Belle Époque Cartier Paris Pale Blue Enamel Buckle
By Cartier
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This wonderful enamel buckle by Cartier, Paris features meticulous attention to detail in its very fine enamel work. Dating from around 1890 this 18 karat yellow and rose gold beauty...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
French Belle Époque Cartier 40 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
From the House of Cartier, this exquisite Belle Epoque diamond bracelet, Circa 1915, is crafted in platinum and features 389 Old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 40.55 ca...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Paris Belle Époque Lapel Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Created in the first decade of the 20th century, this platinum, diamond and enamel pendant watch is an early model by Cartier Paris. The watch with black enamel case, signed, silvere...
Cartier Paris Belle Epoque Garland Style Enamel Diamond Gold Belt Buckle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier enamel and diamond belt buckle. French The domed rectangular buckle decorated with green guilloché enamel and white enamel borders, set with rose-cut diamond flower-head, c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Cartier Belle Époque Platinum Diamond Brooch, Circa 1915, 1.3ct
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Belle Époque diamond brooch by Cartier, composed of old European and rose-cut diamonds in a finely pierced platinum openwork plaque.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Pink Enamel Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier pink enamel desk clock, circa 1910s Circular-shaped dial with Arabic numerals, white enamel dotted bezel surrounding the dial, pink guilloché enamel case with white enamel b...
Enamel
Cartier very rare 1915 gold and Enamel cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Addlestone, GB
Cartier A very rare early yellow gold and enamel guilloche pattern cufflink Circa 1915 A very rare example from the end of the Belle Epoque and early Art Deco periods, this piece...
Gold, Enamel
Cartier very rare 1915 gold and Enamel cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Addlestone, GB
Cartier A very rare early yellow gold and enamel guilloche pattern cufflink Circa 1915 A very rare example from the end of the Belle Epoque and early Art Deco periods, this piece...
Gold, Enamel
Cartier Paris diamond bracelet/necklace, French, 1912.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
In the early part of the 20th century, Cartier produced exquisite convertible jewels that combined technical ingenuity with the airy, lace-like elegance of the Belle Époque.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier 18K Gold Pearl and Diamond Necklace, 2.2ct, Modern Design
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pearls and diamonds recall Cartier’s celebrated Belle Époque vocabulary, reinterpreted with the Maison’s enduring precision, refinement, and heritage.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Belle Époque Rose Cut Diamond Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in Essex, GB
An immensely impressive pin by Cartier. The flights and tip are set with a total 82 rose cut diamonds, the quality of which being what you would expect from perhaps the most importan...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Belle Époque Rose Cut Diamond Jabot Pin, circa 1910
By Cartier
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
An immensely impressive pin by Cartier. The flights and tip are set with a total 82 rose cut diamonds, the quality of which being what you would expect from perhaps the most importan...
Diamond, Platinum
18KY & Platinum Cartier Belle Epoque Watch C 1907
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable 18kt yellow gold and platinum pocket watch by Cartier, dating back to the Belle Époque era, circa 1907.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Belle Epoque Diamond Sapphire Gold Platinum Ribbon Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A French Belle Epoque platinum and 18 karat gold brooch with sapphires and diamonds by Cartier.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Paris 1910 Belle Epoque Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Paris Diamond Bracelet Circa 1910 Authenticated by Olivier Bachet IAJA Belle Epoque Platinum and Diamond Garland Bracelet.
Diamond, Platinum
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W 1.85 in D 1.57 in L 2.75 in
Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Clock 18kt Gold Platinum & Silver
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and magnificent "mignonette" desk clock, created in Paris France by the house of Cartier, during the Edwardian Belle Epoqu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
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H 2.72 in W 1.97 in D 1.46 in
Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Desk Clock 18kt Gold & Platinum
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and magnificent "mignonette" desk clock, created in Paris France by the house of Cartier, during the Edwardian Belle Epoqu...
Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
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H 3.5 in W 2.4 in D 1.97 in
CARTIER Paris 1909 Belle Epoque Enamel Repeater Carriage Clock In Sterling Agate
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle époque quarter hour repeater carriage clock designed by Cartier.
