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Dinh Van French 1.85 carat peridot 18k yellow gold buckle ring
Dinh Van French 1.85 carat peridot 18k yellow gold buckle ring

Dinh Van French 1.85 carat peridot 18k yellow gold buckle ring

By Dinh Van for Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Dinh Van French 1.85 carat peridot 18k yellow gold buckle ring is a bold and sophisticated vintage

Category

1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian buckle bracelet yellow gold floral blue enamel bracelet 19th century
Victorian buckle bracelet yellow gold floral blue enamel bracelet 19th century

Victorian buckle bracelet yellow gold floral blue enamel bracelet 19th century

By Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermès, René Lalique, Cartier

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Unique antique Victorian bangle bracelet with buckle and enamel. Hand crafted in solid 14k gold and

Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Tudor by Rolex in Stainless Steel with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial from 1970's
Tudor by Rolex in Stainless Steel with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial from 1970's

Tudor by Rolex in Stainless Steel with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial from 1970's

By Tudor

Located in Long Beach, CA

, "Cartier" style Deployment buckle. You can wear this unique watch for all types of occasions and count on

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Lady's Tonneau "Mecanique" Watch With Diamond Bezel
Cartier Lady's Tonneau "Mecanique" Watch With Diamond Bezel

Cartier Lady's Tonneau "Mecanique" Watch With Diamond Bezel

By Cartier

Located in New York City, NY

18k white gold Cartier buckle. Comes with black satin strap. Silver dial with black Roman numeral and

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Giant Photograph Frame by Cartier.
Giant Photograph Frame by Cartier.

Giant Photograph Frame by Cartier.

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Cartier ‘buckle’ detail to the sides of the frame, with moiré silk backing, the reverse in dark green silk

Category

French Frames

Materials

18k Gold

CARTIER Gold Automatic American Tank Watch

CARTIER Gold Automatic American Tank Watch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, NY

, sword-shaped hands, date and original Cartier buckle. The watch is 1 x 1 3/4 mm

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank Must de Ladies Watch, 1990s
Cartier Tank Must de Ladies Watch, 1990s

Cartier Tank Must de Ladies Watch, 1990s

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. Equipped with a Genuine Calf Leather Black-colored Watch Strap. Includes Cartier Buckle. Triple Signed.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier 18k White Gold Ladies Tank Americaine Quartz Wrist Watch Ref W2601956
Cartier 18k White Gold Ladies Tank Americaine Quartz Wrist Watch Ref W2601956

Cartier 18k White Gold Ladies Tank Americaine Quartz Wrist Watch Ref W2601956

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

(19x29mm). Black alligator strap with 18k White Gold Cartier buckle. Cartier box included. Ready to ship

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18k White Gold Mens Tank Americaine Automatic Wrist Watch Ref W2603256
Cartier 18k White Gold Mens Tank Americaine Automatic Wrist Watch Ref W2603256

Cartier 18k White Gold Mens Tank Americaine Automatic Wrist Watch Ref W2603256

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

(26x44mm). Black alligator strap with 18k White Gold Cartier buckle. Cartier box and booklets included

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER Gold and Diamond-Set Curved Rectangular Wristwatch
CARTIER Gold and Diamond-Set Curved Rectangular Wristwatch

CARTIER Gold and Diamond-Set Curved Rectangular Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in New York City, NY

secured by eight screws, 18K white gold and diamond-set Cartier buckle, case, dial and movement signed

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Pasha Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1354/1
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Pasha Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1354/1

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Pasha Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1354/1

By Cartier

Located in Paris, FR

: 18-karat yellow gold cartier buckle. Details: Case dimensions: 36mm Band: White crocodile leather

Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Pasha Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1354/1
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Pasha Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1354/1

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Pasha Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1354/1

By Cartier

Located in Paris, FR

leather Clasp: 18-karat yellow gold cartier buckle. Details: Case dimensions: 36mm Band: White

Category

Late 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Cartier Paris Vendome 2-Tone Large Watch 34mm, Manual wind, Circa. 1973-1976
Cartier Paris Vendome 2-Tone Large Watch 34mm, Manual wind, Circa. 1973-1976

