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Cartier Paris 1910 Vesta Mechanical Matches Box 18Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphire
Cartier Paris 1910 Vesta Mechanical Matches Box 18Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphire

Cartier Paris 1910 Vesta Mechanical Matches Box 18Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphire

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

karats gold, the four-digits serial numbers and signed, "CARTIER PARIS-LONDON 1225". Vesta boxes Vesta

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Watch Lipstick Yellow Gold Case Holder
Cartier Watch Lipstick Yellow Gold Case Holder

Cartier Watch Lipstick Yellow Gold Case Holder

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

14k Yellow Gold Watch Lipstick Case Holder by Cartier. Details: Case Dimensions: 58mm x 16mm Watch

Category

20th Century French Vanity Items

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Guillotine Purse Watch
Cartier Art Deco Guillotine Purse Watch

Cartier Art Deco Guillotine Purse Watch

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Cartier is an extremely rare find and in a class all its own. Crafted of 18K yellow gold, no detail was

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

CARTIER 1930 Art Deco Square Pill Box In 18Kt Yellow Gold Vermeil On Sterling
CARTIER 1930 Art Deco Square Pill Box In 18Kt Yellow Gold Vermeil On Sterling

CARTIER 1930 Art Deco Square Pill Box In 18Kt Yellow Gold Vermeil On Sterling

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Square pill box designed by Cartier. Beautiful pill box, created during the art deco period, back

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Vermeil

Cartier Must de Cartier 5057001  Roman Numeral Dial  Gold-Plated Case
Cartier Must de Cartier 5057001  Roman Numeral Dial  Gold-Plated Case

Cartier Must de Cartier 5057001 Roman Numeral Dial Gold-Plated Case

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

rare. With its warm gold-plated case, signature Roman numerals, and Cartier’s blue hands, this is a

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Portrait Box Signed CARTIER à Paris, 20th Century
Portrait Box Signed CARTIER à Paris, 20th Century

Portrait Box Signed CARTIER à Paris, 20th Century

By Cartier

Located in Paris, FR

Rectangular gold case or box signed Cartier in Paris. The case is finely guilloché with rhombic

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold

CARTIER 18k Gold Sunglasses w/ Soft case
CARTIER 18k Gold Sunglasses w/ Soft case

CARTIER 18k Gold Sunglasses w/ Soft case

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Classic CARTIER Vintage 18K Gold sunglasses. Detailed with a palladium 'strip' at the

Category

1980s French Sunglasses

Cartier Ladies Gold Diamond Case manual wind Wristwatch
Cartier Ladies Gold Diamond Case manual wind Wristwatch

Cartier Ladies Gold Diamond Case manual wind Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

steel hands, an 18k yellow gold hinged case set with 22 round brilliant diamonds, an 18k yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Burgundy Gold Leather Card Case Wallet
CARTIER Burgundy Gold Leather Card Case Wallet

CARTIER Burgundy Gold Leather Card Case Wallet

By Cartier

Located in San Francisco, CA

Brand: CARTIER Color: Burgundy Color 2: Gold Fabric: Leather Condition: Vintage Age Group: Adult

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Cartier Vintage Stepped Gold Case Mechanical Wrist Watch
Cartier Vintage Stepped Gold Case Mechanical Wrist Watch

Cartier Vintage Stepped Gold Case Mechanical Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 X 24 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 Piece Stepped Case. 17

Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

CARTIER Yellow Gold-Plated Stepped-Case Rectangular Wristwatch
CARTIER Yellow Gold-Plated Stepped-Case Rectangular Wristwatch

CARTIER Yellow Gold-Plated Stepped-Case Rectangular Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Very scarce to find, circa 1970, Cartier large stepped-case wristwatch. 18k yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Retro Gold Hand Mirror with Original Silk Case
Cartier Retro Gold Hand Mirror with Original Silk Case

Cartier Retro Gold Hand Mirror with Original Silk Case

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

ruby, in 18k. Cartier, #2873. Original silk fitted case.

