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Cartier Gold Handbag

Cartier Silk Evening Bag, with gold clasp
Cartier Silk Evening Bag, with gold clasp

Cartier Silk Evening Bag, with gold clasp

By Cartier

Located in Sharon, CT

Cartier Art Deco Evening Bag. Silk with gold thread makes an overall floral pattern. Gold clasp

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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Cartier Gold Framed Crocodile Bag
Cartier Gold Framed Crocodile Bag

Cartier Gold Framed Crocodile Bag

By Cartier

Located in New Hope, PA

Retailed by Cartier, London this striking black crocodile bag has a 9K gold ribbed frame. The

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1960s English Handbags and Purses

CARTIER Burgundy Gold Checkbook Wallet
CARTIER Burgundy Gold Checkbook Wallet

CARTIER Burgundy Gold Checkbook Wallet

By Cartier

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage CARTIER wallet in a burgundy leather featuring a bifold checkbook style, and gold tone

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

CARTIER Burgundy Gold Leather Bifold Card Case
CARTIER Burgundy Gold Leather Bifold Card Case

CARTIER Burgundy Gold Leather Bifold Card Case

By Cartier

Located in San Francisco, CA

Category: Handbag & Leather Goods More Details Brand: CARTIER Color: Burgundy Color 2: Gold Gender

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Cartier Gold Leather Marcello de Cartier Bag
Cartier Gold Leather Marcello de Cartier Bag

Cartier Gold Leather Marcello de Cartier Bag

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H 8.67 in W 4.73 in L 14.18 in

Cartier Gold Leather Marcello de Cartier Bag

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Cartier beauty arrives in a gorgeous shape and design. It has a leather body with the logo

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2010s French Tote Bags

Cartier Gold Leather Marcello de Cartier Boston Bag
Cartier Gold Leather Marcello de Cartier Boston Bag

Cartier Gold Leather Marcello de Cartier Boston Bag

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Showcasing classic allure and exceptional design, this Cartier Marcello de Cartier bag will win

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Cartier Metallic Gold Leather Marcello de Cartier Shoulder Bag
Cartier Metallic Gold Leather Marcello de Cartier Shoulder Bag

Cartier Metallic Gold Leather Marcello de Cartier Shoulder Bag

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Cartier beauty arrives in a gorgeous shape and design. It has a metallic gold leather body

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Cartier Gold Leather Love Continental Wallet
Cartier Gold Leather Love Continental Wallet

Cartier Gold Leather Love Continental Wallet

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H 3.94 in W 1.19 in L 7.49 in

Cartier Gold Leather Love Continental Wallet

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Ensure your essentials are in place with this continental wallet from Cartier. Crafted using gold

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Cartier Gold Leather Love Flap Continental Wallet
Cartier Gold Leather Love Flap Continental Wallet

Cartier Gold Leather Love Flap Continental Wallet

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H 3.94 in W 0.79 in L 7.49 in

Cartier Gold Leather Love Flap Continental Wallet

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Basic essentials can be carried effortlessly in this stunning Cartier wallet. Crafted from gold

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2010s Italian Wallets

Cartier Burgundy Bordeaux Leather Gold Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag
Cartier Burgundy Bordeaux Leather Gold Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag

Cartier Burgundy Bordeaux Leather Gold Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Cartier Burgundy Bordeaux Leather Gold Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag Leather Gold tone hardware

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Late 20th Century French Clutches

Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag
Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag

Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag Leather Gold tone hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Cartier Gold Mini Love Ring
Cartier Gold Mini Love Ring

Cartier Gold Mini Love Ring

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H 1 in W 1 in L 1 in

Cartier Gold Mini Love Ring

By Cartier

Located in Irvine, CA

Constructed in 18K yellow gold, Cartier Mini Love Ring features screw details all around the

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20th Century Jewelry Rolls

Cartier Gold Mini Love Ring
Cartier Gold Mini Love Ring

Cartier Gold Mini Love Ring

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H 1 in W 1 in L 1 in

Cartier Gold Mini Love Ring

By Cartier

Located in Irvine, CA

Constructed in 18K yellow gold, Cartier Mini Love Ring features screw details all around the

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20th Century Jewelry Rolls

Cartier Rose Gold Love Bracelet
Cartier Rose Gold Love Bracelet

Cartier Rose Gold Love Bracelet

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H 19 in W 19 in L 19 in

Cartier Rose Gold Love Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in Irvine, CA

