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Cartier Love Watch

Cartier Love Ref 2977 Ladies Diamond Bezel 18K Rose Gold Leather Strap Box
Cartier Love Ref 2977 Ladies Diamond Bezel 18K Rose Gold Leather Strap Box

Cartier Love Ref 2977 Ladies Diamond Bezel 18K Rose Gold Leather Strap Box

By Cartier

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 2977 Model: Cartier Love Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Rose

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

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Cartier Love Watch Diamond Bezel and Silver Dial
Cartier Love Watch Diamond Bezel and Silver Dial

Cartier Love Watch Diamond Bezel and Silver Dial

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A ladies 23mm Cartier Love watch crafted in white gold. Features a silver dial with roman numerals

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Love Watch in White Gold, Circa 2010
Cartier Love Watch in White Gold, Circa 2010

Cartier Love Watch in White Gold, Circa 2010

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

a lilac fabric strap. Love Watch Small Model utilizes Cartier caliber 157 quartz movement and it is

Category

2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Love Watch in White Gold Circa 2010
Cartier Love Watch in White Gold Circa 2010

Cartier Love Watch in White Gold Circa 2010

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

30 meters (100 feet). Cartier Love Ladies Watch WE80043 Condition: Very good condition Expert

Category

2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Love Watch 18K Rose Gold Diamond Silver Dial Watch 2977
Cartier Love Watch 18K Rose Gold Diamond Silver Dial Watch 2977

Cartier Love Watch 18K Rose Gold Diamond Silver Dial Watch 2977

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

: Cartier Model: Love Reference Number: 2977 Department: Women Style: Classic / Elegant Country/Region

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Love Watch Quartz Silver Roman Dial with Box
Cartier 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Love Watch Quartz Silver Roman Dial with Box

Cartier 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Love Watch Quartz Silver Roman Dial with Box

By Cartier

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Cartier 18K Rose Gold Diamond Love Watch This authentic Cartier Love Watch has an 18K Rose Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise 2403 18K White Gold Ladies Watch Pre Loved
Cartier Tank Francaise 2403 18K White Gold Ladies Watch Pre Loved

Cartier Tank Francaise 2403 18K White Gold Ladies Watch Pre Loved

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Back of watch marked CARTIER WATER REISTANT 18K 136174 CD 2403. Purchased new. Single original

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Love Lady 18K White Gold Silver Dial Quartz Ladies Watch WE800131
Cartier Love Lady 18K White Gold Silver Dial Quartz Ladies Watch WE800131

Cartier Love Lady 18K White Gold Silver Dial Quartz Ladies Watch WE800131

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Casual Model: Cartier Love Lady Vintage: No Movement: Quartz Dial Color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Lady's White Gold and Diamond Love Wristwatch
Cartier Lady's White Gold and Diamond Love Wristwatch

Cartier Lady's White Gold and Diamond Love Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

Cartier lady's 18k white gold and diamond Love wristwatch, Ref. WE800331. This watch comes with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Love Wristwatch
Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Love Wristwatch

Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Love Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

Cartier lady's 18k yellow gold and diamond Love wristwatch, Ref. WE800931. This watch comes with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18k Panthère Vendôme Quartz Watch
Cartier 18k Panthère Vendôme Quartz Watch

Cartier 18k Panthère Vendôme Quartz Watch

By Cartier

Located in San Fernando, CA

. May fit up to a 6" wrist. It is approx. 63 grams total weight. This beautiful pre-loved Cartier watch

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Lady's Rose Gold and Diamond Love Wristwatch
Cartier Lady's Rose Gold and Diamond Love Wristwatch

Cartier Lady's Rose Gold and Diamond Love Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

Cartier lady's 18k rose gold and diamond Love wristwatch, Ref. WE800631. Case Dimensions: 24mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Must 4323 Steel Quartz Watch
Cartier Tank Must 4323 Steel Quartz Watch

Cartier Tank Must 4323 Steel Quartz Watch

By Cartier

Located in San Fernando, CA

CARTIER TANK MUST WATCH large model high autonomy quartz movement Steel case beaded crown set with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Ladies White Gold Diamond Love Quartz Wristwatch Ref WE800231
Cartier Ladies White Gold Diamond Love Quartz Wristwatch Ref WE800231

Cartier Ladies White Gold Diamond Love Quartz Wristwatch Ref WE800231

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

Cartier lady's 18k white gold and diamond Love wristwatch, Ref. WE800231. This watch comes with

