Vintage Cartier Paris 18ct Gold & Lapis Lazuli Turtle Brooch, 1950s
By Cartier
Located in London, England
Additional information: Material: 18ct Gold Origin: France Date of Manufacture: 1950s Era: Mid 20th Century (1940s-1960s) Diamonds: * Rose cut diamonds approx. 0.04 carats in total ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Cartier Sorbet Diamond Tourmaline Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Ring Size: European 50 US 5 1/4 Weight: 5.7 grams Width: 11mm Stamped Hallmarks: 750 Cartier 50 63025B *Free Shipping within the United States* T1370trhd
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthére 18K Diamond White Ceramic Articulated Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is a discontinued product. With Cartier Japan service paper. Approximate Weight: 33.0 grams Diamonds - 1.60 carat in E - F color VVS - VS clarity Approximate Measurement:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring Size 4.75
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
A piece that reflects Cartier’s enduring artistry and modern grace. Condition - Good Dimensions: Size 4.75; 0.13" W Weight: 2.8 g Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, reference numbers, maker...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Aldo Cipullo 18k yellow and white gold bow earrings
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The two-tone gold construction adds dimension and refinement, while the bow motif brings a sense of charm, femininity, and polished vintage glamour. Hallmarked signed Cartier 18k Ita...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Bracelet w/ Cert
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Condition - Excellent , some very light surface scratches due to gentle use. Includes Cartier Certificate Dimensions: Bracelet - 7" L Pendant - 0.93" L 0.5" W Weight: 3.8 g Hallmar...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage C de Cartier Diamond Hoop Earrings in White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
Both earrings are signed and hallmarked Cartier, 750 (for 18k gold), French eagle's head, with matching serial number 810812.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Pendant Cushion Shaped COA 50cm Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
The cushion pendant measures 12mm (0.47 inches). Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow, rose & white gold. The necklace (lobster clasp) is hallmarked "Cartier" and "750" for 18k gold and the...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Animated Tricycle 18k Two-Tone Gold Charm Pendant with Certificate
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Animated Tricycle Charm Pendant Material: 18k Yellow and White Gold Pendant Measurements: Approximately 27.9 mm long with bail × 12.4 mm wide × 8.1 mm high Weig...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Penelope Diamond Double C Three Row Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Weight: 121.4 grams Length: 14.5" Width: 20mm; Double C width: 24mm Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 826XXX(serial number has been omitted) *Free Shipping within the United ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Sunshade Décor Blue Enamel Diamond 18k Gold Round Button Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
These cufflinks are French-made and fully hallmarked, including Cartier, Made in France, Au750, French 18K gold assay marks, maker's mark, and reference numbers.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Bracelet 18 Karat Gold Gourmet Links, Rubies and Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
With Security clasp Signed Cartier and Numbered. Eagle Head Hallmark for 18 carats yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier LOVE Ring – Mini Model, Paved Diamonds, White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
The signature screw motifs and refined oval shape make it instantly recognizable, while its slim 2.6 mm width ensures a delicate, sophisticated profile. Details: Maker: Cartier Coll...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Three-Color 18 Karat Gold Knot Cufflink Stud Set
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The set includes matching cufflinks and shirt studs, making it an elegant and collectible Cartier accessory set. Details: Brand: Cartier Collection: Trinity Design: Three-Color Gold ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 7 Band Trinity 18K Tricolor Gold Interlocking Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Engraved with "59" and "750". The "CARTIER " trademark (or hallmark) can also be found on the item.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier LOVE Platinum 5.5mm Band Ring Size US 6 EU 52
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Style: Classic Band Ring Material: Platinum (Pt950) Band Width: Approximately 5.5 mm Ring Size: US 6 / EU 52 Weight: 9.3 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cart...
Platinum
Cartier Baignoire 18k Yellow Gold Oval Link Necklace with Paper 17.5"
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Baignoire Material: 18k yellow gold Era: 1995 Origin: France Hallmarks: Stamped 1995 Cartier 750 F86464 Necklace Length: Approximately 17.5" Measurements: ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon White Gold Ruby Silk Cord Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Weighing 25 grams, this exceptional necklace offers a versatile balance of understated luxury and dramatic presence. Hallmarked “Cartier 750” with French hallmarks, the serial numb...
Onyx, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
Cartier Platinum 2mm Domed Wedding Band Ring Size 8 EU 57
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Domed Wedding Band Ring Material: Platinum (PT950) Band Width: Approximately 2 mm Ring Size: US 8 / EU 57 Weight: 3.8 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier PT950 57 ...
