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Vintage Cartier Maillon Panthère Five Rows Ring in Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Maillon Panthère Five Rows Ring in Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Maillon Panthère Five Rows Ring in Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage Cartier Maillon Panthère ring, five-row model, set in 18k yellow gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Yellow Gold Band Ring
Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Yellow Gold Band Ring

Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Yellow Gold Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Panther Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Ring by Cartier. From Cartier's "Panthere" collection.

Category

2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Claws Black Lacquer 18k Yellow Gold Ring 54
Cartier Panthere Claws Black Lacquer 18k Yellow Gold Ring 54

Cartier Panthere Claws Black Lacquer 18k Yellow Gold Ring 54

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

This stunning authentic Cartier ring from the chic Panthere Claws collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with black lacquer claw marks.

Category

1990s Dome Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Claws Diamond Onyx 18k White Gold Ring 52
Cartier Panthere Claws Diamond Onyx 18k White Gold Ring 52

Cartier Panthere Claws Diamond Onyx 18k White Gold Ring 52

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

This fabulous Cartier dome ring from the chic Panthere Claws collection is crafted in 18k white gold, accented with black onyx, and pave-set with round brilliant D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diam...

Category

Early 2000s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Cartier Paris 18K Gold and Diamond "Maillon Panthère" Bombé Ring
Cartier Paris 18K Gold and Diamond "Maillon Panthère" Bombé Ring

Cartier Paris 18K Gold and Diamond "Maillon Panthère" Bombé Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Created in France by Cartier, Paris, this "Maillon Panthère" bombé ring is composed of 18K gold and diamonds.

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panther Panthere Claw Diamond Black Onyx White Gold Ring
Cartier Panther Panthere Claw Diamond Black Onyx White Gold Ring

Cartier Panther Panthere Claw Diamond Black Onyx White Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Panther Panthere Claw Ring by Cartier. This ring comes with Cartier box.

Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond 18k White Gold Ladies Band Ring
Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond 18k White Gold Ladies Band Ring

Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond 18k White Gold Ladies Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

A bit of Cartier for a lifetime! Enjoy a lifetime of wear with this 6 mm wide Cartier diamond band ring.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere White Gold Band Wedding Engagement Bridal Ring
Cartier Maillon Panthere White Gold Band Wedding Engagement Bridal Ring

Cartier Maillon Panthere White Gold Band Wedding Engagement Bridal Ring

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

This band ring is signed Cartier, it comes from the famous collection Maillon Panthere.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panthere Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Tsavorite Panther Head Band
Cartier Panthere Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Tsavorite Panther Head Band

Cartier Panthere Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Tsavorite Panther Head Band

By Cartier

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Wild, untamed, and eternally elegant, the panther has been the sacred icon of the House of Cartier since 1914. This breathtaking 'Panthère de Cartier' Diamond Ring is a mesmerizing w...

Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Cartier Maillon Panthère Triple Row Ring 18K White Gold Size 62
Cartier Maillon Panthère Triple Row Ring 18K White Gold Size 62

Cartier Maillon Panthère Triple Row Ring 18K White Gold Size 62

By Cartier

Located in Fairfield, CT

Cartier Maillon Panthère Triple Row Ring 18K White Gold Size 62 This Cartier Maillon Panthère ring is made in 18K white gold and features the collection's signature interlocking lin...

Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 1 Carat Diamond Maillon Panthere 18k White Gold Band Ring
Cartier 1 Carat Diamond Maillon Panthere 18k White Gold Band Ring

Cartier 1 Carat Diamond Maillon Panthere 18k White Gold Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

This stunning Cartier Maillon Panthère band ring is a masterpiece of contemporary jewelry design, expertly crafted in lustrous 18k white gold.

Category

2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthère Half-Pavé Ring in 18K Gold with 0.68ct Diamonds
Cartier Panthère Half-Pavé Ring in 18K Gold with 0.68ct Diamonds

Cartier Panthère Half-Pavé Ring in 18K Gold with 0.68ct Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Bethesda, MD

This small Panthère de Cartier ring captures the legendary spirit that Jeanne Toussaint immortalized, blending playful charm with refined luxury.