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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W 0.83 in L 1.54 in
Cartier 1910 Edwardian Belle Epoque Oval Brooch Platinum with 5.13ctw Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque brooch with diamonds designed by Cartier.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Belle Epoch Sapphire and Diamond Jabot Pin, circa 1910s
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Cartier Belle Epoch Sapphire and Diamond Jabot Pin, ca. 1910s A very chic and iconic Cartier sapphire and diamond jabot stick pin from the 1910s. It is set with a cornflower blue ta...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Paris 1910 Platinum & Diamond Large Bow Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Cartier Paris Platinum Bow Brooch in the Edwardian Belle Epoque style, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length X 1 1/2 inches.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Paris, Rare Ruby & Diamond Swivelling Ring, C. 1910
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
Cartier, Paris Diamond & Ruby Swivelling Ring, C. 1910 From the Belle Epoque period, this early century (C.1910) ring is set with three raws spaced with calibre rubies to one side a...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Eighteen Karat White Yellow and Rose Trinity Gold Size 5 Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier pieces are particularly desirable, especially rare designs dating back to the Belle Epoque and Art Deco eras2.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.89 in D 3.6 in L 4.06 in
Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Enameled Hairs-Comb in 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Belle Époque hairs-comb designed by Cartier. This is one of the most magnificent, jeweled hairs combs we have ever seen.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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W 2.6 in D 0.47 in L 2.6 in
Cartier Paris 1925 Art Deco Enamel Desk Clock In 18Kt Gold Agate And Coral
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier. Beautiful square desk clock, created by the house of Cartier, during the art deco period, back in the 1925.
Agate, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
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W 1 in Dm 1 in L 1 in
Cartier Paris Belle Époque Gold Platinum Diamond Enamel Pearl Heart Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Cartier Gold and Platinum Heart Pendant in the Belle Epoque style, measuring 1 X 1 inch and being 1/8 inch thick.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Paris Belle Epoque Platinum Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond Pendant Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Cartier pendant pocket watch with diamonds, natural saltwater seed pearls, emerald, and enamel set in platinum. The watch and necklace are signed and numbered with Frenc...
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Four Cartier Silver Cruets
By Cartier
Located in CA, CA
A charming set of four sterling silver Cartier cruets signed to base. Simple screw top design with some light signs of use. Dimensions: H 3.5 cm x W 2.75 cm.
Sterling Silver
Cartier Paris Enamel and Diamond Desk Clock, circa 1914
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Cartier desk clock, Belle Epoque, circa 1914. Green guilloche enamel, white opaque enamel and white enamel to simulate pearls around the dial.
Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Cartier Paris 1920 Madonna and Child Antique Gold Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Cartier's Madonna and child pendant in the original fitted box. This exquisite piece with natural pearls and decorated on both sides is a tour de force of fine French workmanship by...
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
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H 0.85 in W 0.2 in D 0.6 in Dm 0.2 in L 0.85 in
Cartier Baguette Diamond Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier 18 karat yellow diamond gold clip on earrings Four baguette diamonds weighing 0.60 carats Marked Cartier 750 and trademarks Marked @2348 Earrings measuring 0.85" leng...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.85 in W 0.35 in D 0.7 in Dm 0.35 in L 0.8 in
Cartier Two Color Eighteen Karat Yellow White Gold Lever Back Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 karat two color yellow and white gold lever back hoop earrings Marked Cartier 750 and trademarks Marked 2@4708 Earrings measuring 0.80" length by 0.35" width Earrings weig...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.47 in D 0.28 in L 2.76 in
Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle Epoque pin designed by Cartier. Colorful and very rare stick pin made during the Edwardian-Belle Epoque period.
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
Paris Mon Amour Table Book by Jean-Claude Gautrand
By Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Doisneau
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Paris Mon Amour Table Book. Paris Mon Amour (English and Multilingual Edition) (Multilingual) Paperback – October 25, 2004. Paris Mon Amour, by Jean-Claude Gautrand. From the ear...
Paper
Belle Epoque Diamond Bow Brooch Attributed to Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque diamond bow brooch, the brooch in the form of a tied ribbon bow in black velvet, with rose-cut diamond-set platinum border and yellow gold back, bearing French gold ma...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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H 35.44 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Imposing Stone Pair of Dogs Carved by Thomas Francois Cartier, circa 1910
By Thomas Cartier
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Dated from the early 20th century, circa 1910, imposing stone pair of dogs carved by Thomas François Cartier (1879-1943). This group presents two dogues growling, each wearing a larg...
