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18k Gold Lighter

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Lighter
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Lighter

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Lighter

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Rare 1970s Dunhill for Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold gas lighter. Features a woven basket pattern

Category

1970s Miscellaneous

Vintage Dunhill 18K Yellow Gold Rollagas Lighter, Swiss, Circa 1970
Vintage Dunhill 18K Yellow Gold Rollagas Lighter, Swiss, Circa 1970

Vintage Dunhill 18K Yellow Gold Rollagas Lighter, Swiss, Circa 1970

By Dunhill

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, vintage 18 karat yellow gold Rollagas lighter made by Dunhill

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Desk Accessories

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage CARTIER Les Must Lighter 18k Solid Gold Jacket in Box 1970s
Vintage CARTIER Les Must Lighter 18k Solid Gold Jacket in Box 1970s

Vintage CARTIER Les Must Lighter 18k Solid Gold Jacket in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

items, brings forth a piece of its illustrious history with the "Les Must" 18k Gold lighter. Cartier

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 18K Gold Enamel Lighter with Pavé Diamond Cap
Cartier 18K Gold Enamel Lighter with Pavé Diamond Cap

Cartier 18K Gold Enamel Lighter with Pavé Diamond Cap

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A luxurious Cartier lighter crafted in 18K yellow gold, adorned with bold enamel striping in black

Category

Vintage 1970s French Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18k Gold Jacket Cartier Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
Vintage 18k Gold Jacket Cartier Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

Vintage 18k Gold Jacket Cartier Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

design and craftsmanship. This particular model captivates with its stunning 18k gold jacket, a signature

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Jacket Dunhill Rollagas Lighter Enamel in Box 1968
Vintage 18k Gold Jacket Dunhill Rollagas Lighter Enamel in Box 1968

Vintage 18k Gold Jacket Dunhill Rollagas Lighter Enamel in Box 1968

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in DELFT, NL

. This particular lighter is an exceptional and highly distinctive example, featuring a custom solid gold

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Factory 18k Solid Gold CARTIER Trinity Lighter in Box 1970s
Vintage Factory 18k Solid Gold CARTIER Trinity Lighter in Box 1970s

Vintage Factory 18k Solid Gold CARTIER Trinity Lighter in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

" model from the 1970s showcases the epitome of design brilliance in the era. Crafted with 18k gold, this

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Wonderful Vintage Cartier France Plorgalva 18k Gold Plated Lighter
Wonderful Vintage Cartier France Plorgalva 18k Gold Plated Lighter

Wonderful Vintage Cartier France Plorgalva 18k Gold Plated Lighter

By Cartier

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Vintage Cartier France Plorgalva 18k Gold Plated Lighter This Lighter Is Being Sold As

Category

20th Century Swiss Regency Ashtrays

Materials

Gold Plate

Dupont 18k Yellow Gold Lighter in Original Box
Dupont 18k Yellow Gold Lighter in Original Box

Dupont 18k Yellow Gold Lighter in Original Box

By S.T. Dupont

Located in New York, NY

S. T. Dupont Signature 18k yellow gold lighter with etching throughout measures 1 5/8 inches at

Category

1980s French Ashtrays

Vintage CARTIER Les Must Lighter 18k Solid Gold Jacket in Box 1970s
Vintage CARTIER Les Must Lighter 18k Solid Gold Jacket in Box 1970s

Vintage CARTIER Les Must Lighter 18k Solid Gold Jacket in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

, epitomises Cartier’s commitment to sublime design through its 18k Gold Jacket. This striking piece is a

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Les Must Lighter Factory Solid 18k Gold in Box 1970s
Vintage Cartier Les Must Lighter Factory Solid 18k Gold in Box 1970s

Vintage Cartier Les Must Lighter Factory Solid 18k Gold in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

Les Must model, particularly in its Factory Solid 18k Gold design, showcases an artisanal fusion of

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage CARTIER Les Must Lighter Factory Solid 18k Gold in Box 1970s
Vintage CARTIER Les Must Lighter Factory Solid 18k Gold in Box 1970s

Vintage CARTIER Les Must Lighter Factory Solid 18k Gold in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

with its Factory Solid 18k Gold composition, presenting an unparalleled platform of luxury. Its

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Early-Production Cartier Les Must Lighter Factory Solid 18k Gold with Emerald
Early-Production Cartier Les Must Lighter Factory Solid 18k Gold with Emerald

