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Vintage & Rare Cartier Lighter 18k Gold Plate Godron Model, circa 2000
Vintage & Rare Cartier Lighter 18k Gold Plate Godron Model, circa 2000

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

Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Art Deco Marathon Cigarette Case and Cartier Lighter Gift Set
Art Deco Marathon Cigarette Case and Cartier Lighter Gift Set

Art Deco Marathon Cigarette Case and Cartier Lighter Gift Set

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Marathon Cigarette Case and Cartier Lighter Gift Set Vintage " Klix Marathon Cigarette

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items

Art Deco Style Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish
Art Deco Style Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish

Art Deco Style Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish

By Cartier

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Pocket Trinity Cartier lighter in 18-karat gold-plated textured finish with tri coloured gold

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Gold Plate

Le Must de Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish
Le Must de Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish

Le Must de Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish

By Cartier

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Pocket Le Must de Cartier lighter in 18-karat gold-plated textured finish a ribbed/fluted design

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated with 0.07 Carat Diamond
Art Deco Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated with 0.07 Carat Diamond

Art Deco Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated with 0.07 Carat Diamond

By Cartier

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Sophisticated 'Pocket' lighter by Cartier in 18-karat gold-plated with an oval shaped body and a

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate

Cartier Gold Lighter
Cartier Gold Lighter

Cartier Gold Lighter

By Cartier

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

Cartier Lighter gold metal monogram, No. 238138, 2006 with box and certificate

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

“Pasha De Cartier" 18k Gold & Black Lacquer Lighter
“Pasha De Cartier" 18k Gold & Black Lacquer Lighter

“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

Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Paris Lighter Black Onyx Les Must De Cartier
Cartier Paris Lighter Black Onyx Les Must De Cartier

Cartier Paris Lighter Black Onyx Les Must De Cartier

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Cartier lighter with all of the original accouterments in black onyx.

Category

20th Century European Hollywood Regency Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Onyx

Vintage 1993 Cartier Paris Lighter
Vintage 1993 Cartier Paris Lighter

Vintage 1993 Cartier Paris Lighter

By Cartier

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This vintage Cartier lighter is Swiss made. It is dated 1993, the two clour gilding is in fine

Category

1990s Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

Le Must De Cartier Vintage 18k Gold and Lacquer Stripe Lighter
Le Must De Cartier Vintage 18k Gold and Lacquer Stripe Lighter

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

Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold

Le Must De Cartier Grain D'orge, Silver Platinum Rare Vintage Lighter
Le Must De Cartier Grain D'orge, Silver Platinum Rare Vintage Lighter

Le Must De Cartier Grain D'orge, Silver Platinum Rare Vintage Lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Lighter Silver Platinum Finished “Grain d'Orge” Circa 2000 With original Cartier case In

Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Platinum, Silver

Cartier Textured Gold Plated Lighter
Cartier Textured Gold Plated Lighter

Cartier Textured Gold Plated Lighter

By Cartier

Located in Norwood, NJ

Vintage classic gold-plated Cartier lighter with a geometric frosted textured design. Inscribed

Category

Late 20th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Stylish 1970s Cartier Gold Plate Lighter
Stylish 1970s Cartier Gold Plate Lighter

Stylish 1970s Cartier Gold Plate Lighter

By Cartier

Located in Dronten, NL

Authentic Cartier lighter. Marked and numbered. In the original box, and complete with warranty

Category

Vintage 1970s French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Retro Cartier Logo Lighter, 18k Gold Plated
Vintage Retro Cartier Logo Lighter, 18k Gold Plated

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

Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Cartier Palladium Briquet Lighter With Leather Cartier Cigarette Case Serviced
Cartier Palladium Briquet Lighter With Leather Cartier Cigarette Case Serviced

Cartier Palladium Briquet Lighter With Leather Cartier Cigarette Case Serviced

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Cartier Palladium Briquet Cigarette Lighter With Leather Cartier Cigarette Case Serviced With

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Cartier Must De Cartier Gold Plated Lighter, Year c 1985...
Cartier Must De Cartier Gold Plated Lighter, Year c 1985...

Cartier Must De Cartier Gold Plated Lighter, Year c 1985...