Stone
Cartier Edwardian Inspired Large Diamond Sterling Bow Costume Jewelry Pin
By Magnificent Costume Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Inspired Garland Style Large CZ Diamond Sterling Bow Pin Our exclusive jewellery is unique; this is the only jewel of such quality and elegance found on 1stibs. From our M...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique Russian Sapphire Gold Silver Silk Purse
Located in Redmond, WA
Dimensions: 7 x 9 in. (17.8 x 22.8 cm). Belle Époque jewelers like Fabergé, Cartier, and Tillander created beautifully ornamented jeweled frames for evening bags.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
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H 9.26 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Snarling Lion in Bronze by Thomas François Cartier, France, Early 20th Century
By Thomas Cartier
Located in L'Etang, FR
Snarling lion in bronze. Bronze two-tone, golden for the lion, brown for the rock Signed on the terrace / rock "T. Cartier". Early 20th century, circa 1910-1920. Good condition. ...
Bronze
Cartier Inspired Garland Style Large Diamante Sterling Bow Pin
By Magnificent Costume Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Inspired Garland Style Large Diamante Sterling Bow Pin Marie Antoinette Collection garland style large faux diamond bow pin micro pave cubic zircons set in rhodium sterling...
Sterling Silver
Cartier Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Watch Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
A superb Belle Epoque, Diamond, Guilloche Enamel, 18kt yellow gold and platinum watch pendant.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Cartier Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier European Watch & Clock Co. Art Deco, 18K yellow gold, platinum, and diamond lady's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp. The 16mm x 18mm bicolor case h...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Ladies Watch in 18k White Gold and Round Cut Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
18K white gold Cartier quartz movement wrist-watch with diamonds. This Watch features a caliber 687, date bubble, and 328 round brilliant diamonds of approximately 5.68 carats, Clar...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Yellow and White Gold Diamond and Lapis Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18K Yellow and White Gold, Diamond, and Lapis Brooch with Original Box This is an absolutely stunning vintage Cartier brooch with the original box. The brooch features a cl...
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18kt Gold Turquoise Brooch Pin, Italy, Circa 1980s
Located in Capri, IT
18kt Gold turquoise Pin
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1900s Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Brooch Vienna, made c. 1900 14 Carat Gold / 585 (checked) Yellow Gold, covered with enamel as well as with many small diamonds (vintage cuts / circa 0.40 carat i...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Cartier Tortue 18k Gold Miniature Watch Charm
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
A refined and elusive creation from Cartier, this miniature charm is crafted in the iconic Tortue (tortoise-shaped) silhouette — a design introduced by Louis Cartier in 1912 and cher...
Cartier Must de Cartier 5057001
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Must de Cartier 5057001 – Black Roman Dial – 1993 A refined and elegant Cartier Must de Cartier reference 5057001, presented with a travel pouch. Beautifully restored with a...
Vermeil
Antique Art Deco 1920s 22.30 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Marquise Diamond at the center weighing approximately 1.30 carats, and Old European, Baguette, and Marquise cut Diamonds weighing a total of approxi...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Panthère MM 1100 YG/SS 2 Row 2000s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2013 Brand Cartier Model Panthère MM Reference 1100 Year 2000s Dial White Dial Case Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 29mm Length 17cm Movem...
$4,950
Cartier Ballon Bleu 3005
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Reference number 3005 Brand Cartier Model Ballon Bleu Gender Men's watch/Unisex Movement Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel Case Size 36mm Bracelet Material Stainless Steel Steel b...
Antique 17.00 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Diamond Art Deco Bracelet in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique bracelet, featuring an open-work art deco design set with round and pear shape diamonds weighing 17.00 carats total. Finished with milgrain edges. Elegantly made ...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Diamond and Gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A French 1950's 18 karat gold brooch with diamonds by Cartier. The highly stylized brooch appears to be caught in motion, as a bouquet of gold ribs makes an elegant, diamond-crowned ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
French Art Deco 15.0 Ct Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Statement Art Deco bracelet to have in your collection Platinum the whole bracelet with 18 Kt catching clasp hand crafted during the roaring 20’s French origin and marks Substantiall...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Mysterious Hours White Gold Tourbillon Pocket Watch HPI01075 Masterpiece
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Mysterious Hours White Gold Tourbillon Pocket Watch This men's pocket watch combines classic design and the finest traditions of the Cartier manufacture. It is the perfect...
