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Cartier 925

Vintage Must de Cartier Large Vendome Trinity Watch. ARGENT Cartier 925 Vermeil
Vintage Must de Cartier Large Vendome Trinity Watch. ARGENT Cartier 925 Vermeil

Vintage Must de Cartier Large Vendome Trinity Watch. ARGENT Cartier 925 Vermeil

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Vintage from the 1990s Band Material: Silver Materials: Silver Power: Battery Readout: Analog Style: Minimalist Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Vendome Argent. Sterling Silve...

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Cartier Sterling Silver and Ebony Picture Frame
Cartier Sterling Silver and Ebony Picture Frame

Cartier Sterling Silver and Ebony Picture Frame

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Cartier .925 Sterling Silver Picture Frame, measuring 10 1/4 X 8 1/4 inches.

Category

Early 2000s French Art Deco Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

CARTIER  Pocket Make Up Hand Mirror with Leather Case Sterling Silver Lapis
CARTIER  Pocket Make Up Hand Mirror with Leather Case Sterling Silver Lapis

CARTIER Pocket Make Up Hand Mirror with Leather Case Sterling Silver Lapis

By Cartier

Located in Switzerland, CH

The front has a mirror Ideal gift for any Cartier fan! In Cartier leather case, embossed with the CC Cartier logo and marked „Cartier Paris“ inside Stamped Cartier 925 Size ca 85x65mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Cartier Must de Cartier Paris Vermeil 925 Argent 30mm Quartz Unisex Watch
Cartier Must de Cartier Paris Vermeil 925 Argent 30mm Quartz Unisex Watch

Cartier Must de Cartier Paris Vermeil 925 Argent 30mm Quartz Unisex Watch

By Cartier

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Being one of the most coveted & desirable timepieces, this iconic Must de Cartier Paris Vermeil is in great condition & in excellent working order Dating back to 2000’s, y...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil, Gold Plate

Cartier Sterling Silver Child's Fork, .925 Signed, 3.75 Inches Long
Cartier Sterling Silver Child's Fork, .925 Signed, 3.75 Inches Long

Cartier Sterling Silver Child's Fork, .925 Signed, 3.75 Inches Long

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A rare and charming collectible, this Cartier child’s fork is crafted in fine .925 sterling silver, weighing approximately half an ounce and measuring 3.75 inches in length.

Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier Tank Vermeil RARE Vintage 925 BORDEAUX Plated Red Dial Manual Watch
Cartier Tank Vermeil RARE Vintage 925 BORDEAUX Plated Red Dial Manual Watch

Cartier Tank Vermeil RARE Vintage 925 BORDEAUX Plated Red Dial Manual Watch

By Cartier

Located in Toronto, CA

Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Vermeil Reference Number: 3058390 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual Wind Case Material: Gold Plated Silver Measurements : Case wid...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Desk Club Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver
CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Desk Club Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver

CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Desk Club Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the maker's mark associated to the Atelier-Frontin, the mark for the retailer brand of Cartier, the mark of the eagle for the assay and warranty...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

CARTIER 1950 Presentation Desk Box In .925 Sterling Silver And Brown Wood In Box
CARTIER 1950 Presentation Desk Box In .925 Sterling Silver And Brown Wood In Box

CARTIER 1950 Presentation Desk Box In .925 Sterling Silver And Brown Wood In Box

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

A art & crafts desk box designed by Cartier. This is an amazing desk box created by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

CARTIER 1965 Geometric Bauhaus Octagonal Vase In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
CARTIER 1965 Geometric Bauhaus Octagonal Vase In Solid .925 Sterling Silver

CARTIER 1965 Geometric Bauhaus Octagonal Vase In Solid .925 Sterling Silver

By Cartier, Moritz Schroth

Located in Miami, FL

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark for the silversmith; Wolfgang Schroth, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .925/.999 silver and signed as follows: "CARTIER HANDMADE S...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1970 Silver 925 Cartier Style Double Band Ring
1970 Silver 925 Cartier Style Double Band Ring

1970 Silver 925 Cartier Style Double Band Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Elevate your style with our 1970 Silver 925 Cartier Style Double Band Ring, a classic and unisex piece inspired by the iconic Cartier design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Silver

Set of Four Cartier 'Trinity' Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes
Set of Four Cartier 'Trinity' Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes

Set of Four Cartier 'Trinity' Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes

By Cartier

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

Not only are these beautifully crafted but the health benefits of drinking from sterling silver are an added bonus. Marked - 'Cartier PARIS' 'MADE IN FRANCE' '925' for silver purity...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modernist Barware

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier Apple Mid-Century Modern Picture Frame Sterling Silver
Cartier Apple Mid-Century Modern Picture Frame Sterling Silver

Cartier Apple Mid-Century Modern Picture Frame Sterling Silver

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

The frame is signed Cartier Sterling 925 Italy 15FI. The frame is 4 inches (10.3cm) tall and 4 inches wide.

