Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold 'Love' Ring
By Cartier
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Ring size - 60/S Marked - 'Cartier 750 60 © HZ 3164' along with a small French maker's mark Total weight of piece - 6.45 grams
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love 3 Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring w/Cert Size US 5 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Collection/Style: Love 3 Diamond Band Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 49 L98347 1998 Gemstones: Natural diamonds approximately 0.22ct total weight Design: C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon Diamond Ruby Onyx Bracelet 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial Material: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: White Main Stone: Diamond Length: 6 1/4" Weight: 11.9 grams Accessories: ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Wide Love 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Signed ‘Cartier 750 50 BP 8180’ Dimensions: 10mm wide 2mm depth The ring is currently a UK finger size K 1/2, USA finger size 5 1/4) Due to the design this cannot be resized.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Smoky Quartz Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring w/Box Size US 6 EU 53
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Smoky Quartz Diamond Cocktail Ring Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 53 AX3538 Gemstones: Natural smoky quartz cabochon approximate...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier La Dona Citrine 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring w/Paper Size US 5.5 EU 51
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Hallmarks: Cartier 750 51 NW2403 Gemstones: Natural citrine approximately 7.6 mm × 6.2 mm Design: Sculptural La Dona band with architectural curves Ring Size: US 5.5 / EU 51 Weig...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Caresse d'Orchidées Diamond and Onyx Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Presented in authenticated excellent pre-owned condition, accompanied by our gift box. Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial Material: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k ...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon Diamond Ruby Onyx Bracelet 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial Material: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: White Main Stone: Diamond Length: 6 1/4" Weight: 11.9 grams Accessories: ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bead Multi Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Weight: 50 grams Bracelet Wrist Size/Length: 6.5" inch Bracelet Width: 1" inch Signed: "Cartier" "750" "1999" (there is also a serial number) All of our items are evaluated by a pro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Longevity Diamond Charm 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A hinged lobster clasp provides versatility, enabling it to clip onto a bracelet or hang from a chain. Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial Material: White Gold Meta...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Swirl 18k White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
These earrings complete a look effortlessly, needing no accompaniment. Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial Material: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: White Main Stone:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Longevity Diamond Charm 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A hinged lobster clasp provides versatility, enabling it to clip onto a bracelet or hang from a chain. Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial Material: White Gold Meta...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k White Gold Menotte Bangle Bracelet size 15
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Please review photographs carefully for condition details. Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, reference numbers, maker's mark All our measurements are approximate.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Longevity Diamond Charm 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A hinged lobster clasp provides versatility, enabling it to clip onto a bracelet or hang from a chain. Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial Material: White Gold Meta...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Caresse d'Orchidées Diamond and Onyx Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Presented in authenticated excellent pre-owned condition, accompanied by our gift box. Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial Material: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k ...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Cartier Paris 18Kt Gold Etruscan Earrings Hoops with 2.88 Cts in VVS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Stamped with French hallmarks; the eagle's head for the assay and guaranty of the 18 kt gold, the maker's maitre cartouche, the unique serial numbers and signed, "CARTIER .750 614766...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Panthère de Cartier Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
Both earrings are signed and hallmarked Cartier, 750 (for 18k gold), Iy, with matching serial number 96816B.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Bracelet Vintage 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Signage: Cartier, 750, Serial No. 661041, French Eagle Head Hallmark Length: 7.5" Weight: 41.1 g Year: 1990 Condition: Very good condition with light surface wear consistent with age...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Amulette de Cartier XS Shell and Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, England
The bracelet is stamped Cartier, 750 (for 18k gold), with the serial number DJU663.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Georges L'Enfant Interchangeable 18k Gold Doorknocker Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CIRCA: 1970s DESIGNER: Cartier MATERIALS: 18k Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Diamond, Chrysoprase HALLMARKS: Cartier, 750, Georges L'Enfant maker’s mark ITEM DETAILS: A pair of vintage Car...
Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Pin, Circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
The clip is finished with an essential 18 karat yellow gold safety chain for preventing loss or slippage. Signed: 'CARTIER' 750 numbered 194913' Dimensions: 6 x 0.8cm The tie clip...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Vivid Blue Aquamarine Square Cushion 18k White Gold Tank Ring 50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
A unique and beautiful stone. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers. Ring size UK K1/2 - US 5.5 - EU 50 - Some resizing is possible.
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Double C Diamond Charm Pendant 18K White Gold Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
The pendant measures 1" by .25" wide. Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial Material: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: White Main Stone: Diamond Weight: 2.5 grams ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18KT White Gold Pave Diamond Heart Charm Pendant, Signed
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
The clasp is signed Cartier over 750 for 18KT gold, with the French assay mark and the serial number alongside.
White Gold
Cartier Léger d'Amour Diamond Station Necklace 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial Material: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: White Main Stone: Diamond Length: 15 1/2" Weight: 3.7 grams Accessories: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Vintage Vivid Yellow Citrine 18k Yellow Gold Tank Band Solo Ring EU50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
A beautiful stone with excellent cut, clarity and colour. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers. Weighs 9.42g. Ring size UK K - US 5.25 - EU 50 - Some resizing is pos...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Signed Logo de Cartier 18K White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Fineness: Marked 750 for gold fineness. Marks: Marked to th...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Léger d'Amour Diamond Station Necklace 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial Material: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: White Main Stone: Diamond Length: 15 1/2" Weight: 3.7 grams Accessories: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Chain Link Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
The solid and secure plain polished chain link fittings make these cufflinks very easy to put on and therefore an excellent every day item, bringing a hint of timeless sophistication...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier French 2.78ct Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold Sz 6
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier 750 Serial Material: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: White Main Stone: Diamond Size: 6 Weight: 8.3 grams Accessories: GIA Cert ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Pasha Citrine & Amethyst 18k Gold Round Ring w/Cert. Size US 5 EU 50
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Pasha Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 50 NT3296 Gemstones: Natural amethyst and natural citrine Design: Bold round Pasha m...
