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Cartier Emerald Watch

Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch

Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

CARTIER Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch A magnificent 18k yellow gold Panthere watch, set

Category

Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Panther Panthere Emerald Onyx Bangle Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
Cartier Panther Panthere Emerald Onyx Bangle Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch

Cartier Panther Panthere Emerald Onyx Bangle Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Emerald Black Onyx Panther Panthere Bangle Bracelet Watch by Cartier. The Cartier

Category

20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

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Custom Iced Out VS1 Emerald Cut Diamonds Cartier Santos Wrist Watch
Custom Iced Out VS1 Emerald Cut Diamonds Cartier Santos Wrist Watch

Custom Iced Out VS1 Emerald Cut Diamonds Cartier Santos Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

serviced nor authenticated by Cartier going forward. but any watchmaker can service watch this watch was

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Cartier Santos Iced Out VVS Emerald Cut Diamond Roman Numeral Watch
Cartier Santos Iced Out VVS Emerald Cut Diamond Roman Numeral Watch

Cartier Santos Iced Out VVS Emerald Cut Diamond Roman Numeral Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

bracelet and case comes with original Cartier Box and Papers! Incredible watch!!! we are the Emerald

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

10.07 Carat E VS1 Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring, by Cartier
10.07 Carat E VS1 Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring, by Cartier

10.07 Carat E VS1 Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring, by Cartier

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A GIA Certified 10.07ct E VS1 Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring by Cartier. Comes in an original Cartier box

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Paris White Gold Ladies Panthere Bangle Bracelet Wristwatch
Cartier Paris White Gold Ladies Panthere Bangle Bracelet Wristwatch

Cartier Paris White Gold Ladies Panthere Bangle Bracelet Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An 18k White Gold Panthere de Cartier Bangle Bracelet Watch, by Cartier Paris. Classic Panthere

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Estate Cartier Yellow Gold Charm Necklace with Cartier Santos Chain
Estate Cartier Yellow Gold Charm Necklace with Cartier Santos Chain

Estate Cartier Yellow Gold Charm Necklace with Cartier Santos Chain

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

: Elephant (emerald eye), Cartier Tank Francaise Watch, Burgundy (enamel) Pen, Running Panther, Trinity Ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier White Gold Diamond Emerald Panther Bangle Watch
Cartier White Gold Diamond Emerald Panther Bangle Watch

Cartier White Gold Diamond Emerald Panther Bangle Watch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Diamond Emerald Panther Bangle Bracelet Watch by Cartier. This watch comes with

Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold and Emerald Panther Lakarda Flexible Bangle Watch
Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold and Emerald Panther Lakarda Flexible Bangle Watch

Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold and Emerald Panther Lakarda Flexible Bangle Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York City, NY

Impressive and very rare Cartier lady's 18k yellow gold flexible bangle watch from the Panther

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Cartier Panthere Figurative Lakarda Yellow Gold Emerald & Onyx Set Watch
Rare Cartier Panthere Figurative Lakarda Yellow Gold Emerald & Onyx Set Watch

Rare Cartier Panthere Figurative Lakarda Yellow Gold Emerald & Onyx Set Watch

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An inspired and complex creation from Cartier, this rare 33 mm Panthere Figurative Lakarda is in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Emerald Panther Lakarda Flexible Bangle Watch
Cartier Yellow Gold Emerald Panther Lakarda Flexible Bangle Watch

Cartier Yellow Gold Emerald Panther Lakarda Flexible Bangle Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

This 18k yellow gold Panthere 'Lakarda' has a white Cartier dial, glowing green eyes in green

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Gold Panther Diamond Emerald Pave Leather Strap 2309 Watch
Cartier Gold Panther Diamond Emerald Pave Leather Strap 2309 Watch

Cartier Gold Panther Diamond Emerald Pave Leather Strap 2309 Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Model Cartier Panthere Lug Width 28mm Style Luxury Case Finish Polished Watch Shape Round Display Analog