Category

20th Century Italian Modernist Frames

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Grape Dish, American, Sterling Silver 925, Cartier, Early 20th Century
Antique Grape Dish, American, Sterling Silver 925, Cartier, Early 20th Century

Antique Grape Dish, American, Sterling Silver 925, Cartier, Early 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Wonderfully presented example of American luxury Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Sterling Silver offers bright reflective tones throughout In the distinctive ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Four American Solid Silver & Enamel Cigarette Boxes by Cartier
Set of Four American Solid Silver & Enamel Cigarette Boxes by Cartier

Set of Four American Solid Silver & Enamel Cigarette Boxes by Cartier

By Cartier

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Each one is stamped "Cartier, STERLING 925 / 1000". CONDITION In Great Condition - Slight wear in keeping with age.

Category

20th Century American Other Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Vintage Cartier Alwand Vahan 925 Sterling Silver Horse Brooch Pin Signed Jewelry
Vintage Cartier Alwand Vahan 925 Sterling Silver Horse Brooch Pin Signed Jewelry

Vintage Cartier Alwand Vahan 925 Sterling Silver Horse Brooch Pin Signed Jewelry

By Alwand Vahan

Located in Greer, SC

Rare vintage sterling silver horse brooch by Alwand Vahan for Cartier. This exquisite work of art shows the great craftsmanship of VAHAN, founded in 1968 by classically trained Frenc...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier "Byzantine" Belt or Necklace in Gold Vermeil, Signed, circa 1970
Cartier "Byzantine" Belt or Necklace in Gold Vermeil, Signed, circa 1970

Cartier "Byzantine" Belt or Necklace in Gold Vermeil, Signed, circa 1970

By Cartier

Located in McKinney, TX

Designed as twenty heavily textured sterling silver pierced brutalist squares, dipped in 24 carat gold, suspending a drop of three further similarly-shaped squares, signed 925 and Ca...

Category

1970s American Belts

20th Century American Art Deco Cartier Solid Silver Wine Bottle Holder c.1920
20th Century American Art Deco Cartier Solid Silver Wine Bottle Holder c.1920

20th Century American Art Deco Cartier Solid Silver Wine Bottle Holder c.1920

By Cartier

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hallmarked to the hinge CARTIER Sterling 925/1000. CONDITION In Great Condition - Wear expected with age.

Category

20th Century American Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Cartier Sterling Silver 301 Brandy Warmer Tea Coffee Chocolate Pot 9"
Antique Cartier Sterling Silver 301 Brandy Warmer Tea Coffee Chocolate Pot 9"

Antique Cartier Sterling Silver 301 Brandy Warmer Tea Coffee Chocolate Pot 9"

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique Cartier sterling silver .925 tea / coffee / chocolate pot / pitcher / Brandy warmer with lid and handle.

Category

20th Century French Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Vintage Cartier "Touch Wood" Silver Money Clip
Vintage Cartier "Touch Wood" Silver Money Clip

Vintage Cartier "Touch Wood" Silver Money Clip

By Cartier

Located in Sale, Cheshire

MEASUREMENTS 5.0 x 2.2cm WEIGHT 28.0g MARKS Signed Cartier 925

Category

20th Century French More Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Sterling and Crocodile "Belt and Buckle" Design Box, circa 1970
Cartier Sterling and Crocodile "Belt and Buckle" Design Box, circa 1970

Cartier Sterling and Crocodile "Belt and Buckle" Design Box, circa 1970

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

It is a gutsy design and the proportion of the crossover belt and buckle motif to the crocodile inlay makes for a striking and very high quality box by one of the great French jewelr...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Sterling Silver Panther Cufflinks
Cartier Sterling Silver Panther Cufflinks

Cartier Sterling Silver Panther Cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Item Specifications: Metal Type: Sterling Silver Signature: Cartier Metal Non-Gem Material: Lacquer Measurements: Length 0.86"; Width 0.55" Weight: 23.8 grams Designer: CARTIER...

