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
18k Cartier
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2,403
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995
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396
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155
119
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97
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1,124
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Cartier Tank Large 18K Gold Quartz 25mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Cartier Tank, 25mm crafted in 18K yellow gold unisex watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Louis W1529856 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank Louis W1529856 / 2442 watch features an 18K yellow gold case measuring 22mm, complemented by an ivory dial with blue hands and black Roman numerals.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Trinity Long Station Chain Necklace 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Original Cartier Trinity Long Station Necklace Chain 18k Yellow Gold Weight approx 28 grams Length: approx 42 inches Featuring 9 Trinity knot stations 6mm each.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Leo Zodiac Cufflinks Vintage 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier Leo Zodiac Cufflinks Vintage 18K Yellow Gold These vintage Cartier cufflinks are made in 18K yellow gold and feature the stylized Leo zodiac symbol, interpreted through Cart...
Category
Vintage 1970s Cufflinks
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 51
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The ring is designed by Cartier, showcasing their signature style. Total weight is 9.45 grams.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier W1556240 Rotonde De Cartier 3771 42mm 18K Rose Gold Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: W1556240 3771 Year: 2017 Model: Cartier Rotonde De Cartier Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Brown Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Silvered Guilloche Dial Face: ...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier, 18K Gold Diamond Panther Ring, Certificate
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Metal: 18K Diamonds: Approximately 3.5ct Size: 6.5 Weight: 16.67g Stamp: "Cartier" "©" "750" "25550C"
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Cartier Trinity Panther 1 Trinity 18k Tri-Color Gold Dangle Charm Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Cartier Trinity Panther Brooch is crafted in solid 18k yellow, pink, and white gold and features the Maison's legendary three-dimensional panther ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthère Band Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
A flexible link band ring by Cartier, crafted in 18k yellow gold in the house's signature Maillon Panthère design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Amulette de Cartier Bracelet 18K White Gold Diamond Pavé
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition Normal wear and tear, surface scratches Weight 3.8g Designer Cartier Exterior Material 18K Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Bracelets
Cartier Trinity 18K Tricolor Gold Long Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant and chic pair of earrings from Cartier famed Trinity collection features tricolor 18 karat gold in yellow, white, and rose. This particular version of Cartier Trinity earring...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier 2000's Diamond Onyx 18K Gold Contemporary Amulette De Cartier Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cable link chain featuring a single disk shaped padlock motif station Inlaid with carved 10.0 mm onyx on both sides - opaque glossy black in color Centering a bezel set...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Diamond Braided Watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Longines Movement Wristwatch Company: Cartier Movement: Longines Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Condition: Excellent Year Of Manufacture: Circa 1940s Le...
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier C de Cartier Diamond Enamel Ring 18K White Gold Size 55
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302153 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2002 Model Cartier C de Serial Number BA92** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Diamond, Enamel Weight 13.28 g Ring Size 55 Condition Exc...
Category
Early 2000s French Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage Cartier Trinity de Cartier 18k Tri-Color Gold Diamond Ring Size 57
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
This iconic Trinity de Cartier ring is a timeless masterpiece of jewelry design. First conceived by Louis Cartier in 1924, the Trinity collection features three interlaced bands that...
Category
2010s Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Diamond Bezel 18k Gold & Steel Watch
$17,080Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Diamond Bezel 18k Gold & Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Cartier Santos Demoiselle timepiece, epitomizes the perfect blend of horological precision and high-jewelry refinement.
Category
Early 2000s French Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
CARTIER Love Bangle Bracelet. Cartier SM Size 17 18k Yellow Gold Full Package.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Pre Owned Cartier Love Collection 18k Yellow Gold LOVE Bangle Bracelet.
Category
20th Century Modern Bangles
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k White Gold Airplane Collectible Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Airplane Collectible Charm Pendant Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 DF6179 Design: Three-dimensional sculptural airplane charm Pendant Measu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Cartier Entre Lace 18k White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A matching necklace, W10606, is available for anyone who wants the pair. • House: Cartier, signed Cartier 750 • Metal: 18K white gold • Width: 2.30mm • Finger size: 6 1/4 (Euro size...
Category
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Nouvelle Vague 18k Gold Interlocking Ring — Signed
By Cartier
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Cartier Nouvelle Vague Ring – Circa 2000–2010 A signed Cartier Nouvelle Vague ring from circa 2000–2010, composed of two elegantly interlocking bands in 18k white and yellow gold.
