Cartier Diamond Agrafe Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning necklace the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. Crafted from luxurious 18ct white gold, the piece showcases a sophisticated geometric design. T...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cartier diamond link necklace in 18k white gold from the Agrafe collection, accompanied by Cartier certificate of authenticity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe Paved Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold 1.48Ctw
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Agrafe paved diamond pendant necklace crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe Paved Diamond Earrings & Pendant Necklace Set 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Agrafe paved diamond long drop earrings and pendant necklace set, crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe Necklace 18K White Gold with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: Measurements: Length: 19.00 " Designer: Cartier Model: Agrafe Necklace 18K White Gold with Diamonds Exterior Color: White Gold Item Number: 227562/2
Cartier Agrafe Necklace 18K White Gold with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Length: 16.50 " Designer: Cartier Model: Agrafe Necklace 18K White Gold with Diamonds Exterior Color: White Gold Item Number: 221769/430
Cartier Agrafe Necklace 18K White Gold with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Length: 16.00 " Designer: Cartier Model: Agrafe Necklace 18K White Gold with Diamonds Exterior Color: White Gold Item Number: 217155/26
Cartier Agrafe Drop Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold with Diamonds, Onyx
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Length: 18.00 ", Pendant Length: 53.30 mm, Pendant Width: 11.70 mm Designer: Cartier Model: Agrafe Drop Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold with...
Cartier Diamond and Pearl Agrafe 18k White Gold Rare Vintage Necklace/ Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Includes Detachable Pearl Pendant with Unique Double-Clasp Design 17" Long Total Mass = 77.9 grams Serial number for necklace: #864479 Serial number for pendant: #864799
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Gold and Diamonds Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
From the collection "Agrafe", a necklace in white gold and brillant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Gold and Diamonds Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
From the collection "Agrafe", a necklace in white gold and brillant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Agrafe Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Glamorous 18k yellow gold authentic Cartier Agrafe necklace. A true testament to Cartier exemplary craftsmanship, this necklace features a simple yet elegant design, which can comple...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.48 ct Cartier Agrafe necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
If you are in the market for a necklace that is both stylish and versatile, then I think you will love this gorgeous Cartier Agrafe necklace.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe Necklace with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Cartier Agrafe necklace with great quality white diamonds and 18k white gold.
Cartier Agrafe Necklace with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Cartier Agrafe necklace with great quality white diamonds and 18k white gold. 16" length and 67 grams.
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Akoya Pearl & Round Cut Diamond Agrafe Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Code: COM1896 Brand: Cartier Description: 18k White Gold Akoya Pearl & Diamond Agrafe Necklace Accompanied With: Box & Papers Gender: Ladies Pendant Length: 1.4cm Pendant Width: 1.4c...
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier’s Agrafe Collection Necklace made in 18k yellow gold.
18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Diamond Agrafe Necklace in White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier diamond ‘Agrafe’ necklace set in 18k white gold. The piece is composed of an articulated chain design paved with 320 brilliant-cut diamonds, totalling 6....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Cartier 16 inches long
18k Gold
Cartier Diamond Yellow Gold Agrafe Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Box & Papers: Cartier Box & Cartier Necklace Certificate dated 21/08/2008 Material: 18k Yellow Gold, total weight - 62.95 grams Gemset: Set with 35 round brilliant cut Diamonds of a...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Rose Gold Agrafe Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
From Iconic designer Cartier, this fabulous necklace is in 18 karat rose gold and is from the Agrafe Collection!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier 18k White Gold Diamond Agrafe Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cartier 18kt white gold and diamond necklace from the Agrafe Collection, featuring polished rectangular links centering a circular buckle design front clasp, accented by thirty-four ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe 18K White Gold Diamond Lock Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A timeless Cartier statement piece, this Agrafe necklace is crafted in solid 18K white gold and features the iconic Agrafe-inspired link design, finished with a striking diamond-set ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The Cartier “Agrafe” necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Agrafe Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Agrafe Collection Necklace circa 2010 Inspired by the Hook, and Eye Corset Fastening.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe Full Diamond Link White Gold Necklace Certificate
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Agrafe Necklace by Cartier. With Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 7.10ct This necklace come with certificate of au...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe 18 Karat White Gold 1.60 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The Cartier “Agrafe” necklace is crafted from 18K white gold and weighs 62.2 grams.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe 18 Karat White Gold 1.60 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The Cartier “Agrafe” necklace is crafted from 18K white gold and weighs 62.2 grams.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Cartier necklace is crafted of 18k yellow gold and set with round brilliant-cut D-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 1.0 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Cartier Agrafe Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Timeless and elegant an a Agrafe Cartier necklace! Pristine 18K solid yellow gold chain links are offset by a signature Cartier knot style motif encrusted by 34 diamonds.