Early-Production Cartier Les Must Lighter Factory Solid 18k Gold with Emerald

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

Factory Solid 18k Gold, this exquisite piece is adorned with jewels, reflecting a unique blend of opulence

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Dunhill 18k Solid Gold Refillable Lighter
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Dunhill 18k Solid Gold Refillable Lighter

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Dunhill 18k Solid Gold Refillable Lighter

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Discover a remarkable piece of history with the Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Dunhill 18k Solid Gold

Category

1960s Miscellaneous

Vintage Cartier Les Must Lighter Heavy 18k Solid Gold Jacket in Box 1970s
Vintage Cartier Les Must Lighter Heavy 18k Solid Gold Jacket in Box 1970s

Vintage Cartier Les Must Lighter Heavy 18k Solid Gold Jacket in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

Must lighter in its 18k Gold Jacket style is an embodiment of sheer luxury. The feature that draws

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Factory Solid Silver 18k Gold CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
Vintage Factory Solid Silver 18k Gold CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

Vintage Factory Solid Silver 18k Gold CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

silver construct united seamlessly with solid 18k gold elements. This contemporary yet timeless style

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Factory Solid Silver 18k Gold CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1980s
Vintage Factory Solid Silver 18k Gold CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1980s

Vintage Factory Solid Silver 18k Gold CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1980s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

distinguished Factory Solid Silver 18k gold style, capturing the eye with its rich, lustrous finish. The piece

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Silver, 18k Gold

Vintage Factory Solid Silver and 18k Gold Cartier Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
Vintage Factory Solid Silver and 18k Gold Cartier Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

Vintage Factory Solid Silver and 18k Gold Cartier Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

"Les Must" collection in solid silver with 18k gold details is akin to possessing a tangible piece of

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Cartier 18k Gold Plated Art Deco Pocket Cigarette Lighter, France Boxed
Cartier 18k Gold Plated Art Deco Pocket Cigarette Lighter, France Boxed

Cartier 18k Gold Plated Art Deco Pocket Cigarette Lighter, France Boxed

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Elegant Cartier 18k Gold Plated Art Deco Design Oval Pocket Cigarette Lighter With A Red Cartier

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Zippo Lighter Pendant with Black Diamonds in 18k White Gold on Rubber Cord
Zippo Lighter Pendant with Black Diamonds in 18k White Gold on Rubber Cord

Zippo Lighter Pendant with Black Diamonds in 18k White Gold on Rubber Cord

By Assor Gioielli

Located in Honolulu, HI

Zippo Lighter Pendant With Black Diamonds in 18k White Gold on Rubber Cord. There is ~0.12 carats

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Schlumberger For Tiffany & Co. Gold Fish Lighter
Schlumberger For Tiffany & Co. Gold Fish Lighter

Schlumberger For Tiffany & Co. Gold Fish Lighter

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Schlumberger Gold Fish Lighter, crafted circa 1939, embodies both elegance and whimsy. Rendered in 18k yellow

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Rare “Le Must the Cartier” Paris Logotype 18k Pink Gold & Black Lacquer Lighter
Rare “Le Must the Cartier” Paris Logotype 18k Pink Gold & Black Lacquer Lighter

Rare “Le Must the Cartier” Paris Logotype 18k Pink Gold & Black Lacquer Lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Rare “Le Must the Cartier” Paris Logotype 18k Pink Gold & Black Lacquer Lighter Rare “Le Must

Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Leopard Motif Gold Diamond Enamel & Ruby Butane Lighter by Frascorolo
Vintage Leopard Motif Gold Diamond Enamel & Ruby Butane Lighter by Frascorolo

Vintage Leopard Motif Gold Diamond Enamel & Ruby Butane Lighter by Frascorolo

By Frascarolo

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This artistic and extremely well crafted 18K yellow gold, vintage butane lighter was imagined and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Round Planished Link Chain (Lighter Weight) - 21"
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Round Planished Link Chain (Lighter Weight) - 21"

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Round Planished Link Chain (Lighter Weight) - 21"

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

Experience luxury every day in Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Handmade Round Planished Lighter Weight

Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Case & YSL Lighter Set
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Case & YSL Lighter Set

Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Case & YSL Lighter Set

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

elegant set features a gold-plated YSL logo cigarette case paired with a striking black YSL lighter

