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Cartier Paris 925

Cartier Must de Cartier Paris Vermeil 925 Argent 30mm Quartz Unisex Watch
Cartier Must de Cartier Paris Vermeil 925 Argent 30mm Quartz Unisex Watch

Cartier Must de Cartier Paris Vermeil 925 Argent 30mm Quartz Unisex Watch

By Cartier

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Being one of the most coveted & desirable timepieces, this iconic Must de Cartier Paris Vermeil is in great condition & in excellent working order Dating back to 2000’s, y...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil, Gold Plate

CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Desk Club Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver
CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Desk Club Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver

CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Desk Club Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the maker's mark associated to the Atelier-Frontin, the mark for the retailer brand of Cartier, the mark of the eagle for the assay and warranty...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Four Cartier 'Trinity' Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes
Set of Four Cartier 'Trinity' Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes

Set of Four Cartier 'Trinity' Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes

By Cartier

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

Not only are these beautifully crafted but the health benefits of drinking from sterling silver are an added bonus. Marked - 'Cartier PARIS' 'MADE IN FRANCE' '925' for silver purity...

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Mid-20th Century French Modernist Barware

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

CARTIER  Pocket Make Up Hand Mirror with Leather Case Sterling Silver Lapis
CARTIER  Pocket Make Up Hand Mirror with Leather Case Sterling Silver Lapis

CARTIER Pocket Make Up Hand Mirror with Leather Case Sterling Silver Lapis

By Cartier

Located in Switzerland, CH

The front has a mirror Ideal gift for any Cartier fan! In Cartier leather case, embossed with the CC Cartier logo and marked „Cartier Paris“ inside Stamped Cartier 925 Size ca 85x65mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

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Cartier 925 Silver Gold Plated Quartz Watch
Cartier 925 Silver Gold Plated Quartz Watch

Cartier 925 Silver Gold Plated Quartz Watch

By Cartier

Located in Flushing, NY

Cartier 925 Silver Gold Plated Quartz Watch Marked: Cartier Paris 925 ARGENT PLAQUE OR 6 20M SWISS Approximate Dimensions: 23 cm ( Length) 28mm x 23 mm (Dial) 29.6 grams in weight

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Vintage Cartier Paris Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Watch
Vintage Cartier Paris Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Watch

Vintage Cartier Paris Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Watch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Vintage Cartier Paris 925 Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Wristwatch.

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Verm...

1980's Must de Cartier Tank Sterling Vermeil Turtle Brown Wood Dial #25027
1980's Must de Cartier Tank Sterling Vermeil Turtle Brown Wood Dial #25027

1980's Must de Cartier Tank Sterling Vermeil Turtle Brown Wood Dial #25027

By Cartier

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sapphire crown - has smal chip at tip not notable to eye Hand winding movement Back of case stamped Cartier Paris 925 Argent 6 082061 Comes with original box Very good preowned r...

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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier, Paris - Solid / Sterling / 925 Silver Picture Frame
Cartier, Paris - Solid / Sterling / 925 Silver Picture Frame

Cartier, Paris - Solid / Sterling / 925 Silver Picture Frame

By Cartier

Located in Bath, GB

The silver is decorated with the iconic screw design, part of the love collection by Cartier and dates to c.1980. The lock to the back is signed Cartier and 925; the silver on the f...

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Paris Classic Desk Large Picture Frame in .925 Sterling Silver and Wood
Cartier Paris Classic Desk Large Picture Frame in .925 Sterling Silver and Wood

Cartier Paris Classic Desk Large Picture Frame in .925 Sterling Silver and Wood

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Picture frame designed by Cartier. Beautiful desk picture frame, designed with geometric patterns by the jewelry house of Cartier. Made up in a rectangular classic shape and caref...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier Paris 1930 By Louis Kuppenheim Art Deco Blue Enamel Box In .925 Sterling
Cartier Paris 1930 By Louis Kuppenheim Art Deco Blue Enamel Box In .925 Sterling

Cartier Paris 1930 By Louis Kuppenheim Art Deco Blue Enamel Box In .925 Sterling

By Louis Kuppenheim, Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Enameled box by Louis Kuppenheim for Cartier Paris. Very rare box, created during the art deco period in the city of Pforzheim Germany, back in the 1930. This beautiful box was spec...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Vintage 1980s Must de Cartier Paris Mechanical Watch
Vintage 1980s Must de Cartier Paris Mechanical Watch

Vintage 1980s Must de Cartier Paris Mechanical Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A refined 1980s Must de Cartier Paris timepiece, featuring a 23.5mm x 30.5mm .925 sterling silver vermeil case with 18K gold plating, exuding Cartier’s signature elegance.