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Wrist Watches

Cartier Gold Panther Diamond Emerald Pave Leather Strap 2309 Watch
Cartier Gold Panther Diamond Emerald Pave Leather Strap 2309 Watch

Cartier Gold Panther Diamond Emerald Pave Leather Strap 2309 Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Model Cartier Panthere Lug Width 28mm Style Luxury Case Finish Polished Watch Shape Round Display Analog

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Wrist Watches

Cartier Yellow Gold Emerald Panther Panthere Bangle quartz Wristwatch
Cartier Yellow Gold Emerald Panther Panthere Bangle quartz Wristwatch

Cartier Yellow Gold Emerald Panther Panthere Bangle quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Emerald Panther Panthere Bangle Bracelet Watch by Cartier. This watch comes with

Category

20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Panther Emerald Onyx Lakard Bangle Quartz Wristwatch
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Panther Emerald Onyx Lakard Bangle Quartz Wristwatch

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Panther Emerald Onyx Lakard Bangle Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

, an 18k yellow gold bangle featuring a panther head set with two emerald eyes and an onyx nose

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Emerald and Onyx Panther Lakard Cuff Bangle Watch
Cartier Emerald and Onyx Panther Lakard Cuff Bangle Watch

Cartier Emerald and Onyx Panther Lakard Cuff Bangle Watch

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare 18k yellow gold cuff bangle watch by Cartier from the Panther Lakard collection. The yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Emerald and Onyx Panthere Lakard Cuff Bangle Watch
Cartier Emerald and Onyx Panthere Lakard Cuff Bangle Watch

Cartier Emerald and Onyx Panthere Lakard Cuff Bangle Watch

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare 18k yellow gold cuff bangle watch by Cartier from the Panther Lakard collection. The yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Panther Panthere Diamond Emerald Bracelet Wristwatch
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Panther Panthere Diamond Emerald Bracelet Wristwatch

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Panther Panthere Diamond Emerald Bracelet Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Panther Bracelet Watch by Cartier. This watch comes with original

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris Belle Epoque Platinum Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond Pendant Watch
Cartier Paris Belle Epoque Platinum Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond Pendant Watch

Cartier Paris Belle Epoque Platinum Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond Pendant Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite Cartier pendant pocket watch with diamonds, natural saltwater seed pearls, emerald

Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

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

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Panthere 1925 Leather Bracelet Ladies Watch
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Panthere 1925 Leather Bracelet Ladies Watch

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Panthere 1925 Leather Bracelet Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Lady's 18kt yellow gold and diamond Cartier Panthere wristwatch. Two-part case in 18kt yellow gold

Category

20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Emerald Panthere Wristwatch
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Emerald Panthere Wristwatch

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Emerald Panthere Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This rare, elegant Cartier Panthére watch features a pavé diamond Panther bezel with emerald

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Lady's Cartier Panthere Secrete Yellow Gold Diamond Cover Watch
Lady's Cartier Panthere Secrete Yellow Gold Diamond Cover Watch

Lady's Cartier Panthere Secrete Yellow Gold Diamond Cover Watch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An Absolutely Stunning Yellow Gold Pave Diamond "Panthere Secrete" by Cartier. Sliding Cover Design

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Estate Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Necklace with Set of Cartier Charms
Estate Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Necklace with Set of Cartier Charms

Estate Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Necklace with Set of Cartier Charms

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

charms on a gorgeous Yellow Gold Cartier Santos Chain. Charms are an elephant with emerald eye, Cartier

Category

Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Cartier St Petersburg Tutti Frutti Watch
Cartier St Petersburg Tutti Frutti Watch

Cartier St Petersburg Tutti Frutti Watch

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

This gem set Cartier St Petersburg is in amazing condition. The 15mm yellow gold case is set with

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

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Cartier Emerald Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the cartier emerald watch 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. Find an antique version now, or shop for 27 vintage or 17 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect cartier emerald watch 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. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and mixed cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a cartier emerald watch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Cartier Emerald Watch?

Prices for a cartier emerald watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $999 and can go as high as $550,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $14,500.

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.