A Cartier New York Art Deco Tutti Frutti Double Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier New York Art Deco Tutti Frutti double clip brooch.
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
A Cartier New York Art Deco Tutti Frutti Double Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier New York Art Deco Tutti Frutti double clip brooch.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Cartier Pair of Art Deco Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Clips, Circa 1937
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A pair of Cartier, Art Deco, ruby and diamond double clips, with a triple row, raised, bombé cluster of faceted, round and cushion shaped rubies, in claw settings, flanked by pavé se...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Cartier London 1930s Diamond Emerald Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's. Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold swirl brooch set with approximately 3.50 carats of round and baguette cut diamonds, and approximately 6.53 carats of square emerald c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier Paris Antique Gold Silver Guilloche Diamond Buckle Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite antique silver and 18k gold buckle clip by Cartier. Adorned with rose cut diamonds and bright green guilloche enamel. Buckle measures 2 5/8" x 1 7/8". Marked with eagle hea...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
$156,000Sale Price|28% Off
Exceptional Cartier Art Deco Cushion cuts diamond earrings app. 5 ct each
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary pair of platinum Cartier signed Art Deco era clip-on earrings features an approximately 5 carat cushion cut diamond surrounded by approximately 4 carats of rose cu...
Diamond, Platinum
Gold and Diamond Cartier, Paris Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Clip-on earrings of two intertwining loops formed of “snake chain”, which was very popular in jewelry of this period. The loops are adorned with two small diamonds on either side. A...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
CARTIER LONDON Art Deco Diamond Dress Clip
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
CARTIER London Art Deco Diamond Clip For similar see page 283, CARTIER by Judy Rudoe,Harry Abrams.
CARTIER LONDON Documented Art Deco Diamond Clip
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
CARTIER London Documented Art Deco Diamond Clip illustrated page 21, Cartier London workshop records, CARTIER by Judy Rudoe,Harry Abrams.
CARTIER Art Deco Onyx Blue Enamel Diamond Clip
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
CARTIER Art Deco Onyx Ruby Blue Enamel Diamond Clip.
CARTIER Art Deco Lapis Lazuli Enamel Diamond Clip
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
CARTIER Art Deco Lapis Lazuli Ruby Enamel Diamond Clip.
Art Deco Cartier Citrine Diamond Clip
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco Platinum, 18 Karat Gold, Citrine and Diamond Clip Brooch by Cartier, circa 1935 • Signed Cartier • 11 citrines of emerald-cut and fancy-shaped step-cut citrines • 23 round d...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Cartier Platinum and Diamond Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite detail on this timeless platinum and diamond Cartier clip that you'll wear 100 different ways from now through eternity. Over 2 cts of bright white diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier London Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Kortrijk, BE
A very fine Art Deco aquamarine and diamond clip brooch by Cartier London of geometric design, set with oval, baguette and kite-shaped aquamarines and circular cut diamonds, mounted ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
W 1.38 in L 1.25 in
Rare Art Deco Cartier Diamond Nephrite Colored Stone Enamel Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco 18 karat yellow gold, platinum, diamond, ruby, citrine, nephrite, amazonite and enamel clip brooch by Cartier • Signed Cartier • 10 single-cut and 8 old European-cut diamond...
Amazonite, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
Art Deco Cartier Tourmaline Diamond Gold Bow Brooch Double Clips
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A brooch in the form of a stylised stepped bow, that separates off its frame into a pair of dress clips. Set with square cut green tourmalines to the ends of each section and brillia...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Unavailable
CARTIER Art Deco Diamond Clips
Located in New York , NY
CARTIER Art Deco Diamond Clips
Unavailable
W 1.3 in D 0.4 in L 0.79 in
Cartier Platinum Diamond Clip Brooch, Signed, Cartier London, 1950
By Cartier
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) White Platinum Brooch, signed: Cartier London. Clip mechanique, set with: 36 brillant cut daimonds 3.00ct VVS/VS -D-E 10 single cut diamaonds 0.20ct VVS/VS - D-E 19 baquet...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Tie Clip in 18K Yellow Gold with Cabbochon Sapphire Unworn
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Tie Clip 18K Yellow Gold Weight 10.1 grams Vintage unworn condition With original certificate from Cartier From 1991
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
CARTIER Diamond Flowerhead Cluster Earclips
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Elegant pair of naturalistic earclips each designed as a flowerhead cluster with diamond-set peta...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Diamond Gold Earclips
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier! Vintage ear clips with nautilis motif & incorporating central platinum plaques,with 36 old European diamonds & 2 pearls. Pearls measurement is: 4.63mm 18k gold and platinum ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Diamond Gold Earclips
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier! Vintage ear clips with nautilis motif & incorporating central platinum plaques,with 36 old European diamonds & 2 pearls. Pearls measurement is: 4.63mm 18k gold and platinum ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier London Coronation Era Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
These Cartier London Coronation Era, diamond and platinum earrings represent elegance at it's best. With approximately 1.70 carats of round diamonds set in platinum, they are both f...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Art Deco Coral and Enamel Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A yellow gold, white enamel, coral and diamond clip signed Cartier London serial number 8972.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold
H 0.63 in D 0.19 in L 0.63 in
CARTIER Paris Tutti Frutti Earrings 18Kt White Gold With Carved Gems & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Tutti Frutti clips-on earrings designed by Cartier. This is an exceptional and very rare pair of clips-on earrings, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Sold
H 0.63 in D 0.19 in L 0.63 in
CARTIER Paris Tutti Frutti Earrings 18Kt White Gold With Carved Gems & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Tutti Frutti clips-on earrings designed by Cartier. This is an exceptional and very rare pair of clips-on earrings, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
CARTIER Rare Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Hair Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Extremely rare and unusual Art Deco platinum, diamond and onyx hair clip by Cartier.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
CARTIER Art Deco Diamond Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum & Diamond Signed Cartier Clip Brooch, set with Round, Baguette, Bullet and Asher cut Diamonds totaling 3 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
CARTIER Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold & 1881 Coin Money Clip Circa 1930s Rare - Pict
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 14k Yellow Gold & 1881 Coin Money Clip Circa 1930s Art Deco Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer money clip.
