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Cartier "Double Heart" Diamonds Necklace 18kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Cartier "Double Heart" Diamonds Necklace in 18kt Yellow Gold is an exquisite piece of jewelry
Category

20th Century French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 kt. Yellow Gold Cartier tank Francaise 2385 With Box and Papers
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Yellow Gold Cartier tank Francaise 2385 With Box and Papers in Perfect / Like new condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18 KT Yellow Gold Cuff Links with .94CT Diamonds 1.25 Ct Ruby Cabochon
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold bar style cuff links. The cuff links are set with 0.94 carats of round
Category

1990s French Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Constellation 18kt Yellow Gold, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Denver, CO
intertwined bands crafted in 18kt yellow gold and set with red rubies, blue sapphires and brilliant-cut round
Category

1990s French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18kt Yellow, Rose, and White gold trinity ring with diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier 18kt Yellow, Rose, and White gold trinity ring with diamonds. Made in France, 1999 Fully
Category

1990s European Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Saturne Multi-Tone 18kt Yellow White Rose Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Saturne Collection Multi-Tone Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet Style: Bangle Ref. number
Category

1990s Bangles

Materials

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

Cartier Paris Vintage Cuff Bracelet 18kt Yellow Gold with 3.80ctw in Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry house of Cartier. This beautiful piece was crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high
Category

20th Century French Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1960 Organic Brooch In Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold With One Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
been crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats with highly textured finish. Fitted at the reverse
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 4 Diamond Love Bangle Bracelet with Box 18kt Yellow Gold SZ 16
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier 4 Diamond Love Bangle Bracelet Style: Bangle Ref. number: CRB6035916 Metal: 18K Yellow
Category

2010s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1970 Roger Lucas Bangle Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold 1.76 Ctw Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry house of Cartier back in the 1970. It was carefully crafted with a bold look in solid yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier Diamonds 18Kt Yellow Gold Vendome Papillon 130 59-14 Eyewear Sun Glasses
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand:Cartier Name:Vendome Papillon 130 59-14 Eyewear Material:Diamonds, 750 K18 YG yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century French More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1970 Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.60 Ctw Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
carefully crafted with a bold massive look in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. It
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Cartier Paris Jeton Sauvage Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold with 3.18 Ctw Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
and was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with very high polished finish. Diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Trinity Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.07 Ctw In Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
France by the jewelry house of Cartier. These iconic hoop earrings has been crafted in three colors of 18
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris La Dona Ring Band in 18Kt Yellow Gold with VS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier. This iconic ring is part of the La Dona collection and was crafted in solid yellow gold of 18
Category

2010s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1970 Pair Of Clovers Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
in the shape of clovers by the iconic jewelry house of Cartier. They has been crafted in solid yellow
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold 4.49 Cts Burmese Ruby Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polish finish and embellished with a gorgeous
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1960 Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.76 Ctw In VS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
been crafted with organic textured patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with details and accents
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Contemporary V Shaped Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with VS Diamond Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
the house of Cartier back in the 1992. It was crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high
Category

1990s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Oval Hoops Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 2.84 Cts VVS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
collection privee and has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Fitted
Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier vintage 18kt. yellow gold and white chalcedony turtle brooch
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Crafted in luxurious 18kt. yellow gold, this vintage Cartier brooch features an exquisitely
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1970 Vintage 1/8 Oz Ingots Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with VVS Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
popular maison ingots in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish. Fitted at the reverse
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Gold Link Cartier London Necklace Bracelet Brilliant Cut Diamonds Estate
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Diamonds necklace :144° = 3,96 ct Diamonds Beracelet :72° = 1,98 ct Material: 18 kt solid yellow and white
Category

20th Century Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier vintage 18kt. yellow gold sunflower clip brooch with Spessartine garnet
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier vintage 18kt. yellow gold sunflower clip brooch. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, it features a
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M.18 kt yellow gold 29.29 gram Cartier cufflinks
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold 29.29 gram Cartier cufflinks Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier, 18K Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
. Stamp: Cartier 18KT 647. Ring Size: 6 1/2 Material: 18 karat yellow gold Gross weight: 2.85 grams
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Pasha Automatic in Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18kt yellow gold case with a brown leather strap. Fixed 18kt yellow gold bezel. Arabic numerals
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
, back in the 1900. Carefully crafted in two parts made up of solid platinum, yellow and white gold of 18
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...

Cartier Paris 18Kt Gold Etruscan Earrings Hoops with 2.88 Cts in VVS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier. They was crafted with geometric Etruscan motifs in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high
Category

Early 2000s French Etruscan Revival Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Vintage Trinity Double C Cuff Bracelet In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
piece, was crafted in three tones of 18 karats gold such; yellow, white and pink, all with high polished
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier George L'enfant Earrings 18Kt Gold 5.44 Cts of Burmese Rubies & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
modernist gem-set earrings has been carefully crafted with classic patterns in solid yellow gold of 18
Category

1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Art Deco 18kt gold and platinum ruby and diamond pin brooch
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier Art Deco 18kt yellow gold and platinum ruby and diamond double - sided ' Winning post
Category

