartier Metal: 18k White Gold
Category
1990s Engagement Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Squiggle 18K White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A study in form and subtlety. This unique Cartier ring showcases a sleek, modern design with a gently contoured band.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier American Tank 18k Gold Watch Charm
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Cartier American Tank 18K Gold Watch Charm A charming and highly collectible piece from Cartier, this exquisite 18K gold charm is designed in the iconic form of the Maison’s American...
Category
Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Diadea Diamond 18K Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
A vintage Cartier Diadea bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold, designed as a continuous series of sculptural open oval links punctuated by marquise-shaped diamond-set elements.
Category
20th Century Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Original Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic Cartier Love 18K rose gold bracelet. Crafted in a classic oval shape, measuring 2.25 in diameter.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bangles
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold 3 diamond Cartier love ring size 5.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier, 18K Gold Ceramic Panthere Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Measurements: 33mm x 55mm pendant Chain: 66cm length.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Gold Lakarda Wrap Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
Cartier 18K Gold Lakarda Wrap Panthere Ring Materials: 18K Yellow Gold Green Tsavorite Garnet Marked: Cartier 750 55 (European Size Stamp) Numbered Hallmarked Approximate Dimen...
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Cartier C Heart De Cartier Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold 16.5 Inches
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier C Heart De Cartier pendant necklace crafted in 18K white gold.
Category
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Love Ring 3.5mm
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: 18K white gold Serial: 369XXX Size: 57 (8.0) Dimensions: the ring measures 3.5mm wide Weight: 3.65 grams Guaranteed authentic by seller.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Panther Watch Charm
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panthère Watch Charm A beautifully detailed and highly collectible creation from Cartier, this charming miniature captures the unmistakable elegance of the Ma...
Category
Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Diamond Emerald Onyx 18k White Gold Ring
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Diamond Emerald Onyx 18k White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly rendered in 18k white gold, the ring takes the form of Cartier’s legendary panther, a symbol of liberation and power since its introduction in 1914.
Category
2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier, 18K Gold Emerald Diamond Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Delicately sculpted and impeccably set, it captures the timeless glamour and refined artistry of classic Cartier design. Brand: Cartier Metal: 18K gold Emeralds: approx. 1ct Diamond...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k White Gold Happy Birthday Ring
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier 18k White Gold Happy Birthday Ring Brand: Cartier Design:Happy Birthday Ring Material: 18k white gold Ring Size: 10.25 (Cannot be re-sized) Hallmarks: Cartier 750 63 Ring Me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
An 18k Gold Cartier Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k gold brooch featuring a basket with four adorable baby birds, the eyes are set with ruby, sapphire, emerald and diamond signed and numbered: Cartier London and Cartier, L607 w...
Category
Vintage 1960s British Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier ring in 18k white gold
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing a magnificent piece of history, a breathtakingly beautiful vintage 18k white gold ring from the renowned house of Cartier.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Fashion Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Panthére De Cartier Ring Size 66
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Panthére De Cartier Ring This authentic Cartier Panthére De Cartier Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier, 18K Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring, GIA
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Metal: 18K gold Sapphire： 3.27ct, Ceylon Origin, Unheated, GIA Certificate Diamond: approx. 2.2ct Ring Size: 8.5 Weight: 10.72g Stamps: “Cartier”“750”“HPSM0401"”620411...
Category
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Black Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Baby Love Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold & Cartier Red Leather Pouch
By Cartier
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful Cartier 18K yellow gold Love pendant necklace. Part of Cartier’s iconic Love collection, this necklace features two interlocking Love ovals in 18K yellow gold, each accen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Retro 1910 18k Gold Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k Gold Cartier Paris Retro cufflinks, each top (circle)measures 14mm in diameter.
Category
Early 20th Century French Retro Cufflinks
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
$32,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely crafted by the renowned maison Cartier, this Caresse d'Orchidées necklace is a masterful representation of fine floral jewelry.
Category
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthère 18k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Panthère 18k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Cartier Panthère bracelet serves as a striking tribute to one of the most iconic motifs in the history of fine jewelry.