Platinum
Cartier Diamond Scarab 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace w/Paper 16"
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Material: 18k yellow gold Gemstones: Natural diamonds Design: Sculptural scarab motif accented with natural diamonds and a polished gold finish Necklace Length: Approx...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Rolling Ring 18K Tri-Color Gold Vintage 1997
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A quintessential house classic from one of the world’s most revered jewelers. Designer: Cartier Collection: Trinity Origin: France Year: 1997 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold / White Gold / Ro...
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Meli Melo Chalcedony Tourmaline Garnet Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Size: 5 3/4 US, Europe 51 Weight: 6.2 grams Width: 11mm Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 950Pt 51 953XXX(serial omitted) *Free Shipping within the United States* T3621odad
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Large Size Trinity Hoop Tri-Color Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Measurements: 26mm x 14.5mm Weight: 32 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 E43xxx (serial number omitted) *Free Shipping within the United States* Ti1100hale
18k Gold, Gold
Cartier Tank Moonstone 18k White Gold Ring Size 6.75 EU 53
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Tank Style: Moonstone Ring Material: 18k White Gold Gemstones: Natural cabochon moonstone Moonstone Measurements: Approximately 8 mm × 8 mm Top Measurement...
Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Rocking Horse 18k Two Tone Gold Charm Pendant w/Certificate
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Material: 18k white gold and yellow gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 N76697 Design: Sculptural rocking horse charm pendant Pendant Measurements: Approximately 1.12" tall wi...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Gift Box Double C 18k Two-Tone Gold Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Gift Box Double C Charm Pendant Material: 18k yellow and white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 835757 Design: Miniature sculptural gift box with Double C motif Pend...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Classic Model 18K White Gold 5.5mm Wedding Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Engraved with "YXK563" and "750". The "Cartier" trademark (or hallmark) can also be found on the item.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier C Hearts 18k White & Pink Gold Interlaced Heart Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: C Hearts Style: Interlaced Heart Charm Pendant Material: 18k white and pink gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 DG0186 Design: Interlaced open-heart motif in two-t...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Dog Charm Pendant 'Je Suis Fidèle' 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
*Chain Sold Separately* Signage: Cartier Paris (on the horseshoe), French Eagle Head Hallmarks for 18K, no Cartier mark on the dog pendant however there is an identical piece online...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier vintage 0.50 carat diamond 18k tricolor gold engagement ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Its classic round brilliant cut gives the ring enduring elegance, making it a wonderful choice for someone who appreciates a designer engagement ring with both beauty and pedigree. S...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Française Factory Diamond 18k White Gold Watch with Box
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Tank Française Material: 18k white gold Diamonds: Approximately 2.40–2.75 carat total weight, near colorless, VS clarity Movement: Swiss quartz battery Cry...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Vitesse Black Gold Oversized 60mm Gold Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Frame Is With The Sides In Gold. All Hallmarks. Cartier Gold Signs On The Ear Paddles. Both Arms Sport The C From Cartier On The Temples.
Cartier Ginkgo Diamond 18k White Gold Leaf Charm Pendant w/Paper
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Ginkgo Diamond Charm Pendant Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 25997A Gemstones/Diamonds: Natural diamonds approximately 0.25 carat total weight D...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Vitesse Brown Jaspe 58MM 18K Gold Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Frame is with the sides in gold. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the ear paddles. Both arms sport the c from Cartier on the temples.
CARTIER 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Elephant Animal Vintage Brooch, Circa 1990
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Weight: 11.36 grams. Manufacturer's hallmark and eagle's head hallmark. Signed Cartier and numbered.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Crash 18K Tricolor Gold Multi-Tone Long Drop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
These earrings are a timeless statement accessory and a beautiful addition to any fine jewelry or Cartier collection. Key Features: • Crafted in multi-tone gold (white, yellow, and ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Tsavorite Garnet Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Weight: 17.8 grams Measurements: 47.43mm x 10.37mm Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 CAF6XX (serial number omitted) French Hallmarks *Free Shipping within the United States* T3...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
CARTIER RETRO 1950s 14k Yellow Gold Woven Screw Back Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
They are hallmarked Cartier and 14k. • All items offered for sale have been inspected for authenticity and are guaranteed authentic
Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver Giraffe, Lion and Panther Miniature Figurines
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 139.4 grams Panther: 2.50 x 0.80 x 0.65 in Giraffe: 2.72 x 1.20 x 0.40 in Lion: 2.50x 1.45 x 1.20 in Hallmark: Cartier R Ster Item #: BR-1321-061424-18
Sterling Silver
Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Ceramic White Gold Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
With 117 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weigh approx. 2.05ct Details: Weight: 37 grams Length: 7" Width: 9mm Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 518XXX(serial nu...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace w/Paper 17"
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 NR1869 Gemstones: Natural diamonds approximately 0.10 carat total ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph XL 1830 18K Gold Leather Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Case back engraved with Cartier signature, water resistance rating, Swiss Made designation, and 18K gold hallmark.
