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Cartier Burmese Sapphire and diamond earrings, French, 1988.
Cartier Burmese Sapphire and diamond earrings, French, 1988.

Cartier Burmese Sapphire and diamond earrings, French, 1988.

$73,329

Cartier Burmese Sapphire and diamond earrings, French, 1988.

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

for Jean Claude Janot for Cartier. French, circa 1988, accompanied by Gemmological Certification

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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier 3 birds pendant brooch in 18k white gold and extra heart shape emerald
Cartier 3 birds pendant brooch in 18k white gold and extra heart shape emerald

Cartier 3 birds pendant brooch in 18k white gold and extra heart shape emerald

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Cartier 3 birds pendant brooch in 18k white gold and extra heart shape emerald

By Cartier

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Comes with Cartier box In 1988 Cartier started designing brooches with brooches in diamonds, sapphires

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Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Cartier Logo Picture Frame
Cartier Logo Picture Frame

Cartier Logo Picture Frame

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H 7 in W 9 in D 0.33 in

Cartier Logo Picture Frame

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

logos in the corners. Made of silver plate in 1988. Stamped "Cartier 1988." The red leather back is also

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Vintage 1980s North American Art Deco Picture Frames

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Silver Plate

1988 Cartier Vendome Louis 18K Tricolor Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 10.25 #24961
1988 Cartier Vendome Louis 18K Tricolor Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 10.25 #24961

1988 Cartier Vendome Louis 18K Tricolor Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 10.25 #24961

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1988 Cartier Vendome Louis 18K Tricolor Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 10.25 #24961

By Cartier

Located in Washington Depot, CT

1988 Cartier Vendome Louis 18K Tricolor Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 10.25 A timeless classic from

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20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Pasha Yellow Gold 1988 Watch
Cartier Pasha Yellow Gold 1988 Watch

Cartier Pasha Yellow Gold 1988 Watch

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Dm 1.42 in

Cartier Pasha Yellow Gold 1988 Watch

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 38mm yellow gold Pasha by Cartier. Featuring a silver dial with arabic numbers, sword-shaped

Category

Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthère 66920 Steel & Gold Bracelet Classic Roman Dial (1988)
Cartier Panthère 66920 Steel & Gold Bracelet Classic Roman Dial (1988)

Cartier Panthère 66920 Steel & Gold Bracelet Classic Roman Dial (1988)

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H 0.95 in W 0.95 in Dm 0.95 in

Cartier Panthère 66920 Steel & Gold Bracelet Classic Roman Dial (1988)

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

The Cartier Panthère Vendôme 66920 is a quintessential vintage ladies’ Cartier, celebrated for its

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Vintage 1980s European Wrist Watches

Cartier Must de Cartier Colisée 690002
Cartier Must de Cartier Colisée 690002

Cartier Must de Cartier Colisée 690002

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W 0.95 in D 0.95 in Dm 0.95 in

Cartier Must de Cartier Colisée 690002

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Cartier Must de Cartier Colisée 690002 1988 Full Set Serviced October 2025 24mm Silver Case

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Silver

Two Cartier Silvered Metal Picture Frames
Two Cartier Silvered Metal Picture Frames

Two Cartier Silvered Metal Picture Frames

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H 9 in W 7 in D 1 in

Two Cartier Silvered Metal Picture Frames

By Cartier

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

" Marked Cartier Larger frame overall: 9" high x 7" wide Photo size: 7" x 5" Marked Cartier 1988

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20th Century American Picture Frames

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate

Cartier, Cutlery Flatware Set Maison Du Prince Trinity Silver Metal 110 Pieces
Cartier, Cutlery Flatware Set Maison Du Prince Trinity Silver Metal 110 Pieces

Cartier, Cutlery Flatware Set Maison Du Prince Trinity Silver Metal 110 Pieces

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H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

Cartier, Cutlery Flatware Set Maison Du Prince Trinity Silver Metal 110 Pieces

By Cartier

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Flatware Cutlery Set “La Maison du Prince” made in plated silver by Cartier in 1988. Each piece is

Category

20th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Cartier Vendome Vermeil Large Quartz Wristwatch
Cartier Vendome Vermeil Large Quartz Wristwatch

Cartier Vendome Vermeil Large Quartz Wristwatch

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Cartier Vendome Vermeil Large Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1988 Cartier Vendome collection Wrist Watch, 30 MM Vermeil, Gold Plate on Sterling Silver

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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Cartier Tank 62mm Large Vendome Gold Frame Sunglasses, 1988
Cartier Tank 62mm Large Vendome Gold Frame Sunglasses, 1988

Cartier Tank 62mm Large Vendome Gold Frame Sunglasses, 1988

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Cartier Tank 62mm Large Vendome Gold Frame Sunglasses, 1988

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New 1988 Cartier Aviator Tank sunglasses with new honey brown (uv protection) Frame is with the

Category

1980s French Sunglasses

Cartier Vermeil Must de Cartier Classic Tank Quartz Wristwatch
Cartier Vermeil Must de Cartier Classic Tank Quartz Wristwatch

Cartier Vermeil Must de Cartier Classic Tank Quartz Wristwatch

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L 6.75 in

Cartier Vermeil Must de Cartier Classic Tank Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1988 Cartier Must De Cartier Standard Size Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 30 X 24 MM Vermeil

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

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Located in Baleares, Baleares

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Located in Baleares, Baleares

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Vintage Cartier Saturne 51 Gold Plated Gradient Brown Lens France 1990 Sunglasse

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Located in Baleares, Baleares

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1988 Cartier For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1988 cartier you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 62 vintage or 3 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect 1988 cartier among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. A 1988 cartier of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 10, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and emerald cut alternatives. Most of our 1988 cartier for sale are for women, but there are 25 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 1988 Cartier?

