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Cartier 20 Carat Sculptural Diamond Suite Necklace Bracelet and Ring
Cartier 20 Carat Sculptural Diamond Suite Necklace Bracelet and Ring

Cartier 20 Carat Sculptural Diamond Suite Necklace Bracelet and Ring

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

An exceptional and highly sculptural diamond suite by Cartier, designed in what is often referred to as the style, characterized by bold geometric articulation, modular links, and f...

Category

Early 2000s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER Pasha Ring, Multi Stone
CARTIER Pasha Ring, Multi Stone

CARTIER Pasha Ring, Multi Stone

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous 18K Yellow Gold Pasha Collection Ring with 9 Multi Colored Semi Precious Stones. Square and Triangle Shaped Gemstones Including Pink and Yellow Tourmalines, Amethysts, Red G...

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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond and Multi-Gem Caresse d'Orchidées Ring
Cartier Diamond and Multi-Gem Caresse d'Orchidées Ring

Cartier Diamond and Multi-Gem Caresse d'Orchidées Ring

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A striking dress ring from the Caresse d'Orchidées collection by Cartier. The ring features pave diamonds and reverse set amethysts, pink tourmalines and tsavorites. The diamonds hav...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Trinity 3-Band Diamond Multi-Colored Gold Ring
Cartier Trinity 3-Band Diamond Multi-Colored Gold Ring

Cartier Trinity 3-Band Diamond Multi-Colored Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

This exquisite Cartier Trinity ring showcases the iconic three-band interlocking design, masterfully crafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold. Each of the three bands is pavé-set ...

Category

2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diamond and Multi-Gem Caresse d'Orchidées Ring
Cartier Diamond and Multi-Gem Caresse d'Orchidées Ring

Cartier Diamond and Multi-Gem Caresse d'Orchidées Ring

By Cartier

Located in Napoli, NA

A stunning dress ring from Cartier's Caresse d'Orchidées collection. The ring features pavé of approximately 1.20 ct in total of sparkling diamonds and reverse-set amethysts, pink to...

Category

1990s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Vivid Emerald Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring
Vintage Cartier Vivid Emerald Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring

Vintage Cartier Vivid Emerald Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Cartier Round Cut Emerald 18k Tri Colour/Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring.

Category

1990s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Cartier Round Diamond 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring 50
Vintage Cartier Round Diamond 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring 50

Vintage Cartier Round Diamond 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring 50

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Cartier Round Cut Diamond 18k Tri Colour/Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring.

Category

1990s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Cartier Blue Sapphire Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring
Vintage Cartier Blue Sapphire Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring

Vintage Cartier Blue Sapphire Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Cartier Round Cut Sapphire 18k Tri Colour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring.

Category

1990s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

A Star Set Multi Gem and Diamond Wide Band, by Cartier, France
A Star Set Multi Gem and Diamond Wide Band, by Cartier, France

A Star Set Multi Gem and Diamond Wide Band, by Cartier, France

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Of wide design set with star set circular shaped sapphires, rubies, emeralds and diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, weighing approximately: 16 grams. Signed Cartier, France, numbered, a...

Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire

Cartier "Must Be Cartier" Whimsical Multi-Color "Rings & Bracelets" Silk Scarf
Cartier "Must Be Cartier" Whimsical Multi-Color "Rings & Bracelets" Silk Scarf

Cartier "Must Be Cartier" Whimsical Multi-Color "Rings & Bracelets" Silk Scarf

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier's "Must be Cartier" wonderfully whimsical and beautifully colorful silk jacquard scarf with their signature rings and bracelets are throughout this wonderful scarf. Th...

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1990s French Scarves

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Cartier Meli Melo Multi-Gemstone Ring
Cartier Meli Melo Multi-Gemstone Ring

Cartier Meli Melo Multi-Gemstone Ring

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A platinum Cartier diamond and multi-gemstone ring from the Meli Melo collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Pla...

Cartier Meli Melo Platinum Multi-Gemstone Ring
Cartier Meli Melo Platinum Multi-Gemstone Ring

Cartier Meli Melo Platinum Multi-Gemstone Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

This ring design from Cartier is a veritable bouquet of luxury. Platinum provides the sturdy vine, curling with perfection into a forked band. From the rising band an abundance of pr...

