Cartier Diamond and Sapphire Three Stone Ring, French, circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
squared shank. Tested platinum, signed 'Cartier Paris', numbered 'N9012', French, circa 1950, accompanied
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier French 1950's 2.55 CTW Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Woven Dome Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with French hallmarks for platinum Stamped for 18 karat gold Numbered and fully signed for Cartier
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Monture Cartier diamond cocktail ring, French, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Monture Cartier diamond cocktail ring. Centrally set with a round old cut diamond in an open back
Cartier Mughal Style Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Mughal Style Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Dome Ring. A dome ring featuring a center cabochon
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant ruby and diamond ring by Cartier, crafted in 18K yellow gold and bearing French
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 3.27 carat Solitaire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
shank. Tested platinum, signed 'Cartier Paris', numbered '6248', French, circa 1950, HRD report no
Diamond, Platinum
1950s French Cartier 7 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
ring is made of 3 gold threads that meet at the base. Special order handmade by Maison Cartier. Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
CARTIER. A Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Paris and numbered 8716, French assay marks and maker's mark for Dubois. Size 5 1/2, weighing
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Amethyst Turquoise Diamond Ring Matching Ear Clips
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier: An Amethyst, Turquoise and Diamond Ring and Ear Clips Set, the ring, of bombe design
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Vintage Cartier Platinum Diamond Full Eternity Ring, Circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier platinum diamond full eternity ring, circa 1950. A beautiful full eternity band
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier "Infinity" Diamond Ring, circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Cartier ring with fine white brilliant cut diamonds - all well matched and well cut, these white
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Retro Monture Cartier Diamond Gypsy Ring, 18 Karat White Gold, circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This gypsy ring is fully made in 18kt white gold. It is signed “Monture Cartier” and numbered P9230
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Vintage French Cut Sapphire Full Eternity Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier vintage French cut sapphire full eternity ring in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1950. A
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Retro Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A French Retro 18 karat gold and platinum ring with diamonds by Cartier. The ring has 4 old
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s Cartier Modernist Gold Signet Ring
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, Cartier, Paris. Sleekly modern, this heavy gold signet ring by Cartier has
18k Gold
Cartier Cabochon Sapphire Gold Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier Paris 18K Yellow Gold bypass ring, set with two Domed Cabochon Sapphires of fine color
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rare Cartier Ruby and Yellow Gold Feather Crossover Ring
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
This ring seems to be a rare one. It is a design from around the 1950s with really detailed gold
Ruby, 18k Gold
1950s Cartier white gold, diamond and 0.8 carat Colombian emerald ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This striking 1950s Cartier cocktail ring centres its design around a beautiful emerald cut 0.8
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Cartier Paris Mid-Century 1.48 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum. Numbered with dated inscription and a French maker's mark. Fully signed Cartier Paris. Circa
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Sapphire Eternity Band, circa 1950s
By Cartier
Located in Addison, TX
Pre-Loved Vintage Cartier 1950's French Cut Blue Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band. This makes for a
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Gold Panther Ring after Cartier Maison , diamands, ruby
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Gorgeous Fashion Ring after "The phanter model" by Cartier. Cartier is one of the most recognized
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Cartier GIA French Pear Cut Diamond 3 Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century Cartier GIA French Pear Cut Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring. Featuring
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 3.36 Carat Diamond and Platinum Crossover Ring
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
'Cartier' to the side of the setting. This impressive vintage diamond ring is supplied with an independent
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Enamel on Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
whimsically chic Art Deco ring is classic Cartier at its iconic best. The Panetella version is rare; generally
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier, Paris 1950s Gold, Turquoise and Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold and pavé turquoise ring of florette design set with an amethyst center, in 18k
Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Full Diamond Eternity Ring, Circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier full diamond eternity ring, circa 1960. This beautiful gently curving 18 karat
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1950s Gold, Turquoise, and Diamond Ring of Domed Design
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
. Cartier, France #36922. Atw. 1.00 ct diamonds. Current size: 5 1/4 Top center measures approximately 3/4
