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Cartier, 18K Gold Diamond Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier brooch is inspired by the vivid, natural shape of a leaf, showcasing exquisite 18K
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Brooch Emerald 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Panthère de Cartier brooch, crafted in yellow gold with an emerald eye. The Panthère
Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

An 18k Gold Cartier Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k gold brooch featuring a basket with four adorable baby birds, the eyes are set with ruby
Category

Vintage 1960s British Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier, 18K Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier brooch consists of 10 pear shape diamonds total approx. 2.5ct, 163 round brilliant-cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Brooch Hippo
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A great and rare hippopotamus brooch by Cartier made of 18k gold, features diamonds and rubies. Due
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18k Gold Gardening Charm Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18k gold brooch, featuring gardening tool charms - watering can, a hat and a wheelbarrow
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Elephant Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Elephant Brooch. Crafted in 18K yellow gold mounted with round cut
Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Rose Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Rose Brooch One small round-cut diamond of approximately 0.10
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier "Giraffe" Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Giraffe brooch in 18k yellow gold, decorated with emeralds and enamel. The giraffe is
Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panther Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Show your fierce side with this Cartier panther pin. The iconic motif is crafted in high polish
Category

1990s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier, 18K Gold Coral Gemstone Diamond Seahorse Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier seahorse brooch is crafted with exceptional artistry, presenting a lifelike seahorse
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Cartier 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
Cartier 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Marked: CARTIER Approximate Dimensions: 7
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Panthere Tie Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panthere Head Tie Pin Brooch. Head measures: 14mm Pin Length: 60mmCartier
Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Dog Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Dog Brooch A brooch depicting a Yorkshire terrier poodle with an emerald set eye, winking
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Cartier Two Tone 18K Gold and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Hicksville, NY
Cartier Two Tone 18K Gold and Diamond Flower Brooch Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier, 18K Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond Duck Brooch, GIA
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier brooch is like a cute character straight out of a cartoon world, with a lively and
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Enamel and 18K Yellow Gold Ladybug Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pin is little, but loud. A beloved vintage Cartier, this Ladybug was designed with
Category

Late 20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Sparrow Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier sparrow brooch A pair of perching birds formed from carved blue and green chalcedony (13
Category

1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Sparrow Brooch
Cartier Sparrow Brooch
W 0.91 in L 1.15 in
Cartier Panther Diamond Pin / Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Cartier diamond panther brooch captivates with its elegant craftsmanship, featuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere 18K White Gold Diamond, Emerald, and Hematite Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
brooch. An 18K White Gold collar and leash create beautiful contrast against the sleek black form
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Hematite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Abstract Form Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Darnestown, MD
Cartier abstract form brooch with striated lobes going in different directions. It is nicely three
Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Citrine whimsical Bird Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold.
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier whimsical Bird brooch in 18k yellow gold. This vintage brooch features a bird with citrine
Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Citrine, Yellow Gold

Cartier Whimsical Dog Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, by Cartier, Paris, France. This delightful Terrier pin by Cartier is the perfect
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Whimsical Dog Brooch
Cartier Whimsical Dog Brooch
H 1.38 in W 0.75 in
Vintage Cartier 18K Turquoise, Emerald, and Diamond Owl Brooch #17761
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Cartier 18K Turquoise, Emerald and Diamond Owl Brooch This exquisite brooch by Cartier
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s J. Schwabe Cartier Gold Cross Brooch/Pendant, 18k
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s J. Schwabe Cartier Gold Cross Brooch/Pendant made in 18k Yellow Gold. The cross is a Greek
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Gold

Cartier 18k Gold Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Lion Dragon Brooch Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
natural aging and use. Brooch signed "18k Cartier, 205678" Featured in Bonhams Auction California Jewels
Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Black Panthere Diamond Emerald Black Finish 18K white gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item No.: 31110213 ■Brand: Cartier ■Name: Black Panthere brooch ■Material: Diamond,Emerald, black
Category

2010s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Elephant Family Brooch with Emerald & Diamond Accents
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous brooch pasted in 18k yellow gold featuring three elephants with green emerald accenting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Elephant Brooch Pin Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Finley detailed Cartier diamond elephant brooch crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1980s to 1990s
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Double C Motif Diamond Brooch in 18k yellow gold
By Cartier
Located in Bilbao, ES
brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The brooch depicts the iconic Cartier double C motif and is pave set
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Double Headed Panther Brooch Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Cartier Panthère double headed brooch set in 18k yellow and white gold. From a
Category

