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By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Maker: Cartier Summary: Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold & Diamond Bracelet Description: A vintage gold and diamond bracelet by Cartier Paris, circa 1960s. The bracelet is made up of ele...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Link Bracelet This vintage Cartier bracelet is crafted in 18k gold and features a refined link pattern composed of alternating elongated and rounded links. ...
18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold C de Cartier Link Bracelet, 1980s, 46.4g
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pristine Estate C de Cartier link bracelet, crafted in 18K yellow gold, captures the elegance and sophistication characteristic of Cartier’s iconic designs from the 1980s. Measu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier C de Cartier 18K Yellow and Rose Gold Diamond Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An icon of timeless elegance, this Cartier “C de Cartier” link bracelet is crafted in luminous 18k yellow gold, creating a sophisticated contrast of warm tones. The design is enriche...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Tubogas 18K Gold Tri Color Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The timeless elegance and beauty from Cartier, Is represented on this signature Tri-Color Tubogas Link Bracelet. Made in solid 18K Gold, with highly polished white, rose & yellow ...
18k Gold
CARTIER Paris 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Curb Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of mid-century Cartier design, this bold bracelet from the 1970s is composed of elegantly curved curb links in rich 18K yellow gold. Each oversized link is subtly ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier French Maillon Panthère 18K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier French Maillon Panthère Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet This exquisite original, authentic Cartier Maillon Panthère Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet is a superb exampl...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Penelope Bracelet Double C 18k Gold Diamond Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Cartier Penelope bracelet is crafted in 18k gold and designed with five rows of interlinked openwork circles. The repeating pattern creates a flexible structure that mov...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Paris Diamond Link Bracelet Georges L’Enfant 18K Yellow Gold 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier Paris Diamond Link Bracelet Georges L’Enfant 18K Yellow Gold 1970s This bracelet is composed of interlocking, sculptural links in 18k yellow gold, accented with round-cut di...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Santos De Cartier Link Bracelet Chain Medium 18k White Gold Box Cert 19.5g 8"
By Cartier
Located in Northbrook, IL
This exquisite Cartier piece is a rare find; seize the opportunity! $5500 current retail, this one is complete with box, cert, bag, and travel pouch. Cartier crafted link bracelet ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Round Wide Link Multi Color Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Tri-Colored Gold (Yellow, White, Rose) Trinity Wide Round Link Bracelet by Cartier. Details: Length: 7 3/4" Weight: 63.1 grams Width: 18mm Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 Cartie...
18k Gold
Cartier Diadea Diamond White Gold Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Diadea Bracelet by Cartier. 65 round brilliant cut diamonds E color, VVS1 clarity total weight approx. 2.5ct This bracelet comes with an original Cartier cert...
Diamond, White Gold
$88,000Sale Price|34% Off
14 Carats Cartier Diamond Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and rare vintage diamond bracelet by the legendary house of Cartier, showcasing the maison’s unmistakable elegance and mastery of design. This striking bracelet featur...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Gold Drapierie Bracelet C.1999
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The rare Cartier 'Draperie bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold. Circa 1999. Featuring twenty-two beaded gold strands form a wide fluid drapery design on the wrist. Six button snap clo...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris 18K Bracelet Diamonds Vintage Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier Paris 18K Bracelet Diamonds Vintage Yellow Gold This Cartier Paris bracelet is made in 18k yellow gold, featuring a flexible curb-link design centered by an open loop motif ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier, Platinum 18K Gold Diamond Bracelet, IAJA
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A refined example of Cartier’s Art Deco mastery reflects the maison’s fascination with geometry and light. Openwork platinum and white gold panels are pavé-set with old mine-cut diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Agrafe Diamond Bracelet in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cartier diamond link bracelet in 18k white gold from the Agrafe collection. This bracelet features a hook and eye closure connected by brickwork links all pave set with approximate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier vintage 18k tricolor gold large trinity bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Cartier vintage large Trinity bracelet is a striking and highly collectible piece from the 1990’s, crafted in 18k tricolor gold with Cartier’s iconic combination of yellow, whit...