Category

2010s Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Sterling Silver Panther Cufflinks, Box
Cartier Sterling Silver Panther Cufflinks, Box

Cartier Sterling Silver Panther Cufflinks, Box

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Metal Type: Sterling Silver Signature: Cartier Metal Non-Gem Material: Lacquer Measurements: Length 0.86"; Width 0.55" Weight: 23.8 grams Designer: CARTIER Hallmarks: 925, Make...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Tank Must vintage Wristwatch in sterling silver, white Dial
Cartier Tank Must vintage Wristwatch in sterling silver, white Dial

Cartier Tank Must vintage Wristwatch in sterling silver, white Dial

By Cartier

Located in Paris, IDF

Brand:​ ​Cartier Model:​ ​Tank​ ​Must Reference:​ ​2416 Dial:​ ​White,​ ​Cartier​ ​logo Movement:​ ​Cartier​ ​quartz Case:​ ​925​ ​silver,​ ​no.​ ​031931PL Dimensions:​ ​22x30​ ​mm B...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Cartier 925 Silver Gold Plated Quartz Watch
Cartier 925 Silver Gold Plated Quartz Watch

Cartier 925 Silver Gold Plated Quartz Watch

By Cartier

Located in Flushing, NY

Cartier 925 Silver Gold Plated Quartz Watch Marked: Cartier Paris 925 ARGENT PLAQUE OR 6 20M SWISS Approximate Dimensions: 23 cm ( Length) 28mm x 23 mm (Dial) 29.6 grams in weight

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Men’s Cartier 925 Sterling Silver C Decor Double C Oval Cufflinks
Men’s Cartier 925 Sterling Silver C Decor Double C Oval Cufflinks

Men’s Cartier 925 Sterling Silver C Decor Double C Oval Cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in Houston, TX

Stamped "925". The "Cartier" trademark (or hallmark) can also be found on the item.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Sterling Silver Necklace/ Belt
Cartier Sterling Silver Necklace/ Belt

Cartier Sterling Silver Necklace/ Belt

By Cartier

Located in Darnestown, MD

Three rows of silver are finely braided to make a very supple length. Stamped Cartier 925 (sterling silver). Condition is excellent.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Trinity, Ref. W1010644 2735
Cartier Trinity, Ref. W1010644 2735

Cartier Trinity, Ref. W1010644 2735

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

The Cartier Trinity Vermeil Must De Cartier 925 Silver Ref.

Category

20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver

Vintage Cartier Silver Gold Vermeil Lizard Strap Les Must De Cartier Wristwatch
Vintage Cartier Silver Gold Vermeil Lizard Strap Les Must De Cartier Wristwatch

Vintage Cartier Silver Gold Vermeil Lizard Strap Les Must De Cartier Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Vintage Cartier 925 Silver Gold Vermeil Lizard Strap Les Must De Cartier Wristwatch.

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Si...

Cartier R De Cartier Men's Cufflinks .925 French Made
Cartier R De Cartier Men's Cufflinks .925 French Made

Cartier R De Cartier Men's Cufflinks .925 French Made

By Cartier

Located in MIAMI, FL

Beautiful pair of cufflinks crafted by famed designer Cartier in .925 sterling silver. The cufflinks show a watch crown motif with a palladium- finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Spinel, Silver

CARTIER C de Cartier Decor  925 sterling silver monogram square cufflinks
CARTIER C de Cartier Decor  925 sterling silver monogram square cufflinks

CARTIER C de Cartier Decor 925 sterling silver monogram square cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CARTIER C de Cartier Decor 925 sterling silver monogram square cufflinks Reference: YIKK/A00046 Brand: Cartier Model: C de Cartier Decor Material: Metal Color: Silver Pattern: Monogr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tech Accessories and Cases

Cartier Must de Cartier Trinity Vermeil 925 Quartz Women’s Watch Ref. 2735
Cartier Must de Cartier Trinity Vermeil 925 Quartz Women’s Watch Ref. 2735

Cartier Must de Cartier Trinity Vermeil 925 Quartz Women’s Watch Ref. 2735

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Elegant vintage Must de Cartier women’s wristwatch featuring a round vermeil case — sterling silver (Argent 925) plated in 18k gold (Plaque OR G).

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Vintage Must de Cartier Vermeil 925 Argent Plaque
Vintage Must de Cartier Vermeil 925 Argent Plaque

Vintage Must de Cartier Vermeil 925 Argent Plaque

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 24mm vermeil yellow gold case Dial: wine color dial, Roman numeral dial with gold hands Band: black cherry lizard leather strap with...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank "Must de Cartier" Vermeil 925 Leather Wrist Watch circa 1970s
Cartier Tank "Must de Cartier" Vermeil 925 Leather Wrist Watch circa 1970s

Cartier Tank "Must de Cartier" Vermeil 925 Leather Wrist Watch circa 1970s

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Cartier Tank "Must de Cartier" Vermeil 925 Leather Wrist Watch from the 1970s epitomizes timeless elegance and vintage sophistication.