Category
2010s French Contemporary Link Bracelets
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Pearl Dangle drop Earrings 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pearl dangle Earrings Contemporary Elegant pearl drops Cultured pearls white on top and gray on the bottom Approx length 2' inch (50mm) pearl size approx 7mm and 9mm 18k Whit...
Category
1990s French Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
18K Gold Cartier La Dona Sport Wrist Watch with Cartier Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This sporty trapezoidal Cartier La Dona model 18K yellow gold wrist watch is sold with the original burgundy color Cartier alligator grain leather band.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Panthere de Cartier Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 53 US 6.5
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier's Panthere de Cartier ring, 18K yellow gold set with black Lacquer, Peridots and Onyx.
Category
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere Large W25014B9 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere Large Watch. 29mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel, and solid gold case back.
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Pasha 18k Yellow Gold Automatic Watch
$12,656Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Pasha 18k Yellow Gold Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover this sophisticated Cartier Pasha Power Reserve timepiece, a remarkable fusion of luxury and sporty elegance.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Cartier Three Tone 18k Gold Knot Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated expression of Cartier’s timeless design aesthetic, these authentic Cartier Three-Tone Gold Knot Cufflinks embody refined luxury and impeccable craftsmanship. Expertly...
Category
20th Century Cufflinks
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold C de Cartier Link Bracelet, 1980s, 46.4g
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pristine Estate C de Cartier link bracelet, crafted in 18K yellow gold, captures the elegance and sophistication characteristic of Cartier’s iconic designs from the 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Link Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Gold Santos Link Paperclip Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition signs of wear Accessories Warranty card Weight 28.4g Designer Cartier Exterior Material 18K Gold
Category
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier 20 Carat 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
$58,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 20 Carat 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
A spectacular pair of Cartier earrings, masterfully crafted in rich 22 karat yellow gold and exquisitely pavé-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamonds are estimated to wei...
Category
1990s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and highly refined Cartier diamond pendant necklace, crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 2.00 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k White Gold Love Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier 18k White Gold Love Bangle Bracelet with Original Cartier Box and Screwdriver!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bangles
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Leaf White Gold 18K Ring
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Diamond Leaf Ring with approx. 5 carats Diamonds, made in 18K White Gold.
Category
Early 2000s French Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Elephand Brooche in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Elephand Brooche Material: 18K yellow Gold Elephand Dimension: 33.4 X 19.2 mm Elephand Weigth:12.5gm Condition: Pre-owned Cender: Women
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ecrou De Cartier Bracelet 18K Rose Gold Size 17 Banlge
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Forceful and exquisite at the same time, it makes a striking statement of sophistication. Details: Brand: Cartier Model: Écrou Bracelet Size: 17 Width: 3.5mm Material: 18K Rose Gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Modern Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Diamond Ellipse Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in luxurious 18 karat rose gold, the ring showcases exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, the essence of sophistication and style. Ring Size: 6 Metal: 18K Yellow ...
Category
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Onyx Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 1970s 18k fun looking Onyx Diamond Ring, 16.4 g, apron size 6, marked Cartier 18k
Category
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
CARTIER 18K Tri-Gold Trinity Rolling Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A timeless icon of French jewelry design, this Cartier Trinity ring is crafted in 18K tri-color gold and showcases the Maison’s celebrated interlocking motif.
Category
1990s Wedding Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Contessa 18k 750 Yellow Gold Ring. Cartier Diamond and Emerald Band
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Cartier Contessa Collection Eternity Band 18k Yellow Gold with 3p Diamond Center set with Princess Cut Emeralds on the side.
Category
20th Century Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Roadster Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Roadster Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch.
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Gold Trinity Studs Earrings
$5,585 / set
Cartier 18k Gold Trinity Studs Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18 kt Multi-tone Gold - Yellow, White and Rose Gold Diamond: 0.36 ct twd Comes with the original Cartier Earrings Box
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère Large 18k Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This watch features a 29mm 18K yellow gold case with a smooth 18K yellow gold bezel. The ivory dial includes blue steel hands and black Roman numeral hour markers, with minute marker...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier 18k Gold Drapierie Bracelet C.1999
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The rare Cartier 'Draperie bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold. Circa 1999. Featuring twenty-two beaded gold strands form a wide fluid drapery design on the wrist. Six button snap clo...