Prices for a 1988 cartier can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $526 and can go as high as $245,149, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,950.

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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.

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Questions About Cartier
  • Why is Cartier so popular?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    There are a few reasons why Cartier is so popular. For one thing, the French luxury house is known for its very long history of unparalleled prestige and quality craftsmanship. Cartier has been producing extraordinary jewelry, watches and accessories since 1847. While jewelry lovers have long been enthusiastic about Cartier’s elegant and streamlined designs for bracelets, rings, necklaces and other pieces, the brand is also known for innovation. It pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry, and its artisans were so mindful of trends in fashion that the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Later, Cartier’s Art Deco-era pieces would help define the movement with which they are associated. One of the brand’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch, one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. Today’s influencers continue to help popularize the brand, increasing the demand for certain pieces like Cartier buffalo horn sunglasses and the Cartier Love bracelet, an icon of modernist jewelry. Find a wide range of Cartier watches, jewelry and eyewear on 1stDibs.
  • What is Cartier famous for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cartier is famous for producing jewelry and watches out of rare and luxury-grade materials and creating innovative designs, often packed with symbolism. Some of the jeweler's most famous pieces include the modern Love and Trinity bracelets and its custom-made antique and vintage jewelry like the Crocodile and Patiala necklaces. Find a range of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
  • What is the Cartier symbol?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Today, the Cartier symbol, or logo, is the luxury house's name written in a clean serif font that mimics cursive handwriting. Typically, the logo is either black on white or white on a black background. Its refined and understated appearance references the high standards that have long been associated with this celebrated brand.
  • Is Cartier real gold?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    As one of the top luxury jewelry houses in the world, Cartier uses some of the finest quality materials. The company uses 18k gold in their jewelry and real diamonds.
  • Does Cartier rose gold fade?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier rose gold doesn't tarnish but over many years of wearing, rose gold generally is said to become darker. Rose gold allegedly becomes slightly yellower in tone, toward a traditional gold.
  • How much is a Cartier bracelet?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The price of Cartier bracelets varies based on age, condition, and rarity. The least expensive versions of the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, can still cost around $4,000. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of Cartier bracelets for sale.
  • Is Cartier the same as Rolex?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    No, Cartier is not the same as Rolex. Louis-François Cartier founded Cartier in Paris in 1847. Some of its most iconic watches include the Tank, the Santos, the Ballon Bleu, the Calibre de Cartier and the Drive de Cartier. Hans Wilsdorf established Rolex in London in 1905. Today, the maker is well-known for its sophisticated watches, including the Submariner, the Daytona, the DateJust, the Oyster Perpetual and the GMT-Master II. Find a selection of Cartier and Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • Are Cartier watches automatic?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024
    Yes, some Cartier watches are automatic but the legendary French luxury house also creates collections that include watches with quartz movements. Cartier’s iconic Tank collection, which includes the Tank Française, the Tank Louis Cartier and other models, features both quartz and automatic options for all kinds of collectors. Each of the watches in the Panthère collection, however, carries a quartz movement.

    While quartz watches are powered by a pre-installed battery and a high-frequency quartz crystal, automatic watches rely on a spring system and are self-winding. An automatic watch does not have a battery and is recharged on the wrist owing to the wearer’s movements during the day.

    It was Louis Cartier, grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François Cartier, who was responsible for bringing watchmaking to the venerable maison when he presented Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont with a wristwatch in 1904. 

    Although the pocket watch was the de rigueur men’s accessory of the day, Santos-Dumont found his own pocket watch hard to consult while keeping his plane aloft. Louis fashioned a timepiece with a flat, square case on a leather strap that could be referred to easily at a glance. Named in honor of Louis’s friend, the Santos was eventually produced for sale in 1911. 

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  • How much is a Cartier engagement ring?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
  • Is Cartier a luxury watch?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cartier watches are considered luxury watches. Cartier is a noted jeweler, taking that attention to detail and access to high-quality metals and jewels to their watches—they spare no expense and are highly desirable. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Cartier watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • Is Cartier cheaper in Paris?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier pieces may be cheaper in Paris than they are in the U.S., but that's because of the exchange rate. Cartier doesn't price the pieces depending on the country.
  • How much is a Cartier worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much a Cartier is worth varies. Many Cartier pieces do appreciate in value over time, but their potential selling prices depend on their age, style, type, availability and other factors. The condition also greatly impacts value, and there can be variability between very similar pieces. For example, one 1930 Tutti Frutti fetched $1.34 million at an auction in 2020, but a simpler one sold for $508,000 in 2023. Because it can be difficult to estimate the value of a piece on your own, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Shop a wide variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

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