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris 1925 Emerald Diamond Black Laquer Powder Box and Cigarette Lighter
Cartier Paris 1925 Emerald Diamond Black Laquer Powder Box and Cigarette Lighter

Cartier Paris 1925 Emerald Diamond Black Laquer Powder Box and Cigarette Lighter

By Cartier

Located in Geneva, CH

Cartier Paris carved Emerald and Diamond Black laquer powder box & cigarette lighter. Circa 1925

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Cartier 18k Gold Plated Pocket Fragance Case with Black Enamel
Cartier 18k Gold Plated Pocket Fragance Case with Black Enamel

Cartier 18k Gold Plated Pocket Fragance Case with Black Enamel

By Cartier

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

CARTIER NÉCESSAIRES À PARFUM - Pocket Fragance Case in 18-karat gold-plated and black enamel It

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold Plate

CARTIER Gilt Stepped Case Rectangular Wristwatch
CARTIER Gilt Stepped Case Rectangular Wristwatch

CARTIER Gilt Stepped Case Rectangular Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Cartier gold-plated stepped-case wristwatch, circa 1970s. Manual-wind movement, white dial with

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Art Deco Cartier 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Vanity Case
Art Deco Cartier 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Vanity Case

Art Deco Cartier 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Vanity Case

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A Cartier Paris 18 karat yellow gold box of Art Deco design thought to date from either the late

Category

Vintage 1920s European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Cartier Gold Plate Wood Case and Dial Tank Mechanical Wristwatch, 1970s
Cartier Gold Plate Wood Case and Dial Tank Mechanical Wristwatch, 1970s

Cartier Gold Plate Wood Case and Dial Tank Mechanical Wristwatch, 1970s

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

and seldom worn. 33 X 25 MM Gold Plate Case with Mahogany Wood Sides. 17 Jewel mechanical, Manual

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Baignoire W15189L2 Mini 18K White Gold Pave Case Box & Papers
Cartier Baignoire W15189L2 Mini 18K White Gold Pave Case Box & Papers

Cartier Baignoire W15189L2 Mini 18K White Gold Pave Case Box & Papers

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

sophistication. It features a compact 18mm case made from rhodium-plated 18K white gold, giving it a luxurious

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier London  Diamond Gold Box
Cartier London  Diamond Gold Box

Cartier London Diamond Gold Box

Located in Narberth, PA

This beautiful and luxurious gold box is a signed Cartier piece from the Retro (ca1950) era! The

Category

Vintage 1950s English Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Vintage Wood Cased Tank Mechanical Wrist Watch
Cartier Vintage Wood Cased Tank Mechanical Wrist Watch

Cartier Vintage Wood Cased Tank Mechanical Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Cartier Tank Watch. 33 X 25 MM Gold Plate Case with Mahogany Wood Sides. 17 Jewel

Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Baignoire 1950 Diamond Case & Bezel Ladies Watch
Cartier Baignoire 1950 Diamond Case & Bezel Ladies Watch

Cartier Baignoire 1950 Diamond Case & Bezel Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Cartier Baignoire 1920 Ladies' Watch WB500431. This elegant timepiece features a case measuring

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tortue 18KT White Gold Diamond Case 34 x 28MM – Manual Wind
Cartier Tortue 18KT White Gold Diamond Case 34 x 28MM – Manual Wind

Cartier Tortue 18KT White Gold Diamond Case 34 x 28MM – Manual Wind

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned Cartier Tortue ref. WA507231, crafted in 18KT white gold with factory-set diamonds on the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Mini Tank Divan Watch Diamond Paved Case
Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Mini Tank Divan Watch Diamond Paved Case

Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Mini Tank Divan Watch Diamond Paved Case

By Cartier

Located in Manhasset, NY

Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Mini Tank Divan Watch, Diamond Paved Case, Fabric Strap, 18 Karat Gold

Category

2010s Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

20th Century Cartier 18K Gold, Enamel, Jade, Coral & Diamond Vanity Case, c.1920
20th Century Cartier 18K Gold, Enamel, Jade, Coral & Diamond Vanity Case, c.1920

20th Century Cartier 18K Gold, Enamel, Jade, Coral & Diamond Vanity Case, c.1920

By Cartier

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

20th Century French Cartier Art Deco gold vanity case, of rectangular form with rounded corners