Cartier Rose Gold Love Bracelet with gold-tone hardware. 53814MSC

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20th Century Jewelry Rolls

Cartier Gold Suede and Leather La Dona Shoulder Bag
Cartier Gold Suede and Leather La Dona Shoulder Bag

Cartier Gold Suede and Leather La Dona Shoulder Bag

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H 8.27 in W 4.34 in L 16.54 in

Cartier Gold Suede and Leather La Dona Shoulder Bag

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This La Dona bag from Cartier is gorgeous. The gold beauty is crafted from suede and leather and

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Cartier Gold Suede and Leather La Dona Shoulder Bag
Cartier Gold Suede and Leather La Dona Shoulder Bag

Cartier Gold Suede and Leather La Dona Shoulder Bag

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H 8.27 in W 4.34 in L 16.54 in

Cartier Gold Suede and Leather La Dona Shoulder Bag

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This La Dona bag from Cartier is gorgeous. The gold beauty is crafted from suede and leather and

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Rare Cartier Attaché Case in burgundy leather and gold hardware
Rare Cartier Attaché Case in burgundy leather and gold hardware

Rare Cartier Attaché Case in burgundy leather and gold hardware

By Cartier

Located in Paris, IDF

Superb collector’s Piece for collectors! MUST DE CARTIER Attaché case in burgundy leather enhanced

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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés

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 Burgundy Red Leather Gold Men's Attache Flap Briefcase with Key
Cartier Burgundy Red Leather Gold Men's Attache Flap Briefcase with Key

Cartier Burgundy Red Leather Gold Men's Attache Flap Briefcase with Key

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES INCREDIBLE price reduction for a limited time only! Leather Gold tone

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21st Century and Contemporary Briefcases and Attachés

Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Top Handle Kelly Style Satchel Evening Bag
Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Top Handle Kelly Style Satchel Evening Bag

Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Top Handle Kelly Style Satchel Evening Bag

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Top Handle Kelly Style Satchel Evening Bag Leather Gold tone

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Charming Cartier wallet in burgundy leather with gold hardware
Charming Cartier wallet in burgundy leather with gold hardware

Charming Cartier wallet in burgundy leather with gold hardware

By Cartier

Located in Paris, IDF

Very gorgeous Cartier wallet in burgundy leather, gold plated metal hardware. Closure by flap and

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cosmetic Bags

Cartier Gold Metallic Leather Large Marcello de Cartier Bag
Cartier Gold Metallic Leather Large Marcello de Cartier Bag

Cartier Gold Metallic Leather Large Marcello de Cartier Bag

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Cartier beauty arrives in a gorgeous shape and design. It has a leather body with the logo

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Cartier Metallic Gold Leather Compact Wallet
Cartier Metallic Gold Leather Compact Wallet

Cartier Metallic Gold Leather Compact Wallet

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H 3.75 in W 0.79 in L 4.14 in

Cartier Metallic Gold Leather Compact Wallet

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Cartier wallet arrives in a gorgeous shape and compact design. It has a metallic gold leather

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2010s Italian Wallets

Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Evening Large Envelope Flap Clutch Bag
Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Evening Large Envelope Flap Clutch Bag

Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Evening Large Envelope Flap Clutch Bag

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Evening Large Envelope Flap Clutch Bag

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Cartier Vintage 14Kt Gold Trimmed Alligator Billfold
Cartier Vintage 14Kt Gold Trimmed Alligator Billfold

Cartier Vintage 14Kt Gold Trimmed Alligator Billfold

By Cartier

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Cartier Vintage 14Kt Gold Trimmed Alligator Billfold. Wonderful bill holder in brown alligator with

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1960s French Wallets

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 Burgundy Leather Gold Charm Logo Top Handle Satchel Bag
Cartier Burgundy Leather Gold Charm Logo Top Handle Satchel Bag

Cartier Burgundy Leather Gold Charm Logo Top Handle Satchel Bag

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Cartier Burgundy Leather Gold Charm Logo Top Handle Satchel Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Twill

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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Charm Kelly Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag
Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Charm Kelly Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag

Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Charm Kelly Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Charm Kelly Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

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Cartier Gold Handbag For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary cartier gold handbag you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Red and more. Finding the perfect cartier gold handbag may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. 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 Gold Handbag?

Prices for a cartier gold handbag can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $250 and can go as high as $11,925, while, on average they fetch $1,425.

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 And Purses 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.