Category
20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Numbered Cartier Sapphire Ring in 18k
By Cartier
Located in Webster, NY
Vintage numbered Cartier Blue Sapphire dome ring made in 18k yellow gold.
Category
20th Century Dome Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Love Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold Size 16 Gender: Womens Material: 18K Yellow Gold Condition: Pre-Owned (excellent) Note: Includes Box, and Screwdriver Set
Category
2010s Bangles
Cartier Vintage Penelope Vintage 18K Gold Chainmail Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Details Designer: Cartier Collection: Penelope Era: 1950s Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Design: Chainmail / Multi-Row Link Collar Width: 30 mm Length: 14.5 inches (Adjustable) Total Weight:...
Category
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1895 3.5mm Wedding Band
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: 18K yellow gold Serial: HU7900 Dimensions: the ring measures 3.5mm wide Size: 59 (9.0) Weight: 5.15 grams Guaranteed authentic by seller.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Panthere de Cartier Pave Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Since its first leap into Cartier’s universe in 1914, the panther has remained the supreme emblem of independent power, untamed elegance, and ultimate luxury.Masterfully sculpted in ...
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity 18k Tri Color Triple Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Trinity collection Tri Color, 18k White, Yellow and Rose Gold bangle Bracelet, each portion measuring 3 M.M. wide and having a wrist size of (59) approximately 7 1...
Category
Early 2000s French Bangles
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Panthere Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This authentic pre-owned Cartier Double Panthère necklace is a powerful and iconic creation from the Maison’s most celebrated collection. Weighing an impressive 200 grams, the neckla...
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Trinity Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18k Trinity Hoop Earrings With Tri-color Yellow Gold, Rose Gold and white Gold.
Category
1990s Clip-on Earrings
Cartier 18k White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
With its elegant simplicity and enduring beauty, this Cartier 18k white gold ring is a true masterpiece of luxury and sophistication.
Category
1990s French Fashion Rings
Materials
White Gold
Cartier Mimi Diamond 18k Gold Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your elegance with the Cartier Mimi Diamond 18k Gold Hoop Earrings—a dazzling embodiment of sophistication and luxury.
Category
1990s Hoop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k White Gold 3 Diamond Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier 18k White Gold 3 Diamond Love Ring Designer: Cartier Style: Cartier LOVE Ring with Three Round Brilliant Diamonds Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Three Round Brill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Shooting Star 18k White Gold Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Shooting Star Charm Pendant Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 BY1243 Design: Shooting star motif with lobster clip bail Measuremen...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Charm Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Himalia 18k Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Cartier ring from the Himalia collection, crafted in 18k yellow gold with a structured, interlocking design.
Category
1990s French Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Large Wide Vintage Bangle Bracelet
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Large Wide Vintage Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
18K yellow gold bangle bracelet by Cartier, signed on the clasp and with indistinct numbers on the inside rim.
Category
1990s American Contemporary Bangles
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Elephant Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Cartier Elephant Charm Pendant is expertly crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a beautifully sculpted miniature elephant accented with a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER 18K White Gold Diamond Dial and Bezel Ronde Louis Cartier 42mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Details Model: Ronde Louis Cartier Reference: WR007004 Metal: 18K White Gold Case Size: 42mm Dial: Diamond Pavé Center with Roman Numerals Bezel: Brilliant-Cut Diamond Set Movement:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Cartier Santos De Cartier Geometric Chain Necklace Small Model 18K Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Chains with delicate links and a geometric motif in the grand tradition of Cartier style. Details: Brand: Cartier Model: Santos De Cartier Type: Necklace Type: Small Model Chain Le...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
CARTIER 18K Rose Gold Juste Un Clou Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist yet rebellious, its sleek lines and modern elegance make it an essential piece for collectors and connoisseurs alike. 18K Rose Gold Size - 17 French Assay Marks Signed - ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier 3 Carat 18K Yellow Gold Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 3 Carat 18K Yellow Gold Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An authentic Cartier Paris necklace from the iconic Bamboo collection, crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold The distinctive bamboo-inspired design reflects Cartier’s mastery of scul...
Category
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Captive de Cartier Diamond Ladies Watch — 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Captive de Cartier Diamond Watch — 18K White Gold This elegant Cartier Captive de Cartier ladies' watch is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and features a refined, timele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Panthere SM 8669 18k YG
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2334 Brand Cartier Model Panthere SM Reference 8669 Year Dial White Roman Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 22mm Length 15.5cm Movement Quartz Weight 60....
