Cartier Gold Pen Holder Ink Tray
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier 14k solid gold ink tray and pen holder accessory.
20th Century French Desk Accessories
Gold
Cartier Gold Pen Holder Ink Tray
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier 14k solid gold ink tray and pen holder accessory.
Gold
Cartier Palladium and Gold Tone Ballpoint Ink Pen
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: Palladium Dimensions: pen measures 5” in length Weight: 38.32 grams Serial: 006034 Comes with official box.
Palladium
Cartier Palladium and Gold tone Ballpoint Ink Pen
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: Palladium Dimensions: pen measures 5” in length Weight: 38.32 grams Serial: 006XXX Comes with official box.
Palladium
1940s Cartier Paris Gold Ink Pen and Platinum Feather
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Yellow gold ink pen and platinum feather. Signed Cartier Paris, French marks and numbered.
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Two Cartier France Ballpoint Blue Ink Pens and Cartier 3.75 Inch Stand
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your writing experience with this exquisite set of two Cartier pens and stand, crafted with precision and sophistication by Cartier in France.
Base Metal
Cartier Iconic Bamboo Design Blue Ink Pen 18k Solid Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Iconic Bamboo Design Blue Ink Pen Made in 18k Solid Gold Authentic 100% Cartier Total weight is 30.7 grams Height is 5 inches Width is 11.3mm Comes with generic box as seen ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage 18K Case Box, Unisex Collectors Item
By Cartier
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A collectors item. Signature: Cartier Paris, French assay marks Metal: 18 karat yellow gold Dimensions: 4.0cm x 2.7cm x 0.8cm Gross weight: 19.4g
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$32,400Sale Price|55% Off
H 1.58 in W 3.15 in D 1.58 in
CARTIER 18k Solid Gold Cylindrical Vanity Box, France, circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Toilet box, in solid 18k gold, fluted with a hinged lid, with two cut-out compartments, CARTIER brand. Metal: Gold Origin: French Mark: Eagle head Weight: 111.34 gr Dime...
Gold
$7,957Sale Price|20% Off
W 2.17 in D 0.4 in L 2.17 in
18Kt Gold Rare Compact Powder Box with Chain - Made in Italy 1970 circa
Located in Bergamo, BG
To make this collector's item now, with top-notch Italian craftsmanship, would cost about €11,000 This gold powder box embodies sophisticated elegance, a precious testament to Itali...
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k 750 Yellow Gold and Diamond Compact
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vintage 18K yellow gold Cartier compact powder box with a woven texture and diamond encrusted thumb-piece. Circa 1950's. The compact is stamped with the maker's mark of 750. Weight: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rectangular gold silver cigarette box
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rectangular silver-gilt cigarette box with engraved floral motifs and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: standing eagle. Weight: 265.89 grams. Dim...
Silver
Cartier Gold Retro Box with Sapphire Clasp
By Cartier
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant 14 karat gold minaudiere by Cartier from the 1940's. This Retro piece has a double zig zag design on all surfaces. The clasp is a cabochon sapphire. The box measures 2 7/8 i...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted Vanity case by Cartier in 18-karat yellow gold from the Art Deco period of the 1930s Cartier - Art Deco 18-karat yellow gold vanity or compact box with diamonds...
18k Gold
Vintage Gold Plated Cartier Les Must Lighter in Box 1960s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
As one of the world's most eminent maisons, Cartier has long been synonymous with luxury and precision craftsmanship. Renowned for creating timeless objects that transcend their func...
Gold Plate
$1,495
H 0.31 in W 3.25 in D 4.75 in
CARTIER Sterling Silver & 14K Gold Cigarette Case with Monogram Cartouche
By Cartier
Located in Victoria, BC
An elegant and finely crafted Cartier cigarette case, executed in sterling silver with 14 karat gold accents, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and timeless design associated with...
Gold, Silver
Vintage Rectangular Brass Gallery Tray - Good Condition
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage rectangular pierced gallery brass serving tray. A timeless statement piece with refined vintage elegance and a delicate gallery style rail detailing. Perfect for displaying f...
Brass
Cartier Paris c.1920's Art Deco Vanity Case In 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautifully crafted Vanity case by Cartier in 18-karat yellow and rose gold from the Art Deco period of the 1920s. A stunning and magnificent vanity case, created during the art ...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Minaudière Cartier Paris
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Minaudières are pieces of evening wear that appeared in the 30s, replacing bags for a more feminine look. They are made to hold everything a woman might need to refresh throughout th...
Other, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver
$4,361
H 0.99 in W 5.71 in D 3.04 in
20thC English Solid Silver & 9K Gold Cigar Case By Cartier Of New Bond St c.1929
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th century English solid silver and 9k gold cigar case by Cartier. The lid and base are decorated with raised gold inlaid bands over a finely engine-turned ground. Applied to the...
