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Cartier Hand Pendant Gold Necklace
Cartier Hand Pendant Gold Necklace

Cartier Hand Pendant Gold Necklace

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Hand Pendant Gold Necklace, numbered A left hand clutching on to a white gemstone; 18

Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Mid Century Yellow Gold and Diamond Circular Brooch
Cartier Mid Century Yellow Gold and Diamond Circular Brooch

Cartier Mid Century Yellow Gold and Diamond Circular Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Tampa, FL

Karat Yellow Gold Weight - 13.8 grams Signed - 14K Cartier Hand Engraved - AEC TO HCC 1930 - 1955

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Iconic CARTIER Trinity Tritone Gold Drop Pendant Necklace
Vintage Iconic CARTIER Trinity Tritone Gold Drop Pendant Necklace

Vintage Iconic CARTIER Trinity Tritone Gold Drop Pendant Necklace

By Cartier

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Iconic CARTIER Trinity Tritone Gold Vintage Drop Pendant Necklace by Cartier

Category

1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Handmade Sterling Silver Shopping Bag
Vintage Cartier Handmade Sterling Silver Shopping Bag

Vintage Cartier Handmade Sterling Silver Shopping Bag

By Cartier

Located in Cincinnati, OH

marked "Cartier / HAND MADE / STERLING". The piece weighs 205.5 grams. This vintage Cartier sterling

Category

Vintage 1970s French Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Retro hand mirror pendant
Cartier Retro hand mirror pendant

Cartier Retro hand mirror pendant

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A Retro gold fan-shaped hand mirror with engraved design and twisted borders, set with a cabochon

Category

Vintage 1940s French Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier Must de Cartier 1340
Cartier Must de Cartier 1340

Cartier Must de Cartier 1340

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

“Must de Cartier” Classic Cartier navy blue hands Bracelet Two‑tone bracelet with the larger, more

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

21st Century Perfect Condition Patent Black Leather Hand-Bag by Cartier
21st Century Perfect Condition Patent Black Leather Hand-Bag by Cartier

21st Century Perfect Condition Patent Black Leather Hand-Bag by Cartier

By Cartier

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This authentic Cartier handbag is a striking example of sophisticated luxury, expertly crafted from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Cartier Paris, Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise and Coral Hand with Flower Brooch
Cartier Paris, Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise and Coral Hand with Flower Brooch

Cartier Paris, Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise and Coral Hand with Flower Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

This whimsical brooch by Cartier depicts a carved coral hand adorned with a diamond bracelet and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil Ladies Gold Plated Blue Dial Hand Wind RA739
Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil Ladies Gold Plated Blue Dial Hand Wind RA739

Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil Ladies Gold Plated Blue Dial Hand Wind RA739

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

deep blue dial, Cartier brand by the 12 and logo by he 6, gilt minute and hour hands, hands and dial in

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Gold Plate

Cartier Pasha Inkwell
Cartier Pasha Inkwell

Cartier Pasha Inkwell

By Cartier

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice little Cartier Crystal Inkwell. It came with a matching Pasha Pen. It is dated 1989 and

Category

Vintage 1980s French Inkwells

Materials

Glass

CARTIER  Pocket Make Up Hand Mirror with Leather Case Sterling Silver Lapis
CARTIER  Pocket Make Up Hand Mirror with Leather Case Sterling Silver Lapis

CARTIER Pocket Make Up Hand Mirror with Leather Case Sterling Silver Lapis

By Cartier

Located in Switzerland, CH

CARTIER pocket hand mirror with leather case A very rare and limited piece 925 Sterling Silver

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Cartier Ronde Louis 18K Rose Gold Diamond White Dial Hand Wind Watch WR007001
Cartier Ronde Louis 18K Rose Gold Diamond White Dial Hand Wind Watch WR007001

Cartier Ronde Louis 18K Rose Gold Diamond White Dial Hand Wind Watch WR007001

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

wear. It comes with an original box but papers are not included. General Information Brand: Cartier

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Art Deco Precious Coral Diamond Enamel Rose Flower Hand Yellow Gold 1930
Cartier Art Deco Precious Coral Diamond Enamel Rose Flower Hand Yellow Gold 1930