Yellow Gold
Art Deco Cartier Paris Pair Diamond Brooch Clips
By Cartier
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Cartier double clip platinum, round and baguette cut diamonds , size 3.2 cm, with Cartier box (28,05grs)
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Clip Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking Cartier watch clip epitomizes the Art Deco style.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1 in D 0.3 in L 2.2 in
Faux jade and onyx and paste 'Cartier' style earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane, 1970s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
They are articulated , signed and have a comfortable clip fitting. High in Art Deco style and flamboyant in the Kenneth Jay Lane manner, these are highly wearable in both casual and ...
Base Metal
Cartier Art Deco Carnelian, Diamond and Bi-Colored Gold Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier New York Art Deco Carnelian, Diamond, Sapphire, Enamel, Platinum, and Bi-Colored Gold Clip.
Carnelian, Diamond, Gold
1910s Cartier Art Deco Ruby Diamond Gold Arrow Pin Brooch Clip
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Art Deco arrow pin created by Cartier in Paris in the 1910's.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.01 in D 0.4 in L 1.22 in
Cartier 1930 Art Deco Enameled Clip In 18Kt Gold Platinum With Gems And Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled clip brooch designed by Cartier. An exceptional and very rare clip brooch, created during the art deco period by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1930.
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
Retro Cartier Diamond Palladium Floral Double Clip Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite Vintage Cartier double clip brooch pin was inspired in a Floral Motif and crafted in Luxurious Palladium. Each side of the brooch mirrors the other with a floral gr...
Diamond, Palladium
Cartier 1920s Diamond Pink Tourmaline & Rose Gold Clip Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco single clip/brooch/pin created by Cartier in the 1920's.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Sold
H 0.6 in W 0.87 in D 0.79 in Dm 0.91 in L 0.63 in
Art Deco Retro. Yellow Gold & Emerald Cut Citrine Earrings Signed Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
These Art Deco Retro 14ct. Yellow Gold & Citrine Earrings Signed Cartier originate from France, Circa 1935. They feature stepped Emerald Cut Citrines nested in four pronged attachmen...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold "Scarab" Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
These Cartier Yellow Gold "Scarab" Earrings are an exquisite example of the Maison’s dedication to craftsmanship, artistry, and timeless design. Crafted from 18kt yellow gold, these ...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Magnificent Tutti Frutti Diamond Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An extremely rare and magnificent Tutti Frutti earrings by Cartier, France. The post and clip-on earrings exhibit a floral design set with carved emeralds, sapphires, rubies, accente...
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in Dm 1 in L 1 in
Cartier France Vintage Oak Leaf Intricate 14 Karat Yellow Gold 1 Inch Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Cartier France, Signed: Cartier, 525, French hallmarks, Vintage Pair Oak Leaf Intricate Clip On 14 karat yellow gold earrings, measuring one inch – a timeless blend ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Art Deco Ruby Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Art Deco Ruby Clip Brooch An Art Deco brooch by Cartier, adorned with round-cut diamonds and square-cut rubies Signed: Cartier N.Y and numbered Approximate Length: 1.25 in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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W 1.57 in L 2.07 in
Rare 18k Gold French Cartier Art Deco Money Clip with Watch & Compass Attached
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This unique 18k yellow gold gentleman's money clip, time piece and compass accessory is very possibly "one of a kind". In all of our many years of involvement in our industry, only a...
18k Gold
1920s Cartier Diamond Platinum Art Deco Dress Clip Worn by Joan Collins
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier Platinum and Diamond Dress Clip, owned and worn by Joan Collins, measuring just over 1 inch in length and 3/4 inch wide, set with Round and Baguette Diamonds tota...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Signed Cartier 14 Karat "MS" Gold Tie Bar or Tie Clip
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 14k Cartier gold tie bar. With an integral script MS monogram. Made by Larter & Sons for Cartier. Together with its original period box. A great tie bar for the "MR."...