Category

20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Tank Love Special Edition Mechanical Wristwatch
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Tank Love Special Edition Mechanical Wristwatch

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Tank Love Special Edition Mechanical Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Box & Papers Cartier Box Movement Mechanical Manual Wind Case 18k Yellow Gold Dial Silver with

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermés 2013 Clic-Clac H White Enamel Bracelet
Hermés 2013 Clic-Clac H White Enamel Bracelet

Hermés 2013 Clic-Clac H White Enamel Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

, this bracelet looks great on its own or stacked with your favorite Cartier love bracelets or vintage

Category

2010s French Bangles

Gucci Butterfly Ring
Gucci Butterfly Ring

Gucci Butterfly Ring

By Gucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

with your favorite Gucci pieces, Cartier love bracelets or vintage Tiffany watch! ***Please note the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Hermés Place Beauvau Red Lizard Bracelet
Hermés Place Beauvau Red Lizard Bracelet

Hermés Place Beauvau Red Lizard Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

favorite Cartier love bracelets or vintage Rolex watch!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Bracelets

Hermés Place Beauvau Red Lizard Bracelet
Hermés Place Beauvau Red Lizard Bracelet

Hermés Place Beauvau Red Lizard Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

favorite Cartier love bracelets or vintage Rolex watch!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Bracelets

Cartier "LOVE" Watch in 18k White Gold
Cartier "LOVE" Watch in 18k White Gold

Cartier "LOVE" Watch in 18k White Gold

By Cartier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Description: This Cartier "Love" watch is in 18k gold with 6 diamonds on a satin strap and 18k gold

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Love 6 Diamond Quartz Watch White Gold and Alligator
Cartier Love 6 Diamond Quartz Watch White Gold and Alligator

Cartier Love 6 Diamond Quartz Watch White Gold and Alligator

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

/Width: 23mm, Watch Height: 6mm, Band Width: 10mm, Wrist circumference: 6.5" Designer: Cartier Model

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Love 18 Diamond Quartz Watch Rose Gold and Satin Leather with Diamond
Cartier Love 18 Diamond Quartz Watch Rose Gold and Satin Leather with Diamond

Cartier Love 18 Diamond Quartz Watch Rose Gold and Satin Leather with Diamond

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

: Case Size/Width: 23mm, Watch Height: 6mm, Band Width: 9mm, Wrist circumference: 6.0" Designer: Cartier

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

CARTIER White Gold Love Ring with 6 Diamonds
CARTIER White Gold Love Ring with 6 Diamonds

CARTIER White Gold Love Ring with 6 Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Cartier Style Number: B4026000 Series: Love Ring Gender: Unisex Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Love Wedding Band Ring 18K Rose Gold 3.25 - 45
Cartier Love Wedding Band Ring 18K Rose Gold 3.25 - 45

Cartier Love Wedding Band Ring 18K Rose Gold 3.25 - 45

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

", Width 0.15", Depth 0" Designer: Cartier Model: Love Wedding Band Ring 18K Rose Gold Exterior Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Love Bracelet 4 Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold, Certified 'C-334'
Cartier Love Bracelet 4 Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold, Certified 'C-334'

Cartier Love Bracelet 4 Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold, Certified 'C-334'

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Cartier Collection: Love Style: Bracelet/ Bangle Metal: Rose Gold Metal Purity: 18k

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier France, Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch, 1930s Art Deco Eur Watch & Co
Cartier France, Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch, 1930s Art Deco Eur Watch & Co

Cartier France, Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch, 1930s Art Deco Eur Watch & Co

By Cartier

Located in Heerlen, NL

box (original for the Cartier love bracelet) The watch is in perfect condition, The original glass has

Category

Vintage 1930s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

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Category

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Rolex Daytona 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Sticks Dial Men Watch 116518LN
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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

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By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in London, GB

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

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Cartier Paris Art Deco GIA Certified Unheated Ceylon Sapphire Cabochon Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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Category

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels diamond bangle bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels diamond bangle bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in New York, NY

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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By Cartier

Located in București, București

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By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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Cartier Love Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact cartier love watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. You can easily find a 10 antique edition and 19 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a cartier love watch 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 21st Century. While most can agree that any cartier love watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 15 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a cartier love watch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Cartier Love Watch?

On average, a cartier love watch at 1stDibs sells for $4,638, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $22,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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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 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. 

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  • 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.