Category

Late 20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Platinum

Cartier Meli Melo Diamond Multi-Gemstone Ring
Cartier Meli Melo Diamond Multi-Gemstone Ring

Cartier Meli Melo Diamond Multi-Gemstone Ring

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A platinum Cartier diamond and multi-gemstone ring from the Meli Melo collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Pla...

Cartier Meli Melo Platinum Multi-Gemstone Ring
Cartier Meli Melo Platinum Multi-Gemstone Ring

Cartier Meli Melo Platinum Multi-Gemstone Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

The magnificent Cartier Meli Melo Platinum Multi-Gemstone Ring is a statement piece that will allow your style to shine.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Pla...

Cartier Meli Melo Diamond Multi-Gemstone Ring
Cartier Meli Melo Diamond Multi-Gemstone Ring

Cartier Meli Melo Diamond Multi-Gemstone Ring

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A platinum Cartier diamond and multi-gemstone ring from the Meli Melo collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Pla...

Cartier Pasha 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Ring
Cartier Pasha 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Ring

Cartier Pasha 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Ring

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Designer: Cartier Style: Pasha 18k Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone Details: Multi semi-precious gemstones Ring Size: 6.5 Total Weight: 26g (16.7dwt...

Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold

Cartier Multi-Color Sapphire Ring
Cartier Multi-Color Sapphire Ring

Cartier Multi-Color Sapphire Ring

By Cartier

Located in Houston, TX

This wide 18k yellow gold band is made by Cartier. It has 8 round brilliant-cut diamonds that weigh 0.50 carats total weight, and 76 round brilliant-cut multi-colored sapphires that ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Multi-Gold Band Ring
Cartier Diamond Multi-Gold Band Ring

Cartier Diamond Multi-Gold Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

The delicate shimmer of diamonds paired with the timeless glow of yellow and white gold makes this band ring from Cartier a must-have design. The ring is made primarily of 18K yellow...

Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Cartier Multi-Gemstone Gold Ring
1960s Cartier Multi-Gemstone Gold Ring

1960s Cartier Multi-Gemstone Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A gold and diamond ring of bombé design set with a harlequin pattern of buff top rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, in 18k. Cartier, France #650899

Category

Vintage 1960s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Sorbet 18K White Gold Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Ring
Cartier Sorbet 18K White Gold Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Ring

Cartier Sorbet 18K White Gold Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

Adding color to this piece are colored gemstones such as sapphire, ruby, and tourmaline in different cuts. The ring's top dimensions measure 10mm x 17mm. This Cartier Sorbet 18K W...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, White Gold

Cartier Pasha de Cartier Multi-Gem Yellow Gold Ring
Cartier Pasha de Cartier Multi-Gem Yellow Gold Ring

Cartier Pasha de Cartier Multi-Gem Yellow Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

This ring from Cartier's Pasha de Cartier collection is bursting with color and radiates excellence. The ring is made of 18K yellow gold and has a gorgeous inlay design set with a ra...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Meli Melo Multi Gemstone Platinum Ring
Cartier Meli Melo Multi Gemstone Platinum Ring

Cartier Meli Melo Multi Gemstone Platinum Ring

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

This vividly colored ring of French provenance is an authentic designer Cartier Meli Melo collection is crafted in solid platinum. It weighs approx. 12.1 grams and measures 15 mm x ...

Category

1990s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline,...

Cartier Panthere Multi-Stone Diamond Gold Ring
Cartier Panthere Multi-Stone Diamond Gold Ring

Cartier Panthere Multi-Stone Diamond Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

The brilliance of Cartier design makes a kaleidoscopic showcase in this stunning ring. The wide expanse of its 18K yellow Gold band provides plenty of room for sapphires, emeralds an...

Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow G...

Cartier Love Rainbow Multi Gem Ring Size 54
Cartier Love Rainbow Multi Gem Ring Size 54

Cartier Love Rainbow Multi Gem Ring Size 54

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 33301616 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2014 Model B4087854 Serial Number BD**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire, Green Garnet, Orange G...