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Love Bracelet Size 16
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designer: CARTIER Detailed Description: Cherish a symbol of everlasting affection with this vintage Cartier Love bracelet. Crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, its iconic screw motif emb...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Bangle. Pave Diamonds with a Total Weight of 10.00 CTS Surround the Entirety of This Sleek and Elegant Cartier Creation. Approximate Inner Circum...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Ceramic White Gold Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Ceramic Diamond Necklace by Cartier. Part of Cartier's Stunning "Maillon Panthere" Collection. With 280 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weigh...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Ceramic White Gold Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Ceramic Diamond Bracelet by Cartier. Part of Cartier's Stunning "Maillon Panthere" Collection. With 117 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weigh...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier 2010's 18 Karat White Gold Paperclip Link Unisex Chain Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of elongated paperclip style links Faceted with high polish finish Completed by lobster clasp closure Stamped for 18 karat gold Numbered and fully signed for Cartier Circa:...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Cartier Penelope 3ctw Diamond Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Cartier Penelope Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold. The bracelet features the double interlocking "C" clasp set with approximately 3ctw of brilliant round diamonds, accented...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Panthere Panther Black Lacquer Spot Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Panther Panthere Lacquer Spot Link Bracelet by Cartier. Details: Length: 7" Width: 16mm Weight: 42.5 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 579XXX(serial number has b...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Bracelet w/ Cert
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Discover refined elegance with this Cartier Diamond Cross Pendant Bracelet, a testament to the brand's exquisite craftsmanship. This bracelet is meticulously crafted from 18k white g...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet, 18K Yellow Gold, Size 16, Women's Bangle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
*Brand Cartier -Style Love Bangle -Material 18K Yellow Gold -Bracelet Width: 6.1mm -Bracelet Size: 16 -Inside Circumference: 6'' -Bracelet Weight: 29.4gr -Included: Box and Screwdriv...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Small Model Bracelet, Size 17
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Cartier Love Bracelet Small Model is a refined expression of timeless elegance and innovative design. Crafted from 18k rose gold, this bracelet reinterprets the iconic Love design w...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet, 4.25 Carats
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined Cartier tennis bracelet crafted in solid 18 karat white gold and elegantly set with a continuous line of brilliant round diamonds. This timeless design showcases exceptiona...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold C Motif 9.30cttw Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Cartier bracelet of French origin is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and composed of 24 intricately designed crown-motif flexible links. The bracelet is set with appr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1970's 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Unisex Curb Link Chain Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a squared yellow gold curb link chain One side is topped with white gold Completed by concealed clasp closure With hinged figure eight safety Stamped for 18 karat gold Nu...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Panthere Collection Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite bracelet, crafted from 18 kt yellow gold and steel, showcases the elegance and artistry associated with Cartier. Part of the renowned Cougar Panthere collection, it fe...
Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier 10 Diamond Love Bracelet 18K White Gold Small Model
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier 10 Diamond Love Bracelet 18K White Gold Small Model This sleek bangle bracelet is a testament to modern elegance, made in 18k white gold. Its minimalist design is accentuate...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$60,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Tectonique 18K White Gold 5.70ct Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Cartier “Tectonique” bracelet, crafted in luxurious 18 karat white gold and set with approximately 5.70 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds. This striking piece reflects ...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthre 18K Yellow Gold 10.0ct Diamond Bracelet CA08-040926
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Curved links crafted from 18K Yellow Gold come together to create this stunning Cartier Maillon Panthre bracelet. This opulent luxury piece is illuminated by sparkling Diamonds with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Française 2403 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Quartz 21mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This Cartier Tank Française small model wristwatch is crafted in 18K white gold and features a pave-set diamond bezel with 24 round brilliant diamonds flanking the case and a single ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthere Full Diamond Eternity Bracelet in 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Maillon Panthere diamond eternity bracelet is a glittering example of Cartier superior craftsmanship and refined design. The bracelet features 3 rows of iconic interlocked br...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier d’Amour 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bracelet, ~0.10ct, 7.25in Long
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Tribute to Love and Refined Elegance Enhance your everyday look or commemorate a special occasion with this Cartier d’Amour Diamond Bracelet, meticulously crafted in 18K r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Nail Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds Size 17
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Style Nail Material 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 0.58ct Diamond estimated quality: EF/VS Bracelet Size 17 Bracelet Weight 31.5gr Br...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Nail Bracelet in 18K yellow Gold with Diamonds Size 15