Cartier Paris Vendome 2-Tone Large Watch 34mm, Manual wind, Circa. 1973-1976

By Cartier

Located in Santa Monica, CA

-jewel manual wind movement. The watch has a black strap and 18K Cartier vintage 18K Cartier Buckle. The

Category

Vintage 1970s European Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank Must vintage Cream in Vermeil
Cartier Tank Must vintage Cream in Vermeil

Cartier Tank Must vintage Cream in Vermeil

By Cartier

Located in Paris, IDF

,​ ​gold-colored​ ​Cartier​ ​buckle​ ​​ ​ Reference:​ ​102070 General​ ​condition:​ ​7/10 Please​ ​note

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Cartier Paris Vendome LC Trinity GM large size watch 18K Tri- Color Circa 1980'S
Cartier Paris Vendome LC Trinity GM large size watch 18K Tri- Color Circa 1980'S

Cartier Paris Vendome LC Trinity GM large size watch 18K Tri- Color Circa 1980'S

By Cartier

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Cartier buckle. This is a unisex size watch great for a man or a woman. I have a picture of it on a mans

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold and Diamond Open Buckle Ring
Cartier Yellow Gold and Diamond Open Buckle Ring

Cartier Yellow Gold and Diamond Open Buckle Ring

By Cartier

Located in Fuengirola, Malaga

Open buckle ring, the buckle motif at center accented by round-cut diamonds with single round-cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Women Cartier Belt in black patent leather and silver buckle
Women Cartier Belt in black patent leather and silver buckle

Women Cartier Belt in black patent leather and silver buckle

By Cartier

Located in Paris, IDF

Superb​ ​Cartier​ ​women’s​ ​belt​ ​in​ ​black​ ​patent​ ​leather​ ​ Silver​ ​metal​ ​buckle

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Belts

Cartier Paris Vendome Large Automatic Watch with Deployant Buckle, circa 1975
Cartier Paris Vendome Large Automatic Watch with Deployant Buckle, circa 1975

Cartier Paris Vendome Large Automatic Watch with Deployant Buckle, circa 1975

By Cartier

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Cartier black Lizard strap and 18K Cartier vintage 18K Buckle. The watch is Triple Signed: Dial, Case

Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

CARTIER New York Sterling and Crocodile “Belt and Buckle” box c.1970 A very chic Cartier

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Panthere de Cartier 2420, Certified and Warranty
Cartier Panthere de Cartier 2420, Certified and Warranty

Cartier Panthere de Cartier 2420, Certified and Warranty

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Steel Hidden buckle. This Cartier watch has a 21 mm case with a Square caseback and Mother of Pearl

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier WR007004, White Dial, Certified
Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier WR007004, White Dial, Certified

Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier WR007004, White Dial, Certified

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

made out of white gold on a Black Leather strap with a 18k White Gold Deploy buckle. This Cartier watch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier WR007004; Black Dial, Certified
Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier WR007004; Black Dial, Certified

Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier WR007004; Black Dial, Certified

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

made out of white gold on a Black Leather Strap band with a 18k White Gold Deploy buckle. This Cartier

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Rotonde W1556051
Cartier Rotonde W1556051

Cartier Rotonde W1556051

Unavailable|$34,380

Cartier Rotonde W1556051

By Cartier

Located in Surfside, FL

White Gold Deploy buckle. This Cartier watch has a 42 x 42 mm case with a Round caseback and Silver

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Certified Authentic Cartier Panthere de Cartier 3480, Beige Dial
Certified Authentic Cartier Panthere de Cartier 3480, Beige Dial

Certified Authentic Cartier Panthere de Cartier 3480, Beige Dial

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Steel Hidden buckle. This Cartier watch has a 21 mm case with a Square caseback and Mother of Pearl

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Certified Authentic, Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier 46800, White Dial
Certified Authentic, Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier 46800, White Dial

Certified Authentic, Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier 46800, White Dial

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

white gold on a Black Leather Strap band with a 18k White Gold Deploy buckle. This Cartier watch has a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Riviera "Riviera" 23mm
Cartier Riviera "Riviera" 23mm

Cartier Riviera "Riviera" 23mm

By Cartier

Located in Surfside, FL

lugs, on leather strap with 18k Cartier yellow gold deployant buckle. Manual wind movement. 23 mm case

