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Cartier 1810 1 Must de Cartier Silver 925 Gold Plated Swiss Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Cartier Model: Must de Cartier Reference Number: 1810 1 Country Of Manufacture
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Cartier Must De Cartier Logo Ballpoint Pen
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
. Details Gold Metal Must De Cartier Logo Ballpoint Pen Engraved pattern Logo engraved clip Twist end
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Other

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
Category

1990s French Scarves

Cartier 18ct White, Yellow And Rose Gold Medium Les Must De Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 18ct White Gold, 18ct Yellow Gold And 18ct Rose Gold Medium Les Must De Cartier Ring Brand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Cartier 18ct White, Yellow And Rose Gold Medium Les Must De Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 18ct White Gold, 18ct Yellow Gold And 18ct Rose Gold Medium Les Must De Cartier Ring Brand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Must De Cartier 21 Mid Size Steel and Gold accent Quartz Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier, Must De Cartier 21 Mid Size Wrist watch, 31 M.M Stainless Steel 2 piece case
Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring Sz 5 1/4 EU 50 18k Gold Vintage Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage les Must de Cartier 5 band Trinity ring crafted in 18k yellow, white & rose gold (circa
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Must 21 Reference 1330 Mid Size Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Must 21 Reference 1330 mid size Wrist Watch, 31 M.M. Stainless Steel Water
Category

2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
, Cartier goes with everything.” SIZE: 5 1/2 WEIGHT: 9.9 grams STONES: .24 carats total
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ring
Cartier Ring
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Cartier Gold Box
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Cartier!" SIZE: 3 1/4 inches long by 1 7/8ths of an inch deep, WEIGHT: 134.6 grams STONES
Category

Vintage 1950s English Boxes and Cases

Materials

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

Cartier Gold Box
Cartier Gold Box
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W 1.88 in L 3.25 in
Cartier Trinity, Ref. W1010644 2735
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Trinity Vermeil Must De Cartier 925 Silver Ref. W1010644 2735 is a stunning women's
Category

20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver

Signed Cartier 18K White Gold Script Logo Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hallmark / Cartier / CX5857. Ring Size: ca. 5 1/2 Measurements: Diameter: ca. 21mm Height: ca. 7mm
Category

20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Cartier Sterling Silver Letter Opener or Page Turner
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine letter opener. By Cartier. In sterling silver. Model no. 75-10IN Simply a wonderful
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Santos Galbee Silver Dial Small Steel Ladies Watch W20054D6/2423
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
comes with a Cartier box, Cartier certificate and our 1 year in-house mechanical warranty.
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee Silver Dial Small Steel Ladies Watch W20056D6/1565
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
comes with a Cartier box, appraisal certificate and our 1 year in-house mechanical warranty.
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Santos Galbée Silver Dial Small Steel Ladies Watch W20056D6/1565
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
comes with a Cartier box, appraisal certificate and our 1 year in-house mechanical warranty.
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Antique Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Propagation Stand or Test Tube Vases
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed, antique test tube or vase stand. By Cartier. In sterling silver. With 11 'test
Category

20th Century Art Deco Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel Bust Down 42mm Watch AM Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier's renowned craftsmanship, makes it a must-have for watch enthusiasts and those with an eye for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Cartier 18k Gold 21mm Cushion Shape Mechanical Hand Wound Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful classic vintage Cartier wrist watch features a mechanical hand wound Swiss movement
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Picture or Photo Frame with Engraved Cows
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: Cartier / Sterling 56-62 / Handmade Measurements: Height: ca. 13 1/2 in. Width: ca. 10 in. Depth: ca. 5
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tank Louis Cartier MOP Dial Diamonds 78227 18k Gold 1974 Gold Folding Clasp
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier 78-1 INCLUDED : Accompanied by a Cartier red suede travel pouch as pictured CONDITION REPORT
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Tank Normale PARIS Small model 1973 PM SM 18k 750 Gold Ref 78093 Folding Clasp
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
FRONT GLASS: Mineral glass. DATE : This watch was made in 1973 MOVEMENT : Cartier 78-1 caliber Round
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Antique Austrian Art Deco Walnut Wood & Silver Plated Desk Photo / Picture Frame
By Cartier, Cardeilhac, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: Height: ca. 12 1/8 in. Width: ca. 10 1/8 in. Depth: ca. 1/2 in. Sight Height: ca. 9 7/8 in. Sight
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Silver Plate

Jaeger LeCoultre World Time 8 Day Lacquered Bronze Midcentury Desk Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Bronze Dial, Dauphine Hands DIMENSIONS: 6.25 inches in diameter. Round Raised back 1" to 3" WARRANTY: 18
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Desk Accessories

Jaeger LeCoultre World Time 8 Day Lacquered Bronze Midcentury Desk Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Bronze Dial, Dauphine Hands DIMENSIONS: 6.25 inches in diameter. Round Raised back 1" to 3" ATTACHMENT
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Monet Gold Plated Necklace, 1980s
By Monet
Located in London, GB
former designer for Cartier fine jewellery. Today, the brand remains a favourite among vintage jewellery
Category

Vintage 1980s American More Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 20X24 Format Polaroid Signed Surrealist Photograph Eve Sonneman Photo
By Eve Sonneman
Located in Surfside, FL
photographer [who] reminds us that photography, as with Man Ray and Rodchenko, must never be denigrated as mere
Category

1990s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Color, Polaroid

Large Diptych "Deep runners" Photograph Signed Surrealist Photo Lithograph
By Eve Sonneman
Located in Surfside, FL
] reminds us that photography, as with Man Ray and Rodchenko, must never be denigrated as mere materiality
Category

