Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Classic Estate 1940's-1950s platinum bow brooch signed by Cartier, containing approximately 7
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Classic Estate 1940's-1950s platinum bow brooch signed by Cartier, containing approximately 7
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 1950s Diamond Platinum Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
long and 1/2 inch wide. Circa 1950's.
Diamond, Platinum
1950's Cartier Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Turtle Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum and 18 karat gold Numbered and fully signed Cartier Circa: 1950s Measures: 1 9/16 x 1 1/16 inches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s Yellow Gold French Cartier Sapphire Cufflinks Signed Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Lexington, KY
1950s. The cufflinks are signed Cartier and have the correct marks for the time. There are four, 1.20
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Signed 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Cufflinks 1950s–1960s
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
condition, this pair exemplifies high-end men’s jewelry from the mid-20th century, circa 1950s–1960s
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier French 1950's 2.55 CTW Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Woven Dome Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with French hallmarks for platinum Stamped for 18 karat gold Numbered and fully signed for Cartier
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
CARTIER Coffee Bean Yellow Gold Vintage 1950s Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous rare vintage Cartier ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold from a "Coffeebean
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Cartier Pencil
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold Signed by Cartier Circa 1950s 3 1/2 x 3/8 inches
18k Gold
1950s Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Box
By Cartier
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This 1950s Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Box is a refined and elegant example of mid-century luxury
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Cartier Vintage Gold Eight Day Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This aesthetically captivating authentic circa 1950 Cartier eight-day desk clock is made with a
14k Gold, Gold
1950s French Cartier 7 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
ring is made of 3 gold threads that meet at the base. Special order handmade by Maison Cartier. Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Movado for Cartier 14K YG Manual Double Stamp White 13 mm
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Cartier would often retail watches from established manufacturers, sometimes with their own signature
14k Gold
Unavailable
CARTIER PARIS 1950's Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Brilliant cut diamond and 18ct yellow gold stylized 'C' link bracelet signed and numbered Cartier
18k Gold
Cartier 1950s Citrine Diamond Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of flower retro 18 karat yellow gold earrings by Cartier. The earrings feature two round
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Cartier Paris Diamond Fluted Gold Fan-Shaped Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18K gold with a band of small diamonds set in platinum along the rim, signed Cartier Paris
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pair of Three Estate 1950s Cartier Ruby, Diamond, and Sapphire Rings
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Three Cartier Rings, Very Vintage from the 1950's. Each ring features a row of either
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Signed Cartier 1.10 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat Rose Gold Floral Brooch, 1950s
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Imagine this festive Estate brooch in 18K red gold by Cartier with every of its twilled threads
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Cartier 18k Yellow Gold & 5.85ct Ruby "C" Link Bracelet, Size 6.75
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
1950 Featured in Bonhams Auction April 29, 2019 Fine Jewelry Signature Auction - Dallas #5400
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire 1950's Vintage Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Code: COM1277 Brand: Cartier Description: 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire Vintage Cufflinks
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER c.1950's Baguette Diamond & Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Feminine and classy bracelet created by Cartier in Paris in the 1950's. It features eleven baguette
1950's Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold and Ruby Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
" in diameter. Stamped Cartier 18Kts Swiss 750 circa 1950's 5.0 dwt / 7.8 g Very good preowned
Ruby, 18k Gold
CARTIER LONDON 1950's Gold Ribbed Disc Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual 18K gold link bracelet by Cartier. It features a distinct ribbed disc design, with
18k Gold
Cartier Platinum 9.18tcw VS1-VS2 Diamond Line Bracelet, 1950's
By Cartier
Located in Towson, MD
Spectacular 1950's Cartier bracelet in platinum. The line bracelet is made in all platinum and
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Coin 1950's Vintage Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This piece from Cartier is a very rare from the 1950's, a coin crafted in 18k rose gold. This
Rose Gold
1950’S Cartier Gold Heart Brooch 14k Two Tone
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with any fashion style. This 1950s jewelry piece by Cartier turns any outfit into a refined garment
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Cartier 18K Gold Girard Perregaux Tank Watch c.1950's
By Cartier
Located in Cape May, NJ
Vintage Cartier 18K Gold Girard Perregaux Tank Watch c.1950's This Cartier Tank watch is a rare
18k Gold
Cartier Platinum Charms 1950s
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Cartier USA Platinum Charm Bracelet Charms, a Wrench set with a Diamond measuring 1
Diamond, Platinum
1950's Cartier Turquoise Sapphire Diamond & Yellow Gold Jester Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Adorable and fun Jester pin created by Cartier in the 1950's. Beautiful color combination of
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1950's Cartier 14 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Vintage Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
captures the elegance and femininity of the 1950’s with a timeless floral motif. Signed and numbered by
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1950s Gold "Sputnik" Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
, December 2012) Circa 1950's. Signed, "Cartier" "14K".
