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Cartier Crossbody Bag

Cartier Bordeaux Leather Crossbody Bag
Cartier Bordeaux Leather Crossbody Bag

Cartier Bordeaux Leather Crossbody Bag

$927

H 8.67 in W 3.15 in L 11.03 in

Cartier Bordeaux Leather Crossbody Bag

By Cartier

Located in Paris, FR

Cartier bordeaux leather crossbody messenger bag featuring an half-moon shape, front gold-tone logo

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Cartier, Marcello leather crossbody bag with python leather
Cartier, Marcello leather crossbody bag with python leather

Cartier, Marcello leather crossbody bag with python leather

By Cartier

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Cartier, Marcello leather crossbody bag with python leather. The item is in very good condition

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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Must de Cartier Vintage Leather Crossbody in Bordeaux
Must de Cartier Vintage Leather Crossbody in Bordeaux

Must de Cartier Vintage Leather Crossbody in Bordeaux

By Cartier

Located in Port Hope, ON

This is an iconic Cartier bag . This crossbody bag features a bordeaux leather body, a front

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Late 20th Century French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Cartier Bordeaux Leather Shoulder Bag
Cartier Bordeaux Leather Shoulder Bag

Cartier Bordeaux Leather Shoulder Bag

$1,023

H 7.49 in W 3.15 in L 9.45 in

Cartier Bordeaux Leather Shoulder Bag

By Cartier

Located in Paris, FR

Cartier bordeaux leather shoulder bag featuring an adjustable shoulder strap, gold-tone hardware

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Cartier Vintage Must de Calfskin Envelope Messenger Bag
Cartier Vintage Must de Calfskin Envelope Messenger Bag

Cartier Vintage Must de Calfskin Envelope Messenger Bag

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Cartier Must de Cartier Calfskin Messenger Bag combines luxury and practicality in burgundy

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Cartier Must De Cartier Suede Leather Crossbody Bag
Cartier Must De Cartier Suede Leather Crossbody Bag

Cartier Must De Cartier Suede Leather Crossbody Bag

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Cartier Must De Cartier Suede & Leather Crossbody Bag combines rich burgundy suede and

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1980s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

David Yurman Inspired Gold and Silver Tone Onyx Huggie Earrings
David Yurman Inspired Gold and Silver Tone Onyx Huggie Earrings

David Yurman Inspired Gold and Silver Tone Onyx Huggie Earrings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

! Style these with your favorite silver and gold Cartier chains, a Chanel crossbody bag and some Louis

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Cartier Burgundy Les Must De Crossbody Bag
Cartier Burgundy Les Must De Crossbody Bag

Cartier Burgundy Les Must De Crossbody Bag

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H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 1.58 in

Cartier Burgundy Les Must De Crossbody Bag

By Cartier

Located in Sundbyberg, SE

Burgundy leather Cartier Les Must De crossbody bag with – Gold-tone hardware – Single adjustable

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Cartier Vintage Burgundy Leather Messenger Shoulder Bag
Cartier Vintage Burgundy Leather Messenger Shoulder Bag

Cartier Vintage Burgundy Leather Messenger Shoulder Bag

By Cartier

Located in Rome, Rome

CARTIER Paris Vintage shoulder bag in burgundy genuine leather. Upper zipper closure. 1 front

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

1990S Cartier Black Leather Shoulder Bag
1990S Cartier Black Leather Shoulder Bag

1990S Cartier Black Leather Shoulder Bag

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W 9.85 in D 1.58 in L 7.09 in

1990S Cartier Black Leather Shoulder Bag

By Cartier

Located in Paris, FR

1990S Cartier black leather cross body bag featuring a front flap closure, a front logo patch, a

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Cartier Vintage Burgundy Leather Flap Crossbody Shoulder Bag
Cartier Vintage Burgundy Leather Flap Crossbody Shoulder Bag

Cartier Vintage Burgundy Leather Flap Crossbody Shoulder Bag

By Cartier

Located in Rome, Rome

shoulder strap (the bag can be worn on the shoulder or even crossbody). 'Must de Cartier' tag inside

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1990s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Cartier Vintage Burgundy Leather Flap Crossbody Shoulder Bag
Cartier Vintage Burgundy Leather Flap Crossbody Shoulder Bag

Cartier Vintage Burgundy Leather Flap Crossbody Shoulder Bag

By Cartier

Located in Rome, Rome

CARTIER Paris Vintage shoulder bag in Burgundy genuine leather. Flap with magnetic button closure

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Cartier Crossbody 860030 Bordeaux Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
Cartier Crossbody 860030 Bordeaux Suede Leather Shoulder Bag

Cartier Crossbody 860030 Bordeaux Suede Leather Shoulder Bag

By Cartier

Located in Dix hills, NY

Width (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 17 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.96 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 5 cm(appr...

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20th Century Top Handle Bags

Cartier Bordeaux Leather Crossbody Flap Bag 863243
Cartier Bordeaux Leather Crossbody Flap Bag 863243

Cartier Bordeaux Leather Crossbody Flap Bag 863243

By Cartier

Located in Dix hills, NY

GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Minor scratch partially Minor wrinkle partially (Outside) Minor dullness partially (Shoulder) Minor rub on a part of shoulder strap Minor cr...

