Cartier C De Cartier Limited edition 150 anniversary rose gold and diamond ring
By Cartier
Located in Addlestone, GB
Cartier C De Cartier rose gold Limited edition 150th Anniversary diamond ring For every Cartier Lover, this iconic ring is a classic and must have for every jewellery wearer. The...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Mid-Size SS Automatic Calendar Watch Iob Ref. 2302
By Cartier
Located in Richmond, CA
A Cartier Mid-size (32mm) Tank Francaise bracelet watch in stainless steel (Ref.2302). The Swiss made movement is automatic winding. The dial is silver with black roman numeral marke...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Diamond Drop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly exceptional pair of diamond drop earrings from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. Each piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases a t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trinity Solitaire by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Napoli, NA
Authentic Cartier solitaire, classic with three golds. The sparkling brilliant cut diamond weighs approximately 0,22 ct, SI clarity, E/F color. The production date is engraved inside...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Santos Round, Ronde Galbée Watch, Automatic, 18K Gold & Stainless Steel
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos Ronde Galbée Watch, Automatic, 18K Gold & Stainless Steel 33mm An iconic Cartier Santos Ronde Galbée reference 1551 wristwatch crafted in 18K yellow gold and stai...
Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
18k Gold Cartier Bamboo Ring
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-karat gold band ring with a double bamboo motif signed and numbered: Cartier, 648517, with French assay marks for 18k gold and French master mark, France, circa 1990. weight: ...
18k Gold
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Vendome Round Argent Vermeil White Face
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Vendome Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). Wonderful iconic dome sapphire crown. Trinity, Triple Tone Design. Condition: This ...
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
$7,744Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Entrelacés C de Cartier 18K YG Diamond Double C Wide Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A striking Cartier diamond wide band ring, from the 1990s, this Entrelacés ring embodies the maison’s mastery of sculptural jewelry design. Expertly crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pave Diamond Heart Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking cluster ring featuring a heart-shaped design adorned with bright white round brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamonds are expertly set in 18ct yellow gold, creati...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Cougar Ladies Steel Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Classic Ladies Cougar Wrist watch, 26 MM Stainless Steel case, quartz Movement, White Dial with Black roman Numerals, sweep seconds hand, Calendar window at the 3...
$15,988Sale Price / set|20% Off
CARTIER Paris Magnificent Cufflinks In Solid 18Kt Gold Burmese Rubies & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of gems-set classic cufflinks designed by Cartier. This is a fabulous pair of gems set of cufflinks, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the late 2...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Lacquered Cartier Les Must Lighter 1990s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier and spent the following century supplying the courts of Europe. The Les Must line launched in the 1970s to carry the Ca...
Silver Plate
Cartier Santos Gold and Steel Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Santos collection Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold cufflinks, the tops measure 1/2 x 7/16 inch. Signed, numbered and come in the original presentation box.
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel
Cartier 18k White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
This Cartier ring is a true masterpiece of elegance and refinement. Crafted from 18k white gold, it exudes luxury and sophistication from every angle. The smooth and simple shape of ...
White Gold
Cartier Ladies Steel Panther Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Panther collection Ref. 1320 Ladies Wrist Watch, 30 X 22 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece water resistant case, Sapphire crown, Quartz movement, Matt White dial with ...
Steel
$5,950 / set
Cartier Earrings 18k Gold Shell Design
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Cartier CIRCA: 1990s MATERIALS: 18k Yellow Gold WEIGHT: 19.1 grams MEASUREMENTS: 13/16" x 5/8" HALLMARKS: Cartier ITEM DETAILS: A pair of glossy Cartier earrings, crafted ...
18k Gold
Cartier Panther Panthere Emerald Black Onyx Tie Lapel Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Emerald Black Onyx nose Panther Panthere Tie Lapel Pin Brooch by Cartier. With 2 x Green Emerald Eyes and Black Onyx nose Details: Measurements: 35mm x 11mm Weight: ...
Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Diamond Panthere Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Panthere Maillon diamond bracelet in 18k yellow gold Cartier "Panthere" link bracelet, pave set with round brilliant-cut diamonds in 18k yellow gold. Circa 1990. Vintage &a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere 1990s Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
1992 18k yellow gold Panthere necklace by Cartier. Necklace is 16.75" long and 15mm wide. Marked on the clasp: Cartier 1992, 750, E73016. Weight - 92 grams.
