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Cartier Lapis Lazuli, Nephrite & Diamond Bird Brooch Circa 1930
Cartier Lapis Lazuli, Nephrite & Diamond Bird Brooch Circa 1930

Cartier Lapis Lazuli, Nephrite & Diamond Bird Brooch Circa 1930

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A jewel of wit, color, and Art Deco precision. This exceptional Cartier brooch captures a moment

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Platinum

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Rare Art Deco Cartier Diamond Nephrite Colored Stone Enamel Clip Brooch
Rare Art Deco Cartier Diamond Nephrite Colored Stone Enamel Clip Brooch

Rare Art Deco Cartier Diamond Nephrite Colored Stone Enamel Clip Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Art Deco 18 karat yellow gold, platinum, diamond, ruby, citrine, nephrite, amazonite and enamel

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Cartier Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk Clock Nephrite Enamel & 18Kt Gold
Cartier Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk Clock Nephrite Enamel & 18Kt Gold

Cartier Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk Clock Nephrite Enamel & 18Kt Gold

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

A desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and beautiful desk clock, created in Paris France

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Nephrite and Gold Ring
Cartier Nephrite and Gold Ring

Cartier Nephrite and Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A Cool 1970's Cartier RIng. The 18k yellow gold band with just over a 1/4" high dome of moss green

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Vintage 1970s American Band Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Cartier Rare Vintage Nephrite Jade Brooch
Cartier Rare Vintage Nephrite Jade Brooch

Cartier Rare Vintage Nephrite Jade Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Condition: 8.5 - Good condition A rare and unusual antique Cartier Paris gold mounted nephrite jade/jadeite

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Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Nephrite Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Cartier Nephrite Sterling Silver Cufflinks

Cartier Nephrite Sterling Silver Cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Very original pair of cufflinks. Made, signed and numbered by CARTIER. Sterling silver, with an

Category

Early 2000s French Cufflinks

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Aldo Cipullo Cartier nephrite and carnelian gold ear clips
Aldo Cipullo Cartier nephrite and carnelian gold ear clips

Aldo Cipullo Cartier nephrite and carnelian gold ear clips

By Aldo Cipullo

Located in Roma, IT

18k gold, nefrite and carnelian ear clips made by Aldo Cipullo for Cartier NY in 1974

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Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

1970's Cartier Gold Bamboo Bracelet Watch by Piaget
1970's Cartier Gold Bamboo Bracelet Watch by Piaget

1970's Cartier Gold Bamboo Bracelet Watch by Piaget

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

by Cartier. Nephrite dial marked Cartier. Beautiful textured bracelet with integrated bamboo forms

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Nephrite, Coral and Diamond Clip

Cartier Art Deco Nephrite, Coral and Diamond Clip

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A Cartier London Art Deco clip featuring a coral and diamond tubular design atop a custom cut

Cartier 1955 Nephrite Ruby Gold Cat Pin Brooch
Cartier 1955 Nephrite Ruby Gold Cat Pin Brooch

Cartier 1955 Nephrite Ruby Gold Cat Pin Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

This fun cat brooch by Cartier consists of two nephrite cabochons that form the head and body, two

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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Art Deco Nephrite Clock
CARTIER Art Deco Nephrite Clock

CARTIER Art Deco Nephrite Clock

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H 2.86 in W 2.86 in

CARTIER Art Deco Nephrite Clock

Located in Palm Beach, FL

cabochon rubies in gold settings. Signed on back with all original Cartier numbers.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Poitiers, FR

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Located in New York, NY

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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 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.

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