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 3.36 Carat Diamond and Platinum Crossover Ring
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring is hallmarked to the outer shank with the French import mark for platinum (masked man), in
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
including the inner spring ring, signed Cartier, circa 1950.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Cartier turquoise and diamond ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An 18kt gold and platinum ring set with 62 diamonds weighing a total of approximately 10.5 carats
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Paris Toi et Moi Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An outstanding diamond Toi et Moi ring by Cartier Paris. This beautiful ring is set with two major
Diamond, Platinum
CARTIER. A Turquoise and Diamond Ring.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
cabochon at stepped intervals. Signed Cartier. Cf. Nadine Coleno, Etourdissant Cartier, Créations depuis
Diamond, Turquoise
Diamond and Gold "ZULU" Ring by Cartier Paris
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, NY
An interesting and rare gold and diamond ring designed as a Zulu zig zag patterned drum
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Gold Ring Designed by Dinh Van
By Cartier
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Cartier 18kt Gold gold ring designed by Dinh Van. this 1950's ring is a size 7.5 and can be sized
18k Gold
1958 Cartier Yellow Gold and Sapphire Ring
By Cartier
Located in Torino, IT
is very chic still easy to wear. Stamped: Cartier Paris, 1958 with French hallmark, London hallmark
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & 18k Gold Link Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage Van Cleef and Arpels chain link diamond ring from the 1980's with that cigar band vibe. The central cluster of 9 pavè set diamonds held within a smooth, gleaming 18k yellow...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Clip-On Earrings, 20g
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Expression of Luxury and Heritage Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Shaped Clip-On Earrings. Steeped in the...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Panthere de Double Head Emerald Yellow Gold Ring. Sz 7.25 - EU 55.
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Cartier ring from the iconic Panthere de Cartier collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features an intertwined double panther head design accented with...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
$5,596Sale Price|20% Off
MAUBOUSSIN Paris Sculpted Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.42 Ctw Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Mauboussin. This is a beautiful vintage ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Mauboussin, back in the late 1970. The cocktail ring was craf...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Vintage Cartier Amber Cabochon Collar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Vintage Signed Jewelry Style: Tubugas Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with Amber Cabochon Serial Number: 745623 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 14 Inches Dimensions: 14 - 15 ...
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Carved Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Ring, Circa 1991
By Cartier
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Cartier Tourmaline ring set with three carved pink tourmalines and round brilliant cut diamonds. Made in 18 karat yellow gold the ring features approximately 0.45ctw of brilliant rou...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 4.43 Carat GIA G SI1 Diamond Heart Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Discover the world of Tiffany & Co. with this Diamond Heart Necklace, featuring a breathtaking 4.43 carat heart-shaped GIA certified diamond with G color and SI1 clarity which offers...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Hermès Paris 18K Yellow Gold Flexible Ring, Circa 1970, France
By Hermès
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Rare flexible and textured gold band made circa 1970 comes in original box. Approx 11.3 mm wide Gross weight 11.5gram Size: us6.5 / M 1/2 / 53 3/4 / 17
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier London Knot Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold with 2.12ctw in Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Cartier in London. Very rare ring, created in England at the London branch of the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the late 20th century. This cocktail ri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Gemstone
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring designed by Cartier. This is a magnificent art deco ring, created in Paris France and designed by the jewelry house of Cartier. This colorful cocktail ring is very ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 3.92 Carat Step-Cut Engagement Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger GIA Certified 3.92 Carat E Color Diamond Ring. A stunning ring made by Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. The center diamond is a square emerald-cut, E color, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian, 23.17 Carat Old Cushion Shape Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Victorian drop earrings! 36 gradual old European diamonds set in gold & silver in a circular shape & filigree workmanship, with estimated total weight of 8 carats Center di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 24.29 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a GIA certified Cushion cut Diamond, Fancy Yellow color, VVS2 clarity, GIA#6177266012. The ring features two Shield cut side Diamonds. Signed b...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Rome Vintage 'Carré' Amethyst Diamond Emerald 18KT Signet Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Rome Vintage 'Carré' Amethyst Diamond Emerald 18KT Signet Ring From the Bulgari Rome 1990s 'Carré' Collection, a statement signet 18kt yellow gold large gem amethyst set wi...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.