Cartier Panthere Panther Pave Diamond Black Onyx White Gold Emerald Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Panthere Panther Pave Diamond, Black Onyx, Emerald Earrings by Cartier. The Cartier Panthère earrings in 18k white gold exude fierce elegance. Featuring the iconic p...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold
Cartier Ladies White Gold Diamond Baignoire Mini Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Cartier ladies watch with diamonds set on the bezel and bracelet. Size 6 wrist with deployment buckle. Quartz. Watch face measures 24mm by 18mm.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Panthere 8839 18k YG Factory Bezel Custom Pave Diamond Dial Quartz 27mm
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Panthere 18K Yellow Gold Factory Bezel Custom Pavé Diamond Dial Quartz Watch, circa 1995. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 6.5 inches. Original box and papers are not inc...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Ronde Large Steel and 18k Gold Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1997 Cartier Santos Ronde Reference 1910, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Water Resistant case with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel, Sapphire Crown, automatic, self winding movement, Whi...
18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Limited Ed Diamond Moonstone Meterore Fractal Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Meterore Fractal Diamond Moonstone Pendant Limited Edition Necklace by Cartier. This Cartier 18k Rose Gold Limited Edition Pendant Necklace number 5 out of 20 ever ma...
Diamond, Moonstone, Rose 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
Vintage 1990s Cartier Santos Galbée 187901- Two Tone Ivory Roman Auto 29 mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Contoured Two-Tone Classic The Santos Galbée Reference 187901 is the definitive 1990s evolution of Cartier’s most iconic silhouette. While the original 1904 design was a pioneer...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Gentiane 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet, Circa 1990
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier yellow five row bracelet, circa 1990 A rare retro bracelet from Cartier's elegant Gentiane collection. The bracelet is comprised of five rows each segment designed as an el...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panther Panthere Claw Diamond Black Onyx White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Panther Panthere Claw Ring by Cartier. This ring comes with Cartier box. With 145 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weigh...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Ace of Hearts Card White Gold Limited Edition Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This authentic rare Cartier pendant is crafted in 18k white gold and features a red enamel heart in the center surrounded with about 80 pave brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamo...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Diabolo Invisible Mystery Set Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Invisible Set Ruby Diabolo Ring by Cartier. With 12 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity and G color approx. .50ct total weight 8 rubies total weight...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Nymphea Diamond Buckle 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring EU50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Nymphea Diamond Buckle 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with 10 stunning round colourless diamonds. D/E colour VS-VVS clarity, all wi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Garnet 18k Yellow Gold Ring 53
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Cartier cocktail ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a cabochon garnet set in a geometric crown. The 14.7mm x 14.9mm buff-top cushion-shaped garnet has dark...
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Gentiane Three-Row Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier yellow gold Gentiane three-row necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, Circa 1990 This elegant, retro collar-style necklace is comprised of three rows, each segment designed as ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Bracelet Trinity modele Classique 3 Or 62 Classic Model Trinity Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Trinity model bracelet in pink gold, yellow gold and white gold (18 carats each), delivered in its original box. Bracelet diameter 6.2 cm, width of a ring 0.4 cm, height of a...
18k Gold
Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ivy Leaf Brooch, Circa 1990
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier 18 karat yellow gold ivy leaf brooch, circa 1960 Designed as a single 18 karat yellow gold ivy leaf. This elegant brooch features delicate gold detailed engraving ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Love Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold Size 18 with Original Box & Screw
By Cartier
Located in Austin, TX
An iconic Cartier Love Bracelet crafted in luxurious 18 K yellow gold, featuring the timeless screw motif that has become one of the world's most recognizable jewelry designs. This a...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Diamond and Multi-Gem Caresse d'Orchidées Ring
By Cartier
Located in Napoli, NA
A stunning dress ring from Cartier's Caresse d'Orchidées collection. The ring features pavé of approximately 1.20 ct in total of sparkling diamonds and reverse-set amethysts, pink to...
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond and Pearl Agrafe 18k White Gold Rare Vintage Necklace/ Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Includes Detachable Pearl Pendant with Unique Double-Clasp Design 17" Long Total Mass = 77.9 grams Serial number for necklace: #864479 Serial number for pendant: #864799 Great Vintag...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Double Heart Charm Safety Pin Convertible Brooch, 18 Karat Gold
By Cartier
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and charming vintage Cartier Diamond Double Heart Safety Pin Brooch, masterfully crafted in 18 karat white gold and designed as the Maison's iconic safety pin motif suspended ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Vintage 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Clip Earrings
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier vintage 18 karat yellow and white gold clip earrings. A unique pair of vintage Cartier bi-metal 18 karat gold earrings. Crafted in polished gold, featuring a striking desig...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Star Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Bangle Bracelet by Cartier. With round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, F-H color Round rubies, emeralds and sapphires This bracelet...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronoflex Chronograph 1830 28mm x 36mm 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1830 Serial: MG26**** Year: 1990's - 2000's Model: Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pasha 38mm Ref. 1040 (1996) – Automatic, Full Set, Brown Dial, Las
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
The Cartier Pasha 38mm Ref. 1040 from 1996 is a distinguished automatic timepiece with a timeless round design. This full-set watch features a unique brown-beige dial, adding to its ...
