Estate Cartier Penelope 3ctw Diamond Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
The bracelet features the double interlocking "C" clasp set with approximately 3ctw of brilliant round diamonds, accented by 7 rows of interlocking links creating an elegant mesh. St...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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 Le Jardinier 8k Gold Gardening Charm Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brooch overall measurements are approx 2' inch wide Marked: Cartier, 750. Weight - 16 grams. Pre owned in excellent condition charm size are approx 15mm and 20mm Signed and Numbered.
18k Gold, Gold
Cartier Tortue Diamond Mother Of Pearl Rose Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Ring Size: 5 1/4 Width: 9mm Weight: 4.1 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 50 PKXXX(serial number has been omitted) *Free Shipping within the United States* T3307mdhd
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Tankissi Diamond Large Amethyst Yellow Gold Ring Paper
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Amethyst Tankissi Large Ring by Cartier. With 2 baguette cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, G color 1 Oval Amethyst 12mm x 10mm Details: Size: European 52, US 6 Weigh...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Nouvelle Vague Diamond Band
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Sized European 51 (US 5¾) and weighing 10.8 grams, this sophisticated ring offers a substantial yet comfortable presence for everyday luxury or special occasions. Hallmarked “Carti...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Double Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Double Pave Diamond Band Ring by Cartier. With 60 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 2.50ctw Measurements: Weight: 9.8 grams...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Rose Gold Diamond Paved Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Weighing 4.4 grams and sized at 54 (US 6.75), this sophisticated ring offers the perfect balance of luxury, comfort, and enduring style. Hallmarked “Cartier 750 54 NEZXXX,” with the ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$57,200
Cartier Diamond Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Equipped with the post and European design clip closure. Inscribed: Cartier, 750, numbered xxxxxx, Cartier 2001. Stamped with makers marks, 750 gold marks, French hallmarks.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Diamond Bangle Bracelet In 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
There is 98 round brilliant cut diamonds with total weight of approximately 2.00ct, color F-G, clarity: VS. Inscribed: Cartier, 750, PD, 443315 ( Stamped with makers mark.
Diamond, White Gold
$18,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Panthere Griffe Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Panthere Griffe Band Ring by Cartier. With 68 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. 2.50ctw Details: Ring Size: European 54 U...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
C de Cartier in Signature Setting Diamond Studs
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The studs are set with 0.51ct. round brilliant cut diamond, color E, clarity VVS2, with GIA Inscription GIA XXXXX, and 0.50c.t round brilliant cut dIamond, color E, clarity VVS2, GIA...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Orissa 9.17 Carat Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
With 280 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity E color Total Diamond Weight approx. 9.17ct Details: Length: 15.5" Width: 10mm Weight: 66.2 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 8...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Diamond La Donna White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond La Dona Band Ring by Cartier. With 22x round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .50ct Details: Ring Size: European 53, US 6 1/...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Large C Heart White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Large C Heart Pendant Necklace by Cartier. With 30 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. .60ct *Includes Cartier Service Cer...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Diamond White Gold Diamant Leger De Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Size: European 56, US 7.5 Weight: 5.1 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 56 SXXXX(Serial Omitted) *Free Shipping within the United States* T2938eodd
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Pasha Grid Pendant
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Excellent) Weight: 19.5 grams Dimensions: 29mm x 29mm x 2.5mm (excluding bail) Length Including Bale: 40mm Marked: 'Cartier' '750' & Serial Number Box: Plain Gif...
White Gold
Estate Cartier Nigeria Diamond Band in 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Ring is an American size 5 1/2 or European size 51. Marked "Cartier 750 51 89473B" along the edge.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Turtle Brooch Pendant 18k Gold Diamond Sapphire Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Original Cartier Pendant / Brooch Vintage Turtle Brooch pin Made by Cartier France. 18k Yellow Gold Approx weight 12.5 grams Turtle size approx 37 x 25 mm Eyes are Blue Sapphire Tur...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Trinity Diamond Tri Color Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Comes with box. Marked: Cartier, 750, Eagle head mark, PD, EP1245. Weight - 31.2 grams.
