$938 / set
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Cartier 18k Gold Plated Working Pocket Cigarette Lighter & Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Cartier 18k Gold Plated Art Deco Design Oval Pocket Cigarette Lighter With A Red Cartier
Metal, Gold Plate
Cartier 18K Gold Enamel Lighter with Pavé Diamond Cap
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A luxurious Cartier lighter crafted in 18K yellow gold, adorned with bold enamel striping in black
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Wonderful Vintage Cartier France Plorgalva 18k Gold Plated Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Cartier France Plorgalva 18k Gold Plated Lighter This Lighter Is Being Sold As
Gold Plate
$9,455
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Factory 18k Solid Gold CARTIER Trinity Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
materials they employ, Cartier lighters are renowned for their classic appeal and the aura they infuse into
Gold, 18k Gold
$3,545
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage CARTIER Les Must Lighter 18k Solid Gold Jacket in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
items, brings forth a piece of its illustrious history with the "Les Must" 18k Gold lighter. Cartier
Gold, 18k Gold
$3,900
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage CARTIER Les Must Lighter 18k Solid Gold Jacket in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
design with functionality. Possessing a lighter from Cartier is not merely about having a tool; it is an
Gold, 18k Gold
$10,725
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Cartier Les Must Lighter Factory Solid 18k Gold in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Cartier Les Must lighter from the 1970s exemplifies this legacy, capturing the elegance and precision that
Gold, 18k Gold
$10,725
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage CARTIER Les Must Lighter Factory Solid 18k Gold in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
of elegance and utility. Possessing a Cartier lighter extends beyond its functional capability—it is
Gold, 18k Gold
$11,612
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Early-Production Cartier Les Must Lighter Factory Solid 18k Gold with Emerald
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
unparalleled artistry and innovation, Cartier's legacy extends to a select range of vintage lighters that
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,467
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Cartier Les Must Lighter Heavy 18k Solid Gold Jacket in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
timeless pieces that transcend mere utility. The Cartier Les Must lighters emerged as a distinctive
Gold, 18k Gold
$3,545
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Factory Solid Silver 18k Gold CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
. Infused with Cartier's unique red lacquered accents, this lighter is as much a conversation starter as it
18k Gold, Silver
$3,900
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Factory Solid Silver 18k Gold CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1980s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
inception. Each vintage Cartier lighter is more than just a tool; it is a testament to meticulous artistry
Silver, 18k Gold
$1,104Sale Price|20% Off
Rare “Le Must the Cartier” Paris Logotype 18k Pink Gold & Black Lacquer Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Rare “Le Must the Cartier” Paris Logotype 18k Pink Gold & Black Lacquer Lighter Rare “Le Must the
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Gold
1930s Cartier Paris exceptional gold lighter
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This exceptional antique French 18 Carat yellow gold petrol lighter has a plain cylindrical form
18k Gold
Rare Art Deco Cartier Roy King 18 K Gold & Red Lacquer Lighter.
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Rollagas lighter made circa 1970's, 18 K Gold with Red with Red Art Deco lacquer, mint condition
Gold Plate
18k Gold & Black Enamel Cartier Pocket Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
18k gold plate and black enamel Cartier lighter featuring a rectangular body with beautiful black
Vintage Cartier Diamond and Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Cartier Diamond and Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Lighter. Featuring 75 single cut diamonds with
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Lighter Gold Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Turn up the heat with this sizzling 18k Yellow Gold Lighter Charm Pendant by Cartier. Suitable as
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and Retro Cartier gold plated lighter A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 18k Gold Plated Cartier “Gordon” Oval Lighter with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage Gordon Cartier Lighter Short Oval 18K Gold Plated with Diamonds Original Cartier
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
, a truly rare artifact by Cartier. The Les Must 18k Gold lighter represents the height of luxury
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
exquisite design and artisan skill. Crafted in the 1970s, the Cartier "Les Must" lighter is a testament to
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Cartier lighter is not merely about its use; it is an invitation to carry a fragment of Cartier
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
. Possessing a Cartier lighter transcends mere functionality — it’s about embracing a richly crafted legacy
Gold, 18k Gold
RARE CARTIER Art Deco Gold Watch Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Very rare and fine 18K yellow gold watch lighter by Cartier, with European Watch & Clock (EWC
18k Gold
Sold
H 2.76 in W 1.03 in D 0.54 in
Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter Complete In Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter This absolute masterpiece of a lighter is
Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
H 2.76 in W 1.03 in D 0.54 in
Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter Complete In Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter This absolute masterpiece of a lighter is
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Sold
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage 18k Solid Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
. Vintage Cartier pieces, such as their lighters, have become increasingly rare and precious treasures for
Gold
Sold
W 2.37 in D 0.48 in L 2.96 in
Cartier Sapphire Set Cigarette and Lighter Evening Gold Purse, Circa 1930
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier sapphire set cigarette and lighter evening gold purse, circa 1930. Originating from
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris 1925 Emerald Diamond Black Laquer Powder Box and Cigarette Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Paris carved Emerald and Diamond Black laquer powder box & cigarette lighter. Circa 1925
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Sold
H 2.76 in W 1.03 in D 0.54 in
Vintage 14K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter Complete In Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage 14K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter This absolute masterpiece of a lighter is
Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
90s Le Must de Cartier Vintage Silver “Godron” Lighter, Sapphire Cabochon & Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must De Cartier Vintage Cartier Lighter Silver and 18K Gold “Godron” Model Circa 1990 Blue
Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Vintage Cartier / Dunhill 18k Gas lighter working Italy/ Swiss
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cartier labeled 18k lighter marked Italy with a slide that is also monogrammed that covers the
Gold, Silver
Vintage and Very Rare Roy King 18k and Enamel Cigarette Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare Roy King 18k and enamel cigarette lighter, the rounded oblong body with hinged foliage
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
A Vintage and very rare Roy King 18k and enamel cigarette lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare Roy King 18k and enamel cigarette lighter, the rounded oblong body with hinged foliage
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage & Rare Cartier Lighter 18k Gold Plate Godron Model, circa 2000
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lighter in 18k Gold Plate Godron Model Circa 2000 Retro Vintage Rare Gold color Cartier
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage & Rare Cartier Lighter 18k Gold Plate Godron Model, circa 2000
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lighter in 18k Gold Plate Godron Model Circa 2000 Retro Vintage Rare Gold color Cartier
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Plated Pyramid Cut lighter, Circa 1980
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Lighter 18K Gold Plated Pyramid Cut Texture Model Excellent working condition 70
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Le Must De Cartier Vintage 18k Gold and Lacquer Stripe Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CVintage Cartier Lighter 18k Gold Plate Bordeaux Navy Lacquer Stripes Vintage Cartier Lighter
18k Gold
Vintage Le Must de Cartier 18k Gold Plated Pyramid Cut Lighter, circa 1980
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Lighter 18K Gold Plated Pyramid Cut Texture Model Excellent working condition 70
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Cartier 18K Gold Basket Weave Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous two tone 18k Gold Cartier butane lighter ( in working condition) with a basket weave
“Pasha De Cartier" 18k Gold & Black Lacquer Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Lighter “Pasha de Cartier” Lighter Brushed 18K Gold Plate And Black Lacquer Comes
18k Gold
Vintage Retro Cartier Logo Lighter, 18k Gold Plated
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lighter Gold plated 18k Gold Comes with original Cartier case In mint exterior and
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Sold
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Cartier 18k Gold Plated Godron Pocket Cigarette Lighter & Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Cartier 18k Gold Plated Art Deco Design Oval Godron Pocket Cigarette Lighter With A Red
Metal, Gold Plate
Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and Retro Cartier gold plated lighter A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Very Rare Cartier “Royking” 18k Gold & Lacquer Vintage Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
ROYKING designed Cartier Rollagas lighter made circa 1970's, 18K Gold Baroque Inlay with Red and Blue
18k Gold
A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and Retro Cartier gold plated lighter A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter
Gold Plate, 18k Gold
Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and Retro Cartier gold plated lighter A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter
Gold Plate
Le Must de Cartier Logo 18k Gold Plated Retro Logo Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le must de Cartier logo gold lighter Cartier Lighter Gold plated 18k Gold Comes with original
18k Gold, Gold Plate
A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and Retro Cartier gold plated lighter A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter
Gold Plate
Sold
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage 18k Heavy Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Cartier’s illustrious heritage. The "Les Must" lighter is more than a tool—it's a reflection of a refined
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter, Circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and Retro Cartier gold plated lighter Circa 1980s A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Cartier Circa 80s Vintage “Trinity” Brown Flame Lacquer 18k Gold Plated Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Lighter “Trinity” Model Very rare Brown Flame Lacquer 18K Gold Plated Circa
18k Gold, Gold Plate
“Le Must De Cartier Paris” Platinum mate finish & 18k gold plated lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
“Le Must De Cartier Paris” Platinum mate finish & 18k gold plated lighter Vintage and Retro Cartier
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Platinum
Vintage Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter With Original Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter With Original Case Vintage and Retro
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Sold
H 2.76 in W 1.03 in D 0.54 in
Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter Complete In Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter This absolute masterpiece of a lighter is
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter With Original Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter With Original Case Vintage and Retro
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter With Original Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter With Original Case Vintage and Retro
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Sold
H 2.76 in W 1.03 in D 0.54 in
Vintage 18K Solid Gold sleeved Cartier Les must Lighter Complete in box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter This absolute masterpiece of a lighter is
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay Cartier “Royking
18k Gold
Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay Cartier “Royking
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Le Must De Cartier Retro Logo Lighter, 18k Gold Plated In Original Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Le Must De Cartier Retro Logo Lighter, 18k Gold Plated In Original Case Cartier Lighter
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cartier Cigar Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Troy, MI
Handsome never used 18 karat yellow gold Cartier cigar lighter for the ever stylish gentleman
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated and Olive Chinese lacquer lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and Retro - A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter Cartier lighter from the
Gold Plate
Le Must De Cartier Logo Gold & Palladium Lighter In Original Cartier Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must De Cartier Logo Gold & Palladium Lighter In Original Cartier Case Cartier Lighter
Gold, Palladium
Le Must De Cartier Logo Gold & Palladium Lighter In Original Cartier Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must De Cartier Logo Gold & Palladium Lighter In Original Cartier Case Cartier Lighter
Gold, Palladium
Cartier 18k Art Deco Pocket Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier London pocket lighter made of 18k and comes in the original box. The design is super art
Gold
Cartier Textured 18K Gold Tone Decorative Men's Cigar Cigarette Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier Textured 18K Gold Tone Decorative Men's Cigar Cigarette Lighter 18k gold plated Hinge
Cartier Chevron Design Pocket Lighter 18K Gold Plated Made in Paris Rare!