Category

2010s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond

CARTIER Yellow and White Diamond, Emerald, and Onyx Panthère Head Ring
CARTIER Yellow and White Diamond, Emerald, and Onyx Panthère Head Ring

CARTIER Yellow and White Diamond, Emerald, and Onyx Panthère Head Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A fierce expression of Cartier’s most iconic emblem, this extraordinary Panthère de Cartier ring is a masterpiece of sculptural artistry and bold design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Maillon Panthere Band
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Maillon Panthere Band

Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Maillon Panthere Band

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

In excellent condition and recently polished. Ring size is 5.75. Brand: Cartier Collection/Series: Maillon Panthere Metal Type: Rose Gold Metal Purity: 18k Ring Size: 5.75 Pre-Owned ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Panthere Style Ring Size 53
Cartier Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Panthere Style Ring Size 53

Cartier Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Panthere Style Ring Size 53

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Designer: CARTIER Detailed Description: Nestled in the allure of vintage elegance, this Panthere style ring whispers tales of a bygone era.

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold Maillon Panthere Three Diamond Row Ring
Cartier 18K White Gold Maillon Panthere Three Diamond Row Ring

Cartier 18K White Gold Maillon Panthere Three Diamond Row Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A 3-row band inspired by feline allure. This famous Maillon panther design by Cartier features all round 18k white gold links pave-set with 1.53 carats of sparkling diamonds. This ri...

Category

20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Mahango Walking Panthere Panther Diamond White & Yellow Gold Band Ring
Cartier Mahango Walking Panthere Panther Diamond White & Yellow Gold Band Ring

Cartier Mahango Walking Panthere Panther Diamond White & Yellow Gold Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow & White Gold Cartier Mahango Walking Panthere Band Ring by Cartier.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthère openwork ring diamonds and emeralds with box and papers
Cartier Panthère openwork ring diamonds and emeralds with box and papers

Cartier Panthère openwork ring diamonds and emeralds with box and papers

By Cartier

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Cartier Openwork Panthère Ring, geometric bracelet diamonds and emeralds with box and papers 18K White Gold (750/1000) Original retail 80.000€ 545 diamonds total 1.47ct Gold 27.5 g...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Skeleton Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 50 US 5.25
Cartier Panthere Skeleton Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 50 US 5.25

Cartier Panthere Skeleton Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 50 US 5.25

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Panthere de Cartier ring, 18K yellow gold, tsavorite garnets, onyx.

Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Three Row Maillon Panthere Ring Size 64 B4127100
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Three Row Maillon Panthere Ring Size 64 B4127100

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Three Row Maillon Panthere Ring Size 64 B4127100

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k yellow gold diamond set Maillion Panthere ring from the Links and Chain collection by Cartier.

Category

2010s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthère 18K White Gold 3-Row Full Pavé Diamond Ring
Cartier Maillon Panthère 18K White Gold 3-Row Full Pavé Diamond Ring

Cartier Maillon Panthère 18K White Gold 3-Row Full Pavé Diamond Ring

By Cartier

Located in Guangzhou, CN

A bold and luxurious authentic three-row band ring from the highly coveted "Maillon Panthère" collection by Cartier.

Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Gold

Vintage 1970s Cartier 13.00 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Panthere Ring with Diamonds
Vintage 1970s Cartier 13.00 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Panthere Ring with Diamonds

Vintage 1970s Cartier 13.00 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Panthere Ring with Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with an AGL certified Oval cut Ceylon non-heat treated Sapphire weighing approximately 13.00 carats, Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds, and Cabocho...

Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Maillon Panthère Triple Row Half-Paved Diamond Ring Size L (52)
Cartier Maillon Panthère Triple Row Half-Paved Diamond Ring Size L (52)

Cartier Maillon Panthère Triple Row Half-Paved Diamond Ring Size L (52)

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Here we have a striking diamond ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. Crafted from 18ct white gold, this contemporary piece features three rows of bright wh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Panthere De Cartier Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Ring in 18k White Gold
Panthere De Cartier Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Ring in 18k White Gold

Panthere De Cartier Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Ring in 18k White Gold

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This Panthere De Cartier ring features approximately 0.40 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds with E-F color and VS clarity, as well as emerald eyes and onyx accents all set in 18k...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Paris Maillon Panthere Ring in 18Kt White Gold with VVS Diamonds
Cartier Paris Maillon Panthere Ring in 18Kt White Gold with VVS Diamonds

Cartier Paris Maillon Panthere Ring in 18Kt White Gold with VVS Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Maillon Panthere ring with diamonds designed by Cartier. A classic contemporary piece, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier.

Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER Paris Maillon Panthère Cocktail Ring In 18Kts Gold With 2.65 Cwt Diamond
CARTIER Paris Maillon Panthère Cocktail Ring In 18Kts Gold With 2.65 Cwt Diamond

CARTIER Paris Maillon Panthère Cocktail Ring In 18Kts Gold With 2.65 Cwt Diamond

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

A Maillon Panthère ring with diamonds designed by Cartier. This is a magnificent vintage cocktail ring created in Paris by the legendary French jewelry house of Cartier during the l...

Category

20th Century French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Maillon Panthère Triple Row Half-Paved Diamond Ring Size P (56)
Cartier Maillon Panthère Triple Row Half-Paved Diamond Ring Size P (56)

Cartier Maillon Panthère Triple Row Half-Paved Diamond Ring Size P (56)

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Here we have a striking diamond ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. Crafted from 18ct white gold, this contemporary piece features three rows of bright wh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panther Panthere Emerald Diamond Pave 18K White Gold Ring Size 53 EU
Cartier Panther Panthere Emerald Diamond Pave 18K White Gold Ring Size 53 EU

Cartier Panther Panthere Emerald Diamond Pave 18K White Gold Ring Size 53 EU

By Cartier

Located in Tysons, VA

Description: A magnificent Panthere ring by Cartier, expertly crafted in solid 18K white gold.

Category

2010s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier La Calda Panthère Panther Diamond Emerald Onyx Cocktail Ring White Gold
Cartier La Calda Panthère Panther Diamond Emerald Onyx Cocktail Ring White Gold

Cartier La Calda Panthère Panther Diamond Emerald Onyx Cocktail Ring White Gold

By Cartier

Located in Lisbon, PT

A rare Cartier Panthere diamond, emerald and onyx cocktail ring in 18kt white gold, France, 2000s, with maker’s box and outer box.

Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Wedding Band Ring 18k White Gold Links & Chains
Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Wedding Band Ring 18k White Gold Links & Chains

Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Wedding Band Ring 18k White Gold Links & Chains

By Cartier

Located in San Diego, CA

Brand: Cartier Style: Links & Chains Year Purchased: 2005 Ring Size: 48 / 4 U.S Metal: 18K White Gold Metal Purity: 750 Hallmark: "48 CARTIER 02510B 750" Carat Total Weight: 0.75...

Category

2010s French Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER Panthere de Double Head Emerald Yellow Gold Ring. Sz 7.25 - EU 55.
CARTIER Panthere de Double Head Emerald Yellow Gold Ring. Sz 7.25 - EU 55.

CARTIER Panthere de Double Head Emerald Yellow Gold Ring. Sz 7.25 - EU 55.

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous authentic Cartier ring from the iconic Panthere de Cartier collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features an intertwined double panther head design accented with...

Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Panthere De Cartier Diamond, Emerald & Onyx Panther Head Ring in 18k White Gold
Panthere De Cartier Diamond, Emerald & Onyx Panther Head Ring in 18k White Gold

Panthere De Cartier Diamond, Emerald & Onyx Panther Head Ring in 18k White Gold

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Panthere De Cartier diamond panther head ring in 18k white gold, with emerald eyes and an onyx nose.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

CARTIER Paris Panthere Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 4.75 Ctw In VVS Diamonds
CARTIER Paris Panthere Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 4.75 Ctw In VVS Diamonds

