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Cartier Orchidees Earrings

CARTIER Caresse D'Orchidees Ruby Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
These stunning earrings from Cartier's High Jewelry Caresse D'Orchidees collection are designed as
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Early 2000s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Caresse D'orchidees High Jewelry Diamond Rubellite Platinum Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
These magnificent Cartier clip-on earrings from the stunning Caresse D'Orchidees High Jewelry
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Early 2000s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Caresse d’Orchidees Diamond Pink Sapphire 18k Rose Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Cartier Caresse d’Orchidees Diamond Pink Sapphire 18k Rose Gold Earrings exude an unparalleled
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Caresse D'Orchidees Diamond Flower Earrings in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cartier Caresse D'Orchidees diamond flower earrings, accompanied by Cartier paperwork. This pair
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21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

Caresse D’Orchidees Par Cartier Earrings Diamond Studs Estate 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Estate Cartier 'Caresse D'Orchidees' earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. 2 round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings

Materials

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

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Cartier Earrings "Caresse d'Orchidées" Collection, Diamonds, Tourmaline Amethyst
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
A 750/000 white gold Cartier earrings "Caresse d'Orchidées" collection pavé set with brilliant cut
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Caresse d'Orchidées Diamond Earrings by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Inspired by the graceful beauty of an orchid, these earrings from Cartier's Caresse d'Orchidées
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Caresse D’Orchidees Cartier Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
meticulously rendered by Cartier's skillful craftsmanship with the finest precious materials. Crafted in 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Caresse d'Orchidées Par Cartier Diamond Gemstone Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Tender blooms are the hallmark of Cartier's Caresse d'Orchidées collection. This authentic pair of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose...

Cartier Caresse d'Orchidees Ruby Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A luxurious and extremely rare pair of platinum Cartier earrings from the Caresse D' Orchidees
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Caresse d' Orchidees White Gold and Diamond Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Cartier Caresse d' Orchidees White Gold and Diamond LARGE size earrings with certification
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Early 2000s French Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Caresse D’orchidées Par Rose Gold Diamond Earring
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0843 Brand Cartier Model
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2010s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Caresse D'Orchidees Onyx and Diamond Earrings
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier. These delicate earrings have been crafted from 18ct white gold and feature a duo of orchids. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER Caresse d’Orchidées Diamond Pink Chalcedony Rose Gold Small Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite Cartier stud earrings from the elegant Caresse D'orchidees collection feature an
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Rose Gold

CARTIER Caresse D'Orchidees Diamond White Gold Mini Model Stud Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite stud earrings from Cartier's Caresse D'orchidees collection feature a delicate
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl & Diamond Caresse d’Orchidées Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful pair of 18k yellow gold mother of pearl and diamond earrings by Cartier from the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Caresse D’orchidées Par White Gold Diamond Earring
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0883 Brand Cartier Model B8032200 Date Circa 2017 RRP £9250 / $12500
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2010s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold Caresse D'Orchidées Small Model Diamond Flower Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Radiant blooms of elegance: Cartier's exquisite flower diamond stud earrings. This pair of Cartier
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Orchid Earrings Pink Sapphires & Diamond 18k Caresse d'orchidées
Located in MIAMI, FL
design known as the " Caresse d'Orchidées". These earrings are not made by Cartier however, crafted to
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Caresse d'Orchidées Rose Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Earring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Cartier 'Caresse d'Orchidées' earrings crafted in 18 karat rose gold and features a
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Caresse d'Orchidées Rose Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Earring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Cartier 'Caresse d'Orchidées' earrings crafted in 18 karat rose gold and features a
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Caresse d'Orchidées Diamond Rubellite Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
A 950/000 platinum and 750/000 white gold Cartier "Caresse d'Orchidées" pair of earrings
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Pink Sapphire Diamond "Caresse d'Orchidées" Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mini "Caresse d'Orchidées" stud earrings, with pavé-set pink sapphire petals surrounding round
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21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Caresse d'Orchidees Gemstone Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier CARESSE D'ORCHIDÉES 18K Pink Gold Earrings set with Diamonds, Pale Pink Sapphires
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Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Cartier Caresse D'orchidées Leaf Motif Drop Earrings 18k Yellow Gold W/ Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
: 1.40 ", Width: 0.25 " Designer: Cartier Model: Caresse d'Orchidées Leaf Motif Drop Earrings 18K Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Cartier Caresse d’orchidees Diamond Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Lisbon, PT
Pair of 18k white gold diamond earrings, crafted by Cartier for Caresse d’Orchidees Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Earrings Pink Sapphires and Diamonds Caresse D'orchidées
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
A 750/000 rose gold Cartier earrings "Caresse d'orchidées" collection made with flowers set with
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Early 2000s French Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

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FENDI 2000 IT40 Vintage Pink Sequin + Ruffle Pants
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Cartier Orchidees Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of cartier orchidees earrings. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. There are many different pieces in our collection of cartier orchidees earrings to choose from, but Modern and Contemporary cartier orchidees earrings are of considerable interest. A selection of round cut and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of cartier orchidees earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Cartier Orchidees Earrings?

Prices for cartier orchidees earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,700 and can go as high as $91,683, while cartier orchidees earrings, on average, fetch $12,850.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.

Questions About Cartier
  • 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
    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
    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
    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 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 ExpertMay 1, 2024
    Yes, some Cartier watches are automatic but the legendary French luxury house also creates collections that include watches with quartz movements. Cartier’s iconic Tank collection, which includes the Tank Française, the Tank Louis Cartier and other models, features both quartz and automatic options for all kinds of collectors. Each of the watches in the Panthère collection, however, carries a quartz movement.

    While quartz watches are powered by a pre-installed battery and a high-frequency quartz crystal, automatic watches rely on a spring system and are self-winding. An automatic watch does not have a battery and is recharged on the wrist owing to the wearer’s movements during the day.

    It was Louis Cartier, grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François Cartier, who was responsible for bringing watchmaking to the venerable maison when he presented Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont with a wristwatch in 1904. 

    Although the pocket watch was the de rigueur men’s accessory of the day, Santos-Dumont found his own pocket watch hard to consult while keeping his plane aloft. Louis fashioned a timepiece with a flat, square case on a leather strap that could be referred to easily at a glance. Named in honor of Louis’s friend, the Santos was eventually produced for sale in 1911. 

    Find vintage Cartier watches for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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.