Category

20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Coral, Jade, Gold, Enamel

Agate and Gold Bonbonniere
Agate and Gold Bonbonniere

Agate and Gold Bonbonniere

By Cartier

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An agate bonbonniere. The lid is made of 18 carat gold with white enamel. Numbered: 65753, and with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Antique Cartier 18-Karat Gold and Enamel Turquoise Set Vanity Case, circa 1920
Antique Cartier 18-Karat Gold and Enamel Turquoise Set Vanity Case, circa 1920

Antique Cartier 18-Karat Gold and Enamel Turquoise Set Vanity Case, circa 1920

By Cartier

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th century French Cartier Art Deco 18-karat gold vanity case, of rectangular form

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

CARTIER Paris 1920 Burl Wood Pocket Case In 18Kt Yellow Gold Enamel And Diamonds
CARTIER Paris 1920 Burl Wood Pocket Case In 18Kt Yellow Gold Enamel And Diamonds

CARTIER Paris 1920 Burl Wood Pocket Case In 18Kt Yellow Gold Enamel And Diamonds

By Cartier, Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

A burl wood pocket case designed by Cartier. This is a fantastic pocket box, created in Paris

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Enamel

Cartier Baignoire Mini 2368 Diamond Case & Bezel Casque D'or Bracelet
Cartier Baignoire Mini 2368 Diamond Case & Bezel Casque D'or Bracelet

Cartier Baignoire Mini 2368 Diamond Case & Bezel Casque D'or Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

yellow gold case adorned with a factory diamond. The bezel is also made of 18K yellow gold and set with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Gold Diamond Watch
Cartier Panthere Gold Diamond Watch

Cartier Panthere Gold Diamond Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

18k gold Panthere watch by Cartier, set on red satin leather Cartier band with 18k gold Cartier

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique American Two-Color Gold Cigarette Case
Antique American Two-Color Gold Cigarette Case

Antique American Two-Color Gold Cigarette Case

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century American two-colour-gold cigarette case made by Cartier in New York. The

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Cartier Delices de Cartier Ref. 3383 with Diamonds in White Gold
Cartier Delices de Cartier Ref. 3383 with Diamonds in White Gold

Cartier Delices de Cartier Ref. 3383 with Diamonds in White Gold

By Cartier

Located in Rugby, England

Elegant and seldom seen Cartier Delices de Cartier reference 3383 cased in 18K white gold and

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
Cartier Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch

Cartier Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch by Cartier. Brand: Cartier Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold

Category

20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Gold Acte Mistere Pocket Watch
Cartier Gold Acte Mistere Pocket Watch

Cartier Gold Acte Mistere Pocket Watch

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Art Deco pocket watch was crafted by the famed Cartier. Housed in an 18K gold case, the square

Category

20th Century French Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

CARTIER  Gold Miniature Eight Day Clock
CARTIER  Gold Miniature Eight Day Clock

CARTIER Gold Miniature Eight Day Clock

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Cartier, Circa: 1950 14K Yellow Gold Cased Desk Clock. 8 Day Geneve Clock Company Movement. Engine

Category

Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Cartier ladies yellow gold Octagonal Ceinture wristwatch

Cartier ladies yellow gold Octagonal Ceinture wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Firenze, IT

,made in the 1980’s. Fine, octagonal, 18K yellow gold lady’s wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Cartier

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Helm Manual Wristwatch, 1950s
Cartier Yellow Gold Helm Manual Wristwatch, 1950s

Cartier Yellow Gold Helm Manual Wristwatch, 1950s

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1950s Cartier "Helm" Wheel Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold case. Cartier Inc. 17 Jewel

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

CARTIER Lady's White Gold and Diamond Baignoire Wristwatch
CARTIER Lady's White Gold and Diamond Baignoire Wristwatch

CARTIER Lady's White Gold and Diamond Baignoire Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Cartier Baignoire 1920 Diamond 18k White Gold Lady's Watch, extremely rare, distributed in Cartier

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Tortue Quartz Wristwatch
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Tortue Quartz Wristwatch