Cartier Art Deco Precious Coral Diamond Enamel Rose Flower Hand Yellow Gold 1930

By Cartier

Located in Lisbon, PT

Cartier Paris precious coral and diamond Flower-In-Hand clip/brooch in yellow gold and platinum, in

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Made 1920's
Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Made 1920's

Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Made 1920's

By Cartier

Located in Long Beach, CA

Cartier is entirely hand constructed in 18Kt. Gold with Kiln Fired Enamel Inlay. The watch is all original

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Cartier Cut Crystal Obelisk
Vintage Cartier Cut Crystal Obelisk

Vintage Cartier Cut Crystal Obelisk

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Cartier Cut Crystal Obelisk. In overall great vintage condition with age appropriate wear

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Cartier Goldstone and Silver Vintage Lighter
Cartier Goldstone and Silver Vintage Lighter

Cartier Goldstone and Silver Vintage Lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Cartier goldstone and silver lighter. A most handsomely chic objet by Cartier from the

Category

Vintage 1940s French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Stone, Silver

Cartier Burgundy Leather Eyewear Case Made in France 1980s
Cartier Burgundy Leather Eyewear Case Made in France 1980s

Cartier Burgundy Leather Eyewear Case Made in France 1980s

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Authentic 1980s Cartier Burgundy Leather Eyewear Case – Made in France. A refined accessory from

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather

Cartier Gold Necklace Draperie 10 Strand
Cartier Gold Necklace Draperie 10 Strand

Cartier Gold Necklace Draperie 10 Strand

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

to sell the business. Despite changing hands several times, Cartier has remained true to its

Category

1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Sterling Silver Water Pitcher #22461
Cartier Sterling Silver Water Pitcher #22461

Cartier Sterling Silver Water Pitcher #22461

By Cartier

Located in Washington Depot, CT

" End of spout to end of handle: 6 1/2" Weight: 276.54 dwt/ 430.06g Hallmark: Cartier L Sterling Hand

Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mini Silver-Plated Ice Bucket by Cartier, 20th Century
Mini Silver-Plated Ice Bucket by Cartier, 20th Century

Mini Silver-Plated Ice Bucket by Cartier, 20th Century

By Cartier

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Mini Silver-Plated Ice Bucket by Cartier, 20th Century Elegant mini ice bucket by Cartier, crafted

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal

Cartier Nigeria Ring Diamond Pave Eternity Band
Cartier Nigeria Ring Diamond Pave Eternity Band

Cartier Nigeria Ring Diamond Pave Eternity Band

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

½” width gives this Cartier diamond ring a substantial presence on the hand. The Cartier Nigeria band’s

Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Silver Photo Frame with Lapis Lazuli Detail
Vintage Cartier Silver Photo Frame with Lapis Lazuli Detail

Vintage Cartier Silver Photo Frame with Lapis Lazuli Detail

By Cartier

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Vintage Cartier Silver Photo Frame with Lapis Lazuli Detail An elegant vintage photo frame from the

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Metal

Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel W69012Z4
Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel W69012Z4

Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel W69012Z4

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

numerals, a date display, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, and a Cartier signature hidden at VII. The watch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthère WSPN0013 Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthère WSPN0013 Stainless Steel Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthère WSPN0013 Stainless Steel Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

22mm rectangular case, a silver dial with blued-steel sword-shaped hands, and Cartier’s signature

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm White Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm White Gold

Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm White Gold

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

, blued steel sword shaped hands, Cartier's own hidden signature at VII and a white gold bezel set with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980s Must de Cartier Paris Quartz Watch
Vintage 1980s Must de Cartier Paris Quartz Watch

Vintage 1980s Must de Cartier Paris Quartz Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier’s signature sword-shaped hands. Powered by a precise quartz movement, this timepiece combines

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

2000s Cartier Green & Pink Silk Scarf
2000s Cartier Green & Pink Silk Scarf

2000s Cartier Green & Pink Silk Scarf

By Cartier

Located in Toronto, Ontario

. Gold link jewllery detail. Cartier markings. Hand sewn rolled hem. Excellent vintage condition. 32" x

Category

Early 2000s French Scarves

Cartier Diamond and Gold Pinwheel Brooch
Cartier Diamond and Gold Pinwheel Brooch