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Style Nail Material 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 0.58ct Diamond estimated quality: EF/VS Bracelet Size 15 Bracelet Weight 28.8gr Br...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Nail Bracelet in 18K yellow Gold with Diamonds Size 18
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Style Nail Material 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 0.58ct Diamond estimated quality: EF/VS Bracelet Size 18 Bracelet Weight 33gr Brac...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Cartier 18K Yellow, White, Rose Gold Diamond Woven Bracelet #23739
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Mid-Century Cartier 18K Tri-Color Gold Diamond Bracelet This vintage Cartier diamond woven foliage flex bracelet is set in 18K yellow gold. The diamonds are set in 18K white gold an...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 3.92 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Wide Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A one of a kind Cartier wide fit Diamond bracelet. The bracelet is designed with 52 round brilliant Diamonds, prong set in 18k yellow gold, combining for a total weight of 3.92 cara...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Diamond Bracelet 4.24 CT E VVS 18K White Gold Elegant Links
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Cartier Himalia bracelet is a refined expression of contemporary luxury, masterfully crafted in 18K white gold and set with approximately 4.24 carats of brilliant diam...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthère Diamond Bracelet 18K White Gold Full Set Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Lisbon, PT
Cartier Maillon Panthère Diamond Bracelet in 18kt White Gold, Reference N6025200, from 2004, Full Set (Box and Papers). A modern icon of Cartier elegance, this Maillon Panthère brac...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet with Screwdriver Size '18' 18K Rose Gold, Diamond & Pouch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This is a Cartier Love bracelet in size 18, crafted from 18K rose gold. It features a sleek, minimalist design adorned with four brilliant-cut diamonds and the iconic screw motifs, s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou 18K White Gold Classic Bracelet with Diamonds, Size 15
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Circa unknown. This Cartier bracelet redefines elegance with its innovative design. Crafted in 18k white gold, it transforms a common nail into a statement of luxury. The Juste un C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou 18K White Gold Classic Bracelet with Diamonds, Size 15
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Circa unknown. This Cartier bracelet redefines elegance with its innovative design. Crafted in 18k white gold, it transforms a common nail into a statement of luxury. The Juste un C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier, Paris, 1926, 18K Gold, Coral & Rock Crystal Bracelet, by Georges Lepape
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
Cartier, Paris Stunning 18k Gold, Coral and Rock Cristal, Circa 1926 Three coral stones and three round pieces of rock crystal, linked by gold chains. Signed Cartier and numbered. L...
Coral, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Elegant French Cartier 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Over One Inch Wide
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant French Cartier bracelet truly embodies the epitome of style and quality from the Mid-20th Century. A total of 104 very fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds, each s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 3 row Gentiane Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Gentiane Collection 18k Yellow Gold Rice link Bracelet, measuring 7 1/4 inches in length x 1/2 inch wide, weighing 25.8 Grams. Cartier signed and numbered. Comes ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,199Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18k Two Tone Nugget Gold Diamond approx 1.10 ct tw Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Perry, FL
Cartier 18k Two Tone Nugget Gold Diamond approx 1.10 ct tw Bracelet. Cartier 18 kt. yellow and white gold, 30 round diamonds ap. 1.10 ct tw signed Cartier, France, with maker's mark...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier C de Cartier Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, 18k, by Cartier, France. One of Cartier's most iconic designs, this Double C bracelet is the all-gold accessory you have been waiting for! The perfect go-anywhere, with...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER D'Amour Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Cartier bracelet from the D'Amour collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and bezel-set with 7 D-E-F brilliant-cut round diamonds. Made in France circa 2013.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Agrafe Double-Row Diamond Bracelet in 18k White Gold, Full Pavé
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A poetic tribute to the world of Parisian Haute Couture, this Cartier Agrafe Bracelet captures the essence of sophisticated femininity. Inspired by the traditional clasps found on el...
Cartier Panther de Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Onyx Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Panther de Cartier diamond and onyx bracelet—a fearless union of strength and elegance. This bracelet features approximately 5.90 carat of diamonds, F-G color and VS clarity, wi...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Coral and Diamond Gold Bracelet, 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Roma, RM
A refined and distinctive Cartier bracelet dating to the 1970s, crafted in rich yellow gold and set with carved coral and diamonds. The design reflects Cartier’s elegant approach to ...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.
Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.
Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)
Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.
One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.
Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.
On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.
While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.
Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.
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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
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.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.