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Santos 33mm W20026K1
Cartier Santos 33mm W20026K1

Cartier Santos 33mm W20026K1

By Cartier

Located in Surfside, FL

deployant buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 33 mm case size. Ref W20026K1. Fine Pre-owned Cartier

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu WE900651
Cartier Ballon Bleu WE900651

Cartier Ballon Bleu WE900651

Unavailable|$29,780

Cartier Ballon Bleu WE900651

By Cartier

Located in Surfside, FL

Alligator strap with a 18k White Gold Deploy buckle. This Cartier watch has a 36 x 36 mm case with a Round

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm WE900851
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm WE900851

Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm WE900851

By Cartier

Located in Surfside, FL

alligator leather strap on a Cartier 18k rise gold deployant buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 42 mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Ballon Bleu 38mm w6920035
Cartier Ballon Bleu 38mm w6920035

Cartier Ballon Bleu 38mm w6920035

By Cartier

Located in Surfside, FL

bracelet with a 18k rose gold Deployant buckle. This Cartier watch has a 38 x 38 mm case with a Round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

CARTIER Paris "Square" Galbe wristwatch
CARTIER Paris "Square" Galbe wristwatch

CARTIER Paris "Square" Galbe wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, NY

A fine rectangular galbe, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a Cartier deployment buckle.

Category

French Wrist Watches

Cartier Pasha Seatimer Chrono 42mm W301970M
Cartier Pasha Seatimer Chrono 42mm W301970M

Cartier Pasha Seatimer Chrono 42mm W301970M

By Cartier

Located in Surfside, FL

Cartier Pasha Seatimer Chronograph in 18k yellow gold with black rubber center links. Auto w

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Colisee Vermeil Wristwatch, circa 1990s
Cartier Colisee Vermeil Wristwatch, circa 1990s

Cartier Colisee Vermeil Wristwatch, circa 1990s

By Cartier

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Cartier Colisse wristwatch circa 1990s. Case measuring 24mm with T-bar lugs. Featuring an original

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Cartier Tortue W1545751, Certified and Warranty
Cartier Tortue W1545751, Certified and Warranty

Cartier Tortue W1545751, Certified and Warranty

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

W1545751 watch is made out of Platinum on a Black Strap band with a Platinum Deploy buckle. This Cartier

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Cougar 187908C, Certified and Warranty
Cartier Cougar 187908C, Certified and Warranty

Cartier Cougar 187908C, Certified and Warranty

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Leather band with a Stainless Steel Deploy buckle. This Cartier watch has a 26 x 26 mm case with a Round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Cougar Unknown, Certified and Warranty
Cartier Cougar Unknown, Certified and Warranty

Cartier Cougar Unknown, Certified and Warranty

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Standard buckle. This Cartier watch has a 33 x 33 mm case with a Round caseback and White Roman Numeral

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Dumont W2008751; Certified and Warranty
Cartier Santos Dumont W2008751; Certified and Warranty

Cartier Santos Dumont W2008751; Certified and Warranty

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

alligator strap with deployant buckle. Manual. With Cartier box. Ref W2008751. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Certified Authentic Cartier Must 212940, Beige Dial
Certified Authentic Cartier Must 212940, Beige Dial

Certified Authentic Cartier Must 212940, Beige Dial

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

of Stainless steel on a Black Strap band with a Stainless Steel Deploy buckle. This Cartier watch has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Certified Authentic Cartier Pasha 25800, Missing Dial
Certified Authentic Cartier Pasha 25800, Missing Dial

Certified Authentic Cartier Pasha 25800, Missing Dial

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

out of rose gold on a Black Strap band with a 18k Pink Gold Deploy buckle. This Cartier watch has a 42

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Galbee W20056D6, Certified and Warranty
Cartier Santos Galbee W20056D6, Certified and Warranty

Cartier Santos Galbee W20056D6, Certified and Warranty

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Cartier Santos Galbee Reference #:W20056D6. Ladies Cartier Santos Galbee in stainless steel. Quartz

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Must 21 W10184U2, Certified and Warranty
Cartier Must 21 W10184U2, Certified and Warranty