Gold
Cartier Paris, 18 Karat Gold, Ruby and Diamond Dog Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 18KT furry terrier clenching a polished stick, with one round diamond eye within a black enamel cylinder, one round ruby eye and black enamel nose, signed Cartier, Par...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier Art Deco Clip
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco enameled dress clip set with carved lapis, diamonds and rubies.
Cartier Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco invisibly-set ruby and diamond clip earrings mounted in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cartier Gold Hoop Earrings of Heavy Weight
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A heavy pair of 18ct yellow gold wide creole shaped earrings with French marks,Signed Cartier and numbered 616094.c,1960
18k Gold
Cartier Aldo Cipullo Onyx Gold Earrings
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of elegant Cartier earrings designed by the remarkable Italian designer Aldo Cipullo in 1973, presenting onyx on a beautiful 18K yellow gold mounting. Creatively designed, the...
Onyx, 18k Gold
Cartier Art Deco Enamel King of Hearts Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A finely detailed and colorful King of Hearts enamel clip on gold, the crown accented with diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Art Deco Nephrite, Coral and Diamond Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier London Art Deco clip featuring a coral and diamond tubular design atop a custom cut fitted nephrite slab. 10 diamonds totaling approx. 1.00 carats.
CARTIER LONDON Pair of Art Deco Diamond Double Clips Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of Art Deco diamond clip brooches each designed as a stlyised pave-set and baguette cut diamond folded ribbon mounted in platinum on a double clip frame, signed Cartier London.
Diamond, Platinum
1940 Cartier Yellow Gold Leaf Clip
By Cartier
Located in Rome, IT
18 kt. yellow and white gold clip with 2 old-cut diamonds, carved nephrite and black enamel. This brooch has the original box and is signed by Cartier London. Circa 1940.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Paris Art Deco Diamond Clip Brooch circa 1930
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Created around 1930, when the bold colors of the earlier Art Deco period were replaced by sophisticated jewels in all white, this Cartier dress clip would be beautiful clipped to any...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Cartier Gold Money Clip
By Cartier
Located in Dublin, IE
Cartier 18 kt gold money clip from 1930's time era. It comes with replacement Cartier box .The box is from later time era
18k Gold
Retro 6 Carat Diamond Feather Platinum Clip Brooch, circa 1940
Located in Goettingen, DE
Cartier has particularly beautiful Art Deco clips.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Rare Diamond Gold Bird Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Boston, MA
Beacon Hill Jewelers Presents: A pair of rare vintage Cartier signed bird form earrings in 14 karat yellow gold with diamond eyes. Dating to the 1940's or 1950's these vintage authe...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Hermes Sunset Rainbow Sellier Birkin 35 Rare Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare, limited edition Hermes 35 Birkin Sellier bag featured in Sunset Rainbow. This exquisite bag is a collectors treasures and very rare to market in new, never...
Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship. It unites artistry and nature through meticulo...
$22,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in D 2 in
Chanel 2014 Electric Blue Patent Leather Quilted Retractable Frame Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel electric blue quilted patent leather clutch with rectangle metal frame Year: 2014 Metallic blue cc logo Satin interior lining Zippered back pocket 10.5" W x 5.5" H x 2" D Ma...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Emerald Gemstone Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Antique Emerald Gold Cross Pendant. Securely Hand set with 11 Green Emeralds, weighing approx. 1.00tcw. Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. The Cross m...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,210
Size: FR 34 - IT 38 - UK 6 - US 2
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed high collar skirt suit, fw 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed skirt suit. Structured jacket with high turn-over collar, front zip fastening, silk lining and Chanel style chain on the hem. Sold with matching knee...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
Cartier Platinum and Diamond Comb, ca. 1925s
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A fine and rare Cartier platinum and diamond comb and case, ca. 1925s, signed Cartier London and numbered 8789, in its original suede pouch. A fine example of Art Deco vanity by Car...
Diamond, Platinum
UNWORN Black Versace 2003 Bodycon Corset Zip Evening Cocktail Dress 40
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Gorgeous black VERSACE bodycon corset top dress From the famous FW 2003 collection Flattering skirt part The top is as a corset tight on the body Zip details with silver hardware, d...
Iconic Spectacular Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Gown 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman'
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the breathtaking embodiment of high drama and couture mastery: The stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler "Kiss of the Spiderwoman" evening gown from the legendary Spring/Summ...
AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1990 The Supermodel Bodycon Runway Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Brand: Alaïa Designer: Azzedine Alaïa Collection: Spring / Summer 1990 Material: Stretch Color: Black Size: L Made in Italy From Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring Summer 1990 collection, this...
Gianni Versace Lace up Halter Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous bodycon dress in black silk eyelet by Gianni Versace Couture. It has a plunging neckline with lacing and straps crossing at the upper back. The dress has flattering seam...
$1,595
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from 2003/2004. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dangling large gunmetal silver metal C...
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
GIANNI VERSACE 1995 Iconic Vintage Runway Red & Black Skirt Suit
By Gianni Versace
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Gianni Versace Vintage Runway FW95 Brick Red + Black Oversized black medusa buttons IT44 Excellent Condition, one micro hole in lining, otherwise no flaws, looks like new Perfect for...
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.