Diamond
Cartier Agrafe Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Agrafe Bracelet by Cartier. With 32 round brilliant cut diamonds G color, VVS1 clarity total weight approx. 1ct Details: Length: 16.5" Width: 15mm Weight: 64....
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond and Onyx Agrafe Drop Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18 Carat white gold necklace from the Agrafe collection by Cartier. The necklace features the iconic Agrafe motif set with round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe Diamond White Gold Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Presented within the esteemed “Agrafe” collection by Cartier, this refined necklace embodies the timeless allure of Haute Couture.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe Diamond White Gold Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Presented within the esteemed “Agrafe” collection by Cartier, this refined necklace embodies the timeless allure of Haute Couture.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe Yellow Gold Collar Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This vintage necklace is from the Agrafe collection, made by Cartier.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Agrafe Onyx Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Darnestown, MD
The pendant gracefully combines circular; rectangular and agrafe shapes. The chain is 16 inches long. It is original to the necklace as both pieces have the same Cartier number.
Onyx, 18k Gold
Cartier Agrafe Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Agrafe Pendant Necklace by Cartier. With 73 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity F color Total Diamond Weight approx. 1.48ct Details: Length: 17" Width: 1m...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Agrafe Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant necklace is by Cartier, it is crafted from 18k rose gold with a polished finish. The pendant features a loop interlock with a diamond decorated circle, it is attached to...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Agrafe All Diamond 18k White Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
The necklace features the iconic Agrafe motif, a symbol of sophistication and artistry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe 18K White Gold Diamond Necklace CA21-120524
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Taking inspiration from the hook-and-eye fastening of haute couture corsets, here is a Cartier necklace from the Agrafe Collection. It features a white gold necklace chain, detailed ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe 18K Yellow Gold Link Necklace 16" Long
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Cartier gold necklace from the Agrafe collection finely crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold featuring a unique clasp consisting of a an open circle and hook closure.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k White Gold Diamond Agrafe Pendant Necklace 0.15cttw
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier diamond necklace from Agrafe collection. This stunning necklace is crafted of an 18kyellow gold chain with two diamond stations and a central pendant accented with more diamo...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe Onyx Diamond Pendant 18k White Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Cartier Agrafe Diamond Pendant Necklace is a striking example of refined artistry and timeless design.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe Diamond and Pearl Earring and Necklace Set
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Exuding glamorous resplendence, fascinating taste and sheer prestige, this amazing jewelry set from the Agrafe collection by Cartier features a graceful necklace and stylish earrings...
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Agrafe Chunky Chain Necklace Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier 'Agrafe' chunky chain necklace set in 18k yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Agrafe Chunky Chain Necklace Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier ‘Agrafe’ chunky chain necklace set in 18k yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier French 3.12 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Agrafe Herringbone Twisted Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a herringbone chain with three twisted rope motif stations between grooved terminals. Bead set with round brilliant cut diamonds throughout. Weighing approximately 3.12 c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1970's Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Agrafe Station Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of a curb link chain centering a looped station Bead set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 2.05 carats total G color with VS2 clarity Comp...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.44 in L 14.62 in
Cartier Paris Georges L'Enfant 3.45 CTW Diamond 18K Gold Agrafe Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of wheat style chain featuring three looped stations Bead set with round brilliant cut diamonds throughout Weighing approximately 3.45 carats total E-F color with VS1 clari...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Agrafe Diamond Gold Necklace and Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This modern Cartier necklace and bracelet set from the classic Agrafe collection is made in 18k white gold and set with brilliant-cut round D-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds - an estimated 1.40...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond ‘Agrafe’ Necklace, Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold diamond ‘Agrafe’ necklace and bracelet, signed Cartier. This 18k white gold set, comprised of the iconic 'Agrafe' motif which was and inspiration to Cartier from the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Agrafe 16.5 Inch Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Agrafe Necklace is a stunning example of Maison Cartier's unparalleled artistry and timeless design.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Agrafe Diamond Yellow Gold Choker Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This iconic Cartier Agrafe necklace is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, weighing 58.1 grams and measuring almost 17 inches long x 15mm max. width.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Agrafe Gold Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
With this elegant necklace Cartier proved its ability of making exquisite, timeless pieces of jewelry that not many manufacturers can match. This exemplary piece is made of 18K yello...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Agrafe 18k Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage Cartier Agrafe is an exquisite piece inspired by the classic heavy gold design chain Necklace.
