Cartier Must de Cartier Colisée 690002
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Must de Cartier Colisée 690002 1988 Full Set Serviced October 2025 24mm Silver Case
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Silver
Cartier Must de Cartier Colisée 690002
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Must de Cartier Colisée 690002 1988 Full Set Serviced October 2025 24mm Silver Case
Silver
Cartier Colisee 590002 24mm
By Cartier
Located in istanbul, TR
Colisee With Original Box/Packaging No With Manual/Booklet No Display Analog The Cartier Colisee 590002
Blue Sapphire, Silver
Cartier Colisee Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Colisee collection Wrist Watch, 24 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 3 row
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Colisee Gold Plated White Dial Quartz Desk Alarm Clock
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Inspired by Cartier’s 1920s Art Deco style, this Colisée desk clock features a white enamel dial
Gold Plate
Cartier Colisee Gold Plated White Dial Quartz Desk Alarm Clock
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Inspired by Cartier’s 1920s Art Deco style, this Colisée desk clock features a white enamel dial
Base Metal, Brass
Vintage Rare Cartier Colisée 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Cabochon Sapphires 1980s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Cartier Model: Vintage Colisée Year: 1980s Material: 18k Yellow Gold, Diamonds and Cabochon
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Vermeil
Cartier Yellow Gold Lady Colisee Quartz Wristwatch, circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Lady Colisee 18K yellow gold circa 1990s. Featuring 23 x 31mm round case with wide dome
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Diamond Sapphire Gold Colisee Ladies Watch
Located in New York City, NY
This is a Cartier lady's fine and elegant 18K gold, sapphire and diamond-set wristwatch with
Etruscan Cartier Colisee Sapphire Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A wonderful pair of Etruscan styled Cartier 'Colisee' earrings set in 18k yellow gold. Each
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Colisee Sapphire Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier, elegant and timeless. The earrings have been creatively designed with intertwining layers
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Colisee Sapphire Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier, elegant and timeless. The earrings have been creatively designed with intertwining layers
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Colisee Sapphire Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier, elegant and timeless. The earrings have been creatively designed with intertwining layers
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Colisee Ladies Vendome Vermeil Watch - 18K Gold over Sterling Silver
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
. CARTIER COLISEE Ladies Vendome Vermeil Watch - 18K Gold over Sterling Silver with Diamonds Gorgeous
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier Colisee Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful Cartier ring is from the Colisee Collection and features a center ruby with
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Colisee Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier, elegant and timeless. The ring has been creatively designed with intertwining layers of
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier Colisee Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier, elegant and timeless. The ring has been creatively designed with intertwining layers of
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier Colisee Yellow Gold 24mm 1989 1
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage ladies’ watch by Cartier, from the Colisée collection, reference 1989 1. This elegant
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Colisee Wide Diamond Ruby Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Colisee Diamond Ruby Wide Band Ring by Cartier. With 2 round brilliant cut
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier Colisee B Yellow Gold Diamond Set 2997
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold Colisee wristwatch by Cartier. Features a silver dial with Roman numerals, sword
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 3.5 in W 3 in D 3 in Dm 3 in L 3.5 in
Cartier Colisee Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Cartier 24-karat gold-plated Art Deco travel quartz desk clock with alarm. Cartier 24-karat
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate
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
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
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Paving Diamonds Colisee Quartz Ladies Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Cartier Yellow Gold Paving Diamonds Colisee Quartz Ladies Wristwatch. Watch CARTIER
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Baignoire 18K Yellow Gold Off White Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 8057
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
: 8057 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Cartier Colisee Vintage: No
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Colisee Diamond Bezel Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier MPN: 1980 Model: Colisee Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 23.5mm x
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris vintage must vermeil Colisee watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Cartier Paris Must Colisée watch from the 1980’s is a refined timepiece blending
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Colisee Diamond Satin Strap Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier ladies diamond watch on a bright pink satin strap. 18 kt., quartz, centering a circular
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Rivoli Colisee quartz Wristwatch Ref 0533