Cartier Diamond and Gold Pinwheel Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Riverdale, NY

as to be expected from Cartier. Petals are hand etched and textured. Wonderfully dimensional design

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

CARTIER 1950 Modernist Semi Automatic Petrol Lighter In Polished 14Kt Yellow
CARTIER 1950 Modernist Semi Automatic Petrol Lighter In Polished 14Kt Yellow

CARTIER 1950 Modernist Semi Automatic Petrol Lighter In Polished 14Kt Yellow

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

A semi-automatic pocket petrol-lighter by Cartier. This is an unusual pocket petrol lighter

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold, Steel

Cartier Vintage Black Sunglasses with Box, 1990 Silver Logo
Cartier Vintage Black Sunglasses with Box, 1990 Silver Logo

Cartier Vintage Black Sunglasses with Box, 1990 Silver Logo

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Cartier classic black sunglasses with silver CC logo. Classic, timeless, sophisticated

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Resin

Cartier Diabolo Ladies Round Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds
Cartier Diabolo Ladies Round Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds

Cartier Diabolo Ladies Round Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Suwanee, GA

, epee hands, mint condition Movement type:  Cartier Swiss quartz Band: Leather, exotic skin, original

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Silver Plated Brushed CARTIER Trinity Lighter 1970s
Vintage Silver Plated Brushed CARTIER Trinity Lighter 1970s

Vintage Silver Plated Brushed CARTIER Trinity Lighter 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

to Cartier's adept hand in metal artistry. Its sleek lines and minimalist design aesthetic present a

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Silver Plate

Cartier Jewelry Storage Watch Box in Red Leather Gilt Embossed
Cartier Jewelry Storage Watch Box in Red Leather Gilt Embossed

Cartier Jewelry Storage Watch Box in Red Leather Gilt Embossed

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Cartier Red Leather Gilt Embossed Storage travel Watch Box. Cartier watch and jewelry presentation

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather

CARTIER Estate Stainless Steel Tank Française Watch
CARTIER Estate Stainless Steel Tank Française Watch

CARTIER Estate Stainless Steel Tank Française Watch

By Cartier

Located in Narberth, PA

This sleek and stylish estate watch is a signed Cartier timepiece! The Swiss made watch, which is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rare Cartier Tank Basculante Platinum & Rose Gold
Rare Cartier Tank Basculante Platinum & Rose Gold

Rare Cartier Tank Basculante Platinum & Rose Gold

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

roman numerals, blued steel sword-shaped hands, a hidden Cartier signature at VII and a reversible case

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 'cubist' Travel Clock by Cartier
Art Deco 'cubist' Travel Clock by Cartier

Art Deco 'cubist' Travel Clock by Cartier

By Cartier

Located in Norwich, GB

steel moonpoise hands with luminous centres and separate hand for the alarm. c.1970 The Cartier

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cartier Diamond Band Platinum Size 4.5 (48)
Vintage Cartier Diamond Band Platinum Size 4.5 (48)

Vintage Cartier Diamond Band Platinum Size 4.5 (48)

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

decided to sell the business. Despite changing hands several times, Cartier has remained true to its

Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Steel Tank with Black Dial Quartz Ref. 4322
Cartier Steel Tank with Black Dial Quartz Ref. 4322

Cartier Steel Tank with Black Dial Quartz Ref. 4322

By Cartier

Located in Central & Western District, HK

Cartier Plain Black Dial w/ steels hands Bracelet: Cartier Original Leather Strap w/ Steel buckle

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Art Deco Chrysoprase Guilloche Agate Desk Clock
Cartier Art Deco Chrysoprase Guilloche Agate Desk Clock

Cartier Art Deco Chrysoprase Guilloche Agate Desk Clock

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Cartier desk clock, adorned with purple guilloche enamel, on a n agate base, with

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate

Cartier Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Desk Clock
Cartier Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Desk Clock

Cartier Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Desk Clock

By Cartier

Located in Norwich, GB

Deco style hands signed Cartier. Quartz movement signed on the backplate Cartier, Swiss Made. C.1980