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2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Ro...

Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Rose Multi Gem Ring
Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Rose Multi Gem Ring

Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Rose Multi Gem Ring

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

LOVE ring, 18K rose gold, set with 1 pink sapphire, 1 blue sapphire, 1 yellow sapphire, 1 green garnet, 1 orange garnet, and 1 amethyst. Dandelion Antiques Code AT-1031 Brand ...

Category

2010s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose ...

Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Rose Multi Gem Ring
Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Rose Multi Gem Ring

Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Rose Multi Gem Ring

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

LOVE ring, 18K rose gold, set with 1 pink sapphire, 1 blue sapphire, 1 yellow sapphire, 1 green garnet, 1 orange garnet, and 1 amethyst. Dandelion Antiques Code AT-1079 Brand ...

Category

2010s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose ...

Cartier Panthere Multi-Stone Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Cartier Panthere Multi-Stone Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Cartier Panthere Multi-Stone Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

The brilliance of Cartier design makes a kaleidoscopic showcase in this stunning ring. The wide expanse of its 18K yellow Gold band provides plenty of room for sapphires, emeralds an...

Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...

Cartier Love Multi Gem 18K White Gold Ring Size 52
Cartier Love Multi Gem 18K White Gold Ring Size 52

Cartier Love Multi Gem 18K White Gold Ring Size 52

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 33301816 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2022 Model B4090552 Serial Number ZB**** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine, Purple Spi...

Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Go...

Vintage Cartier Vivid Emerald Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring
Vintage Cartier Vivid Emerald Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring

Vintage Cartier Vivid Emerald Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Cartier Round Cut Emerald 18k Tri Colour/Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring.

Category

1990s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Vivid Emerald Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring
Vintage Cartier Vivid Emerald Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring

Vintage Cartier Vivid Emerald Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Cartier Round Cut Emerald 18k Tri Colour/Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring.

Category

1990s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Vivid Ruby Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring
Vintage Cartier Vivid Ruby Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring

Vintage Cartier Vivid Ruby Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Cartier Round Cut Ruby 18k Tri Colour/Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring.

Category

1990s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Round 0.25ct Diamond 18k Tricolor Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring
Vintage Cartier Round 0.25ct Diamond 18k Tricolor Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring

Vintage Cartier Round 0.25ct Diamond 18k Tricolor Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Cartier Round Cut Diamond 18k Tri Colour/Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring.

Category

1990s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Round 0.25ct Diamond 18k Tricolor Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring
Vintage Cartier Round 0.25ct Diamond 18k Tricolor Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring

Vintage Cartier Round 0.25ct Diamond 18k Tricolor Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Cartier Round Cut Diamond 18k Tri Colour/Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring.

Category

1990s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Pasha Multi Gemstone Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold France Box Papers
Cartier Pasha Multi Gemstone Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold France Box Papers

Cartier Pasha Multi Gemstone Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold France Box Papers

By Cartier

Located in Lisbon, PT

Cartier “Pasha” Multigem Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, from 2006, Box and Papers. A bold and collectible jewel from Cartier’s iconic Pasha collection, this sculptural cocktail r...

Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Pink Red Round Ruby 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring
Vintage Cartier Pink Red Round Ruby 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring

Vintage Cartier Pink Red Round Ruby 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Cartier Round Cut Pink Red Ruby 18k Tri Colour/Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring.

Category

1990s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier LOVE 18K Rose Gold Multicolored Gemstone Ring
Cartier LOVE 18K Rose Gold Multicolored Gemstone Ring

Cartier LOVE 18K Rose Gold Multicolored Gemstone Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

This iconic Cartier LOVE ring is a luxury piece that exudes understated elegance. Multicolored gemstones add an exciting pop of color to the classic design. Crafted from 18K Rose Gol...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Cartier Multi Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate cartier multi ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 17 antique edition and 16 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a cartier multi ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A cartier multi ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 16, is particularly popular. 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 mixed cut and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a cartier multi ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Cartier Multi Ring?

The price for a cartier multi ring starts at $885 and tops out at $49,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,186.

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.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.