Diamond, Gold
22161 Cartier Entrelaces 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Knot Pendant 16" Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
From the Entrelacés collection from Cartier 18k white gold necklace weighs 4.4g 35 round diamonds, total weight 0.42ct Diamond F color VS1 clarity Pendant measures 15.7mm wide Neckl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 3 Diamonds LOVE Ring 18kt White Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier LOVE Collection 3 Diamond Band Ring Style: With Diamonds Ref. number: B403255 Serial #: NU**** Metal: 18 kt White Gold Size: 51 / 5.75 US Width: 5.5 MM TCW: 0.22 tcw Ma...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Panthere de Cartier Panther Diamond Emerald Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
With 44 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity E color total weight approximately 0.50ct 2 emeralds in the eyes Onyx nose and collar This necklace comes with Cartier box. Details:...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold
Cartier Nigeria Diamond Wide Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Nigeria Diamond Wide Band Ring by Cartier. With 125 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, F-H color total weight approximately 5.65ct Details: Ring Size: European...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Waves Large White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Diamond Large Ring by Cartier. This ring comes with a Cartier box. With 86 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 4.30...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Medium Size Trinity Hoop Tri-Color Gold Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Measurements: 24mm x 22mm x 7mm Weight: 18.1 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 433XXX (serial number omitted) *Free Shipping within the United States* T2675othd
Gold
Cartier Panther Tsavorite Lacquer Diamond Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
With Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity E color 1 Tsavorite This necklace comes with original Cartier box. Details: Length: 17" Width: 3mm Pendant: approx. 3.5" x 1.5" Weight...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Cartier Pasha Amethyst Citrine Garnet Tourmaline Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Size: European 51 US 5 3/4 Weight: 24.9 grams Width: 25mm front, 5mm back Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 51 NM0XXX serial number omitted *Free Shipping within the United S...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Rose Yellow White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Marked on rose gold bangle: Cartier, 750, GM, EP1245. Weight - 61.3 grams.
White Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
Cartier 18K White Gold Engagement Ring Marked: Cartier 750 Approximate Dimensions: 5.5 - 5.75 (Ring Size) 0.5 carat (Daimond) 7.8 grams in weight. ** All dimensions listed above ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Chalice Large Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Ring Size: European 52 US 6 Weight: 18.7 grams Width: 26mm Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 52 862XXX(serial number omitted) *Free Shipping within the United States* T3305orddd
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Diamond 18K White Gold 1895 3.5mm Width, 6 Diamond Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Width: 3.5mm Size: 59 (8.75 US) Diamonds: six brilliant cut, each .055 carat, totaling .33 carats Condition: Very Good, light surface wear commensurate with age. Marks: Cartier, 750,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Pearl Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Multi Strand Torsade Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Necklace is 19" long. Marked Cartier, 750, 612 327. Weight - 93.4 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Cartier Menotte Rose Gold Diamond Rhodolite Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Weighing 10.6 grams, this distinctive creation possesses a confident presence and unmistakable design character. Hallmarked Cartier 750 and bearing a European size 51, approximatel...
Diamond, Rhodolite, Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Weight: 23.7 grams Measurements: 60mm x 22mm Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 SZ5XXX (serial number omitted) *Free Shipping within the United States* T3530maodd
Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
Cartier, 18K Gold Yellow Sapphire Diamond Necklace, GIA
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Yellow Sapphire: approx. 7.35ct, Ceylon No Heat, GIA Weight: 115 grams Measurement: 44cm chain length Stamp: "Cartier", "750", "230583"
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon White Gold Ruby Silk Cord Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Weighing 25 grams, this exceptional necklace offers a versatile balance of understated luxury and dramatic presence. Hallmarked “Cartier 750” with French hallmarks, the serial numb...
Onyx, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthere 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Fluid, substantial, and iconic. Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial Material: Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Weight: 15.1 grams Accessories: Our Gift Box Condition: Exc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Cartier Entre Lace 18k White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The band is hallmarked Cartier 750 and numbered IF 1699. Finger size is 6 1/4, Euro size 52.