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cartier. A name with worldwide recognition for their highly collectable items! This vintage
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Cartier Lighter in 18k Yellow Gold Coated with Baby Pink Enamel
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier lighter in baby pink color. Great gift for a lady! Comes with pouch and service papers from
Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Motif Alhambra 1985 Coral Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Vintage White Coral 20 Motif Alhambra Chain Necklace. Circa 1985. With accommodating VCA paperwork. A very rare 20-motif Alhambra necklace in White Cor...
Coral, Yellow Gold
Hermès Micro Kelly 15 cm Sellier Red Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional and Adorable Authentic Hermès Micro Kelly Rare item, a must-have for any Hermès lovers Sellier Version (outside stitching) for a rigid shape, so chic ! Made in France ...
$230,475Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$59,500
H 8.67 in W 4.49 in D 2.49 in
Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly, crafted in 2020, is a delightful fusion of traditional craftsmanship and whimsical design. This exquisite bag combines Rouge de Coeur Swift leather wit...
Vintage Hermes “Lipstick” Lighter Working
By Hermès
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful vintage lighter by the Iconic French firm of Hermes. The lighter works on lighter fluid with a reservoir on the bottom that’s is accessed via a little screw. The spark is...
Metal
On Hold|$1,441,948
H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in
1894 Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano, Louis XV Style, Giltwood
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Ci...
Wood, Giltwood
$1,374 / set
H 2.4 in W 1.4 in D 0.48 in
Dupont by Davidoff Ligne 1 Cigarette Lighter Made in France Stamped 1E9DY06
By Davidoff 1
Located in Reading, Berkshire
S.T Dupont for Davidoff Black Laque De Chine Ligne 1 Pocket Cigarette Lighter Made in France Stamped 1E9DY06 With Black Leather Branded Davidoff Slip Case 2.5" x 1.4" x 0.48" S....
Lacquer
$598Sale Price|25% Off
H 2.44 in W 1.14 in D 0.59 in
TIFFANY & CO. 1982 Elsa Peretti Bean Petrol Pocket Lighter In Polished Solid
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket petrol lighter designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2019) for Tiffany & Co. The bean is one of the most iconic Elsa Peretti's designs, that she created for the Tiffany Studios, bac...
Brass
1970s Ronson Lucite Table Lighter, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Ronson
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage 1970s lucite Ronson table lighter Space Age design - Modern office decor Measures : 8,5cmx6,5cm H 12cm Material : Lucite Wear consistent with age and use.
Lucite
Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, the Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware handbag. Crafted in 2018, this iconic handbag is a testament...
$836Sale Price|25% Off
H 2.45 in W 0.95 in D 0.2 in
Rare Dunhill Rollagas Bordeaux Gold Dust Cigarette Lighter With Dunhill Box
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Dunhill Rollagas Bordeaux Gold Dust Cigarette Lighter With Original Dunhill Box Lighter Made in Switzerland With Dunhill Box. In great working condition, has recently been ser...
Gold Plate
Hermes Gold Kelly 25cm Tan Sellier Shoulder Bag NEW IN BOX
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Gold Kelly 25cm Tan Sellier Shoulder Bag The most wanted bag and the only one you need this spring summer! Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic on...
Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Rare Cognac Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Rare Cognac Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Case Circa 1970 Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated lacquer Swiss Made lighter In mint condition. Works perfectl...
Gold Plate
Rare Cartier Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Retractable Pencil Watch, 1920's
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier rare and unusual Art Deco period 14K yellow gold retractable pencil watch 1920's Sleek and elegant, rectangular ribbed gold case, watch set in the upper part, tapered arrow s...
14k Gold, Yellow 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
Chanel Jewel Black Resin Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- 2005 - 2006 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld - Black - Glossy finish - Crystal embellishment - Signature interlocking CC logo - Clasp fastening - Main compartment - Silver-tone hardwar...
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.
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