Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Styled Watch with Original Buckle from 1930's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 20mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Retrofitted by Cartier with a Modern Manual Winding Movement DIAL / HANDS: Original...
Cartier European Watch & Clock Co. Gilded Art Deco Chiming Desk Clock 1930's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
It seldom happens that we get clocks by Cartier signed European Watch and Clock Company. They were the production house for the finest Cartier clocks and watches.
CARTIER New York Watch Compass Money Clip 1930's
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, NY
A 14K Men's Watch and Compass designed as a money clip.
CARTIER 1930s White Gold Tank Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine and Rare Cartier Tank Watch, European Watch & Clock Movement, 18K White Gold Case, Signed and Numbered. Original Dial and Hands.
18k Gold
Cartier Sterling Silver Art Deco Enamel Desk Clock, 1930s
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier, EWC STYLE / REFERENCE: Desk Clock MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Jeweled Lever Escapement DIAL / HANDS: Original, Silver With Kiln Fired Enamel Printing, Hand Engraved...
Cartier France Art Deco Ladies 1930s EWC Movement 18k YG
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2157 Brand Cartier Model France Art Deco Reference 29420 Year 1930s Dial White Dial Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Leather Strap and Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Buckle Diameter 13....
Cartier White Enamel Agate Manual Wind Desk Clock, circa 1930s
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Timeless white enamel and agate desk clock by Cartier, circa 1930s. It features a manual wind mechanism, with Arabic numeral dial which is original. Classy and beautifully made.
Agate
Cartier 1930s EWC Gold Ladies Mechanical Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1930s Cartier Ladies Wrist Watch, 22 X 20 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece signed and numbered case.
18k Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Solid Gold Desk Top Travel Watch with Onyx Buttons circa 1930s
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Width 31mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Arabic Breguet Numer...
Cartier Solid Gold Art Deco Cushion Shaped Manual Wristwatch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
This classic shaped Cartier was produced for them in the 1930's by the renowned house of Movado.
14k Gold
Cartier Tank 18 Karat Gold Back Wind 1930s Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dublin, IE
A Vintage late 1930's 18 kt Gold Cartier back wind watch. Weighs approximately grams (with movement).
18k Gold
Cartier France, Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch, 1930s Art Deco Eur Watch & Co
By Cartier
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 18K. yellow gold ladies wristwatch with a leather cordon strap. Signed: Cartier France Period: around 1930 Movement: 19 stone; anchor movement, hand wound. made by: European ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ladies Cocktail Watch in Platinum with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Circa 1930s. Cartier Cocktail watch is made out of Platinum on a Platinum bracelet with a Platinum Clasp buckle.
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Cartier Diamond Gold Money Clip with Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elegant money clip. Made, signed and numbered by Cartier. 18K yellow gold, set with 16 faceted diamonds on the bezel. The watch is mechanical, and has an enamel face with Roman nume...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian, 23.17 Carat Old Cushion Shape Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Victorian drop earrings! 36 gradual old European diamonds set in gold & silver in a circular shape & filigree workmanship, with estimated total weight of 8 carats C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$439,000
W 0.45 in D 0.28 in L 0.52 in
6.47 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, Oval Cut, Mozambique, GIA Certifie
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Offered loose by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, this 6.47 carat Paraiba tourmaline from Mozambique is an extraordinary collector gemstone, presented in a refined oval cut and accompa...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 Black Box Leather Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 bag featured in rare Black Box leather. Considered to be of the most collectible hertiage leathers from Hermes, this timeless beauty exu...
$375,000
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, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
$49,507
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Christian Dior by John Galliano black full length lamb and lace coat, fw 2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black full-length coat ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Mongolian lamb with lace overlay ▪ Heavyweight ▪ Large button fastening at the waist ▪ 100% lamb, lace - 100%...
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara/necklace by Skinner & Co, the five principal old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of 2 carats, each rub over millegrain-set to...
Diamond, Platinum
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 25 Bag Blanc Casse Lizard Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a vintage limited edition Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rare Blanc Casse lizard. Exquisite pale buttery cream perfectly complimented by lush Gold hardware. This ...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 5-Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This rare Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the classic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 5 lucky clover motifs inlaid with blue lapiz lazuli in r...
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Paco Rabanne Vintage Gold Chain Link Cocktail Dress, Size 4-6
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Never worn Paco Rabanne Gold chain link sleeveless cocktail dress. New with tag. In excellent condition. Fit size 4-6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Green Knit and Satin Evening Ensemble, SS 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A two-piece ensemble from Christian Dior by John Galliano, Spring-Summer 1999, consisting of a fitted cable-knit sweater and a coordinating column skirt in a muted seafoam green hue....
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Grey MOP Coral Butterfly Yellow Gold Brooch Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Grey Mother Of Pearl Coral Butterfly Brooch Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 16 brilliant round cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, F color 4 Grey Mother Of Pe...
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,480
H 1.03 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26mm Steel Custom Purple Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Numb...
Steel
Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top would be an exciting addition to any wardrobe, especially for someone who enjoys pieces that combine boldness, sophistication, and art...
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced. Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink mink fur cropped bolero jacket, fw 1997
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior pink mink fur cropped bolero jacket ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Shawl lapel ▪ Wide cropped sleeves appearing as a cape from the back ▪ Silk lining with embroide...
For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.
Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.
Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)
Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.
One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.
Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.
On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.
While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.
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