Gold, Silver
Gilt Metal and Mirror Tray, France, 1960s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Elegant French serving tray dating from the 1960s, featuring a rectangular mirrored surface framed in gilt metal. The frame is embellished with a subtle wave-patterned border, while ...
Metal
Enamelled Silver Gilt Box by Cartier, Paris, circa 1930
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Enamelled silver gilt box, Cartier Paris, French, circa 1930. A silver gilt box in black enamel, the top centred with a stylized floral design, the hinged lid with a barrel shaped gr...
French Vintage Tray Brass tray - France, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French Vintage Tray Brass tray. France, circa 1970 L. 52 cm, W. 28 cm, D. 3 cm
Brass
$17,437
W 0.52 in D 0.34 in L 2.73 in
Van Cleef & Arpels 2 in 1 Lipstick Holder and Pocket Watch, Malachite and Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Berlin, DE
Fabulous and extreme rare Van Cleef & Arpels 2 in 1 accessory. Lipstick Holder and Ladies Pocket Watch. Malachite and Onyx Case. Movement: mechanical manual winding. A unique coll...
Malachite, Onyx
Tiffany & Co. 4.43 Carat GIA G SI1 Diamond Heart Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Discover the world of Tiffany & Co. with this Diamond Heart Necklace, featuring a breathtaking 4.43 carat heart-shaped GIA certified diamond with G color and SI1 clarity which offers...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 24.29 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a GIA certified Cushion cut Diamond, Fancy Yellow color, VVS2 clarity, GIA#6177266012. The ring features two Shield cut side Diamonds. Signed b...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Quadrato Diamond Sapphire Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
This eye-catching Quadrato wristwatch was crafted by the high-end Italian jeweler Bulgari. An array of pavé-set white diamonds totaling approximately 4.51 carats adorn the watch, whi...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified Burma No Heat Ruby
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring one of the rarest Natural Rubies in the world. This ruby has r...
Ruby, Platinum
Fabergé Spring Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Pink Guilloche Enamel, Diamonds, Bowenite
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé Spring Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Translucent Pink Guilloché Vitreous Enamel, 79 Diamonds 1.06 ct G VS, Bowenite, Rose Quartz, Citrine, Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Topaz The Spring E...
Amethyst, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Citrine, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18...
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 chrysoprase top winder. Clock measures 3.25" tall x 1 7/8' wide. Porcelain dial signed Cart...
Agate
A Cartier New York Art Deco Tutti Frutti Double Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier New York Art Deco Tutti Frutti double clip brooch. An exceptional piece, a beautiful example of Cartier's iconic Tutti Frutti design adorned with carved emeralds, baguette...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Black Enamel, and Orange Gemstone Compact
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VCA Diamond, Black Enamel, and Orange Gemstone Compact. This compact has diamonds in filigree around the exterior of the box along with orange stones on the ends . Signed Van Cleef &...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Onyx & Mother of Pearl Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Mother of Pearl, Onyx, and Gilt Brass Desk Clock Description: A majestic Cartier desk clock, crafted from mother of pearl, onyx, and gilt brass, embodying timeless sophistic...
Onyx, Pearl, Enamel
$570,000Sale Price|20% Off
L 17.5 in
Alexander Beverly Hills 116.80ct Yellow Diamond Tennis Riviera Necklace 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Important and sensational grand yellow diamond riviera tennis necklace. Center stone 6.05ct graduating 1ct stone in the back. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 70 radiant diam...
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Boucheron Pair of Rock Crystal and Gold Obelisks
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Boucheron Pair of Rock Crystal and Gold Obelisks A pair of Boucheron Egyptian Revival rock crystal obelisks feature fluted sodalite tops, accented with gold trim, and resting on a s...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Red Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, and details. Zoom meetings...
Yellow Diamond
$760,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 18.34 Carat COLOMBIAN No Oil Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless creation by Cecile Blake, this exquisite ring showcases a unique INVESTMENT GRADE 18.34-carat colombian emerald certified by GRS and extremely rare with an untreated stat...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20 Carat Natural No Heat Ceylon Color Change Blue Sapphire &Diamond Pendant AGL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Sapphire: This is a one of a kind 20.59 Carat Natural Untreated Ceylon Sapphire. It exhibits a rare full color change from a magnificent deep blue to a Vivid Violet purple. T...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$960,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 22.82 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A masterpiece of timeless elegance, this estate diamond ring showcases a breathtaking GIA-certified 22.82 carat emerald-cut diamond. With its K color and VS2 clarity, this diamond ra...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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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