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes, Case: 23.5mm 18k yellow gold case, sapphire crystal Band: 18k yellow gold bracelet with deployment clasp, Dial: gold dial, black hands, b...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Colisee Quartz Wristwatch Ref 0565, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4298 Model Number: 0565 Serial Number: 805***** Condition: 8 - Good condition Age: 1980's Case Diameter: 24 mm Case Size: 24mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Quartz Case: ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Colisee Women's Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
METAL: 18k Yellow Gold CASE DIAMETER: 24mm MOVEMENT TYPE: Quartz BRACELET SIZE: 14.50cm WATER RESISTANCE: 30 meters
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Colisee Quartz Alarm Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Colisee quartz alarm clock, circa 1990's, in retro 1920's style, features a Deco style
Gold Plate, Brass
Cartier Colisee Watch with Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Cartier Colisee Watch with aftermarket diamond on case. 20 diamonds with an estimated total weight
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Colisee Round Argent Vermeil Sterling
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
: Analog Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Must de Cartier Colisee Trinity Tricolor Face Condition: Comes
Vermeil
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Colisee Round Argent Vermeil 59002 Black
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Must de Cartier Colisee 59002 RARE Black Face Condition: Comes
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Colisee Round Argent Vermeil 59002 White
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Must de Cartier Colisee 59002 White Face. Condition: Comes with
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Colisee Round Argent Vermeil 59002 Gray
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Must de Cartier Colisee 59002 RARE Gray and White Face. Condition
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Must de Cartier Colisée Vermeil Quartz Women's Watch Ref. 1902
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An elegant expression of Cartier’s timeless design, this Must de Cartier Colisée Ref. 1902 embodies
Vermeil
Cartier Colisee Yellow Gold Diamond Set
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold Colisee wristwatch by Cartier. Features a silver dial with Roman numerals, sword
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Colisee Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18 karat yellow gold ladies wristwatch with original bracelet and hidden deployment buckle
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Colisee Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size 50
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Cartier ring from the elegant Colisee collection features the intertwiend X
Diamond, Ruby
Sold
H 3.5 in W 3 in D 3 in Dm 3 in L 3.5 in
Cartier Colisee Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Cartier 24-karat gold-plated Art Deco travel quartz desk clock with alarm. Cartier 24-karat
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate
Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold Colisee Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Colisee collection Ladies Wrist watch, 24 MM water resistant case. Quartz
18k Gold
Cartier 18kt Yellow Gold Colisee Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Cartier Colisee small Model (WB1019A8) quartz watch, features a 23mm 18k yellow gold case
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Colisee Quartz Wristwatch, Circa 2000
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Colisee Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 MM 18K Yellow Gold Case, Quartz movement, white
18k Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Colisee Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Colisee Diamond Watch - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case (24mm) with
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Cartier Paris Colisée Travel Desk Alarm – Red Enamel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious vintage Cartier Paris Colisée travel and desk alarm clock from the 1980s, beautifully
Enamel
Cartier Colisee VLC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphires Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Colisee VLC 18K Yellow Gold Sapphires Ladies Watch. Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold case
Cartier Colisee Yellow Gold Diamond Silver Dial Ladies Watch 1110
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Colisee Yellow Gold Diamond Silver Dial Ladies Watch 1110. Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold
Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier White Silver Must De Cartier Colisee 690002 Women's Wristwatch 24 mm
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elegant and graceful, this exclusive Cartier Colisee wristwatch will instantly elevate your glam
Cartier Colisee Yellow Gold Diamond Silver Dial Ladies Watch 1129 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Colisee Yellow Gold Diamond Silver Dial Ladies Watch 1129 Box Papers. Quartz movement. 18k
Yellow Gold, Silver
Ladies Cartier Colisee Vermeil Paris Gold-Plated Silver Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Model Must de Cartier Colisee 590002 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss
Cartier Colisee Clasque d'Or Yellow Gold Silver Dial Diamond Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Colisee Clasque d'Or Yellow Gold Silver Dial Diamond Ladies Watch. Quartz movement. 18k
Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier Colisee 1980 Ladies Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007528 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Colisee Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 1980
Yellow Gold
Cartier Colisee 0 W1011554 Ladies Gold Plated 0 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W008109 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Colisee Model Variant: 0 Model Number