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent “YSL” Retro Cigarette Case & Black Lighter Set, Circa
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent “YSL” Retro Cigarette Case & Black Lighter Set, Circa

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent “YSL” Retro Cigarette Case & Black Lighter Set, Circa

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

case and lighter set Period: Circa 1980 Material: Gold-plated metal Color: Gold and black Condition

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

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1930s Cartier Paris exceptional gold lighter
1930s Cartier Paris exceptional gold lighter

1930s Cartier Paris exceptional gold lighter

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H 1.34 in Dm 0.63 in

1930s Cartier Paris exceptional gold lighter

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

This exceptional antique French 18 Carat yellow gold petrol lighter has a plain cylindrical form

Category

20th Century French Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

, a truly rare artifact by Cartier. The Les Must 18k Gold lighter represents the height of luxury

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Rare Art Deco Cartier Roy King 18 K Gold & Red Lacquer Lighter.
Rare Art Deco Cartier Roy King 18 K Gold & Red Lacquer Lighter.

Rare Art Deco Cartier Roy King 18 K Gold & Red Lacquer Lighter.

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Rollagas lighter made circa 1970's, 18 K Gold with Red with Red Art Deco lacquer, mint condition

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Gas LIghter
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Gas LIghter

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Gas LIghter

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

18K Yellow Gold Gas Lighter by Van Cleef & Arpels - circa 1970 Understated, Elegant

Category

20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold

Midcentury Tiffany Schlumberger Ruby and 18k Gold Poodle Lighter
Midcentury Tiffany Schlumberger Ruby and 18k Gold Poodle Lighter

Midcentury Tiffany Schlumberger Ruby and 18k Gold Poodle Lighter

Located in New York City, NY

century. Crafted from 18k yellow gold, the lighter is shaped like a poodle dog, with its body serving as

Category

Mid-20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Diamond and Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Lighter
Vintage Cartier Diamond and Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Lighter

Vintage Cartier Diamond and Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Lighter

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Vintage Cartier Diamond and Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Lighter. Featuring 75 single cut diamonds with

Category

Vintage 1980s Desk Accessories

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold & Black Enamel Cartier Pocket Lighter
18k Gold & Black Enamel Cartier Pocket Lighter

18k Gold & Black Enamel Cartier Pocket Lighter

By Cartier

Located in Van Nuys, CA

18k gold plate and black enamel Cartier lighter featuring a rectangular body with beautiful black

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Tobacco Accessories

A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter
A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter

A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Vintage and Retro Cartier gold plated lighter A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage 18k Gold Plated Cartier “Gordon” Oval Lighter with Diamonds
Vintage 18k Gold Plated Cartier “Gordon” Oval Lighter with Diamonds

Vintage 18k Gold Plated Cartier “Gordon” Oval Lighter with Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Vintage Gordon Cartier Lighter Short Oval 18K Gold Plated with Diamonds Original Cartier

Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Retro French Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Lizard Lighter
Retro French Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Lizard Lighter

Retro French Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Lizard Lighter

Located in New York City, NY

lighter fluid. Very rare and collectible. Hallmarks: French 18k gold assay marks, maker's marks.

Category

Mid-20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dunhill Retro Gold Lighter Watch
Dunhill Retro Gold Lighter Watch

Dunhill Retro Gold Lighter Watch

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H 1.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in

Dunhill Retro Gold Lighter Watch

By Dunhill

Located in New York City, NY

Rare 18K yellow gold lighter watch by Dunhill, circa 1940s. Unusual to find these in 18k gold

Category

Vintage 1940s Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

out with its lustrous 18k gold construction, exuding a warm glow that captivates the beholder. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

particular piece, crafted from 18k gold, exudes a timeless allure that complements its meticulously detailed

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

encased in gold. The "Les Must" gold plated lighter from the esteemed 1970s era, stands as a testament to

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Lighter Gold Charm Pendant
Cartier Lighter Gold Charm Pendant

Cartier Lighter Gold Charm Pendant

By Cartier

Located in Feasterville, PA

Turn up the heat with this sizzling 18k Yellow Gold Lighter Charm Pendant by Cartier. Suitable as

Category

Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Boucheron Gold Marguerite Lighter
1960s Boucheron Gold Marguerite Lighter