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Penelope Diamond Double C Three Row Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Weight: 121.4 grams Length: 14.5" Width: 20mm; Double C width: 24mm Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 826XXX(serial number has been omitted) *Free Shipping within the United ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Mahango Walking Panthere Panther Diamond White & Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Ring Size: European 51, US 5.75 Width: 14mm Weight: 11.9 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 650XXX(Serial Omitted) 51 Free Shipping within the United States T3603mhtdd
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Caresse D'orchidées Orchid Flower Diamond Amethyst White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Amethyst Caresse D'orchidées Orchid Flower Ring by Cartier. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. .52ct Amethysts Details...
Amethyst, Diamond, White 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
Cartier Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Eternity Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Ring Size: European 55, US 7 1/4 Weight: 4.6 grams Width: 7mm Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 55 264XXX(serial number omitted) *Free Shipping within the United States* T33...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Emerald Onyx White Gold Panther Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring comes with an original Cartier box and certificate. Details: Ring Size: European 53 US 6.25 Width: 21mm Weight: 26.3 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 53 652XXX (serial...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Ceramic White Gold Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
This necklace comes with service paper from Cartier store and a Cartier box. Details: Weight: 86.6 grams Length: 17" Width: 9mm Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 XE3XXX(serial number o...
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
Cartier Star Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Measurements: Weight: 68.3 grams Width: 15mm Size: Size 17-18 Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 647XXX(serial number omitted) *Free Shipping within the United States* T3229mtddd
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Cartier C De Cartier Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 36.4 grams Length: 7.0 inches Width: 8.4mm Fastening: Tab Insert Marked: 'Cartier' '750' & Serial Number Box: Plain Gift Box Documents: The Vintag...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Emerald Elephant 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Elephant Charm Pendant Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstones: 1 emerald Design: Sculptural elephant motif with emerald accent Measurements: Approximately 21.3 mm ...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier "Panthere" Diamond, Emerald & Onyx Cuff Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Equipped with twist mechanism. Inscribed: Cartier, 750, TYXXXXX, Size 16. Stamped with makers marks and french gold marks.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Cartier Panther Panthere Peridot Lacquer Yellow Gold Pendant Long Cord Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
This necklace comes with original sales receipt from Cartier store and a Cartier box. Details: Length: 21" Pendant: approx. 1.5" x 1" Weight: 50.4 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 75...
Peridot, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Gold Diamond Elephant Brooch, Late 20th Century, 2ct
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Metal:18K Diamonds: Approx 2ct Weight: 30.6 grams Measurement: 6.6 x 2.8cm Stamp: "Cartier", "750", "667535" SKU:JF104
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold and Pave Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Accompanied by a Cartier pouch and service receipt. Cartier ring size: 6 Metal: 18K White Gold Stamp: Cartier 750 (French hallmarks) (Cartier maker's mark) (serial number) 52 Gross ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Large Model LOVE Earrings
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Excellent) - Professionally polished to appear brand new Weight: 12.6 grams Dimensions: 32.6mm x 3.6mm (H x W) Fastenings: Post & Alpha Marked: 'Cartier' '750' &...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Black Onyx Diamond Gold Panthere Panther Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color and black onyx These earrings come with service paper from Cartier store in NYC and a Cartier box. ***Earrings are made for pierced ears Details: Measu...
Diamond, Onyx, 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
Panthere De Cartier Panther Diamond Tsavorite Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Length: 7" Panther: 15mm x 11mm Weight: 29.1 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 DIU3XX(serial number has been omitted) T3208mhtdd
Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Three Tiered Ring Pave Set Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds weighing approximately 3.15 carats Stamped Cartier 750, numbered 18-karat white gold Pendant diameter 2 1/4 inches Chain length approximately 15 1/2 inches Total weight 32.0...
Diamond, White Gold
$14,683
Cartier Trinity Bangle
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 62.8 grams Inside Diameter: 64mm Size: Medium (fits up to 6.5" wrist) Band Width: 4.5mm (each band) Marked: ‘Cartier’ '750' & Serial Number Bo...
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.
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.