Cartier Must 21 W10184U2, Certified and Warranty

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Stainless Steel Deploy buckle. This Cartier watch has a 36 x 36 mm case with a Round caseback and White

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Certified Authentic Cartier Must 213588, Missing Dial
Certified Authentic Cartier Must 213588, Missing Dial

Certified Authentic Cartier Must 213588, Missing Dial

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Stainless Steel Deploy buckle. This Cartier watch has a 38 mm case with a Round caseback and White Stick

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Cougar 187908C, Case, Certified and Warranty
Cartier Cougar 187908C, Case, Certified and Warranty

Cartier Cougar 187908C, Case, Certified and Warranty

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Leather band with a Stainless Steel Deploy buckle. This Cartier watch has a 26 x 26 mm case with a Round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Roadster W62017V3, Case, Certified and Warranty
Cartier Roadster W62017V3, Case, Certified and Warranty

Cartier Roadster W62017V3, Case, Certified and Warranty

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

steel Link band with a Stainless Steel Deploy buckle. This Cartier watch has a 30 x 36 mm case with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Certified Authentic Cartier Roadster 4788, Missing Dial
Certified Authentic Cartier Roadster 4788, Missing Dial

Certified Authentic Cartier Roadster 4788, Missing Dial

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Steel Hidden buckle. This Cartier watch has a 38 x 34 mm case with a Tonneau caseback and Black Arabic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Certified Authentic Cartier Cougar 3528, Black Dial
Certified Authentic Cartier Cougar 3528, Black Dial

Certified Authentic Cartier Cougar 3528, Black Dial

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Standard buckle. This Cartier watch has a 33 x 33 mm case with a Round caseback and White Roman Numeral

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Certified Authentic Cartier Must 213588, White Dial
Certified Authentic Cartier Must 213588, White Dial

Certified Authentic Cartier Must 213588, White Dial

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

on a White Rubber Strap band with a Stainless Steel Deploy buckle. This Cartier watch has a 38 x 38

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Certified Authentic Cartier Must 213588, Black Dial
Certified Authentic Cartier Must 213588, Black Dial

Certified Authentic Cartier Must 213588, Black Dial

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Stainless Steel Deploy buckle. This Cartier watch has a 36 x 36 mm case with a Round caseback and White

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Certified Authentic Cartier Tortue 126600, Silver Dial
Certified Authentic Cartier Tortue 126600, Silver Dial

Certified Authentic Cartier Tortue 126600, Silver Dial

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

W1545751 watch is made out of Platinum on a Black Strap band with a Platinum Deploy buckle. This Cartier

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Cougar Chronograph Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref11621
Cartier Cougar Chronograph Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref11621

Cartier Cougar Chronograph Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref11621

By Cartier

Located in Surfside, FL

11621 watch is made out of yellow gold on a 18k bracelet with a 18k Deployant buckle. This Cartier watch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel Wristwatch Ref W69012Z4
Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel Wristwatch Ref W69012Z4

Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel Wristwatch Ref W69012Z4

By Cartier

Located in Surfside, FL

Cartier Ballon Bleu in stainless steel. Automatic with date and sweep seconds. 42 mm case size. Ref

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Pasha W3019951, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Cartier Pasha W3019951, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Cartier Pasha W3019951, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

with 18k rose gold deployant buckle. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. With Cartier box. Ref

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Pasha W3019951, Pink Dial, Certified and Warranty
Cartier Pasha W3019951, Pink Dial, Certified and Warranty

Cartier Pasha W3019951, Pink Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

with 18k rose gold deployant buckle. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. With Cartier box. Ref

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Ballon Bleu W6901351, Case, Certified and Warranty
Cartier Ballon Bleu W6901351, Case, Certified and Warranty

Cartier Ballon Bleu W6901351, Case, Certified and Warranty

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

watch is made out of white gold on a Pink Strap band with a 18k White Gold Deploy buckle. This Cartier

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Cartier Buckle For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the cartier buckle you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect cartier buckle may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a cartier buckle has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier are consistently popular. A cartier buckle can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 11, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a cartier buckle, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Cartier Buckle?

On average, a cartier buckle at 1stDibs sells for $2,029, while they’re typically $255 on the low end and $22,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Cartier
  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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
    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 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.