1960s Boucheron Gold Marguerite Lighter

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H 2.5 in W 1 in D 0.5 in

1960s Boucheron Gold Marguerite Lighter

By Boucheron

Located in New York City, NY

Rare 18K yellow gold lighter from the "Marguerite" collection by Boucheron, circa 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Dunhill Ruby and Textured 18K Gold Rectangular Cigarette Lighter, 1975
Vintage Dunhill Ruby and Textured 18K Gold Rectangular Cigarette Lighter, 1975

Vintage Dunhill Ruby and Textured 18K Gold Rectangular Cigarette Lighter, 1975

By Dunhill

Located in London, GB

crafted in 18 carat yellow gold with a distinctive textured finish on the surface - a perfect blend of

Category

Vintage 1970s English Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Heavy 18k Solid Gold Jacket DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter in Box 1966
Vintage Heavy 18k Solid Gold Jacket DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter in Box 1966

Vintage Heavy 18k Solid Gold Jacket DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter in Box 1966

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in DELFT, NL

provided. • Brand: Dunhill • Model: Rollagas • Material: 18k Solid Gold Jacket (total weight lighter 103

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

1925 Art Deco Dunhill Lighter in 18K Yellow Gold for Warren Wright
1925 Art Deco Dunhill Lighter in 18K Yellow Gold for Warren Wright

1925 Art Deco Dunhill Lighter in 18K Yellow Gold for Warren Wright

By Dunhill

Located in Lexington, KY

being unique, only 1.5" tall, and made in 18k yellow gold. The lighter is in remarkable for its age and

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter Complete In Box 1970s
Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter Complete In Box 1970s

Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter Complete In Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter This absolute masterpiece of a lighter is

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Factory Solid 18k Gold S.T. DUPONT Ligne 1 BS Regular Lighter 1960s
Vintage Factory Solid 18k Gold S.T. DUPONT Ligne 1 BS Regular Lighter 1960s

Vintage Factory Solid 18k Gold S.T. DUPONT Ligne 1 BS Regular Lighter 1960s

By S.T. Dupont

Located in DELFT, NL

to order from factory in solid 18k gold, with only the inside mechanical parts of brass. Pieces like

Category

Vintage 1960s French Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter Complete In Box 1970s
Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter Complete In Box 1970s

Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter Complete In Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter This absolute masterpiece of a lighter is

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Lighter
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Lighter

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Lighter

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Vintage Lighter by Van CLeef & Arpels. Details: Measurements: 39mm x 56mm x 7mm

Category

20th Century American More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

18k Gold

RARE CARTIER Art Deco Gold Watch Lighter
RARE CARTIER Art Deco Gold Watch Lighter

RARE CARTIER Art Deco Gold Watch Lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York City, NY

Very rare and fine 18K yellow gold watch lighter by Cartier, with European Watch & Clock (EWC

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 18k Solid Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
Vintage 18k Solid Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

Vintage 18k Solid Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

is crafted with an exquisite custom 18k gold jacket, giving it a lustrous and sophisticated

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold

A Sophisticated Enamelled Gold Lighter by Frascarolo
A Sophisticated Enamelled Gold Lighter by Frascarolo

A Sophisticated Enamelled Gold Lighter by Frascarolo

By Frascarolo

Located in New York, NY

A sophisticated lighter, manufactured by the famous Italian designer Frascarolo during the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Bulgari Dunhill Midcentury Ruby 18 Karat Gold Lighter
Bulgari Dunhill Midcentury Ruby 18 Karat Gold Lighter

Bulgari Dunhill Midcentury Ruby 18 Karat Gold Lighter

By Bulgari

Located in New York City, NY

Ignite Luxury: A Bulgari Dunhill Ruby 18 Karat Gold Lighter (Circa 1970s) This isn't just a

Category

Vintage 1970s More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage and Very Rare Roy King 18k and Enamel Cigarette Lighter
Vintage and Very Rare Roy King 18k and Enamel Cigarette Lighter

Vintage and Very Rare Roy King 18k and Enamel Cigarette Lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A rare Roy King 18k and enamel cigarette lighter, the rounded oblong body with hinged foliage

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Baroque Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

Vintage Cartier / Dunhill 18k Gas lighter working Italy/ Swiss
Vintage Cartier / Dunhill 18k Gas lighter working Italy/ Swiss

Vintage Cartier / Dunhill 18k Gas lighter working Italy/ Swiss

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Cartier labeled 18k lighter marked Italy with a slide that is also monogrammed that covers the