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

CARTIER LONDON 1914 Tom Pouce Petrol Lighter In 9Kt Yellow Gold With Box
CARTIER LONDON 1914 Tom Pouce Petrol Lighter In 9Kt Yellow Gold With Box

CARTIER LONDON 1914 Tom Pouce Petrol Lighter In 9Kt Yellow Gold With Box

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

An art-deco Tom Pouce lighter designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful and extremely rare

Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold

CARTIER LANIER Ladies 18K White Gold & Factory Diamond Watch
CARTIER LANIER Ladies 18K White Gold & Factory Diamond Watch

CARTIER LANIER Ladies 18K White Gold & Factory Diamond Watch

By Cartier

Located in Suwanee, GA

texturing, Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature at 10, epee hands, presents as mint condition to the

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Tank Must WSTA0052 Large Steel Silver Dial Watch
Cartier Tank Must WSTA0052 Large Steel Silver Dial Watch

Cartier Tank Must WSTA0052 Large Steel Silver Dial Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

-shaped blued steel hands. Secret Cartier signature at VII. Stainless steel bracelet with a hidden clasp

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Paris Panther Design Card and Envelope Luxury Set Desk Stationery
Cartier Paris Panther Design Card and Envelope Luxury Set Desk Stationery

Cartier Paris Panther Design Card and Envelope Luxury Set Desk Stationery

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Cartier Paris Card and Envelope Set of 9 with the Iconic Panther Jewelry Design. Authentic Luxury

Category

Late 20th Century French Anglo-Indian Desk Sets

Materials

Paper

CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK
CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK

CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK

By Cartier

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

collectable, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1960-1970 Cartier Paris Bronze & Brown Leather Writing table

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

CARTIER Paris 1900 Edwardian Nécessaire Case In 18Kt Gold With Green Lacquer
CARTIER Paris 1900 Edwardian Nécessaire Case In 18Kt Gold With Green Lacquer

CARTIER Paris 1900 Edwardian Nécessaire Case In 18Kt Gold With Green Lacquer

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

A Nécessaire case designed by Cartier. This is a fantastic nécessaire case box created in Paris

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK
CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK

CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK

By Cartier

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, highly collectable, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1960-1970 Cartier Paris Bronze & Brown Leather

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Rare French Art Deco Period Silver, Enamel, & Jade Box, Attributed to Cartier
Rare French Art Deco Period Silver, Enamel, & Jade Box, Attributed to Cartier

Rare French Art Deco Period Silver, Enamel, & Jade Box, Attributed to Cartier

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Deco Period Silver, Enamel, and Chinese Jade Double Slot box, attributed to Cartier

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Jade, Silver, Enamel

1986 Art Deco Style Porcelain de Limoges Vase and Vanity Box  by Cartier Paris
1986 Art Deco Style Porcelain de Limoges Vase and Vanity Box  by Cartier Paris

1986 Art Deco Style Porcelain de Limoges Vase and Vanity Box by Cartier Paris

By Cartier

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Vintage 1986 Cartier "La Maison de Louis Cartier" Porcelain Vase and Vanity Box Set. This exquisite

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Cartier 2.28 Carat Diamond Pavé 18K White Gold Band Ring
Cartier 2.28 Carat Diamond Pavé 18K White Gold Band Ring

Cartier 2.28 Carat Diamond Pavé 18K White Gold Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

luxurious presence on the hand while maintaining Cartier’s signature elegance and balance. The band is

Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Folding Travel Desk Clock Paris Gilt-Brass and Blue Enamel 1990
Vintage Cartier Folding Travel Desk Clock Paris Gilt-Brass and Blue Enamel 1990

Vintage Cartier Folding Travel Desk Clock Paris Gilt-Brass and Blue Enamel 1990

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Cartier “Tank Francaise” Folding Travel Alarm Clock Paris, Circa 1990 An elegant and

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

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Cartier Hand For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cartier hand for your home. Each cartier hand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and silk. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cartier hand — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right cartier hand, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Cartier, Katie Larmour Design and Archimede Seguso each produced at least one beautiful cartier hand that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cartier Hand?

The average selling price for a cartier hand at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $44,305 for the highest priced.

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.

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. 

    Find vintage Cartier watches for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 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.