Yellow Gold
Cartier Gold and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful land classic Cartier 18k gold ring, featuring two half-band rows of diamonds - approx. 2.40ctw FG/VVS, ring size 5.75, width of the ring 12mm. Comes in Cartier box. Marked:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Panther Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in San Antonio, TX
Cartier Panther Ring set in 18k White Gold with Diamonds weighing approx. 1.00ct, Pear shaped Emerald and Black Lacquer. Circa 1990.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Pavé Diamond Set Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a timeless diamond ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This wonderful piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases three gliste...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 'C de Cartier' 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Stunning in its simplicity, this Cartier engagement ring from the 'C de Cartier' Collection is expertly crafted from 18 carat yellow gold. A beautiful round brilliant cut solitaire d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Cougar Panther Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Cougar Panther Diamond Gold Bracelet. Signed Cartier, numbered and marked.
Diamond, Gold
Cartier 90's Wide Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier wide band ring in 18k yellow gold, made in France. Clean, bold design with a smooth, polished finish that gives it a strong presence while staying classic and easy to wear. ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pearl and Diamond Earrings, 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Roma, RM
Sophisticated Cartier drop earrings from the 1990s, exquisitely crafted in 18k white gold and distinguished by the Maison’s signature balance of refinement, movement, and timeless de...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Earclips by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, CH
Eye-catching, round earclips composed of yellow gold 750 and each set with 1 round sapphire cabochon and 11 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling approx. 0.7 ct. Signed Cartier and number...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Diamond Ruby Onyx Two Charms White Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Ruby Onyx Bangle Le Baiser Du Dragon Bracelet With Two Charms by Cartier. Part of the Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Collection. With Round brilliant diamonds, E color,...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold
Cartier Mimi Diamond Platinum Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your elegance with the Cartier Mimi Diamond Platinum Hoop Earrings—a dazzling embodiment of sophistication and luxury. Crafted by the esteemed house of Cartier, these earring...
White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier French 18k yellow gold chain necklace
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple oval links, polished to a soft, warm shine, alternate in size along this single-strand Cartier necklace, a design so pared-back that its quality rests entirely on the precisio...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,960Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER Paris Jeton Sauvage Cocktail Ring 18Kt White Gold With 2.86 Ctw Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A Jeton Sauvage cocktail ring designed by Cartier. This is a fantastic special-edition Jeton Sauvage cocktail ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier Diamond Nigeria Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.50 carats. Signed by Cartier Circa 1990s Size 6 1/2
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Lacquered Cartier Trinity Mini Lighter Panthere 1990s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier and spent the following century supplying the courts of Europe. The Trinity motif - three interlocking bands in yellow,...
Silver Plate
Cartier Trinity Diamond Necklace 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Cartier Trinity diamond necklace, crafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold is one of Cartier’s most recognizable motifs. The necklace features a series of interlocking circul...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18k Gold Cartier Heart Pendant with Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-karat yellow gold heart pendant with eight brilliant-cut diamonds set in a diamond-shaped grid, both the pendant and the chain are signed and numbered: Cartier. weight: 5.78 ...
Diamond
Cartier Panthere Large W25014B9 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere Large Watch. 29mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel, and solid gold case back. Off-White dial with blue steel hands and black Roman numeral hour...
18k Gold
Cartier 18kt Gold Trinity Round Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
The Cartier Trinity necklace is a classic and iconic piece of jewelry designed by the renowned French luxury jewelry brand Cartier. The Trinity collection was first introduced in 192...
Gold
Vintage Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Gold Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Tri-Color Gold Vintage Cufflinks by Cartier. Details: Measurements: 18mm x 18mm x 24mm Weight: 13.9 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 953XXX(serial number omitted) *Free Shi...
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
Vintage 1990s Cartier Tri-Color Gold Band
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold. Signed by Cartier Circa 1990 9mm wide Size 6 1/4
18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier Love Bracelet with 6 Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with 6 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Cartier Circa 1998 Size 16 Comes with its screw
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Byzantine Cross Pendant
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful little Byzantine cross pendant from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This vintage piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere SM 1057917 YG/SS 2 Row 1990s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2095 Brand Cartier Model Panthere SM Reference 1057917 Year 1990s Dial White Roman Case 18k Yellow Gold and Steel Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold and Steel Diameter 22mm Length 15.4cm M...
