Cartier Diamond and Sapphire Three Stone Ring, French, circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Tested platinum, signed 'Cartier Paris', numbered 'N9012', French, circa 1950, accompanied by Gemmological Certification Services report #5777-9519.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier French 1950's 2.55 CTW Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Woven Dome Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed form comprised of platinum and fluted gold segments Arranged as a basket weave motif with fluted texture throughout gold Platinum is bead set with graduated trans...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Monture Cartier diamond cocktail ring, French, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Marked 18 carat yellow gold and platinum, French import marks, indistinct makers mark, signed Monture Cartier', accompanied by original Cartier box, French, 1950, accompanied by IAJA...
Cartier Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, 1952, French.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring. Set to center with an octagonal step-cut natural Colombian emerald with minor oil in an open back claw setting with an approximate...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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 emerald surrounded by small cabochon rubies, emeralds & round cut diamonds. Circa 1...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
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 hallmarks, indicative of Cartier’s Parisian production. The ring is centered with an oval ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 3.27 carat Solitaire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Tested platinum, signed 'Cartier Paris', numbered '6248', French, circa 1950, HRD report no 15000634002.
Diamond, Platinum
1950s French Cartier 7 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog's head hallmark. Oval and domed, openwork, this incredible ring is claw-set with 2 antique and intermediate brilliant- cut diamonds on an entourage of shuttle- ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
CARTIER. A Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Of tapering design, centering on a graduated line of four circular-cut diamonds, circa 1950, signed Cartier Paris and numbered 8716, French assay marks and maker's mark for Dubois. S...
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, centering upon a rectangular-cut amethyst, within a surround of cabochon turquoise, to ...
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.
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 stones are bead set in platinum. They are all approximately G color and VS1, very s...
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 which means that the diamond was set by Cartier with a Cartier mount. It is set wi...
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.
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.
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 perfect lines. Meticulously fabricated with the distinctive quality Cartier is famous fo...
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 possibly Burma measuring 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.5. Finger size = 4 1/2. Signed Cartier Paris and...
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 work. You would be extremely unlucky to meet somebody else wearing the same ring as y...
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 carat Colombian emerald, the colour of which is quite remarkable. The emerald is adorn...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Cartier Paris Mid-Century 1.48 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Numbered with dated inscription and a French maker's mark. Fully signed Cartier Paris. Circa: 1950's.
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 perfect statement piece or stackable band! Designer: Cartier Metal: Platinum Engra...
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 High Jewelry and watchmaking brands in the world for the quality and sophistication ...
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 one GIA certified antique pear cut diamond of 0.80 carat, accompanied with certifi...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 3.36 Carat Diamond and Platinum Crossover Ring
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The vintage diamond crossover ring is hallmarked to the outer shank with the French import mark for platinum (masked man), in addition to the mark 'Cartier' to the side of the settin...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Enamel on Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, Cartier. Emblazoned with the logo of the "Panetella Habana" cigar, this whimsically chic Art Deco ring is classic Cartier at its iconic best. The Panetella version...
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. Cartier, Paris #L9575 Sits approximately 7/16" above hand Current size: US 6 1/2 (Please...
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 yellow gold full eternity band is set with a single row of round brilliant cut diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1950s Gold, Turquoise, and Diamond Ring of Domed Design
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A gold and turquoise bombé ring with a tapering diagonal line of diamonds, in 18k and platinum. Cartier, France #36922. Atw. 1.00 ct diamonds. Current size: 5 1/4 Top center measure...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 3.36 Carat Diamond and Platinum Crossover Ring
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The vintage diamond crossover ring is hallmarked to the outer shank with the French import mark for platinum (masked man), in addition to the signature mark 'Cartier' to the side of ...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier, an Aquamarine, Diamond and Platinum Ring, set with 2 emerald cut aquamarines, weighing 9.46 carats and 9.57 carats. The shoulders are each prong set with 3 round brilliant ...
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 and a sugarloaf Persian turquoise weighing approximately 9 carats. The shank is sig...
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 marquise diamonds weighing 0.97 carats and 1.11 carats. The body of the ring is s...
Diamond, Platinum
CARTIER. A Turquoise and Diamond Ring.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Designed as three bombé bands pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, each set with an oval turquoise cabochon at stepped intervals. Signed Cartier. Cf. Nadine Coleno, Etourdissant Car...
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, intricately hand worked basket wire worked top on a hammered shank by Cartier Paris.
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. Jean Dinh Van worked for Cartier in the the 1950's and early 1960's. In 1965 Jean D...
18k Gold
1958 Cartier Yellow Gold and Sapphire Ring
By Cartier
Located in Torino, IT
Sleek and timeless Ring crafted in 18 kt Yellow Gold. This piece of jewelry was created in 1958 and signed by Cartier. A graduating ribbed design flows down the shank in a twisted ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 8.85 Carat No Heat Oval-Cut Ruby 18k Gold GRS Cert Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
From the famed house of Van Cleef and Arpels, this ring centers an 8.85 carat oval-cut unheated Ruby and is flanked by an additional 2.00 carats of marquis-cut diamonds. The ruby is ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 1980s Doppio Gold Ring, 1.7ct Blue Topaz & 1.13ct Iolite, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A gem-set doppio ring by Bvlgari. Signature piece of design, created in Rome Italy by the acclaimed jewelry house of Bulgari. This popular ring is part of the iconic doppio collecti...
Iolite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 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 C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. circa 1880 Classic Colombia Emerald Diamond Pin Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Signed Tiffany & Co. This Scroll Motif Emerald & Diamond Pendant contains a rare AGL Graded 2.85 Carat CLASSIC COLOMBIA Emerald surrounded by approximately 11.8 carats of old mine c...
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s Italian Vintage Coral and Diamond Cocktail ring
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Italian Coral and Diamond Ring, circa 1968. A striking geometric ring crafted in Italy in 1968, featuring bold rectangular plaques of orangey-red coral set in polished 18kt gold. Th...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18k Gold Bombé Ring with Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat yellow gold bombé ring with 5 old cushion cut diamonds in various sizes, three a little larger and two a bit smaller and rounder (app. 1.25 carats). weight: 19.56 g size...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Persian Turquoise Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning turquoise dome ring expertly crafted in 18K yellow gold with a cluster of cabochon Persian turquoises set in a bold bombe design, the ring showcases sculptural gold acc...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cartier diamond line bracelet, French, 1941.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier diamond line bracelet. Set with seventy five rectangular baguette cut diamonds in open back part rubover settings with a combined approximate weight of 12.50 carats, to a bea...
Edwardian 5.02 Carat E/VVS2 Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring by Janesich
By Janesich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent & rare example of Edwardian era elegance created by the famed Italian Jewelry House Janesich. Composed of Platinum & featuring a spectacular GIA certified 5.02 Carat O...
Diamond, Platinum
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
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 Spiga Diamond Yellow Gold 3 Row Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Bulgari bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold and is designed as a flexible wrap bracelet of chevron links, accented with round E-F-G VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an es...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with int...
Emilio Jewelry Certified 8.00 Carat No Heat Paraiba
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, and details. Zoom meetings...
Paraiba
Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified Burma No Heat Ruby
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring one of the rarest Natural Rubies in the world. This ruby has r...
Ruby, Platinum
Colombian Emerald 14.00 carats and Diamond Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald with minor oil in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1...
Emerald, Platinum
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.