Yellow Gold
Cartier Agrafe Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold 1.1 CTW
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Agrafe Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold 1.1 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 129640 Listing Title: Cartier Agrafe Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold 1.1 CTW Condition Descriptio...
Yellow Gold
White Gold 750 Cartier Necklace, "Agrafe" Collection Set with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This Necklace by Cartier is from their Agrafe collection and features a circle link design with round brilliant cut Diamonds made in 18k white Gold.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe 1.18 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Box
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand: Cartier Age: 2010- Now Length: 16.5 Inches Material: 18K Yellow Gold Approximately 1.18ctw D-F VS-Flawless Weight: 64.48 Grams Dimensions: 4.65mm Link, 2.3mm Thick...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Agrafe Panthere Diamonds Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand:Cartier Retail Price:￥8,778,000- Name:Agrafe Panthere Diamonds Necklace Material:Diamond, 750 K18 WG white gold Weight:63.1g（Approx） neck around:42cm / 16.53in（Approx） Width(in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Gold Diamond Agrafe Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Cartier 'Agrafe' necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Agrafe Necklace 18k White Gold with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Length: 16.50 " Designer: Cartier Model: Agrafe Necklace 18K White Gold with Diamonds Exterior Color: White Gold Item Number: 185543/1
White Gold
Alberta Ferretti Vintage Terra-Cotta Silk Chiffon Grecian Gown and Wrap Cardigan
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage ALBERTA FERRETTI silk chiffon dress ensemble! Grecian inspired, from the Terra-Cotta color, to the pleated bodice, to the layers and layers of paperweight thin chiff...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Classic Estate 1940's-1950s platinum bow brooch signed by Cartier, containing approximately 7 carats total weight of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...
18k Gold
CARTIER Panthère de Cartier Platinum Diamond Emerald Onyx Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An icon of high jewelry, the Panthère de Cartier bracelet (Large Size) embodies the fierce spirit of Cartier’s most legendary motif. This striking design is crafted in platinum and f...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse Shawl Collar Swarovski 38
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Shawl collar Finest light purple fabric Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Swarovski crystal buttons Made in I...
Tiffany & Co Diamond T1 Wide Hinged Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond T1 Wide Hinged Bangle Bracelet by Tiffany & Co. With Round Brilliant Diamonds - 3.84ct This bracelet is currently unavailable. The retail price is $47,000 pl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$83,939
H 10.83 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès Birkin 35 Alligator Matte Bleu de Malte Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 35 in bleu de malte and matte alligator leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn but has a small scratch on one foot and a small sign on the inside bottom. Co...
Cartier Juste Un Clou Diamond Rose Gold Nail Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Nail Bangle Bracelet Size 16 by CARTIER. The Cartier Juste un Clou Nail Bangle is an exquisite bracelet crafted in 18k rose gold, adorned with sp...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Paris 5cts Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
A fabulous pair of vintage Cartier Paris diamond huggie-hoop earrings. They showcase approximately 5 carats of sparkling diamonds set in shimmering 18 karat yellow gold. Each earring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHANEL suit pink jacket and dress S/S 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL S/S 1996 Suit pink tweed wool jacket and dress 90% wool 10% nylon Lining: 100% silk Size FR 42 Made in France Excellent conditions Flat measures Jacket: Length cm. 49 ...
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish. Const...
Gianni Versace Black Medusa Evening Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful black short evening dress, by the famous designer Gianni Versace 1990's, in very soft Viscosa 100%. The dress has an open back and an American-style neckline made with a go...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2002 Safari Collection Leopard Silk Top F 38
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Leopard Silk Top Blouse Fr. size - 38 S/S 2002 Collection 100% Sheer Silk, Leopard Print, Front Zip Closure Attached Ruffled Tie, Long Raglan Sleeves....
$6,731
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 6
Jean Paul Gaultier red silk dress with built-in cone bra and corset, fw 2010
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Jean Paul Gaultier red silk dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2010 ▪ Built-in corset and cone bra ▪ Wide-cut open sleeves ▪ Corset lace fastening at the back ▪ FR 36 - UK 8 - US 6 ▪ Made in I...
S/S 1999 Atelier Versace Documented Runway Black Beaded Gown worn by Carmen Kaas
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Versace ATELIER Runway Black Beaded Gown S/S 1999 Collection Italian Size 38 - US 4 Actual Runway sample worn by Carmen Kaas Color: Black Retail back in 1999 was $57,600 Meas...
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.
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
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