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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Must de Cartier Vintage Burgundy Leather Messenger Crossbody Bag
Must de Cartier Vintage Burgundy Leather Messenger Crossbody Bag

Must de Cartier Vintage Burgundy Leather Messenger Crossbody Bag

By Cartier

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage Must de Cartier Messenger bag crafted in burgundy leather. Upper zipper closure. Gold metal

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20th Century French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Cartier Bordeaux Leather Shoulder Bag
Cartier Bordeaux Leather Shoulder Bag

Cartier Bordeaux Leather Shoulder Bag

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H 6.7 in W 1.97 in L 9.45 in

Cartier Bordeaux Leather Shoulder Bag

By Cartier

Located in Paris, FR

Cartier bordeaux leather shoulder bag featuring front gold plated logo plaque with snap closure

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Cartier Marcello saddle bag size Unica
Cartier Marcello saddle bag size Unica

Cartier Marcello saddle bag size Unica

By Cartier

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Marcello saddle bag Leather Cognac color Real python strap Can be carried by hand too Large

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Cartier Vintage Ruby Red Messenger Flap Bag
Cartier Vintage Ruby Red Messenger Flap Bag

Cartier Vintage Ruby Red Messenger Flap Bag

By Cartier

Located in PUTNEY, NSW

Cartier Vintage Red Messenger Flap Bag. This exquisite vintage piece captures the essence of Cartier

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Early 2000s European Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Vintage Cartier Burgundy Leather Drawstring Bucket Bag
Vintage Cartier Burgundy Leather Drawstring Bucket Bag

Vintage Cartier Burgundy Leather Drawstring Bucket Bag

By Cartier

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

piece. Can be worn shoulder and crossbody.

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Early 1900s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Must de Cartier Vintage Burgundy Leather Flap Shoulder Bag
Must de Cartier Vintage Burgundy Leather Flap Shoulder Bag

Must de Cartier Vintage Burgundy Leather Flap Shoulder Bag

By Cartier

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage Must de Cartier shoulder bag in Burgundy genuine leather. Cartier logo patch under the flap

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Vintage “Must de Cartier” Burgundy Leather Envelope Shoulder Bag, C. 1990's
Vintage “Must de Cartier” Burgundy Leather Envelope Shoulder Bag, C. 1990's

Vintage “Must de Cartier” Burgundy Leather Envelope Shoulder Bag, C. 1990's

By Cartier

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Structured shoulder bag crafted in Cartier’s signature oxblood leather with gold-tone hardware

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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Cartier Bordeaux Must de Cartier Crossbody Bag
Cartier Bordeaux Must de Cartier Crossbody Bag

Cartier Bordeaux Must de Cartier Crossbody Bag

By Cartier

Located in Orlando, FL

This crossbody bag features a leather body, flat leather strap, double flap, push lock closure, and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Cartier Maroon Leather Must De Cartier Crossbody Bag
Cartier Maroon Leather Must De Cartier Crossbody Bag

Cartier Maroon Leather Must De Cartier Crossbody Bag

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Cartier brings us this well-shaped Must De Cartier bag that has been crafted from leather and

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Cartier Burgundy Leather Must de Cartier Crossbody Bag
Cartier Burgundy Leather Must de Cartier Crossbody Bag

Cartier Burgundy Leather Must de Cartier Crossbody Bag

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Express your personal style with this high-end crossbody bag. Crafted from quality materials, it

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Cartier Burgundy Leather Must de Cartier Crossbody Bag
Cartier Burgundy Leather Must de Cartier Crossbody Bag

Cartier Burgundy Leather Must de Cartier Crossbody Bag

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Embody the very definition of sophistication and class with this exquisite crossbody bag from

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2010s Spanish Shoulder Bags

Cartier Leather Bordeaux Men's Women's Crossbody Carryall Shoulder Bag With Box
Cartier Leather Bordeaux Men's Women's Crossbody Carryall Shoulder Bag With Box

Cartier Leather Bordeaux Men's Women's Crossbody Carryall Shoulder Bag With Box

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Cartier Leather Bordeaux Men's Women's Crossbody Carryall Shoulder Bag With Box

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Must De Cartier Shoulder Bag Leather Vintage Burgundy Italian 1980s
Must De Cartier Shoulder Bag Leather Vintage Burgundy Italian 1980s

Must De Cartier Shoulder Bag Leather Vintage Burgundy Italian 1980s

By Cartier

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Must De Cartier women's vintage shoulder bag, burgundy color 100% textured leather. Internal

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1980s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Logo Crossbody Shoulder Flap Bag
Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Logo Crossbody Shoulder Flap Bag

Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Logo Crossbody Shoulder Flap Bag

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Logo Crossbody Shoulder Flap Bag Leather Gold tone hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Cartier Red x Bordeau Leather Must de Cartier Crossbody Bag
Cartier Red x Bordeau Leather Must de Cartier Crossbody Bag

Cartier Red x Bordeau Leather Must de Cartier Crossbody Bag

By Cartier

Located in Orlando, FL

This crossbody bag features a leather body, flat strap, top zip closure, an exterior zip pocket

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Cartier Bordeaux Leather Gold Saddle Flap Shoulder Crossbody Bag
Cartier Bordeaux Leather Gold Saddle Flap Shoulder Crossbody Bag

Cartier Bordeaux Leather Gold Saddle Flap Shoulder Crossbody Bag

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Cartier Bordeaux Leather Gold Saddle Flap Shoulder Crossbody Bag Leather Gold

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Late 20th Century Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Cartier Red Suede Flap Bag
Cartier Red Suede Flap Bag

Cartier Red Suede Flap Bag

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H 10.63 in W 2.76 in L 11.42 in

Cartier Red Suede Flap Bag

By Cartier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Cartier crossbody flap bag in red suede. The long strap, gold hardware, Cartier logo and beautiful

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21st Century and Contemporary Handbags and Purses

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Cartier Crossbody Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary cartier crossbody bag for your needs in our varied inventory. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have more in stock now. If you’re looking for a cartier crossbody bag from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Cartier, Chanel and Fendi are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Cartier Crossbody Bag?

Prices for a cartier crossbody bag can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $683 and can go as high as $10,500, while, on average they fetch $2,025.

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 Handbags-purses-bags for You

An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bagBirkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.

They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.