14k Gold
1950's Cartier Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Turtle Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stem Tested as platinum and 18 karat gold Numbered and fully signed Cartier Circa: 1950s Measures
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier, Diamond & Platinum Line Bracelet est.10cts circa 1950's
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Description A classic diamond and platinum line bracelet by Cartier c.1950s, set with thirty-nine
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Cartier Diamond Gold Platinum Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual platinum, 18K yellow gold and diamond fan cufflinks by Cartier, circa 1950s. They
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s Cartier Ribbed Gold Folding Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Handsome 18K yellow gold folding cufflinks by Cartier, circa 1950s. They feature a folding
18k Gold
1950s Cartier Paris Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic Cartier fashion that benefits the jewelry world. An astute accessory that can be worn by
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 1950s Diamond Platinum Vintage Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful and elegant 1950's Cartier diamond bracelet. Crafted in platinum, the bracelet features
White Diamond, Platinum
1950s Cartier Gold Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 14k, Cartier, New York City. Timeless and tailored, this Cartier classic is the
14k Gold
1950s Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, Signed Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A spectacular 1950s design, with a sweeping stroke of brilliant white diamonds accented by a burst
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1950s Cartier Diamond Platinum Engagement ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Cartier, Platinum mounted 1.20 Carat Emerald cut Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA graded as
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Cartier sapphire gold cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
in 14ct gold, by Cartier New York. Circa 1950s.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
1950s Cartier Diamond Gold Sputnik Clip Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and fun Sputnik clip created by Cartier in the 1950's. Makes a chic accent to any outfit
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier London 1950s Citrine Gold Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
approximate weight of the brooch is 30.75 carats. In a stylized, bursting chrysanthemum motif. Circa 1950’s
Citrine, 18k Gold
1950s Cartier Modernist Gold Signet Ring
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, Cartier, Paris. Sleekly modern, this heavy gold signet ring by Cartier has
18k Gold
1950s Cartier Coral Gold Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of elegant cufflinks by Cartier, with fine spherical coral and gold elements, mounted in
Coral, 18k Gold
1950s Cartier Paris Sapphire Gold Bangle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
approximate total weight of 4.80 carats. Circa 1950's. Signed, “Cartier Paris” “8-03 (partial). (MG
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier 1950's Multi-Gem Diamond Platinum 14K Gold Vintage Lovebirds Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 14 karat gold Tested as platinum Numbered and fully signed for Cartier Circa: 1950s Measures
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
18k Gold
1950s Cartier Gold Fan Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This authentic vintage 1950's Cartier 14K yellow gold lapel brooch is of French provenance, bearing
14k Gold
1950's Cartier 33.25 Carats Aquamarine Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold Numbered, with maker's mark, and fully signed Cartier Circa: 1950s Length: 7 1/2 Width: 5
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Cartier Chalcedony Gold Turtle Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A chic Turtle pin by Cartier, in calcedony and gold. Circa 1950.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
1950s Cartier Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
bracelet, by Cartier. The tight, flat ribbing in combination with the larger bombé ribbing works
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Cartier Coral Diamond Sapphire Emerald Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic colorful bracelet created by Cartier in the 1950's. Rare. Its design was inspired by Louis
Blue Sapphire, Coral, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1950's 1.76 Carats Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Two-Tone Bypass Ring GIA
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as 18 karat gold Fully signed Cartier Circa: 1950s Ring Size: 9 & sizable Measures: 13.7 mm
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold 18K Ring, 1950s
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Avant-Garde design from the 1950's. 18K yellow gold ring by Cartier. Signed Cartier. Weight: 22.53
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Yellow Gold Poodle Clip Pin Brooch Pair, 1950s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of iconic poodle pins created by Cartier in Italy in the 1950s. Definitely a conversational
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Paris Late 1950s 'Bird in a Nest' Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
woven gold wire nest. Circa late 1950's. Signed, "Cartier" "750" "38545"
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1950s Cartier Monture Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mounted in 18k (tested) white gold by Cartier. The pearls are white with nice luster and measure
South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Mexican Coin Watch circa 1950s
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Cartier Yellow Gold Mexican Coin Watch, circa 1950s. Famous for fascinating timepieces, this watch
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Oversized Automatic Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold Cartier wristwatch measuring 36mm diameter. Suitable for a lady or a gentleman and