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Cartier Paris Maillon Panthere Ring in 18Kt White Gold with VVS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, the maker's mark, the serial numbers and signed in full, "CARTIER .750 © OS4054 49". Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry bo...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou Small 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet Size 17
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial, 17 Material: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: Yellow Main Stone: Diamond Size: 17 Length: 17cm Circumference: 17cm Weight: 9.4 gra...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Double Twisted Chain Link Necklace Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
The piece is signed and stamped Cartier, 750, with the serial number EIF597. The piece is not accompanied with its papers or box but will be provided with a valuation for insurance a...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Vivid Pink Tourmaline 18 Karat White Gold Tank Band Ring 50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
A unique and beautiful stone. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers. Ring weighs 9.8g Ring size UK K - US 5.25 - EU 50 - Some resizing is possible.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Nymphea Diamond Buckle 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring EU50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Beautifully made vintage piece and a rare design by Cartier. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial number.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Me Pavé Diamond 18k Tri-Gold Three Band Ring w/Papers Size US 5
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Love Me Pavé Diamond Interlocking Band Ring Material: 18k yellow, white, and rose gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 50 E1285 Gemstones: Natural pavé-se...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage C de Cartier Open Band Ring, Size 53
By Cartier
Located in London, England
The ring is signed Cartier, 750 (for 18k gold), 53, with the serial number 202918.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Rolling Rings 18k Tri-Color Gold Chain Bracelet w/Certificate
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Trinity Rolling Rings Chain Bracelet Material: 18k yellow, pink, and white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 DJ0437 Design: Four rolling Trinity rings ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage 18k White Gold Cocktail Bombe Ring Circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
With impeccable craftsmanship and luxurious materials, it stands as an iconic symbol of Parisian luxury, destined to be a cherished addition to any collection. Brand: Cartier Hall...
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Round 0.25ct Diamond Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
A top quality diamond with excellent colour, clarity and cut. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French eagle hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love 6 Pink Sapphire 18k Pink Gold Band Ring w/Paper Size US 6 EU 52
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Love Pink Sapphire Band Ring Material: 18k pink gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 52 OH2148 Gemstones: Six natural pink sapphires approximately 2mm eac...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Three Diamond Love Ring Set in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
The ring is signed and hallmarked Cartier, 750, 48, with the serial number K93779. The ring is accompanied with a Cartier box however not with the papers but will be provided with a ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Presented in authenticated excellent pre-owned condition, accompanied by a Cartier certificate. Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial Material: Rose Gold Metal Purity: 18k ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Presented in authenticated excellent pre-owned condition, accompanied by a Cartier certificate. Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial Material: Rose Gold Metal Purity: 18k ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Cartier Round Diamond 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring 50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
The bezel measures 6mm with diamond measuring approx. 4mm. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial number. 100% authentic and genuine.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Gentiane Three-Row Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
The simplicity and elegance of this necklace means that it could be worn as an everyday piece and also serve well as a bold statement to be paired with evening wear. Signed 'CARTIER...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Etincelle de Cartier Pavé Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold, Sz 51
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The delicate narrow band looks incredible paired with an engagement ring, but is special enough to be worn simply by itself. Ring size: 5.5 (Cartier size 51) Weight: 3.0 grams Natu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage Cartier 0.30ct Round Diamond VVS Ellipse 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Measures 4.3mm. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French eagle hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Vivid Ruby Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Measures approx. 4mm. 6mm with bezel. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French eagle hallmark.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Emerald Eyes Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
The piece has a solid weight, indicative of cast gold construction. Signed Cartier, stamped 750, and numbered. Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial, Makers Marks Material...
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Panthere Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Emerald Eyes Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
The piece has a solid weight, indicative of cast gold construction. Signed Cartier, stamped 750, and numbered. Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial, Makers Marks Material...
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Fox Trot Diamond Drop Earrings — 18k Yellow Gold, 1980s Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
These earrings will be a cherished addition to your collection, adding a touch of elegance to any outfit or occasion. Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial Material: Yellow...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Emerald Eyes Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
The piece has a solid weight, indicative of cast gold construction. Signed Cartier, stamped 750, and numbered. Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial, Makers Marks Material...
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Fox Trot Diamond Drop Earrings — 18k Yellow Gold, 1980s Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
These earrings will be a cherished addition to your collection, adding a touch of elegance to any outfit or occasion. Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial Material: Yellow...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Vivid Red Ruby Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cut Solitaire Ring K
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Measures 6x4mm approx. 0.60 carat. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French gold hallmark.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow, Rose, White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Designer: Cartier Collection: Les Must De Cartier Metal: 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat whit...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Fox Trot Diamond Drop Earrings — 18k Yellow Gold, 1980s Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
These earrings will be a cherished addition to your collection, adding a touch of elegance to any outfit or occasion. Brand: Cartier Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Serial Material: Yellow...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Deep Blue Sapphire Oval Cut Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring EU52
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Both sapphires measure approx. 5x3mm. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and French eagle gold hallmark.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rare Cartier Hindu Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in London, England
The earrings are signed and hallmarked Cartier, 750 (for 18k gold), French marks, with the matching serial number 600693.
Diamond, Ruby, 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.