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Tortue Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990s Cartier Tortue Collection Ladies Wrist watch. 27 X 21 MM 18K yellow Gold Case with

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Lady's 18k Yellow Gold Cougar Wristwatch with Date

Cartier Lady's 18k Yellow Gold Cougar Wristwatch with Date

By Cartier

Located in Princeton, NJ

Cartier Lady's 18k Yellow Gold Cougar Wristwatch with Date and Sweep Center Seconds, Ref. 887921

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold and Diamond Tortue Ladies Quartz Wristwatch

Cartier Yellow Gold and Diamond Tortue Ladies Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990s Cartier Tortue Collection Ladies Wrist watch. 30 X 23 MM 18K yellow Gold Case with

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil
Cartier Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil

Cartier Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

love these 'Must De Cartier's and buy them whenever we can. This Cartier features a silver gold

Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Vermeil

Cartier Clé de Cartier Diamond Watch 18 Karat in Stock
Cartier Clé de Cartier Diamond Watch 18 Karat in Stock

Cartier Clé de Cartier Diamond Watch 18 Karat in Stock

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Cartier Model: Clé de Cartier Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 35mm Dial: Off

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ladies Gold Plated Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1970s
Cartier Ladies Gold Plated Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1970s

Cartier Ladies Gold Plated Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1970s

By Cartier

Located in Braintree, GB

Watchband Material: Original Cartier leather Case material : Gold plated Display Type: Analogue Dial: White

Category

Vintage 1970s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Bucherer Tank Watch with 18K Yellow Gold Case By Cartier
Bucherer Tank Watch with 18K Yellow Gold Case By Cartier

Bucherer Tank Watch with 18K Yellow Gold Case By Cartier

By Bucherer

Located in New York, NY

Step into sophistication with the Vintage 1960s Bucherer Watch with 18K yellow gold case by CARTIER

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Lady's White Gold Diamond Trinity Quartz Wristwatch Ref 2444
Cartier Lady's White Gold Diamond Trinity Quartz Wristwatch Ref 2444

Cartier Lady's White Gold Diamond Trinity Quartz Wristwatch Ref 2444

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

wristwatch with an 18K white gold Cartier deployment clasp. Case: Two-body, solid, polished and brushed

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier France Rare Mini Tank Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Cartier France Rare Mini Tank Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

Cartier France Rare Mini Tank Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

) 2 piece 18k Yellow Gold Case. Cartier Inc. Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement, Sapphire

Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ladies white gold Diamond Baignoire Allongée wristwatch ref 2514
Cartier Ladies white gold Diamond Baignoire Allongée wristwatch ref 2514

Cartier Ladies white gold Diamond Baignoire Allongée wristwatch ref 2514

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

18k white gold ladies Cartier ladies wristwatch with an elongated diamond-set case. From the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier White Gold Retrograde Wristwatch With Night And Day Indication
Cartier White Gold Retrograde Wristwatch With Night And Day Indication

Cartier White Gold Retrograde Wristwatch With Night And Day Indication

By Cartier

Located in Firenze, IT

white gold Cartier clasp, case, dial and movement signed, 42 mm diam. Accompanied by a certificate

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Must de Tank Gold Plaque Ladies Watch
Cartier Must de Tank Gold Plaque Ladies Watch

Cartier Must de Tank Gold Plaque Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Cartier Must de Tank Gold Plaque 1615 Ladies Watch - Quartz movement. Must de Cartier Tank. Gold

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Wristwatch with Bracelet circa 1990s
Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Wristwatch with Bracelet circa 1990s

Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Wristwatch with Bracelet circa 1990s

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

dial, with diamond-set crown. The circular dial is signed Cartier in gold script, the case is signed

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Cartier Gold Case For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact cartier gold case you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 134 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a cartier gold case from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing cartier gold case — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A cartier gold case can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 32, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and brilliant cut alternatives. Finding a cartier gold case for sale for women should be easy, but there are 61 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Cartier Gold Case?

The price for a cartier gold case starts at $299 and tops out at $182,000 with these objets-dart-vertu, on average, selling for $9,500.

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.