1990s Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set
By Cartier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An 18 karat gold and diamond rose flowering brooch and matching earrings created by Cartier of
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 1960s Cartier Rabbit Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with Turquoises, Sapphires, Diamonds, and a Ruby
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Sapphire Gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, made of 18k gold, features sapphire and diamond. The Cartier brooch is amazingly crafted as a delicate
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Brooch Turtle Clip in 18K 750‰ Yellow Gold and Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
CARTIER Lapel clip brooch in 18K 750‰ yellow gold, representing a turtle whose carapace in grating
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold bird set with cabochon-cut turquoises and brilliant-cut diamonds (app. 2 carats
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Paris Bird Brooch
Cartier Paris Bird Brooch
H 2.09 in W 1.89 in
Cartier Safety Pin c2004 COA Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Signed
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Cartier safety pin crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 2004). Cartier is known for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Italy Ruby and Diamond Fish and Starfish Brooch/Pin, 18k
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Italy Ruby and Diamond Fish and Starfish Brooch/Pin made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The
Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Coral Movable Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Comprising a unique and extravagant Cartier moveable brooch from the 1960s, finely crafted in 18k
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Ruby Vintage Dachshund Dog Brooch - Yellow Gold 18k Pet Canine Pin
By Cartier
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Cartier Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Flower in Hand Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier flower in hand brooch in 18k yellow gold with enamel, coral, and diamond. Circa 1930s.
Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Bird Brooch. Details: 18k yellow gold, 16 brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Cartier Gentiane Gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This chic brooch from the iconic Gentiane collection features a fluid almond shape link design made
Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond and Gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A French 1950's 18 karat gold brooch with diamonds by Cartier. The highly stylized brooch appears
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Cartier French Vintage Diamond 18K Gold Floral Retro Double Clip Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This Exquisite 1960's French-made vintage Cartier double brooches pins set are crafted in 18k
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Rocking Horse Stroller Baby Mother Car Bear 18K Yellow Gold Charm Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item Number: 23310502 ■Brand: Cartier ■Product Name: Gold Charm Brooch ■Model Number: - ■Material
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming and whimsical, this retro brooch by the French jeweler Cartier is known as the iconic
Category

20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Gold Brooch Double Panthere Head
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Cartier Double Panthère Head Brooch is a striking symbol of power and elegance, crafted in 18kt
Category

20th Century French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Gold Brooch Double Panthere Head
Cartier Gold Brooch Double Panthere Head
W 1.3 in D 0.24 in L 1.62 in
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
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Blue Green Enamel Fish Brooch with Ruby Eye
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18K Gold Fish Brooch, sporting blue and green striped enamel and a 2mm ruby for the eye. A
Category

20th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Diamond Turquoise Ruby Vintage Bee Brooch -Yellow Gold 18k Rd .80ctw Pin
By Cartier
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Cartier Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Cartier Diamond Gold Bow Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful Cartier Bow Brooch, ca. 1940s. The bow is studded with old-cut diamonds of circa 2.5
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 9.00 Carat Diamond 0.90 Carat Gemstones 18K Two Tone Gold Brooch Earring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Carat Ruby 0.30 Carat Sapphire 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Double Clip Brooch Style: Double Clip Metal
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Signed Cartier Mid-Century Modern 18K Yellow & White Gold Two-Tone Ribbon Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern brooch. In 18 karat yellow & white gold. By Cartier. In the form of a
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Turquoise, Diamond, Emerald Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Turquoise, Diamond, Emerald Bird Brooch. An 18k yellow gold and platinum bird brooch, set
Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18 karat yellow gold hummingbird brooch, consisting of 16 brilliant cut diamonds weighing
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Flower Basket Brooch with gemstones
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier Vintage Flower Basket Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, and Sapphires This vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

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Cartier Brooch 18k For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the cartier brooch 18k you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect cartier brooch 18k among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A cartier brooch 18k can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 270 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a cartier brooch 18k, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Cartier Brooch 18k?

