Antique Art Deco 1920s Cartier Black Enamel Compact
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted with black enamel over 18k yellow and rose gold, Round cut Diamonds on the opening mechanism, and a mirror. Signed by Cartier Circa 1920s 1 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 9/16 inch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Deco 1930s Cartier White Enamel Compact with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted with white enamel over 18k yellow gold and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds set in platinum. Signed by Cartier London Circa 1930s 1 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 7/8 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Art Deco Compact by Jacques Cartier, 18K Gold & Diamond, France, 1929
By Jacques Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century Art Deco French 18K gold and diamond compact. Circular in form with an all-over engine-turned decoration.
Gold
Cartier Sterling and 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Compact
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
14K rose gold and sterling silver compact from Cartier, circa 1940. Signed, “Made in France-Cartier-New York-Paris-Londres.” Mirror is dull due to original powder, one side monogramm...
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
W 2.96 in L 2.17 in
Art Deco Cartier Silver Gilt Enamel and Diamond Compact in Original Fitted Box
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, GB
Art Deco Cartier Silver Gilt Enamel and Diamond Compact in Original Fitted Box.
Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Cartier Art Deco Compact
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bold enamel designs distinguish this Art Deco box by the renowned Cartier. Crafted of 18K gold, this sumptuous rectangular box would have been used as a compact, with two compartment...
18k Gold
Cartier Art Deco Gold Sapphire Diamond Compact
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cartier Art Deco compact in 14 karat yellow gold adorned by diamonds and sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1930s Cartier Art Deco Enamel Diamond Gold Minaudiere Compact
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual Art Deco 14K gold and black enamel minaudiere by Cartier, circa 1930s.
18k Gold
Art Deco Cartier London Diamond Lacquer Compact
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional piece of beauty. The Cartier rectangular gilt silver and black lacquer compact, with interior beveled mirror, lipstick and powder well, features lid with diamond-set p...
Diamond, Platinum, Gilt Metal
Sold
H 0.4 in W 2.47 in D 2.56 in
Art Deco Continental Inlaid Gold & Sapphires Silver Cartier Style Compact
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Art Deco very fine quality Continental silver with gold inlaid compact with inset cut sapphire blue gems in the style of Cartier dating from around 1930.
Gold, Silver
Sold
H 0.79 in W 4.34 in D 6.3 in
Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 9-Karat Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Compact
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Cartier Art Deco 9 carat gold extremely large compact, of rectangular form, inside bearing various open and closed compartments and a retracting lipstick, the to...
Gold
Sold
H 0.79 in W 4.34 in D 6.3 in
Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 9 Karat Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Compact
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Cartier Art Deco 9 carat gold extremely large compact, of rectangular form, inside bearing various open and closed compartments and a retracting lipstick, the to...
Gold
Sold
H 0.6 in Dm 1.58 in L 0.6 in
20th Century French Art Deco Gold, Enamel & Diamonds Compact, Cartier circa 1920
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century French Cartier Art Deco 14-carat gold compact, of circular form, set with diamonds, the whole box is decorated with champleve' black enamel with sunburst gold mo...
Gold, Enamel
Cartier Art Deco 18-Karat Gold, Enamel, Diamonds Compact, London, circa 1935
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Cartier Art Deco 18-carat gold compact, of circular form, set with diamond monogram and banquet cut diamonds push-button, both sides are inlaid with floral desig...
Gold, Enamel
Sold
H 0.4 in W 3.15 in D 2.59 in
Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 18K Gold & Silver Compact, Paris c.1930
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 18 Carat gold & solid silver-gilt compact, of rectangular form, set with a gold push-button, both sides are engine turned and comes in the origi...
Gold
Art Deco Cartier 14K and Sterling compact case 1930s.
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, ON
Art Deco Cartier 14K and Sterling compact case 1930s.
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier 1940s Art Deco Gold Diamond and Sapphire Compact
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Cartier Compact, 14K Yellow Gold and Having A Strong Art Deco design, measuring 2 3/4 X 2 1/4 X 3/8 inch.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Cartier Art Deco Woven Two-Color Gold Mirrored Compact / Pill Box
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco green and rose gold mirrored compact / pill box of basket-weave design with a cabochon sapphire closure, in 14k.
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Compact by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cartier captures the essence of Art Deco sophistication with this elegant gold box.