Stainless Steel
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Charm Brooch with Rocking Horse & Bear, Baby Carriage
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item Number: 23310502 ■Brand: Cartier ■Product Name: Gold Charm Brooch ■Model Number: - ■Material: 750 K18 YG Yellow Gold ■Weight: Approximately 19.9g / 0.70 oz ■Size: Approximately...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings Appx 2.50 Ct Diamonds 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Earrings by Cartier 1990s Total Length = 1" Width = 1/2" Features Rows of Round Diamonds Appx Total Carat Weight = 2.5 cts G-I Color, VS Clarity Hand-signed "Cartier...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1991 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Vintage Colisee Twist Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a puffed twist motif comprised of yellow, rose, and white gold Centering a rose and yellow gold 'X' motif flanked by white gold navettes Stamped for 18 karat gold Numbere...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity White Gold 3 Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Trinity De Cartier 3 Band Ring by Cartier. Details: Ring Size: European 53, US 6 1/4 Width: 3.5mm each bands, 7mm band Weight: 8.5 grams Stamped Hallmarks: 750 Carti...
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier Tank Moonphase 8190 18K YG White Roman Dial Quartz 23 mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Enduring Form Of Essential Design The Cartier Tank stands as a pillar of twentieth-century watchmaking, its design a direct translation of military utility into wearable art. Co...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond White Gold 8 Station Long Love Link Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Love Link 8 Station Necklace by Cartier. With 144 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. 2.00ct Includes Cartier Certificate A...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier Must Tank Large 2414 Silver White Roman Dial Quartz 25 mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Enduring Legacy Of Geometric Design The Cartier Tank stands as a testament to Louis Cartier’s vision, a design inspired by the geometry of WWI tanks that established the wrist...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier white, light yellow and mixed brown fancy diamond bombe ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This striking 1990s Cartier bombe ring contains a total of approximately 3 carats of white, light yellow and mixed brown fancy round cut diamonds. Made in France, it is a US size 8 a...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Round Diamond Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring EU47
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a fine 4mm natural round diamond. E/F colour VVS1 clarit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Toi & Moi Pearl Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 1996
By Cartier
Located in Napoli, NA
Contemporary and nice Band Ring from Timeless Ellipse Collection. Elegant and timeless, this iconic Toi & Moi ring by Cartier features two luminous cultured pearls set in 18 karat y...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Three Diamond Love Ring Set in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A classic three diamond Cartier Love ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is set in the iconic love design and instead of being stamped throughout with the nail motif is set with t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 0.54 Carat Diamond and 18k Tri-Colour Gold Solitaire Ring Circa 1995
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.54 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, white gold and rose gold solitaire ring; part of our diverse contemporary jewelry collections. This stunnin...
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Double Headed Panther Brooch Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier Panthère double headed brooch set in 18k yellow and white gold. From a discontinued Cartier collection, the brooch depicts a double headed panther; both ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tri-Color Gold Wave Cuff Bracelet 18k Yellow White Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Monaco, MC
This sophisticated Cartier cuff bracelet exemplifies the maison's legendary craftsmanship and timeless design philosophy. Expertly crafted in 18k tri-color gold—yellow, white, and ro...
Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vtg Meli Melo Platinum and Diamond & Gemstone Ring Size 54 c 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous & Unique Cartier Ring. The Meli Melo design features variously polished and faceted gemstones bezel-set in 950 platinum. The design incorporates aquamarine, pink tourmaline,...
Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Diamond, Tourmaline, Mandarin Garnet, Platinum
Cartier Circa 1996 Love Band Ring in 18k White Gold 5 mm
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Circa 1996 Love Band Ring Style: Band Ref. number: M 68404 Metal: 18k White Gold Size: 54 - 7 US Measurements: 5 MM Hallmark: Cartier © 1996 750 M 68404 54 Includes: C...
