Cartier Diamond Agrafe Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Colour: F-G, Clarity: VS Chain Length: 18 inches Chain Width: 1mm Fastening: Lobster Claw Marked: 'Cartier' '750' & Serial Number Box: Cartier Necklace Box
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Ring Charm
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Noted: Chain pictured is a separate item. Remark: “Cartier makes timeless extraordinary.” SIZE: 1 1/8th inch long WEIGHT: 3.3 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: C...
18k Gold
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Ring with Logo Double C Motif and Diamond Halo
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
The delicate band complements the ornate centerpiece, creating a harmonious balance of sophistication and style. Accompanied by a Cartier Valuation Report. Total Weight: 3.87 Ring ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Pave Heart Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Colour: F-G, Clarity: VS Marked: 'Cartier' '750' & Serial Numbers & French assay marks Chain: 16.5 inches (2mm width) Box: Plain Gift Box
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18k White Gold 1.50ct Pink Sapphire Paris Nouvelle Vague Crossover Ring
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
We can NOT custom size this ring) Ring Width: 8.5mm (0.33") (top of the ring at the widest area - north to south), 8.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.6mm rise off the finger ...
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 1.25 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Colour: F-G, Clarity: VVS -VS Fastenings: Post & Omega (for pierced ears) Marked: 'Cartier' '750' & Serial Number Box: Plain Gift Box
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity 18k Tri-Color Gold Circular Pendant Necklace 16.5" w/Paper
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Trinity Style: Circular Pendant Necklace Material: 18k yellow, rose, and white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 D77149 Design: Circular Trinity pendant fea...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,475Sale Price|25% Off
Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Logo Band Ring, France
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Comes with Cartier ring box Ring Size: EU 51 ~ US 5.75. Band: 8 mm Approximate Gross Weight: 13.50 grams Hallmarks: Cartier 750 © 51 Serial number and Maker’s mark
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier C De Cartier 18K Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
The bracelet is signed Cartier, marked 750, numbered, and bearing a French eagle's head assay mark, together with an additional stamp.
18k Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollate Diamond Yellow Gold Single Drop Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
With Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color diamonds total weight approximately .58ct Details: Length: 14.5", Pendant drop 3" Weight: 22 grams Width: Front 8mm, Chain 2.5...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond 18k Two-Tone Gold Bypass Ring Size 4
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Bypass Ring Material: 18k yellow and white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 195662 Diamonds: Approximately 0.05 carats total weight Design: Sculptural two-tone ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hoop Earrings by Cartier Love Collection with Diamond 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Lucerne, CH
Makers mark: 659508, © 1977, Cartier Assay mark: 750 6 diamonds, brilliant cut, tot. 0.36 ct.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Symbol Diamond Cross Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, England
The necklace is stamped Cartier, 750 (for 18k gold), with the serial number CXS709.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier LOVE Cuff Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Size 20
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Measuring 6.3mm in width and size 20, this contemporary cuff offers the classic LOVE aesthetic in an easy-to-wear hinged open design that slips comfortably onto the wrist without the...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Leaf Wide White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
With 41 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, F-H color total weight approximately 5ct Details: Ring Size: European 53, US 6 1/4 Weight: 10.4 grams Width: 13mm Stamped Hallmarks...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Panthère 18K Gold Tsavorite Garnet & Onyx Ring, Size 51
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
Materials: 18-karat gold Tsavorite garnets Onyx Marked / Signed: Cartier 750 Numbered 51 Approximate Dimensions: European ring size: 51, as stamped Approximate US ring size: 5.75 M...
Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Cartier Double C Diamond Tri-Color Gold Trinity Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Diamonds VS1 clarity, E color Details: Weight: 28.7 grams Length: 6.5" Width: from 20mm to 16.5mm Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 B375XX (serial number omitted) *Free Shipping within...
Diamond, Gold
Cartier Gift Box Double C 18k Two-Tone Gold Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Gift Box Double C Charm Pendant Material: 18k yellow and white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 835757 Design: Miniature sculptural gift box with Double C motif ...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier C Hearts 18k White & Pink Gold Interlaced Heart Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: C Hearts Style: Interlaced Heart Charm Pendant Material: 18k white and pink gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 DG0186 Design: Interlaced open-heart motif in ...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Drop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.5 grams Dimensions: 25mm x 5.5mm (height x width) Total Diamond Carat Weight: Approx. 5.24ct (2.62ct each) Diamond Weight Breakdown: Round: 1.01...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Round Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Rolling Band Ring sz4
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
(all three rows when worn), 3.7mm (0.14in) (each band) Ring Height: 4.8mm rise off the finger (thickest area when worn) Hallmark: Cartier - 750- 43 - 918 - 818 Condition: Shows some ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Dumont Bull's Eye Quartz Rose Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Ring Size: 7 1/4 - 55 (European) Weight: 19.7 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 55 N13XXX(serial number omitted) *Shipping within the United States* YOUR PRICE: $5,00...