Category

Vintage 1970s Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Silver

Boucheron Lapis-Lazuli Gold Lighter and Pen Set
Boucheron Lapis-Lazuli Gold Lighter and Pen Set

Boucheron Lapis-Lazuli Gold Lighter and Pen Set

By Boucheron

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

Rare matching set in solid 18kt yellow gold and lapis-lazuli comprised of a fountain pen and a

Category

Late 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Dunhill Rare Gold Swing Arm Pocket Watch Lighter 1930s
Dunhill Rare Gold Swing Arm Pocket Watch Lighter 1930s

Dunhill Rare Gold Swing Arm Pocket Watch Lighter 1930s

By Dunhill

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare 1930s Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Combined Swing Arm Petrol Lighter and Pocket Watch, square

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Vintage and very rare Roy King 18k and enamel cigarette lighter
A Vintage and very rare Roy King 18k and enamel cigarette lighter

A Vintage and very rare Roy King 18k and enamel cigarette lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A rare Roy King 18k and enamel cigarette lighter, the rounded oblong body with hinged foliage

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Baroque Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

Zippo Limited Edition Solid Yellow Gold Lighter
Zippo Limited Edition Solid Yellow Gold Lighter

Zippo Limited Edition Solid Yellow Gold Lighter

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Solid Yellow Gold Limited Edition Lighter by Zippo. This lighter is in good working condition

Category

1990s American Desk Accessories

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Sapphire Set Cigarette and Lighter Evening Gold Purse, Circa 1930
Cartier Sapphire Set Cigarette and Lighter Evening Gold Purse, Circa 1930

Cartier Sapphire Set Cigarette and Lighter Evening Gold Purse, Circa 1930

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A Cartier sapphire set cigarette and lighter evening gold purse, circa 1930. Originating from

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter Complete In Box 1970s
Vintage 14K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter Complete In Box 1970s

Vintage 14K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter Complete In Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

Vintage 14K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter This absolute masterpiece of a lighter is

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Cubic Case with Internal Cigarette Lighter 'Weight 350 Gr'
18 Karat Gold Cubic Case with Internal Cigarette Lighter 'Weight 350 Gr'

18 Karat Gold Cubic Case with Internal Cigarette Lighter 'Weight 350 Gr'

Located in Roma, IT

This magnificent 18 kt gold box with internal cigarette lighter, with a valuable hexagonal pattern

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1970s Dunhill, Roy King Rollagas Swiss Lighter
Vintage 1970s Dunhill, Roy King Rollagas Swiss Lighter

Vintage 1970s Dunhill, Roy King Rollagas Swiss Lighter

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in New York, NY

VERY RARE example of a ROY KING designed Dunhill Rollagas lighter made circa 1970's, Gold with Red an

Category

Vintage 1970s French Baroque Revival Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Antique French Art Nouveau Style Two-Tone Gold and Pearl Necklace
Antique French Art Nouveau Style Two-Tone Gold and Pearl Necklace

Antique French Art Nouveau Style Two-Tone Gold and Pearl Necklace

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

corollas have been crafted in darker colored 18k yellow gold and the bracts, leaves and stems in lighter

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Lighter
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Lighter

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Lighter

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Rare 1970s Dunhill for Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold gas lighter. Features a woven basket pattern

Category

1970s Miscellaneous

Dunhill 18k Gold Plated Lighter
Dunhill 18k Gold Plated Lighter

Dunhill 18k Gold Plated Lighter

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H 2.5 in W 1 in D 0.5 in

Dunhill 18k Gold Plated Lighter

Located in Austin, TX

Luxurious vintage 18k gold plated Dunhill Rollagas lighter with black enamel.

Category

1970s More Art

Materials

Gold

Cartier 18K Gold Basket Weave Lighter
Cartier 18K Gold Basket Weave Lighter

Cartier 18K Gold Basket Weave Lighter

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Gorgeous two tone 18k Gold Cartier butane lighter ( in working condition) with a basket weave

Category

1980s French Miscellaneous

Vintage Retro Cartier Logo Lighter, 18k Gold Plated
Vintage Retro Cartier Logo Lighter, 18k Gold Plated

Vintage Retro Cartier Logo Lighter, 18k Gold Plated

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Lighter Gold plated 18k Gold Comes with original Cartier case In mint exterior and

Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

“Pasha De Cartier" 18k Gold & Black Lacquer Lighter
“Pasha De Cartier" 18k Gold & Black Lacquer Lighter

“Pasha De Cartier" 18k Gold & Black Lacquer Lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Cartier Lighter “Pasha de Cartier” Lighter Brushed 18K Gold Plate And Black Lacquer Comes

Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold

Bulgari Gold Lighter
Bulgari Gold Lighter

Bulgari Gold Lighter

By Bulgari

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A hypnotic creation from Bulgari. Another unique design to add to the collection. Designed in 18k

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

18k Gold

Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter
Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter

Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Vintage and Retro Cartier gold plated lighter A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Very Rare Cartier “Royking” 18k Gold & Lacquer Vintage Lighter
Very Rare Cartier “Royking” 18k Gold & Lacquer Vintage Lighter

Very Rare Cartier “Royking” 18k Gold & Lacquer Vintage Lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

ROYKING designed Cartier Rollagas lighter made circa 1970's, 18K Gold Baroque Inlay with Red and Blue

Category

Late 20th Century French Baroque Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Plated Pyramid Cut lighter, Circa 1980
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Plated Pyramid Cut lighter, Circa 1980

Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Plated Pyramid Cut lighter, Circa 1980

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Cartier Lighter 18K Gold Plated Pyramid Cut Texture Model Excellent working condition 70

Category

Vintage 1980s French Retro Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter
A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter

A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Vintage and Retro Cartier gold plated lighter A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Vintage Cigarette Lighter
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Vintage Cigarette Lighter

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Vintage Cigarette Lighter

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

is crafted entirely in luxurious 18K yellow gold and decorated with an intricate floral engraving

Category

20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter
Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter

Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Vintage and Retro Cartier gold plated lighter A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Le Must de Cartier Logo 18k Gold Plated Retro Logo Lighter
Le Must de Cartier Logo 18k Gold Plated Retro Logo Lighter

Le Must de Cartier Logo 18k Gold Plated Retro Logo Lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Le must de Cartier logo gold lighter Cartier Lighter Gold plated 18k Gold Comes with original

Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Matchstick Diamond Charm Vintage 18k White Gold Pendant Lighter Jewelry
Matchstick Diamond Charm Vintage 18k White Gold Pendant Lighter Jewelry

Matchstick Diamond Charm Vintage 18k White Gold Pendant Lighter Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage diamond matchstick charm crafted in 18k white gold. Pave set diamonds

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage & Rare Cartier Lighter 18k Gold Plate Godron Model, circa 2000
Vintage & Rare Cartier Lighter 18k Gold Plate Godron Model, circa 2000

Vintage & Rare Cartier Lighter 18k Gold Plate Godron Model, circa 2000

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Lighter in 18k Gold Plate Godron Model Circa 2000 Retro Vintage Rare Gold color Cartier

Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage & Rare Cartier Lighter 18k Gold Plate Godron Model, circa 2000
Vintage & Rare Cartier Lighter 18k Gold Plate Godron Model, circa 2000

Vintage & Rare Cartier Lighter 18k Gold Plate Godron Model, circa 2000

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Lighter in 18k Gold Plate Godron Model Circa 2000 Retro Vintage Rare Gold color Cartier

Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Le Must De Cartier Vintage 18k Gold and Lacquer Stripe Lighter
Le Must De Cartier Vintage 18k Gold and Lacquer Stripe Lighter

Le Must De Cartier Vintage 18k Gold and Lacquer Stripe Lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

CVintage Cartier Lighter 18k Gold Plate Bordeaux Navy Lacquer Stripes Vintage Cartier Lighter

Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold

Schlumberger Gold Poodle Lighter
Schlumberger Gold Poodle Lighter

Schlumberger Gold Poodle Lighter

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Schlumberger Gold Poodle Lighter , 18k carved gold with ruby eyes .Circa 1950 Measurements: 5.5 x

Category

Vintage 1950s French Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

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18k Gold Lighter For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18k gold lighter you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 29 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 18k gold lighter may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A 18k gold lighter from Cartier, Dunhill and Boucheron — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 18k gold lighter of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Ruby, from our inventory of 2, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and round cut alternatives. Most of our 18k gold lighter for sale are for men, but there are 18 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a 18k Gold Lighter?

On average, a 18k gold lighter at 1stDibs sells for $7,620, while they’re typically $675 on the low end and $330,431 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.