$156,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.4 in L 7 in
CARTIER Paris 1928 Art Deco Bracelet In Platinum With 19.86 Cts In Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco bracelet designed by Cartier Paris. This is an absolutely fabulous bracelet, created in Paris France during the high art deco period by the jewelry house of Cartier, bac...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$457Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3.55 in W 2.76 in
Very rare art deco belt buckle 1930s/40s France, fully set with rhinestones
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About Art deco paste belt buckle fully set with small clear rhinestones and green and blue baguette rhinestones. Measurement; Wide: 2,76 inches (7 cm) Hight: 3.54 inches (9 cm) ...
Crystal, Other
Amazing Russian Sable Coat, Double Breasted, 7/8 Coat with Fold Over Cuff
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Russian sable coat. Double breasted 7/8 sable coat with fold over cuff and a cape collar that can be worn closed around the neck or lower around the bust line. Labeled "Elan Furs"...
Museum Chanel Vintage F/W 1996 Gold Brocade Mughal Jeweled Gripoix 96A Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exceptional Chanel Fall/Winter 1996 gold jacket is a rare masterpiece inspired by Coco Chanel’s fascination with Orientalism in the 1930s. Featuring a structured Mandarin collar...
Chanel Rugby Football Ball
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rugby Football Ball 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Very good condition
Moschino Color Block Rainbow Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful dress with a bit of stretch from Moschino. It is is sleeveless with a crew neck and incredible brightly colored shapes each individually sewn together comprising...
$8,500
Platinum Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond watch with 4.00 carat on the band
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare vintage 1940s Chanel couture gown. Straight silhouette gown comprising a skirt and a blouse, delicate plunging backline decorated with a bow. Material: silk, lac...
Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Wrap Silk Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous blue and off white elaborate abstract pattern silk damask wrap dress from Emanuel Ungaro Parallele. It has a V neckline with a wrap semi fitted hip length bodice tying at...
Rolex Rare Day-Date Octopus Diamond Set 18048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold 36mm rare vintage Day-Date Octopus by Rolex. Features a champagne dial set with 2 baguette cut and 8 round brilliant cut diamond hour markers. Complementing the dial is...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold Red Enamel Dots and Losange Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage Schlumberger “Dot Losange” bangle by Tiffany & Co., crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and accented with vivid red enamel. The design is composed of 19 sculptural...
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
$895
Size: Medium / Large
1970s Ivory Cotton Colrful Embroidered Flowers Off Shoulder Vintage Boho Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 70s ivory cotton embroidered flowers off-the-shoulder boho Spanish inspired dress! Features a flattering relaxed fit bodice with elastic at the shoulders and waist. Bright color...
$425,000
W 0.37 in D 0.25 in L 0.5 in
5.34 Carat Brazilian Alexandrite Oval Loose Gem AGL Certified – Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ultra-Fine Rare Brazilian Alexandrite Gemstone by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills proudly presents an extraordinary treasure: a 5.34 carat Brazilian Ale...
Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl
Important Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Coat, 1970 Fall/Winter
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Museum Quality Yves Saint Laurent Early Haute Couture coat from fall/winter 1970 in a Russian style which predates his Opera Ballets Russes collection by half a decade...
Cartier Jade, Onyx and Diamond Cigarette Holder. Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chic Cartier Jade, Onyx and Diamond Cigarette Holder with original leather box from the 1920's. Nephrite Jade with onyx and rose diamond set spacers. Impeccable craftmanship. Box sig...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
$640Sale Price|30% Off
Gianni Versace Versus Vintage White Jacket & Skirt Ensemble with Western Details
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nice, FR
GIANNI VERSACE VERSUS vintage 1990s white jacket and skirt ensemble featuring Western details. The jacket features : - White cotton with black stitching details. - Long sleeves. - S...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1995 Striped Crosshatch Button Front Men's Dress Shirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1995 Striped Crosshatch Button Front Men's Dress Shirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1995 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: butto...
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.
Cartier understands the value of preserving the signature codes of great design, and how to tweak it for modern aficionados.
Throughout the season, timepieces are clues to the characters' character.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Made with Sardinian coral, this gem packs so much presence — and is perfect for poolside soirees.
Through both his collection and his innovative designs, Louis Cartier’s passion for Islamic continues to resonate.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.