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Gold Diamonds Closed Cover Buckle Bracelet Wristwatch 1950s
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An exceptionally beautiful creation, compliments of Cartier, this exclusive adornment is both
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Sapphire Eternity Band, circa 1950s
By Cartier
Located in Addison, TX
Pre-Loved Vintage Cartier 1950's French Cut Blue Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band. This makes for a
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1950s Cartier Jadeite Ring Brooch with Diamond Mouse
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
scrolling baguette diamond ribbon, in 18k gold and platinum. Cartier, #6070597.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s Cartier Diamond Platinum flower cluster Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
1950s Diamond and Platinum Earrings, Mounted by Cartier A pair of diamond earrings, each designed
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 1950s Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Parrot Brooch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
EMERALD, RUBY, SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND PARROT BROOCH BY CARTIER c.1955 The eye set centrally with a
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold
1950s Cartier 18k gold brooch with 0.20 carats diamonds
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This is a charming small brooch by Cartier Paris from circa 1950. Made of 18k gold, it has a
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Gold Multi Charm Bracelet With Cartier Charm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
says "you are my angel "accented with a diamond,ruby emerald and amethyst .My favorite is a Cartier
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
CARTIER Retro 14k Yellow Gold Union Pacific Cufflinks Retro 1950s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 14k Yellow Gold Union Pacific Cufflinks Retro 1950s Here is your chance to purchase a
Yellow Gold
Sold
W 3.15 in L 4.93 in
Vintage 1950's Cartier London British Hallmarked 18 K Gold Ruby Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A rectangular 18 karat yellow gold cigarette case, by Cartier, dated 1947, with fitted presentation
Ruby, 18k Gold
1950s Cartier Set Earrings and Pendant/Pin Diamond Enamel 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This mid-century Cartier 1950s set combines elegant design with quality materials. The set includes
Diamond, Enamel
ITALIAN 1970 Angel Skin Coral Beads Long Necklace Mount In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian necklace with Angel's skin corals. This is a magnificent beads necklace created in Italy with fifty-one carvings of natural angel skin pink-white corals. The long strand ...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
$92,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA-Certified 4.00ct Asscher-Cut Diamond Unisex Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Bold yet refined, architectural yet timeless—this GIA-certified 4.00ct Asscher-cut diamond signet ring redefines the essence of modern luxury with vintage soul. Sculpted in solid 18K...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Cartier Spartacus 18k White Gold Oval Link Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elevate your jewelry collection with the Cartier Spartacus 18k White Gold Oval Link Chain Necklace. This elegant 18-inch piece is a testament to Cartier's timeless sophistication and...
18k Gold, White Gold
$895
Size: 40 ( US 10 )
1990s Givenchy Size 10 / 40 By Alexander McQueen Silver Logo Kitten Heels Shoes
By Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare GIVENCHY by Alexander McQueen vintage 90s silver embossed kitten heels in hard to find Size 10 / 40! Features silver embossed leather with silver metal Givenchy logo at each toe...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Van Cleef & Arpels 18-Carat Gold Cufflinks with Lapis Lazuli and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
These are Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks made of 18-carat gold, lapis lazuli, and diamonds. The cufflinks are signed vca and numbered. makers mark of STe LFV (Lasbleiz,fournier,vitiel...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
$2,769Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.95 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick
Located in GB
Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer For sale this stunning circa 1900 French or Italian Sterling silver Diamond & Enamel powder compact with lipstick A very good looking a...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
18k Yellow Gold Stick/Lapel Pin Vintage Tiffany Favrile Cobalt Blue Glass Scarab
Located in New York, NY
This stick/lapel pin is a breathtaking piece of jewelry that beautifully combines luxurious 18k yellow gold with shimmering Favrile cobalt blue glass scarab. Crafted by skilled artis...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Olive Green Cropped Capri Trousers Pants
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Olive Green Cropped Capri Trousers Pants Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 2001 “Voss”; Runway look...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...
Chanel CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Black nylon Dual flat canvas shoulder straps Logo embroidery Dual rolled handles at sides Sip pocket at front To...
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.58 in D 5.36 in L 2.17 in
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Thistle Brooch in 18K Gold & Gems
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
I am so happy to offer this magnificent Tiffany Schulmberger Thistle piece to all of you. As you may know I source anything I desire and this was 1 year in the making to source and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k 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.