Cartier Tri- Link Padlock Necklace
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This one of a kind necklace is comprised of 38 Cartier 18kt tricolor rings and closed with a Cartier padlock.
18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Padlock Pendant by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
This is a beautiful delicate gold padlock pendant, by Cartier made in 1970s. WEIGHT 15.6g LENGTH 3.2cm WIDTH 2.2cm MARKS Hallmarks for London, 1977 CONDITION Excellent We have...
18k Gold
Cartier Paris 1960's Gold Link Bracelet with Sapphire and Gold Padlock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold bracelet with sapphire set padlock by Cartier. The padlock of the bracelet has 10 buff-cut sapphires with an approximate total weight of 1.40...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Cipullo Onxy and Carnelian Padlock Earrings
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, onyx and carnelian earrings. Signed Cartier A. Cipullo. The “padlock” style earrings suspend a square piece of carnelian and a larger square piece of...
Cartier Amulette de Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Like all pieces from the Cartier Amulette de Cartier collection, a padlocked-shaped pendant serves as a stunning focal point on this necklace.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier vintage Padlock key Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Cartier Pad Lock Key Ring, measuring 1 7/8 inches in length X 1 1/8 inches, Rose, Yellow and White Gold Plated. Comes in original Cartier felt pouch.
Gold Plate
Beautiful Bicolour 18k Cartier Bracelet with Padlock Clasp
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Signed Cartier and numbered 593765, marked 750. The padlock clasp with additional safety closure. 19.5cm long 12.1g With Cartier pouch and packaging.
18k Gold
Cartier 18K Bicolour Gold Equestrian Theme Necklace, 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A fine bicolour 18K gold equestrian theme necklace by Cartier, 1970s Each element of the necklace of stir-up shape in white and yellow 18K gold, with a yellow gold 18K padlock clasp...
18k Gold
Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon 18K White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Bold lines give this Cartier Dragon Padlock ring its commanding presence.
18k Gold, White Gold
CARTIER 1970s Whimsical Padlock Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18k gold necklace designed as an interlocking oval link 18" long chain suspending a functional padlock pendant 1.5" long.
RARE Cartier Paris "DEAREST" Padlock Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare and romantic!!! Cartier Paris 18k gold link bracelet with a padlock closure charm.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Amethyst, Sapphire
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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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.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Made with Sardinian coral, this gem packs so much presence — and is perfect for poolside soirees.
Through both his collection and his innovative designs, Louis Cartier’s passion for Islamic continues to resonate.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.