Cartier 3 Bands Trinity Ring Tri Color Gold 49 US 4.75
By Cartier
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Cartier 3 Bands Trinity Ring Classic Model Stones: --- Metal: 18K Yellow / Rose / White Gold Ring Size: 49 US SIZE 4.75 UK SIZE I 3/4 Internal Diameter: 15.55 mm Meas...
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank MC Skeleton Palladium Skeleton Dial W5310026 Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Palladium Tank MC Skeleton Gents Wristwatch, skeleton dial with skeletonised bridges forming roman numerals III, VI, IX and XII, blued steel sword shaped hands, a fixed palladium b...
Palladium
Cartier Tank MC Skeleton Palladium Skeleton Dial W5310026 Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Palladium Tank MC Skeleton Gents Wristwatch, skeleton dial with skeletonised bridges forming roman numerals III, VI, IX and XII, blued steel sword shaped hands, a fixed palladium b...
Palladium
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Panther Emerald Onyx Lakard Bangle Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 18k Yellow Gold Panther Lakard Figurative Ladies Wristwatch, silver dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at "V" of "VII", blued steel sword shaped hands, a fixed 18...
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Guilloche Dial W50001R2
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 28 mm 18k Yellow Gold Tank Francaise Gents Wristwatch, silver guilloche dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at V" of VII, date at 6 0'clock, sword shaped hands in blued...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier Ladies White Gold Diamond Ballon Bleu Silvered Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Ballon Bleu Ladies Wristwatch, silvered guilloche dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at "V" of "VII", blued steel sword shaped hands, a fixed 18k white...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine Extra Large White Gold Silver Guilloche Dial W2609956
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Tank Americaine XL Gents Wristwatch, silver guilloche dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at "V" of "VII", date at 6 0'clock, blued steel sword shaped h...
18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Tank Francaise Roman Dial Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Set Tank Francaise Ladies Wristwatch, silvered dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at "X", blued steel sword shaped hands, a fixed 18k yellow g...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Large Tank Francaise White Gold Silver Dial Diamond Set WE1003SF
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Tank Francaise Large Unisex Wristwatch, silver guilloche dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at "V" of "VII", date at 6 0'clock, blued steel sword shape...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Cartier 0.33ct Brilliant Cut Diamond 18ct White Gold C De Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 0.33ct Brilliant Cut Diamond 18ct White Gold C De Necklace Product Details Xupes Ref: J1463 Brand: Cartier Model: C De Necklace Type: Necklace Serial Number: A***** Age: 201...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier LOVE Bracelet in 18k white gold 2ct diamonds with box
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
CARTIER LOVE BRACELET Cartier 'Love' bangle bracelet crafted in 18 karat white gold with diamond screw tops and pave set round brilliant cut diamonds (D-F in color, VVS clarity) Sign...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Ladies White Gold Fully Loaded Diamond Set Pasha Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A White Gold Fully Loaded Diamond Set Pasha Ladies Wristwatch, silver dial with applied arabic numbers 3, 6, 9 and 12, date between 4 and 5 0'clock, a white gold bezel set with appro...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier 0.24ct Brilliant Cut Solitaire Diamond 18ct Rose Gold 1895 Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 0.24ct Brilliant Cut Solitaire Diamond 18ct Rose Gold 1895 Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1340 Brand: Cartier Model: 0.24ct Diamond 1895 Ring Type: Ring Serial Number: D**...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier GIA 3.15 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow VVS2 Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Ring size - 4.5. Marked: Cartier. Weight - 5.2 grams. Comes with vintage Cartier box and GIA certificate #2195639958.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier GIA 3.15 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow VVS2 Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Ring size - 4.5. Marked: Cartier. Weight - 5.2 grams. Comes with vintage Cartier box and GIA certificate #2195639958.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Bespoke Diamond and Ruby Elephant Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
The Necklace was previously dress studs that have been made into a pendant with a Cartier chain. Complete with Cartier Box & Certificate for the Chain dated 04/06/2019.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Ruby Bespoke Elephant Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Complete with Cartier Box, Bag & Certificate for the Chain dated 04/06/2019.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Black Enamel Emerald and Onyx Cuff Panthere Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Here for sale, the opposing panther heads, accented by emerald-set eyes and onyx-set nose, the bangle decorated throughout with black enamel, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, inner d...
Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier, Solitaire 1895 Round Cut GIA 0.35 Carat F/IF Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
Mounted in Platinum 950/1000. Signed Cartier, and numbered. Size 50 (US 5.5). GIA number inscribed, report N° 2121027636 Comes in its original Cartier box, GIA certificate.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier, Solitaire 1895 Round Cut GIA 0.30 Carat E/VS1 Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
Mounted in Platinum 950/1000. Signed Cartier, and numbered. Size 52 (US 6). GIA number inscribed, report N° 2366293398 Comes full set in its original box and Cartier, GIA certificate...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 4.05 Carat GIA Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Current Ring Size 5 (Sizable) This ring comes with its original Cartier box. Accompanied by GIA certificate & Insurance Appraisal
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Diamond Emerald and Onyx Panthere 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
This item is signed, stamped and numbered by Cartier. It comes with the original pouch and certificate by Cartier.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Cartier, Solitaire 1895 Round Cut GIA 0.23 Carat D/VVS2 Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
Mounted in Platinum 950/1000. Signed Cartier, and numbered. Size 49 (US 5). GIA number inscribed, report N° 6251121792 Comes full set in its original box, outer box, travel pouch, Ca...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier, Solitaire 1895 Round Cut GIA 0.37 Carat G/VVS2 Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
Mounted in Platinum 950/1000. Signed Cartier, and numbered. Size 50 (US 5 1/8). GIA number inscribed, report N° 13133203 Comes full set in its original box and Cartier, GIA certifica...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Le Baiser Du Dragon Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Necklace has a secure hook clasp. Complete with Cartier Box & Certificate dated 11/12/2004.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Pave Diamond 18ct Rose Gold Medium Love Wedding Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Pave Diamond 18ct Rose Gold Medium Love Wedding Band Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J822 Brand: Cartier Model: Pave Medium Love Ring Type: Ring Serial Number: Z***** RRP: £...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Pave Diamond 18ct White Gold Small Love Wedding Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Pave Diamond 18ct White Gold Small Love Wedding Band Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ840 Brand: Cartier Model: Pave Medium Love Ring Type: Ring Serial Number: M***** Age...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou 18 Karat Pink Gold and Pave Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier box and certificate included.Please note that the nail bracelet runs one size large.
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Pave Diamond Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
The total weight is 3.92 grams. Complete with Cartier Box & Certificate dated 09/06/2016.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Large Panthère Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
The total weight is 30.77 grams. Complete with Cartier Box & Certificate dated 15/05/2018.
White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Large Panthère Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
The total weight is 30.77 grams. Complete with Cartier Box & Certificate dated 15/05/2018.
White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold GIA Certified Oval Sapphire Diamond Vintage Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Ring can be re-sized. Complete with Cartier Box & GIA Certificate.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Lanieres Ladies 18 Karat White Gold Silver Dial Diamond Set WJ2005W3
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 18mm 18k White Gold Lanieres Ladies Wristwatch, silver dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at "X", a fixed 18k white gold bezel set with 20 round brilliant cut diamonds...
Diamond, White Gold
Panthere De Cartier Tsavorite Garnet & Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Comes with original certificate from Cartier. This rare and much desired bracelet retails at Carter for £11,700 but is currently sold out and not available for purchase.
Garnet, Onyx, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Set 18ct White, Yellow And Rose Gold Medium Trinity Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Diamond Set 18ct White Gold, 18ct Yellow Gold And 18ct Rose Gold Medium Trinity Ring Brand- Cartier Model- Diamond Set Medium Trinity Ring Product Type- Ring Serial Number- ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Set 18ct White, Yellow and Rose Gold Medium Trinity Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Diamond Set 18ct White Gold, 18ct Yellow Gold And 18ct Rose Gold Medium Trinity Ring Brand- Cartier Model- Diamond Set Medium Trinity Ring Product Type- Ring Serial Number- ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Full Diamond Mini Love Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
The ring is signed and hallmarked Cartier, 750, 47, with the serial number NG5775. The ring is accompanied with a Cartier box but no certificates.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vendome Ladies Yellow Gold Pave Sun Diamond Dial Diamond Set Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Vendome Ladies Wristwatch, pave sun diamond dial, a fixed 18k yellow gold bezel set with approximately 47 round brilliant diamonds (~0.31ct), an 18k yellow gold br...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Ronde Louise XL Year Of The Horse Manual Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold d'Art Chinese Year Of The Horse Limited Edition Ronde Louise XL Gents Wristwatch, blue grisaille enamel dial with horse motif, a fixed 18k white gold bezel set with...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Tortue XL Gents Rose Gold Silver Guilloche Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Rose Gold Tortue XL Gents Wristwatch, silver guilloche dial with roman numerals and secret signature at "V" of "VII"I, blued steel Breguet style hands, a fixed 18k rose gold b...