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Questions About Cartier
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024
    Yes, some Cartier watches are automatic but the legendary French luxury house also creates collections that include watches with quartz movements. Cartier’s iconic Tank collection, which includes the Tank Française, the Tank Louis Cartier and other models, features both quartz and automatic options for all kinds of collectors. Each of the watches in the Panthère collection, however, carries a quartz movement.

    While quartz watches are powered by a pre-installed battery and a high-frequency quartz crystal, automatic watches rely on a spring system and are self-winding. An automatic watch does not have a battery and is recharged on the wrist owing to the wearer’s movements during the day.

    It was Louis Cartier, grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François Cartier, who was responsible for bringing watchmaking to the venerable maison when he presented Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont with a wristwatch in 1904. 

    Although the pocket watch was the de rigueur men’s accessory of the day, Santos-Dumont found his own pocket watch hard to consult while keeping his plane aloft. Louis fashioned a timepiece with a flat, square case on a leather strap that could be referred to easily at a glance. Named in honor of Louis’s friend, the Santos was eventually produced for sale in 1911. 

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cartier watches are considered luxury watches. Cartier is a noted jeweler, taking that attention to detail and access to high-quality metals and jewels to their watches—they spare no expense and are highly desirable. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Cartier watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier pieces may be cheaper in Paris than they are in the U.S., but that's because of the exchange rate. Cartier doesn't price the pieces depending on the country.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much a Cartier is worth varies. Many Cartier pieces do appreciate in value over time, but their potential selling prices depend on their age, style, type, availability and other factors. The condition also greatly impacts value, and there can be variability between very similar pieces. For example, one 1930 Tutti Frutti fetched $1.34 million at an auction in 2020, but a simpler one sold for $508,000 in 2023. Because it can be difficult to estimate the value of a piece on your own, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Shop a wide variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    There are a few reasons why Cartier is so popular. For one thing, the French luxury house is known for its very long history of unparalleled prestige and quality craftsmanship. Cartier has been producing extraordinary jewelry, watches and accessories since 1847. While jewelry lovers have long been enthusiastic about Cartier’s elegant and streamlined designs for bracelets, rings, necklaces and other pieces, the brand is also known for innovation. It pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry, and its artisans were so mindful of trends in fashion that the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Later, Cartier’s Art Deco-era pieces would help define the movement with which they are associated. One of the brand’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch, one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. Today’s influencers continue to help popularize the brand, increasing the demand for certain pieces like Cartier buffalo horn sunglasses and the Cartier Love bracelet, an icon of modernist jewelry. Find a wide range of Cartier watches, jewelry and eyewear on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cartier is famous for producing jewelry and watches out of rare and luxury-grade materials and creating innovative designs, often packed with symbolism. Some of the jeweler's most famous pieces include the modern Love and Trinity bracelets and its custom-made antique and vintage jewelry like the Crocodile and Patiala necklaces. Find a range of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Today, the Cartier symbol, or logo, is the luxury house's name written in a clean serif font that mimics cursive handwriting. Typically, the logo is either black on white or white on a black background. Its refined and understated appearance references the high standards that have long been associated with this celebrated brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    As one of the top luxury jewelry houses in the world, Cartier uses some of the finest quality materials. The company uses 18k gold in their jewelry and real diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier rose gold doesn't tarnish but over many years of wearing, rose gold generally is said to become darker. Rose gold allegedly becomes slightly yellower in tone, toward a traditional gold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The price of Cartier bracelets varies based on age, condition, and rarity. The least expensive versions of the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, can still cost around $4,000. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of Cartier bracelets for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    No, Cartier is not the same as Rolex. Louis-François Cartier founded Cartier in Paris in 1847. Some of its most iconic watches include the Tank, the Santos, the Ballon Bleu, the Calibre de Cartier and the Drive de Cartier. Hans Wilsdorf established Rolex in London in 1905. Today, the maker is well-known for its sophisticated watches, including the Submariner, the Daytona, the DateJust, the Oyster Perpetual and the GMT-Master II. Find a selection of Cartier and Rolex watches on 1stDibs.

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