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Cartier, Paris - Solid / Sterling / 925 Silver Picture Frame
Cartier, Paris - Solid / Sterling / 925 Silver Picture Frame

Cartier, Paris - Solid / Sterling / 925 Silver Picture Frame

By Cartier

Located in Bath, GB

The silver is decorated with the iconic screw design, part of the love collection by Cartier and dates to c.1980. The lock to the back is signed Cartier and 925; the silver on the f...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

CARTIER Watch Crown Decor 925 sterling silver blue stone cufflinks
CARTIER Watch Crown Decor 925 sterling silver blue stone cufflinks

CARTIER Watch Crown Decor 925 sterling silver blue stone cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CARTIER Watch Crown Decor 925 sterling silver blue stone cufflinks Reference: YIKK/A00047 Brand: Cartier Material: Metal Color: Silver, Blue Pattern: Solid Closure: Clip On Lining: S...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Other

Cartier Paris Classic Desk Large Picture Frame in .925 Sterling Silver and Wood
Cartier Paris Classic Desk Large Picture Frame in .925 Sterling Silver and Wood

Cartier Paris Classic Desk Large Picture Frame in .925 Sterling Silver and Wood

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the sterling silver assay mark and signed, "CARTIER ITly STERLING .925 *29PO". Condition: The overall condition of this picture frame is ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Heavy Solid 925 Silver sleeved Cartier Les must Lighter Complete in box
Vintage Heavy Solid 925 Silver sleeved Cartier Les must Lighter Complete in box

Vintage Heavy Solid 925 Silver sleeved Cartier Les must Lighter Complete in box

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

Vintage Solid Silver Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter This custom-made Solid silver-sleeved Cartier Les Must is truly eye candy.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Trinity Placeholders "Le Must de Cartier" in 925 Silver 1980s
Set of 6 Trinity Placeholders "Le Must de Cartier" in 925 Silver 1980s

Set of 6 Trinity Placeholders "Le Must de Cartier" in 925 Silver 1980s

By Cartier

Located in Milano, MI

Set of six Trinity place cards in 925 Silver, "Le Must de Cartier" collection, made in the 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver

Vintage Heavy Solid 925 Silver sleeved Cartier Les must Lighter Complete in box
Vintage Heavy Solid 925 Silver sleeved Cartier Les must Lighter Complete in box

Vintage Heavy Solid 925 Silver sleeved Cartier Les must Lighter Complete in box

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

Vintage Solid Silver Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter This rare, custom-made Cartier Les Must lighter, crafted with a solid 925 silver sleeve, is an exquisite collector’s piece and ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier 1970 Designed by Jerrold for R. E. Disney Wavy Bangle in .925 Sterling
Cartier 1970 Designed by Jerrold for R. E. Disney Wavy Bangle in .925 Sterling

Cartier 1970 Designed by Jerrold for R. E. Disney Wavy Bangle in .925 Sterling

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Modernist bangle designed by Jerrold for Cartier. Very rare bangle bracelet, created by the House of Cartier, back in the 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Bangles

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier Santos De Cartier Cufflinks
Cartier Santos De Cartier Cufflinks

Cartier Santos De Cartier Cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Cartier Santos De Cartier Cufflinks - Cartier Santos cufflinks Sterling Silver with hallmarks Cartier, AG 925 Made In France.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cufflinks

Cartier Paris 1930 By Louis Kuppenheim Art Deco Blue Enamel Box In .925 Sterling
Cartier Paris 1930 By Louis Kuppenheim Art Deco Blue Enamel Box In .925 Sterling

Cartier Paris 1930 By Louis Kuppenheim Art Deco Blue Enamel Box In .925 Sterling

By Louis Kuppenheim, Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Enameled box by Louis Kuppenheim for Cartier Paris. Very rare box, created during the art deco period in the city of Pforzheim Germany, back in the 1930. This beautiful box was spec...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Vintage Cartier Paris Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Watch
Vintage Cartier Paris Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Watch

Vintage Cartier Paris Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Watch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Vintage Cartier Paris 925 Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Wristwatch.

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Verm...

Cartier Sterling Siver Enamel Box
Cartier Sterling Siver Enamel Box

Cartier Sterling Siver Enamel Box

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W 2.37 in L 3.55 in

Cartier Sterling Siver Enamel Box

By Cartier

Located in Flushing, NY

Cartier Sterling Siver Enamel Box Marked: Cartier STERLING 925 ITALY Approximate Dimensions: 9 cm (Length) 6 cm (Width) 1.4 cm (Depth) 122.1 grams in weight.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Enamel

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Cartier 925 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact cartier 925 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 10 vintage or 6 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a cartier 925 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a cartier 925, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Cartier 925?

On average, a cartier 925 at 1stDibs sells for $1,560, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $2,250 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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.

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