Cartier Yellow Gold and Diamond Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks, the tops measure 5/8 inch in length and 1/4 inch wide, nice solid construction with a weight of 14 Grams, the White Gold center section...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond 12 Station White Gold Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond 12 Station Choker Necklace by Cartier. With 12 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight 1.5ct Details: Chain: Length 14.5" Weight: 6.3 gr...
Diamond, White Gold
An 18k Gold Cartier Bamboo Bangle with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-karat yellow gold flexible clasp bracelet in the shape of a bamboo branch curved around the arm, consisting of nine segments; the three central segments are pavé-set with brill...
Diamond, 18k Gold
An 18k Gold Cartier Bamboo Bangle with Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-karat yellow gold flexible clasp bracelet in the shape of a bamboo branch curved around the arm, consisting of nine segments; the central segment is pavé-set with brilliant-cut...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Panthère Large 18k Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This watch features a 29mm 18K yellow gold case with a smooth 18K yellow gold bezel. The ivory dial includes blue steel hands and black Roman numeral hour markers, with minute marker...
18k Gold
Cartier Spike Chain Necklace 18K Yellow Gold 42cm
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: TMR2606150001 ■ Retail Price: - ■ Brand: Cartier ■ Product Name: Spike chain necklace ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: 750 K18 YG Yellow Gold ■ Weight: Approximately ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold 5.5mm Love Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier 18K White Gold 5.5mm Love Ring 49 Metal: 18K White Gold Size: Cartier size 49, US size 4.75 Band Width: 5.5mm Weight: 6.70 grams Hallmark: "K52612 49 Cartier ©1996 750",...
White Gold
Vintage Silver Plated Cartier Les Must Lighter Cabachon 1990s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier and spent the following century supplying the courts of Europe. The Les Must line launched in the 1970s to carry the Ca...
Silver Plate
Cartier Pasha Steel 38 M.M Chronograph Quartz movement
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Pasha Chronograph Wrist Watch, 38 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece case with Rotating Bezel, Quartz Movement, Sapphire set buttons and Water resistant lock down Crown ...
Steel
Cartier 18-kt Yellow Gold Panther Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Details: • Designer: Cartier • Collection: Panther • Material: 18k Yellow Gold • Hallmarks: Cartier 750 810152 • Measurements: • With bail: 0.86” tall x 0.87” long x 0.20” high...
Cartier Trinity Round Link Multi-Color Gold Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Multi Color Gold Round Link Trinity Choker Necklace by Cartier. Crafted in 1996, this Cartier Trinity necklace features 18k tri-color gold round links interwoven to create a tim...
Gold
Panthère de Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Skip to the end of the images gallery Skip to the beginning of the images gallery Panthère de Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet 124241101 Cartier Panthère Bracelet in 18K Yellow...
Yellow Gold
$3,984 / set
Cartier 1990s Gold Maillon De Panthere Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A pair of 18k yellow gold Maillon Panthere earrings by Cartier. Each hoop style earring is made up of iconic flat three rows of polished, interlocking links, 18k yellow gold that emb...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère 1310 W25054P5 – Medium Model – 27mm Unpolished Vintage Example
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Panthère 1310 W25054P5 – Medium Model – 27mm – Unpolished Vintage Example A true luxury icon, this Cartier Panthère reference 1310 (W25054P5) embodies everything that has mad...
Steel
Cartier Trinity Tricolor Multi-Chain 18k Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A creation by Cartier, this Trinity drape necklace highlights the timeless elegance of the iconic tricolor design. Crafted in 18K rose, yellow, and white gold, the necklace features ...
18k Gold
Cartier JUSTE UN CLOU BRACELET 17 Nail PRQ613 18kt White Gold AU750 AUTHENTIC
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier JUSTE UN CLOU BRACELET 17 Nail PRQ613 18kt White Gold AU750 AUTHENTIC, CERTIFIED Juste un Clou bracelet, classic, 18K white gold (750/1000), rhodium-finish. Width: 3.5 mm si...
18k Gold, White Gold
$8,000 / set
Cartier Trinity Hoop Earrings Tri-Color Gold
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of Cartier Trinity hoop earrings crafted in 18k gold and showcasing the iconic tri-color design of the Cartier Trinity collection. The hoops feature three interwoven gold ton...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.
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.