Vintage 1920s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Paris 1970 Corinth Ring in 18kt Gold with 2.83ctw in Diamonds & Rubies
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The entire top part is embellished with a great
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Ring in 18Kt Gold with 1.78 Ctw in VS Diamonds and Citrine
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A ring designed by Cartier. Very cute piece hand crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1970 Paris George L'enfant Ring 18Kt Gold with 6.23 Cts Diamonds & Coral
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with very high polished finish. Embellished with great gemstones
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1930 Art Deco Enameled Jabot In 18kt Gold With Diamonds And Turquoises
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
up in solid yellow and white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. It is embellished with
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Cartier Vintage 1985 Lincoln Mercury Merkur Diamond and 18kt YG Signet Ring
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
: Signet Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Size: 9.5 sizable TCW: 0.70 tcw Main Diamond: 44 Round Brilliant
Category

Vintage 1980s French Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Carat Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Total Carat Weight: Approx. 10.00Ctw Metal: 18Kt Yellow Gold Diamond Color: E-F Diamond Clarity
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Cartier France 1960s Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fisherman Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hallmarks for 18 karat gold and platinum. Numbered and fully signed for Cartier, France. Circa: 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1960s Precious Coral Diamond Circular Clip Earrings Yellow Gold Cased
By Cartier
Located in Lisbon, PT
Yellow Gold, 1960s, fitted in a Cartier case from the period. Each earring of a circular shape features a
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Saturne Multi-Tone 18 Karat Yellow White Rose Gold Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal: Multi-Toned 18kt White Yellow Rose Gold Size: 6.5 / 52, 10 mm Width Hallmark: Cartier 750
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier 18 Yellow Gold Leaf Designed Diamonds 0.35 One Inch Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Cartier 18 Yellow Gold Leaf Designed Diamonds 0.35 One Inch
Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Clock 18kt Gold Platinum & Silver
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
carefully crafted with parts made up in yellow gold of 18 karats, silver and platinum. It is mounted with
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Desk Accessories

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel

Cartier Retro Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier retro dome shaped ring in 18kt yellow gold, the mounting embellished with fine round cut
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere 18k Yellow Gold on a Black Cord Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18 kt. yellow gold Panthere Sautoir necklace by Cartier. The necklace features a Panthere's head
Category

20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Yellow Cognac White Diamond Panther Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Yellow Cognac White Diamond Panther Brooch Cartier describes the Panther as 'The
Category

2010s French Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panther With The Chain in Mouth Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This high quality luxury jewelry from Cartier is meticulously crafted in 18kt Yellow Gold with a
Category

20th Century French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panther With The Chain in Mouth Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
. Meticulously crafted in 18kt Yellow Gold, this masterpiece features a stunning Panther head motif adorned with
Category

20th Century French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Modern Day to Evening Diamond Gold Bangle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier fine diamonds in 18kt French yellow gold semi-rounded bangle. Easy to wear from day to evening and
Category

1990s European Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18KYG Cartier 1980s Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
For sale is a stunning Cartier 1980s diamond tennis bracelet in 18kt yellow gold, a true
Category

Vintage 1980s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1970 Paris by Dinh Van Cocktail Ring 18kt & Platinum 1.10 Cts Diamonds
By Dinh Van for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
by 20 mm. Stamped, with the serial number, the assay hallmarks and signed, "DINH VAN CARTIER 18 KT
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier 1970 Modernist Enameled Signet Ring in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
the jewelry house of Cartier. This ring has been crafted as a piece of Italian art in solid yellow
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier 1970 Paris by Dinh Van 18Kt & Platinum Earrings 3.04 Ctw in VS Diamonds
By Dinh Van for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
house of Cartier. Rare prototype and only one pair crafted in 18 karats yellow gold and .850/.999
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier Santos Galbée 24 mm Women's Two Tone Yellow Gold 2423 Watch Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee 24 mm Women's Two Tone Yellow Gold 2423 Watch Custom Diamonds This watch has
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

CARTIER American Indian Hunter Turquoise Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
in luxurious 18-karat yellow gold, it depicts a proud American Indian hunter, a design rarely seen
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Lotus Garnet & Diamond Earrings-Brilliant Cut-18KT Yellow Gold-GIA Certified
Located in London, GB
& Yellow Gold Stone: Lotus Garnet & Diamonds Stone Cut: Matched Pairs Brilliant Weight: Lotus garnets 4.83
Category

2010s Tanzanian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ruby Emerald Sapphire Gold Leaf Ear Clips
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
cut rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds. Made in 18kt yellow gold. Cartier Paris, circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Ruby Emerald Sapphire Gold Leaf Ear Clips
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
cut rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds. Made in 18kt yellow gold. Cartier Paris, circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Santos 100 Large Automatic Two Tone Diamond Watch W200728G
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos 100 Large Automatic Two Tone Diamond Watch W200728G 18kt yellow gold and stainless
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

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Cartier 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the cartier 18kt yellow gold diamond you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 16 vintage editions and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a cartier 18kt yellow gold diamond may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. Finding a cartier 18kt yellow gold diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Cartier 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond?

Prices for a cartier 18kt yellow gold diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,000 and can go as high as $29,250, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,078.

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