18k Gold
Panthère de Cartier 18K Gold Cuff Bracelet Size 17
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Width: Measures 18mm wide Weight: 86.2 grams Condition: Mint condition Hallmark: Stamped with 'Cartier' Perfect for those who appreciate luxury with an edge, it complements both ...
18k Gold
Cartier Playing Card Club 18k White Gold Black Enamel Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Playing Card Club Charm Pendant Material: 18k white gold with black enamel Hallmarks: Cartier 750 FJ8750 Design: Playing card club motif charm pendant with blac...
18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Cartier Diamond 18K Rose Gold Open Heart Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Dimensions: 1" L x 0.5" W Weight: 2.4 g Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, reference numbers All our measurements are approximate.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Santos Dumont Bull's Eye Quartz Rose Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Ring Size: 7 1/4 - 55 (European) Weight: 19.7 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 55 N13XXX(serial number omitted) *Shipping within the United States* YOUR PRICE: $5,00...
Quartz, Rose Gold
Cartier Trinity Round Wide Link Multi Color Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Tri-Colored Gold (Yellow, White, Rose) Trinity Wide Round Link Bracelet by Cartier. Details: Length: 7 3/4" Weight: 63.1 grams Width: 18mm Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 Cartie...
18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Ronde Louis 2886 Quartz 29mm 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The sapphire cabochon crown — a hallmark of Cartier's fine watch production — provides a jeweled finishing touch to the case at 3 o'clock, and the brown lizard-texture leather strap ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Pasha Amethyst Citrine Garnet Tourmaline Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Size: European 51 US 5 3/4 Weight: 24.9 grams Width: 25mm front, 5mm back Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 51 NM0XXX serial number omitted *Free Shipping within the United S...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Cartier Amulette Diamond Ruby White Gold Large Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Chain: Length: 23.5" Width: 2mm Pendant: 25.5mm Weight: 31.5 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 AUVXXX(serial number omitted) French Hallmarks *Free Shipping within the Un...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Cartier 1895 Solitaire Brilliant-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum 1.12Carats
By Cartier
Located in Honolulu, HI
The ring is stamped "Pt 950" "55" "RPH081" "1.12 ct D" and hallmarked "Cartier" on the inside. Preowned in like new condition.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Santos 18k Gold Steel Octagonal Screw Motif Ball Stud Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Santos Style: Ball Stud Cufflinks Material: Stainless steel with 18k yellow gold accents Hallmarks: Cartier 447225 ORETACIER Design: Octagonal tops wi...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Classic Cartier 0.04ct Natural Diamond Flat Solitaire Band Ring in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in רמת גן, IL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Jewelry type: Ring Metal: Platinum Hallmarks: Cartier, 46, QOJ933, Pt 950 (Observed stamped on the inner shank); Cartier script engraving on the exterior ban...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Tsavorite Lacquer Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxurious ring combines bold artistry with the elegance of 18k yellow gold, embodying Cartier's iconic style and craftsmanship. Details: Ring Size: European 54, US 6 3/4 Width: ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow 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
Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Ring Size: European 49, US 4 3/4 Width: 19mm Weight: 13.8 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 49 448XXX(serial number omitted) French Hallmarks *Free Shipping within the U...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Cartier Ellipse Yellow Gold Ring Two Crossed Heads with Rubies
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Whether worn alone as a statement ring or paired with other pieces, this design embodies sophistication, artistry, and enduring beauty. Signed Cartier and fully hallmarked for 18kt ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Trinity Diamond-Set Black Cord Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, England
The pendant is signed and hallmarked Cartier, 750 (for 18k gold), with the serial number RG8300.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Love Ring Small Model 1 Diamond Band
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Engraved with "49" and "750". The "Cartier" trademark (or hallmark) can also be found on the item.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond 18K White Gold Gingko Leaf Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your style with the understated luxury of this charming masterpiece from Cartier. Dimensions: 1.56" L x 0.81" W Weight: 6.3 g Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, reference numbers All...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.
Cartier understands the value of preserving the signature codes of great design, and how to tweak it for modern aficionados.
Throughout the season, timepieces are clues to the characters' character.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Made with Sardinian coral, this gem packs so much presence — and is perfect for poolside soirees.
Through both his collection and his innovative designs, Louis Cartier’s passion for Islamic continues to resonate.
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.