By Cartier

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage and attractive Cartier Must de Cartier lighter features a gold plated case and is

Category

Vintage 1980s Vanity Items

Le Must De Cartier Logo Lines Decor Palladium Lighter & Cartier Case
Le Must De Cartier Logo Lines Decor Palladium Lighter & Cartier Case

Le Must De Cartier Logo Lines Decor Palladium Lighter & Cartier Case

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Lighter Palladium Finish "Lines & Logo Décor " Model Precision Swiss made The lighter

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Palladium

Cartier Very Rare Backgammon Black & Silver Lighter
Cartier Very Rare Backgammon Black & Silver Lighter

Cartier Very Rare Backgammon Black & Silver Lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Lighter - Very Rare Backgammon Black and Silver Original Cartier Case and Cartier

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Plated Pyramid Cut lighter, Circa 1980
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Plated Pyramid Cut lighter, Circa 1980

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

Category

Vintage 1980s French Retro Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Le Must de Cartier Logo 18k Gold Plated Retro Logo Lighter
Le Must de Cartier Logo 18k Gold Plated Retro Logo Lighter

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

Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage Cartier Gold Plated Lighter
Vintage Cartier Gold Plated Lighter

Vintage Cartier Gold Plated Lighter

By Cartier

Located in Portland, England

A rare and classic gold-plated Cartier lighter with a red enameled band at the top. Inscribed with

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Le Must De Cartier Retro 80s Vintage Polished Silver & Platinum Lighter
Le Must De Cartier Retro 80s Vintage Polished Silver & Platinum Lighter

Le Must De Cartier Retro 80s Vintage Polished Silver & Platinum Lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Le must de Cartier lighter Silver Cartier Gas Lighter Platinum finish In Mint condition Comes in

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Platinum, Silver

Vintage Le Must de Cartier 18k Gold Plated Pyramid Cut Lighter, circa 1980
Vintage Le Must de Cartier 18k Gold Plated Pyramid Cut Lighter, circa 1980

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

Category

Vintage 1980s French Retro Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Le Must de Cartier Vintage Retro Silver and Platinum Finish Lighter
Le Must de Cartier Vintage Retro Silver and Platinum Finish Lighter

Le Must de Cartier Vintage Retro Silver and Platinum Finish Lighter

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Retro Silver and Platinum finish Cartier lighter The lighter comes in its original Cartier box

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Platinum, Silver

1920s Cartier Art Deco Cloisonne Enamel Malachite Lapis Lighter
1920s Cartier Art Deco Cloisonne Enamel Malachite Lapis Lighter

1920s Cartier Art Deco Cloisonne Enamel Malachite Lapis Lighter

By Cartier

Located in Greenwich, CT

Light up your life with this colorful cloisonne enamel Art Deco, circa 1920, Cartier lighter. This

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Brass

Vintage Retro Le Must De Cartier “C Logo” Lighter, Silver Palladium Finish
Vintage Retro Le Must De Cartier “C Logo” Lighter, Silver Palladium Finish

Vintage Retro Le Must De Cartier “C Logo” Lighter, Silver Palladium Finish

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Le Must De Cartier Lighter “C Logo” Cartier Silver Palladium Finish Comes with original Cartier

Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Palladium, Silver

“Le Must de Cartier” Very Rare Backgammon Black & Silver Lighter With Case
“Le Must de Cartier” Very Rare Backgammon Black & Silver Lighter With Case

“Le Must de Cartier” Very Rare Backgammon Black & Silver Lighter With Case

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

“Le Must de Cartier” Very Rare Backgammon Black & Silver Lighter With Case Cartier Lighter - Very

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Cartier C De Cartier Logo Silver & Palladium Finish
Cartier C De Cartier Logo Silver & Palladium Finish

Cartier C De Cartier Logo Silver & Palladium Finish

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Lighter C de Cartier Silver and Palladium Finish Comes with original Cartier case In mint

Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Vanity Items

Materials

Palladium, Silver

Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1970s
Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1970s

Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

. To own a Cartier lighter is to hold a piece of the brand's storied history—a testament to refined

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Le Must De Cartier Logo Gold & Palladium Lighter In Original Cartier Case
Le Must De Cartier Logo Gold & Palladium Lighter In Original Cartier Case

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, Palladium

Le Must De Cartier Logo Gold & Palladium Lighter In Original Cartier Case
Le Must De Cartier Logo Gold & Palladium Lighter In Original Cartier Case