Gold Plate
Cartier "Colisée" Ring, Yellow Gold and Platinum Set with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
A platinum and 18 Kt yellow gold Cartier ring, "Colisée" collection. A yellow gold ring is crossed
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ladies Cartier Colisee 1980 Quartz Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Model Colisee 1980 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Quartz Case Material
Cartier Yellow Gold and Diamond Colisee Wristwatch with Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lady's 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Colisee Wristwatch with Bracelet, 18k bracelet with
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Lady Must de Colisee Vermeil Quartz, circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Lady’s Must de Colisee circa 1990s. Featuring 23 x 31mm round vermeil (20 microns gold
Vermeil
Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Colisee Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Cartier Gender: Lady's Series: Colisee Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Dial
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Lady Must de Colisee Vermeil Quartz, circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Lady’s Must de Colisee circa 1990s. Featuring 23 x 31mm round vermeil (20 microns gold
Vermeil
Cartier ladies Vermeil Must de Colisee Quartz wristwatch, circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Lady’s Must de Colisee circa 1990s. Featuring 23 x 31mm round vermeil (20 microns gold
Vermeil
Cartier ladies Vermeil Must de Colisee Quartz wristwatch, circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Lady’s Must de Colisee circa 1990s. Featuring 24 x 33mm round vermeil (20 microns gold
Vermeil
Cartier "Draperie Collection" Demiparure Yellow Gold Necklace - Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Cartier Demiparure from the Draperie Collection is a mesmerizing display of craftsmanship and elegance. Crafted in luminous gold, the set features a necklace comprisin...
Yellow Gold
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano 2000 Diorissimo Pink Monogram Top
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano 2000 Diorissimo Pink Monogram Top. Size 38 FR. Condition: Excellent.
$5,597Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT40
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Boutique Vintage 100% silk Jet black silk with beautiful beads, sequins, and threading to create a romantic floral cascading pattern Double v-neck front and back with delic...
Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 9168 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...
14k Gold
Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3571-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width...
18k Gold
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Filled Tank Watch circa 1970's All Original
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X Width 20mm MO...
Gold-filled
$663Sale Price / item|55% Off
W 0.17 in D 0.16 in L 7.25 in
Gorgeous 7.53 Ct Emerald Classic Tennis Bracelet in 925 Silver Gift for Women
Located in New York, NY
This stunning bracelet features oval-cut emeralds in a beautiful vibrant green hue. With a total gemstone weight of approximately 7.53 Cts, the piece exudes natural elegance and uniq...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$202Sale Price / item|55% Off
Turquoise Center Unisex Ring Framed with Sparkling Zircon Set in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Bold Turquoise Center Unisex Ring Framed with Sparkling Zircan handcrafted ring featuring a vibrant oval shaped turquoise cabochon at its center. The rich blue hue of the natura...
Turquoise, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier Vendome Large Vermeil Must de Cartier Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier, Must De Cartier Vendome collection Wrist Watch, 30 MM Vermeil, ( Gold Plate on Sterling Silver ) 2 piece case. Quartz Movement, Sapphire Crown, Black dial with Si...
Vermeil
Longines Watch Art Deco Platinum Ladies Watch
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Longines Materials: Platinum Weight: 16.1 Grams Measurement: 6" x 1/2" Gemstones: Diamonds Hallmarks: 10% irid plat A Longines watch from Art Deco era, made of platinum...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Cartier Must de Cartier Tank C91006 20mm x 28mm Green Strap Vintage
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
🌿 Must de Cartier Tank C91006 Gold Vermeil 20mm x 28mm Green Strap Vintage Ladies Watch 💫 Timeless Parisian Elegance with a Vintage Edge This vintage Must de Cartier Tank refe...
Gold Plate, Base Metal
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1946
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 9488 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1946 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...
18k Gold
Cartier Diamond Pavé Large Heart Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Heart Pendant Necklace by Cartier. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity E color total weight approx. 2ct Details: Weight: 11 grams Pendant Size:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$26,549
H 1.19 in W 0.91 in
Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier watch circa 1990 Baignoire model in yellow gold, oval case (legendary), white dial with Roman numerals, quartz movement, blued steel hands, winding mechanism or crown decorat...
Yellow Gold
Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Cartier For Concord Manual Winding
By Cartier
Located in Media, PA
This is a fantastic 14 karat yellow gold Cartier watch but the movement is by Concord. Watch is manual winding and it works perfectly fine and runs well. I don't believe it is perfec...
14k Gold, Yellow 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.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
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.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.
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