1990s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Color

An Extremely Rare Exhibition Quality Egyptian Revival Walnut and Inlaid Bench
Located in Benington, Herts
benches of related form which must have inspired the present piece. The furniture in the tomb was gilded
Category

Vintage 1920s French Egyptian Revival Benches

Materials

Walnut

Large Diptych "Deep runners" Photograph Signed Surrealist Photo Lithograph
By Eve Sonneman
Located in Surfside, FL
photography, as with Man Ray and Rodchenko, must never be denigrated as mere materiality." In addition to her
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Color, Lithograph

Vintage Signed Surrealist Color Photograph Eve Sonneman Cibachrome Art Photo AP
By Eve Sonneman
Located in Surfside, FL
dew." Solo Museum Shows: Museum of Modern Art, PS 1, New York Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris Cartier
Category

1980s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Color, Polaroid

Cartier Must 21 W10184U2, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must 21 Reference #:W10184U2. Cartier Chronoscaph 21 on white rubber & stainless steel band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Certified Authentic Cartier Must 213588, Missing Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must 21 Reference #:W10184U2. Unisex Cartier Chronoscaph 21 in stainless steel on a white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Certified Authentic Cartier Must 212940, Beige Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must 21 Reference #:2996. Cartier Chronoscaph in stainless steel on black alligator strap
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Certified Authentic Cartier Must 213588, White Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must 21 Reference #:2424. Cartier Chronoscaph 21 in stainless steel on original rubber and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Certified Authentic Cartier Must 213588, Black Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must 21 Reference #:W10184U2. Cartier Chronoscaph 21 on white rubber & stainless steel band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Must 21 W10184U2, 2645, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must 21 Reference #:W10184U2. Unisex Cartier Chronoscaph 21 in stainless steel on a white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Must 21 W10184U2, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must 21 Reference #:W10184U2. Unisex Cartier Chronoscaph 21 in stainless steel on a white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Must 21 2424, Beige Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must 21 Reference #:2424. Cartier Chronoscaph 21 in stainless steel on original rubber and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Must 21 W10184U2, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must 21 Reference #:W10184U2. Cartier Chronoscaph 21 on white rubber & stainless steel band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Vintage Cartier wine leather coin case with gold tone frames. must de Cartier.
By Cartier
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Cartier genuine wine leather square coin case with gold tone frames. must de Cartier
Category

1990s Wallets

Cartier Vintage Must de Cartier Leather Wine Color Clutch with gold tone charm
By Cartier
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Cartier leather wine color clutch with gold tone charm. must de Cartier Collection
Category

1990s Clutches

Cartier Must de Carter Line Burgundy Leather Medium Shoulder Bag
By Cartier
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Cartier logo and 1 open slip in pocket on the back. Inside lining is in burgundy fabric with Cartier
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Cartier Colisee Vermeil Wristwatch, circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
white dial with classic printed Cartier Roman numbers, signed must de Cartier, with blued steel hands
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Cartier Women’s Vendome Tank Vermeil Watch, circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
lugs. Featuring an original cream dial with classic printed Cartier Roman numbers, signed must de
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Men’s Cartier Tank Sterling Silver Quartz, circa 2000s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
signed must de Cartier. With blue even number Roman numerals and blued steel hands. Powered by a time
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Vendome Manual Wristwatch, circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
lady’s model from the expanded Must de Cartier collection of 1973. Shown with used burgundy crocodile
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Louis Men’s Vermeil Quartz Watch circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
signed Must de Cartier with painted black roman numerals in two straight lines down either side, and
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Vintage Cartier green grained leather oval round shape shoulder bag. Rare color
By Cartier
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
must de Cartier collection. Must have purse. Looking classic and elegant! Introducing another
Category

1990s Spanish Shoulder Bags

Vintage Cartier Silver Gold Vermeil Lizard Strap Les Must De Cartier Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Cartier 925 Silver Gold Vermeil Lizard Strap Les Must De Cartier Wristwatch. Featuring
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Si...

Cartier White Vermeil & Leather Must de Cartier 1810 1 Women's Wristwatch 33 mm
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A gorgeous piece to adorn your wrist with, this popular Must de Cartier wristwatch is designed to
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ring by Cartier is from their Trinity collection and features 18k yellow, white and rose gold
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ring by Cartier is from their Trinity collection and features 18k yellow, white and rose gold
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Tri Colour Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ring by Cartier is from their Les Must De Cartier Trinity collection and features 18k yellow
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ring by Cartier is from their Les Must De Cartier Trinity collection and features 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Tri Colour Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ring by Cartier is from their Les Must De Cartier Trinity collection and features 18k yellow
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Must 21 Ladies Two-Tone Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company-Cartier Model-Must 21 Case Metal-Two Tone Case Size-28 mm Dial-White Dial Bezel-Two tone
Category

Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Cartier Must Pave Diamond White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
This stunning Cartier "Must" diamond ring features Vvs1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds under a "Rock
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Must 21 Ladies Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company-Cartier Model-Must 21 Case Metal-Stainless Steel Case Size -27.5mm Dial-Silver- Minute hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Must De Cartier Sterling Silver Men's Cigarette Lighter in Box
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Must de Cartier textured lighter for actual use or as a collectible. Includes original Cartier box
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ashtrays

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Cartier Must 1 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate cartier must 1 for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Vermeil and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a cartier must 1 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. A cartier must 1 from Cartier and Rolex — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any cartier must 1 from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a cartier must 1, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Cartier Must 1?

Prices for a cartier must 1 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $105 and can go as high as $24,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,450.

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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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Questions About Cartier
  • 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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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This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.

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