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Round 0.25ct Diamond Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring Stunning yellow gold ring set with a fine 0.25ct (hallmarked) natural round diamond. E/F colo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hoop Earrings by Cartier Love Collection with Diamond 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Lucerne, CH
A timeless masterpiece from famous Cartier House, these exquisite hoop earrings are part of the iconic Love Collection. Crafted in solid 18 Karat yellow gold, they feature six round ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1990's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Love Bangle Size 20 Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an oval shaped gold bangle Engraved with iconic screw head motif With a high polished gold finish Opens via two removable screws Stamped for 18 karat gold Numbered fully ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Patiala Hematite Beads with Carved Green Chalcedony Leaves Bracelet YG
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Vintage circa 1990 Patiala Hematite Beads with Chalcedony Carved Leaves Style: Beaded Bracelet Serial. number: 999254 Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Size: 8' inches Closure:...
Chalcedony, Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1991 Cartier Trinity Bangle, Size 62, 3-Band Width 3.3mm, Certificate
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cartier Vintage 1990's Trinity 3-Band Bangle Bracelet in 18K Tri-Color Gold - Size 62 (With Original Papers) Up for sale is a highly collectible, Vintage 1991 Cartier Trinity Bangle...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold and approx 2.5 Carat Tanzanite Cocktail Ring, Dated 1993
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This dramatic Cartier ring's design centres around an approximately 2.5 carat oval cut tanzanite. The deep blue of the tanzanite is accentuated by the rich yellow gold. Marked with i...
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Classic 18k Tri-Color Gold Bangle Bracelet w/Paper Size GD
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Trinity Classic Style: Vintage Bangle Bracelet Material: 18k tri-color gold (yellow, white, and rose gold) Hallmarks: Cartier 750 GD 1997 M0099 Origin...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Onyx Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond, Ruby, Onyx Necklace by Cartier. Part of the Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Collection. With 153 round brilliant diamonds, E color, VVS1 clarity total weigh appr...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold
Cartier Colombe de la Paix Dove Of Peace Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Colombe de la Paix Dove Of Peace Diamond Pendant Necklace by Cartier. This necklace comes with sales receipt for brooch and the paper from Cartier that the brooch has...
Diamond, White Gold
$5,598Sale Price / set|20% Off
CARTIER Paris Medium Trinity Clips-On Earrings In Three Colors 18Kt Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Trinity hoops earrings designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful pair of vintage hoops earrings for every day, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in 1992. ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Américaine 18k White Gold Full Set – 1994 Quartz – Ref. 3012905
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Cartier Tank Américaine in 18k White Gold – Full Set This elegant Cartier Tank Américaine watch, crafted in solid 18k white gold, comes as a full set with original box and papers. I...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthere Mini Diamond 18K White Gold Watch with Certificate and Box
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Mini (ref. 2363) delivers timeless elegance in a refined, compact form. Crafted in gleaming high-polish 18 karat white gold, the 25mm x 17mm case features...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 2.25ct Cabochon Ruby 1.30ct Diamond Solitaire Ring Sz 6
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful French Cartier Ruby, Diamond, Gold Ring The ring features an oval-shaped ruby cabochon measuring 7.80 x 6.30 x 4.75 mm and weighing approximately 2.25 carats Enhanced by fu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Vivid Emerald Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Cut Emerald 18k Tri Colour/Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring. Stunning multi tone gold ring set with a fine vivid green emerald. Jewellery houses like Cartier onl...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Cartier Round Diamond 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring 50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Cut Diamond 18k Tri Colour/Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring. Multi tone gold ring set with a natural round brilliant cut diamond. Fine jewellery houses like Cart...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Cartier 0.30ct Round Diamond VVS Ellipse 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Brilliant Diamond 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring. Beautiful white gold ring set with a fine 0.30ct round cut natural diamond. The diamond has very white E/F col...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 1997 18k White Gold Cabochon Channel Set Amethyst Solitaire Ring sz 53
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Cabochon Cut - Channel Set - Purple Color - 8x7.6mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 13.12 Grams Ring Size: Size 53 Wil...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Men's 18K Yellow Wedding Band Ring 4mm Size 63 US 10.5 Ca. 1997
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A classic men's wedding band by Cartier, dated 1997, executed in 18 karat yellow gold with a clean, comfort-fit rounded profile. Width 4mm; European size 63, corresponding to US size...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Chain Link Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage Cartier 18 karat yellow gold lapis lazuli chain link cufflinks, 1990 Designed as a pair of gold balls each set with a domed rich blue cabochon cut lapis lazuli to ...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Vivid Red Ruby Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cut Solitaire Ring K
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a vivid red ruby. Fine jewellery houses like Cartier only use the finest of ge...
Ruby, Gold, 18k 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.