Quartz, Rose Gold
Cartier Trinity Ring Size J (49)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
The three interlaced and mobile bands, open for interpretation by the wearer, are the timeless inspiration behind an iconic collection." - Cartier Condition: Used (Good) - can be pr...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Malachite Baton Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
These superb cufflinks are easy to put on and wear, bringing a hint of timeless sophistication to both formal and evening wear Signed 'Cartier' 750 with serial number E59474 Dimens...
Malachite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Three Tone 18k Gold Knot Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with the exceptional attention to detail synonymous with Cartier, these cufflinks are signed “Cartier 750,” confirming their authenticity and premium 18 karat gold composition.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Coral Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 5 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Coral & Diamond Band Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 49 128369 Gemstones: Coral and diamonds Diamonds: Approximately 0.06 carats tota...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18KT Gold Elongated Oval Link Bracelet, Signed and Numbered
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier 18KT gold bracelet of elongated oval links, signed Cartier and struck 750 with the maker's numbering, closing with a signed trigger clasp.
18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier Geomatric Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, England
The bracelet is signed and hallmarked Cartier, 750 (for 18k gold), with the serial number 620238.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold and Diamond Love Ring Size 6.25 (53) #25400
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Ring Size: 6.25 (53) Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 8.4 gr./ 5.4 dwt. Hallmark: CARTIER 750 53 NR8278 Very good condition, professionally polished.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Hoop Diamond Earrings
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Colour: F, Clarity: VS Fastening: Omega and Foldable Post (for non-pierced ears) Marked: 'Cartier' & '750' Box: Plain Gift Box Comments: Please excuse the reflective glare visible in...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Walking Panthere 18k Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Each ear clip measures approximately 1 1/4 inches in length and 5/8 inch in width, and the pair has a substantial combined weight of 45.5 grams. Marked Cartier, 750, maker's mark, an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Spiral Egg Shaped Garnet Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, England
The necklace is stamped Cartier, 750 (for 18k gold), with serial numbers 195084 (pendant) and 171367 (chain).
Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,761Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Cartier Vivid Pink Purple Rhodolite Garnet 18k White Gold Tank Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
A unique and beautiful stone. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers. Ring size 51 - UK K1/2 - US 5.5 - Some resizing is possible.
Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Gold Diamond Band Ring, Circa 1960, 1.2ct, Size 7.25
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
With a size of 7.25 and a weight of 20.0g, this ring will become a dazzling star on your finger, perfect for both everyday wear and special occasions. Brand: Cartier Metal: 18K Gold ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Diadea Diamond 18K Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
The alternating polished gold and diamond accents create a distinctive geometric rhythm characteristic of Cartier's refined modern jewelry design. The bracelet is finished with an in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18k Gold Contessa Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Cartier CIRCA: 1990s MATERIALS: 18k Gold GEMSTONE: Diamonds WEIGHT: 4.3 Grams MEASUREMENTS: 1/8” RING SIZE: 5.75 - 6 (52) - not resizable HALLMARKS: Cartier, 750, 52, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Baignoire 18k Yellow Gold Oval Link Necklace with Paper 17.5"
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Baignoire Material: 18k yellow gold Era: 1995 Origin: France Hallmarks: Stamped 1995 Cartier 750 F86464 Necklace Length: Approximately 17.5" Measure...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier Geometric Two Tone Link Bracelet in Yellow and White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
This bracelet is signed and hallmarked Cartier, 750 (for 18k gold), with the serial number 555488.
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Black Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Stack Band Ring Size 5 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Black Onyx & Diamond Band Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 49 128363 Gemstones: Black onyx and diamonds Diamonds: Approximately 0.06 c...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Wedding Band 18k Rose Gold Size 57
By Cartier
Located in istanbul, TR
The ring is stamped Cartier 750 with serial numbers. The band measures 3.60 mm in width.
Cartier Love Wedding Band 18k Rose Gold Size 53
By Cartier
Located in istanbul, TR
The ring is stamped Cartier 750 with serial numbers. The band measures 3.60 mm in width.