CARTIER Paris Panthere Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 4.75 Ctw In VVS Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

The panther animal wraps your finger and his entire body is fully covered with a fabulous French pavé-setting composed by three-hundred-fifteen natural white colorless diamonds with ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Maillon Panthere Full Pave Set Diamond White Gold 3-Row Ring Box Papers
Cartier Maillon Panthere Full Pave Set Diamond White Gold 3-Row Ring Box Papers

Cartier Maillon Panthere Full Pave Set Diamond White Gold 3-Row Ring Box Papers

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

This fabulous authentic Cartier 3-row full pave band from the iconic Maillon Panthère collection is crafted in 18k white gold and set with 90 brilliant-cut D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds w...

Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Maillon Panthere Band by Cartier
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Maillon Panthere Band by Cartier

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Maillon Panthere Band by Cartier

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This exquisite 18K yellow gold Maillon Panthère band by Cartier embodies timeless elegance with a bold, luxurious design. Featuring three rows of diamond pavé-set links, this band sp...

Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Sookie Ring 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Emeralds and US 6 1/4
Cartier Panthere Sookie Ring 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Emeralds and US 6 1/4

Cartier Panthere Sookie Ring 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Emeralds and US 6 1/4

By Cartier

Located in Tokyo, JP

■ Item Number: 22971201 ■ Brand: Cartier ■ Product Name: Panthère de Cartier Sookie Ring ■ Reference Number: Not Applicable ■ Material: 18 Karat White Gold with a purity of 750, Diam...

Category

Early 2000s French Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Maillon Panthère 3-Row Half Pavé Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Size 57
Cartier Maillon Panthère 3-Row Half Pavé Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Size 57

Cartier Maillon Panthère 3-Row Half Pavé Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Size 57

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 33301859 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2012 RRP £8,550 Incl. Taxes / €9,850 Incl. Taxes / $10,000 Excl. Taxes Model B4127257 Serial Number PU**** Metal 18k White Gold Sto...

Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere Wedding Band 0.15ct Brilliant-Cut Diamonds 18K Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthere Wedding Band 0.15ct Brilliant-Cut Diamonds 18K Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere Wedding Band 0.15ct Brilliant-Cut Diamonds 18K Gold

By Cartier

Located in Aventura, FL

Maillon Panthère wedding band, 18K white gold (750/1000), set with 12 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.15 carat. Width: 2.5 mm. Thickness: 2 mm (for size 50 / US Size 5.5). Details...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panthre Lakarda 18K White Gold Ring #5061
Cartier Panthre Lakarda 18K White Gold Ring #5061

Cartier Panthre Lakarda 18K White Gold Ring #5061

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

This 18K white gold Cartier Panthere 'Lakarda' ring makes its presence known through its substantial 25.5-gram build.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

1.15 Carat F VS Diamond 0.06 Carat Emerald 18 Karat Rose Gold Panthere Ring
1.15 Carat F VS Diamond 0.06 Carat Emerald 18 Karat Rose Gold Panthere Ring

1.15 Carat F VS Diamond 0.06 Carat Emerald 18 Karat Rose Gold Panthere Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Title: 1.15 Carat F VS Diamond 0.06 Carat Emerald 18 Karat Rose Gold Panthere Ring Style: Panthere Metal: 18 Karat Rose Gold Gemstone 1: 1.15 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 137 Colo...

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Double Panther Lakarda Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Cartier Double Panther Lakarda Emerald Diamond Gold Ring

Cartier Double Panther Lakarda Emerald Diamond Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Double Panther Diamond Ring by Cartier. Rare piece, part of Cartier's "Panthere" collection.

Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold

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Cartier Panthere Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of cartier panthere rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find a collection of 166 vintage versions or 241 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of cartier panthere rings to choose from, but Modern and Contemporary cartier panthere rings are of considerable interest. Browse our collection of 221 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut cartier panthere rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes pear cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our cartier panthere rings for sale are for women, but there are 123 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Cartier Panthere Rings?

On average, cartier panthere rings at 1stDibs sell for $10,889, while they’re typically $810 on the low end and $276,050 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.