Category
1990s French Modern Link Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Calibre De Cartier 18k Rose Gold and Stainless Steel 42mm Watch
$16,660Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Calibre De Cartier 18k Rose Gold and Stainless Steel 42mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Calibre de Cartier automatic timepiece embodies the perfect harmony between sporty sophistication and elegant refinement.
Category
2010s French Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Rose Gold, Steel
Cartier 3 Carat Diamond Panthère de Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
$47,732Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 3 Carat Diamond Panthère de Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Exuding the iconic elegance of the Maison, this remarkable Panthère de Cartier ring is masterfully crafted in lustrous 18k yellow gold.
Category
2010s French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Clé de Cartier WJCL0003 Diamond Bezel 18K Rose Gold Watch Full Set
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Clé de Cartier ref. WJCL0003 in 18K rose gold, circa 2018, featuring an ivory guilloché dial with blue Roman numerals, blued steel hands, factory-set diamond bezel, automatic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18k Gold Mabe Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your collection with these exquisite authentic Cartier earrings, circa 1980. Crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, each piece centers on a radiant 14mm mabe cultured pearl bo...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Clash De Cartier Medium Model Ring 18K Rose Gold Size 60
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Studs, beads, and clous carrés create the singular geometric moving mesh of this signature jewelry piece. Details: Brand: Cartier Model: Clash De Cartier Ring Size: 60 Width: 8mm Ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Fashion Rings
Materials
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Ecrou de Cartier Ring in 18K Rose Gold Size 54
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
A transformation of the ordinary to the extraordinary: the new Écrou de Cartier collection. A bold new design, Écrou de Cartier embodies daring and limitless style. Forceful and exqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Fashion Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
CARTIER 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Approximate Length - 1.37", Width - 1.06" French Assay Marks Signed - Cartier
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Panthere Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Product Description: Panthère de Cartier necklace 18K yellow gold (750/1000) 11.2 grams PENDANT 24.5 x 14mm measurement 4.7mm thickness CHAIN 15.75 in length 2mm thickness *Inc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panthere Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Panthere Head Bangle Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold A hinged Cartier 'Panthere' bangle in 18k gold, culminating in a sculpted panther head set with peridot eyes, an o...
Category
Early 2000s French Contemporary Bangles
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Tank 18k Gold Watch Charm
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Condition - Good Dimensions: 1" L, 0.44" W Weight: 5.4 g Hallmarks: Cartier ,French 18k gold assay marks, maker's mark, reference numbers, 750 All our measurements are approximate.
Category
Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier C de Cartier 18K WG GIA certified 0.75ct Diamond Solitaire Necklace
$7,350Sale Price|25% Off
Cartier C de Cartier 18K WG GIA certified 0.75ct Diamond Solitaire Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, timeless, and unmistakably Cartier, this exquisite solitaire diamond necklace showcases a GIA-certified 0.75 carat round brilliant-cut diamond suspended in Cartier’s refined...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tortue Watch 18k Gold and Diamond
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the Cartier Tortue Watch—a stunning blend of luxury and craftsmanship.
Category
2010s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tonneau Watch 18K Rose Gold, 1990s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a Cartier Tonneau reference 2850K in 18K rose gold with a silver guilloche roman numeral dial from the 1990s.
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier C de Cartier 18K Yellow and Rose Gold Diamond Link Bracelet
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier C de Cartier 18K Yellow and Rose Gold Diamond Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An icon of timeless elegance, this Cartier “C de Cartier” link bracelet is crafted in luminous 18k yellow gold, creating a sophisticated contrast of warm tones.
Category
2010s Contemporary Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère de Cartier 18K Rose Gold Slim Panther Ring
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Cartier Panthère de Cartier 18K Rose Gold Slim Panther Ring, size 52.
Category
2010s Fashion Rings
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18k Cartier For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact 18k cartier you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect 18k cartier may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Take a look at a 18k cartier featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Most of our 18k cartier for sale are for women, but there are 4446 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a 18k Cartier?
Prices for a 18k cartier can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $280 and can go as high as $875,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,729.
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.
Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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