Vintage Cartier 'Penelope' Logo Swivel Back Cufflinks in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
Each cufflink is signed and hallmarked of the bar of the cufflinks which read Cartier, 750, with matching serial numbers 64185A.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Tsavorite Lacquer Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxurious ring combines bold artistry with the elegance of 18k yellow gold, embodying Cartier's iconic style and craftsmanship. Details: Ring Size: European 54, US 6 3/4 Width: ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ten Diamond White Gold Love Bangle Bracelet Size 18
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Retail Price: $20,500 With 10 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.96 carat Details: Size: 18cm Weight: 32.8 grams Width: 6.5mm Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 18 AS6XXX(serial number om...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Yellow White Gold Double Heart Pendant Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Pendant : 29mm x 14mm Chain Length: 19.5" Chain Width: 2.5mm Weight: Pendant 8.9 grams Chain 16.4 grams Total weight 25.3 grams Hallmarks: Cartier 750 19XX XXXXXX *Free Shipping w...
White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond 5 Row Hoop Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
These earrings come with service paper from Cartier NY and a Cartier box. Details: Measurements: 25mm x 13mm Weight: 28.3 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 771XXX(serial number ha...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Four Diamond LOVE Bangle Size 16
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Lock in your love, forever." - Cartier Condition: Used (Excellent) - Professionally polished to appear brand new Weight: 28.4 grams Size: 16 Width: 6mm Total Diamond Weight: Approx....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Pasha Diamond Tourmaline Aquamarine White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
With Peridot, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Green Tourmaline, and Violet Cordierite. 89 Round brilliant cut diamonds, VS1 Clarity, G Color, Approx weight 1.50ctw Details: Size: European 52...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Nouvelle Vague Diamond Ring Size M (53)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Colour: F-G, Clarity: VS-VVS Marked: 'Cartier' '750' '1999' '53' & Serial Number Box: Plain Gift Box Comments: This piece has been verbally authenticated by Cartier.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Double C Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Colour: G Clarity: SI Marked: 'Cartier' '750' '50' & Serial Number Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 2.20 Carat Pave Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Colour: E-F, Clarity: VVS-VS Marked: 'Cartier' '750' '49' & Serial Number Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box Documents: The Vintage Jeweller Guarantee of Authenticity Comments: T...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Perruque 18k Yellow Gold Beaded Dome Ring with Paper & Box Size 4.5
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Perruque Era: 1999 Material: 18k yellow gold Measurements: Approximately 32mm across × 19mm high Ring Size: US 4.5 / EU 48 Weight: 36.9 grams Hallma...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,080Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 2.28 Carat Diamond Pavé 18K White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Measuring 8.3 mm in width and weighing 11 grams, the ring has a luxurious presence on the hand while maintaining Cartier’s signature elegance and balance. The band is stamped “Carti...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Limited Ed Diamond Moonstone Meterore Fractal Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
This necklace comes with service paper from Cartier store in NYC and a Cartier box. Retail Price when it was available: $115,000 With 60 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E ...
Diamond, Moonstone, Rose Gold
Cartier Four Diamond LOVE Bangle Size 16
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Lock in your love, forever." - Cartier Condition: Used (Excellent) - Professionally polished to appear brand new Weight: 29.5 grams Size: 16 Width: 6mm Total Diamond Weight: Approx....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Iconic Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cartier Gentiane Five Row Rice Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The reverse side of the plunger clasp is stamped Cartier, 750, and with this items unique serial number.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring Size 4.75
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
A piece that reflects Cartier’s enduring artistry and modern grace. Condition - Good Dimensions: Size 4.75; 0.13" W Weight: 2.8 g Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, reference numbers, maker...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k White Gold Happy Birthday Ring
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier 18k White Gold Happy Birthday Ring Brand: Cartier Design:Happy Birthday Ring Material: 18k white gold Ring Size: 10.25 (Cannot be re-sized) Hallmarks: Cartier 750 63 Ring Me...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diadea Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings w/Paper
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Diadea Earrings Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 974526 Gemstones: Natural diamonds Measurements: Approximately 0.75" long × 0.3...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier, 18K White Gold and Diamond Trinity Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring Size: 11 Cartier size: 66 Metal: 18K White Gold Stamp: Cartier 750 (French hallmarks) (Cartier maker's mark) (serial number) 66 Gross weight: 11.80 grams Diamond Characteristic...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.