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Cartier Panthere 18K Yellow Gold Earrings CA26-051926
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The luxury brands iconic feline symbol comes to life on these simple, elegant Cartier Panthere earrings. Lustrous 18K Yellow Gold highlights the curved lines and sleek minimalist des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Paris 18K Bracelet Diamonds Vintage Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier Paris 18K Bracelet Diamonds Vintage Yellow Gold This Cartier Paris bracelet is made in 18k yellow gold, featuring a flexible curb-link design centered by an open loop motif ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier C de Cartier 18K WG GIA Certified 1.35ct & 1.36ct Diamond Stud Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Cartier C de Cartier collection diamond stud earrings, exquisitely crafted in 18K white gold, featuring 2 GIA certified high quality shimmering round brilliant-cut di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Nail Bracelet 18K Rose Gold Size 17
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Bracelet Style Nail Material: 18K Rose Gold Bracelet Size: 17 Width: 3.5 mm (for size 17) Bracelet Weight: 31.2gm Gender: Women Brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.54 c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panther Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Show your fierce side with this Cartier panther pin. The iconic motif is crafted in high polish yellow gold with black enamel spots in a ferocious pose. Length: 1.75 inches (approx....
Category
1990s French Modern Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Panthere 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet CA09-021726
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Crafted from 18K Yellow Gold, it measures 7.0 long and features a hinged design.This jewelry piece is offered in estate condition and includes a gift box.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier C de Cartier 1.75 Carat Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold F VVS1
$62,080Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier C de Cartier 1.75 Carat Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold F VVS1
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Cartier C de Cartier diamond necklace crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, embodying the timeless elegance and refined minimalism that define one of Cartier’s mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Française 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
$34,796Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Tank Française 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This refined Cartier Tank Française timepiece, perfectly embodies the timeless sophistication of the legendary French maison.
Category
Early 2000s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Hoop Earrings
$17,220Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite Cartier hoop earrings are a testament to the Maison's commitment to timeless sophistication and meticulous craftsmanship.
Category
2010s French Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Pave Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Honolulu, HI
Cartier Love Pave necklace, 18K white gold, set with a brilliant-cut diamond totaling 0.30 carat.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K Tri-Tone Round Diamond Trinity Ring
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: 18K yellow, White, and rose gold Serial: XNP181 Diamonds: 106 round cut= 0.46cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: each ring measures 2.5mm wide Size: 53...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Spartacus Chain Bracelet 18K White Gold 19cm
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: TMR2405010012 ■ Retail Price: - ■ Brand: Cartier ■ Product Name: Spartacus Chain Bracelet ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: 750 K18 WG White Gold ■ Weight: Approximate...
Category
1990s French Chain Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
CARTIER Trinity Ring 18K Yellow Gold White Gold Pink Gold Cartier size 61
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Trinity Ring 18K Yellow Gold White Gold Pink Gold Cartier size 61 18K Gold: Yellow, Pink, White Ring size: 61 / 9.5 Wide :3.1 mm Weight: 8.6 gm Come with Box & Papers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier LOVE 18K White Gold Ring CA15-051926
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
This Cartier LOVE ring is stylish in its simplicity. The collections screw motif makes a statement at the center of the 18K White Gold band, providing this piece with an undeniable s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier LOVE Bracelet Paved Diamond 18k Rose Gold
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier LOVE Bracelet Paved Diamond 18k Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted from opulent 18k rose gold, this pre-owned piece is part of the legendary Cartier LOVE collection, a symbol of commitment and sophisticated style.
Category
2010s French Contemporary Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier 18K Tricolor Gold "Les Must de Cartier" Trinity Ring Size 5.75 #25244
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
The piece is engraved "Les Must de Cartier" and crafted in 18K yellow, white and rose gold.
Category
20th Century Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Spike Chain Necklace 18K Yellow Gold 42cm
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: TMR2606150001 ■ Retail Price: - ■ Brand: Cartier ■ Product Name: Spike chain necklace ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: 750 K18 YG Yellow Gold ■ Weight: Approximately ...
Category
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love 18K Gold Necklace with Three Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Cartier Love Necklace with 3 Diamonds features a length of 17 inches and a pendant that measures 23.5 mm. The total weight is 13.3 grams. This necklace, symbolizing timeless eleg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
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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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