Gold
1940s Cartier Enamel Gem Set Gold Compact
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Cartier Compact, 14K Yellow Gold measuring 2 3/8 inch in diameter and 1/2 inch deep. Having Yellow/white and Black enamel and centrally set on the top with a carved Carne...
Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Cartier Silver-Tone Purple Guilloché Enamel Compact Watch 20th Century
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cultural & Aesthetic Value: Owning a Cartier compact from the early 1900s provides a tangible link to Art Deco and Belle Époque fashion, recognized for bridging functionality and hig...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Silver-Tone Purple Guilloché Enamel Compact with Clock 20th Century
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cultural & Aesthetic Value: Owning a compact from the early 1900s provides a tangible link to Art Deco and Belle Époque fashion, recognized for bridging functionality and high-en...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
CARTIER Paris Black Lacquer & Diamond Compact Box
By Cartier
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning Cartier Paris compact from the Art Deco (ca1920) era!
Diamond, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in
1930s Art Deco Cartier Sterling Silver Compact with Carnelian Gem Inset
By Cartier
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning, 1930s Art Deco, sterling silver Cartier compact with a red carnelian gem inset.
Carnelian, Silver, Sterling Silver
CARTIER PARIS Art Deco Rare Chinoiserie Gem Set Compact
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
The rectangular case applied with royal blue enamel, embellished to the centre with a gem-set floral bouquet in a vase motif, between borders of chevron design accented with cabochon...
Jade, Emerald, Sapphire, Coral, 18k Gold
1920s Cartier Sterling Silver Compact with Carnelian Gem Inset
By Cartier
Located in Richmond, VA
Cartier captures the true essence of Art Deco sophistication with this exquisite sterling silver box.
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In this stunning dress, Thierry Mugler once again proves that fashion is not merely worn - it’s performed. A masterclass in theatrical femininity, this mid-century-inspired silhouett...
$14,893
W 0.75 in L 11.82 in
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Collier De Chien Choker Collar Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Flexible diamond "collier de chien" made out of platinum and set with rose diamonds. Nine oval links alternate with nine double bows to form an exquisite choker. The collar is modell...
Diamond, Platinum
$102,380
The Gigantas Pendant
Located in London, GB
The Gigantas Pendant, an important late 16th century Renaissance baroque pearl, gold and enamelled pendant, with later alterations, depicting one of the Greek gigantes, wearing the i...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 5-Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This rare Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the classic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 5 lucky clover motifs inlaid with blue lapiz lazuli in r...
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
Iron
Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1860. Length is approximately 17 in. (43 cm) Weight – 121 grams. This exceptional quality Victorian era articulated snake bracelet / necklace is formed of sections, eac...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Cartier Ring c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome 14k Gold Sz 5.75 Shell Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Cartier bombe cocktail ring (circa 1945) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The stylish vintage ring features a fluted high dome in a textured shell motif. Th...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
S/S 1996 Thierry Mugler Sculptural Runway Museum Skirt Suit Ensemble
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Own a piece of fashion history with this extraordinary documented Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1996 skirt suit. Black and white jacket with a large folding collar and a large white s...
Alexander McQueen New Coat AW 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red wool coat by Alexander McQueen. It has a stand up mandarin collar, a button front with matching buttons hidden in a placket and shoulder pads. The front bodice has a ...
Solid 750 (18K) Gold Snuffbox - 19th Century
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Tricolor gold snuffbox with palms, floral motifs, richly embossed garlands, and a monogram card in the shape of a lozenge on the hinged lid. Metal: Gold Origin: French M...
Gold
Exceptional Antique Louis XVI Gold Enamel Scent Perfume Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1780 This is one of the finest enameled gold scent bottles that has ever appeared on the market. This elaborate multi-color enamel and gold scent / perfume bottle was made ...
Gold, Enamel
Gianni Versace Couture 90s Metallic Mesh Silver Top It. 38
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Gianni Versace Couture Iconic from 90's Metallic Mesh Italian size 38 Silver-tone Metallic Mesh This top has a matching draping metal scarf that is permanently attached around the ne...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Red Runway Suit Jacket Skirt Museum Worthy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. Famously presented on the Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1992 GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection Runway as well as worn by the gorgeous Monica Bellucci on t...
$14,333
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lamb & Twill Jacquard Cropped Jacket, FW 2006
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano cropped jacket from the Fall-Winter 2006 collection in deep burgundy. Constructed with hair-on lamb forming a wide shawl collar and overlapping front ...
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.
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Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
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