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, Palladium

Vintage Cartier Les Must Pentagon lighter Silver Plated
Vintage Cartier Les Must Pentagon lighter Silver Plated

Vintage Cartier Les Must Pentagon lighter Silver Plated

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

Vintage Gold Plated Cartier Les Must Pentagon lighter This silver-plated Cartier Pentagon lighter

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Cartier Les Must Pentagon lighter Gold Plated
Vintage Cartier Les Must Pentagon lighter Gold Plated

Vintage Cartier Les Must Pentagon lighter Gold Plated

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

Vintage Gold Plated Cartier Les Must Pentagon lighter This gold-plated Cartier Pentagon lighter is

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Cartier Les Must Trinity lighter Gold Plated with Orange Laquer
Vintage Cartier Les Must Trinity lighter Gold Plated with Orange Laquer

Vintage Cartier Les Must Trinity lighter Gold Plated with Orange Laquer

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

Vintage Orange Gold Plated Cartier Les Must Trinity lighter This gold-plated Tortoiseshell

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage Mini Cartier Les Must lighter Silver Plated Complete In Box
Vintage Mini Cartier Les Must lighter Silver Plated Complete In Box

Vintage Mini Cartier Les Must lighter Silver Plated Complete In Box

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

This small silver-plated Cartier Les must lighter is indeed eye candy. Fully functional, sparks

Category

1990s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Cartier Les Must Trinity lighter Gold Plated with Red Laquer in Box
Vintage Cartier Les Must Trinity lighter Gold Plated with Red Laquer in Box

Vintage Cartier Les Must Trinity lighter Gold Plated with Red Laquer in Box

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

Vintage Red Lacquer Gold Plated Cartier Les Must lighter This red lacquered Cartier Les must

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

timeless design. As vintage Cartier pieces grow increasingly rare, this lighter presents a prized

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Pocket Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver
CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Pocket Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver

CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Pocket Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco lighter designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful petrol pocket lighter, created in

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage CARTIER Laque de Chine Trinity Lighter Complete In Box 1970s
Vintage CARTIER Laque de Chine Trinity Lighter Complete In Box 1970s

Vintage CARTIER Laque de Chine Trinity Lighter Complete In Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

watches, Cartier's foray into the world of lighters has produced pieces worthy of any collection. Vintage

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

particularly coveted, evoking a bygone era of classic elegance. Owning a Cartier lighter is not merely about

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Factory Solid Silver CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
Vintage Factory Solid Silver CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

Vintage Factory Solid Silver CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

that Cartier inscribed into this magnificent creation, highlighting the lighter’s proud place within

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Cartier Paris Lighter
Cartier Paris Lighter

Cartier Paris Lighter

By Cartier

Located in Austin, TX

A gold plated lighter in a textured chevron pattern, signed Cartier Paris. With original box.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Tallboy Dunhill Lighter
Cartier Tallboy Dunhill Lighter

Cartier Tallboy Dunhill Lighter

By Cartier

Located in Aspen, CO

Signed underneath Cartier-License, Dunhill, fab. Suisse, with a hallmark of BL Lacquer. Works but

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Vintage Gold-plated Lighter
Cartier Vintage Gold-plated Lighter

Cartier Vintage Gold-plated Lighter

By Cartier

Located in Indianapolis, IN

The Cartier Vintage Gold-Plate Lighter is a luxurious and timeless accessory, embodying the

Category

2010s Unknown Other

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Cartier Lighter For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact cartier lighter you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, gold plate and silver. If you’re looking for a cartier lighter from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic cartier lighter over the years, but those made by Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A cartier lighter can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a baguette cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and round cut alternatives. When shopping for a cartier lighter, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Cartier Lighter?

Prices for a cartier lighter can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $780 and can go as high as $24,246, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,840.

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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To authenticate a Cartier lighter, locate the serial number. Then, contact Cartier’s customer service team to assess whether it is a genuine serial number and whether the product type and style match your piece. Check the official Cartier website for current contact information. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Cartier lighters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Typically, to refill a Cartier lighter, you open the valve cap on the top using the grooves or notches, depending on the design. Then, insert the gas refill and press for three seconds. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Cartier lighters.
  • 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 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 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.