Rose Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Dial Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Tank Francaise Ladies 20mm Wristwatch, silver dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at "X", blued steel hands, a fixed 18k yellow gold bezel set with 24 ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Cartier Panthere Ladies White Gold Silver Roman Dial Diamond Set Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Panthere Ladies Wristwatch, silver dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at "X", blued steel sword shaped hands, a fixed 18k white gold bezel set with app...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Panthere Large Gents Stainless Steel & 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Dial
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 29 mm Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Panthere Large Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at "V" of "VII", date at 3 0'clock, blued steel hand...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballerine 3P Diamonds Wedding Band Ring Rose Gold 49 US 4.75
By Cartier
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Cartier Ballerine Wedding Band Ring Stones: 3 Diamonds ( total 0.01 carats ) Metal: 18K Rose Gold Ring Size: 49 US SIZE 4.75 UK SIZE J Internal Diameter: 15.65 mm Mea...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 18 Karat Gold Silver Guilloche Dial Diamond Set WE9007Z3
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 42mm 18k Yellow Gold Ballon Bleu Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with a guilloche centre, roman numerals and a secret signature at "V" of "VII", date at 3 0'clock, blued steel sword...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Cartier Colisee Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Dial Diamond Set Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Colisee Ladies Wristwatch, silver dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at "X", blued steel sword shaped hands, a fixed 18k yellow gold bezel set with 34...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Colisee Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Dial Diamond Set Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Colisee Ladies Wristwatch, silver dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at "X", blued steel sword shaped hands, a fixed 18k yellow gold bezel set with 34...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Ballerine 3P Diamonds Wedding Band Ring Rose Gold 51 US 5.5
By Cartier
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Cartier Ballerine Wedding Band Ring Stones: 3 Diamonds ( total 0.01 carats ) Metal: 18K Rose Gold Ring Size: 51 US SIZE 5.5 UK SIZE K 1/2 Internal Diameter: 16.25 mm ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Guilloche Dial Diamond Set
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Mid-Size Wristwatch, silver guilloche dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at "V" of "VII", blued steel sword shaped hands, a fixed 18k ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier Santos Dumont Gents 18 Karat Gold Silvered Dial Diamond Set WH100651
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 34.6 mm 18k White Gold Santos Dumont Gents Wristwatch, silvered grained dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at "V" of "VII", sword-shaped hands in black oxidised steel,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Cartier Tortue White Gold Satin Silver Dial Diamond WA507231 Manual Wind Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Tortue Ladies Wristwatch, satin silver dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at "X", blued steel sword shaped hands, a fixed 18k white gold bezel set with...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Le Must de Cartier Rare Blue Lacquer & 18k Gold Flower Oriental Pattern
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and Very Rare Vintage Cartier Lighter in Blue Lacquer Gold Plated 18K Gold flower oriental pattern Le Must De Cartier Circa 2000 In mint working condition The lighter sp...
Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
Cartier LOVE Bracelet in 18k white gold and 3.70ct diamonds with box
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
CARTIER LOVE BRACELET Cartier 'Love' bangle bracelet crafted in 18 karat white gold with diamond screw tops and pave set round brilliant cut diamonds (D-F in color, VVS clarity) Sign...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthere Ladies Gold Silver Dial Blue Enamel and Diamond Set Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Very Rare 18k Yellow Gold Panthere Ladies Wristwatch, silver dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at "X", blued steel sword shaped hands, a fixed 18k yellow gold bezel s...
18k Gold
Cartier Panthere Ladies Gold Silver Dial Blue Enamel and Diamond Set Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Very Rare 18k Yellow Gold Panthere Ladies Wristwatch, silver dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at "X", blued steel sword shaped hands, a fixed 18k yellow gold bezel s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Cartier 0.46ct Brilliant Cut Diamond 18ct White Gold C De Stud Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 0.46ct Brilliant Cut Diamond 18ct White Gold C De Stud Earrings Brand- Cartier Model- C De Stud Earrings Product Type- Earrings Serial Number- PO**** Age- Circa 2022 Accompa...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier 0.46ct Brilliant Cut Diamond 18ct White Gold C De Stud Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 0.46ct Brilliant Cut Diamond 18ct White Gold C De Stud Earrings Product Details Xupes Ref: J1462 Brand: Cartier Model: C De Stud Earrings Type: Earrings Serial Number: P****...
Diamond, White Gold
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.
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.
Cartier understands the value of preserving the signature codes of great design, and how to tweak it for modern aficionados.
Throughout the season, timepieces are clues to the characters' character.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Made with Sardinian coral, this gem packs so much presence — and is perfect for poolside soirees.
Through both his collection and his innovative designs, Louis Cartier’s passion for Islamic continues to resonate.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.