The price for a cartier brooch 18k starts at $850 and tops out at $485,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $9,000.

Cartier for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Cartier
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024
    Yes, some Cartier watches are automatic but the legendary French luxury house also creates collections that include watches with quartz movements. Cartier’s iconic Tank collection, which includes the Tank Française, the Tank Louis Cartier and other models, features both quartz and automatic options for all kinds of collectors. Each of the watches in the Panthère collection, however, carries a quartz movement.

    While quartz watches are powered by a pre-installed battery and a high-frequency quartz crystal, automatic watches rely on a spring system and are self-winding. An automatic watch does not have a battery and is recharged on the wrist owing to the wearer’s movements during the day.

    It was Louis Cartier, grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François Cartier, who was responsible for bringing watchmaking to the venerable maison when he presented Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont with a wristwatch in 1904. 

    Although the pocket watch was the de rigueur men’s accessory of the day, Santos-Dumont found his own pocket watch hard to consult while keeping his plane aloft. Louis fashioned a timepiece with a flat, square case on a leather strap that could be referred to easily at a glance. Named in honor of Louis’s friend, the Santos was eventually produced for sale in 1911. 

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cartier watches are considered luxury watches. Cartier is a noted jeweler, taking that attention to detail and access to high-quality metals and jewels to their watches—they spare no expense and are highly desirable. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Cartier watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier pieces may be cheaper in Paris than they are in the U.S., but that's because of the exchange rate. Cartier doesn't price the pieces depending on the country.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much a Cartier is worth varies. Many Cartier pieces do appreciate in value over time, but their potential selling prices depend on their age, style, type, availability and other factors. The condition also greatly impacts value, and there can be variability between very similar pieces. For example, one 1930 Tutti Frutti fetched $1.34 million at an auction in 2020, but a simpler one sold for $508,000 in 2023. Because it can be difficult to estimate the value of a piece on your own, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Shop a wide variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    No, Cartier is not the same as Rolex. Louis-François Cartier founded Cartier in Paris in 1847. Some of its most iconic watches include the Tank, the Santos, the Ballon Bleu, the Calibre de Cartier and the Drive de Cartier. Hans Wilsdorf established Rolex in London in 1905. Today, the maker is well-known for its sophisticated watches, including the Submariner, the Daytona, the DateJust, the Oyster Perpetual and the GMT-Master II. Find a selection of Cartier and Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The price of Cartier bracelets varies based on age, condition, and rarity. The least expensive versions of the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, can still cost around $4,000. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of Cartier bracelets for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier rose gold doesn't tarnish but over many years of wearing, rose gold generally is said to become darker. Rose gold allegedly becomes slightly yellower in tone, toward a traditional gold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    As one of the top luxury jewelry houses in the world, Cartier uses some of the finest quality materials. The company uses 18k gold in their jewelry and real diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    There are a few reasons why Cartier is so popular. For one thing, the French luxury house is known for its very long history of unparalleled prestige and quality craftsmanship. Cartier has been producing extraordinary jewelry, watches and accessories since 1847. While jewelry lovers have long been enthusiastic about Cartier’s elegant and streamlined designs for bracelets, rings, necklaces and other pieces, the brand is also known for innovation. It pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry, and its artisans were so mindful of trends in fashion that the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Later, Cartier’s Art Deco-era pieces would help define the movement with which they are associated. One of the brand’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch, one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. Today’s influencers continue to help popularize the brand, increasing the demand for certain pieces like Cartier buffalo horn sunglasses and the Cartier Love bracelet, an icon of modernist jewelry. Find a wide range of Cartier watches, jewelry and eyewear on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cartier is famous for producing jewelry and watches out of rare and luxury-grade materials and creating innovative designs, often packed with symbolism. Some of the jeweler's most famous pieces include the modern Love and Trinity bracelets and its custom-made antique and vintage jewelry like the Crocodile and Patiala necklaces. Find a range of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Today, the Cartier symbol, or logo, is the luxury house's name written in a clean serif font that mimics cursive handwriting. Typically, the logo is either black on white or white on a black background. Its refined and understated appearance references the high standards that have long been associated with this celebrated brand.