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Sterling Silver and Gilt Tequila Set by Cartier
Sterling Silver and Gilt Tequila Set by Cartier

Sterling Silver and Gilt Tequila Set by Cartier

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Sterling Silver and Gilt Tequila Set by Cartier

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

To add to its importance, the set comes with its original cardinal red cases characteristic of Cartier’s legacy. Each piece hallmarked “329690 / Cartier Paris / Made in France / 9...

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20th Century French Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Paris 925 Sterling Classic Tank Unisex Quartz Wrist Watch
Cartier Paris 925 Sterling Classic Tank Unisex Quartz Wrist Watch

Cartier Paris 925 Sterling Classic Tank Unisex Quartz Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990s Cartier Classic Tank Wrist Watch, Hard to find 30 X 23 M.M. Sterling Silver 2 piece case, Quartz movement, Sapphire Crown, White Dial with Dark Blue Roman Numerals. Origi...

Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Tank Vermeil Manual Watch
Cartier Tank Vermeil Manual Watch

Cartier Tank Vermeil Manual Watch

By Cartier

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Caseback is engraved "Cartier Paris 925 Argent Plaque Swiss" with serial number.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Vintage Cartier Must De Cartier Tank 18k Gold Plated Mechanical Swiss Watch
Vintage Cartier Must De Cartier Tank 18k Gold Plated Mechanical Swiss Watch

Vintage Cartier Must De Cartier Tank 18k Gold Plated Mechanical Swiss Watch

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

MOVEMENT: Mechanical wind. CERTIFICATE: Cartier, no. 156571: Certificate of authenticity SIGNATURE: CARTIER MARKS: CARTIER Paris, 925, ARGENT, PLAQUE OR G 20M, SWISS, 156571.

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1990s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Yellow Gold Wristwatch

Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Yellow Gold Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Palm Desert, CA

On the back of the case is Cartier Paris 925 Argent Plaque or G 20 M Swiss. 18 Karat vermeil over sterling silver.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Cartier Paris Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Watch
Vintage Cartier Paris Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Watch

Vintage Cartier Paris Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Watch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Vintage Cartier Paris 925 Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Wristwatch.

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Verm...

Cartier Paris Tank Watch Ref. 18684  Vermeil 925 Vintage 1978
Cartier Paris Tank Watch Ref. 18684  Vermeil 925 Vintage 1978

Cartier Paris Tank Watch Ref. 18684 Vermeil 925 Vintage 1978

By Cartier

Located in Berlin, BE

A timeless Cartier Paris Tank wristwatch, reference 18684, from 1978.

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20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Pocket Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver
CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Pocket Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver

CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Pocket Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the maker's mark associated to the Atelier-Frontin, the mark for the retailer brand of Cartier, the mark of the eagle for the assay and warranty...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Must De Cartier Watch Vendome Paris Quartz 925 Sterling Silver Leather 590004
Must De Cartier Watch Vendome Paris Quartz 925 Sterling Silver Leather 590004

Must De Cartier Watch Vendome Paris Quartz 925 Sterling Silver Leather 590004

By Cartier

Located in Northbrook, IL

Here we have a Cartier Vendome watch, a refined piece of craftsmanship. This elegant timepiece is a testament to Cartier's legacy of luxury and precision. **Specifics** - Brand: Car...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

CARTIER Paris 1970 Important Dates Desk Calendar In .925 Sterling Silver In Box
CARTIER Paris 1970 Important Dates Desk Calendar In .925 Sterling Silver In Box

CARTIER Paris 1970 Important Dates Desk Calendar In .925 Sterling Silver In Box

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

"Important dates" desk calendar designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful desk calendar for important dates, created by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1970's. The rectangu...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

CARTIER Paris 1960 Little Salt Cellar With Lid In Polished .925 Sterling Silver
CARTIER Paris 1960 Little Salt Cellar With Lid In Polished .925 Sterling Silver

CARTIER Paris 1960 Little Salt Cellar With Lid In Polished .925 Sterling Silver

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

A little salt cellar with lid designed by Cartier. This is a very cute little salt cellar with a lid created by the jewelry house of Cartier during the post-war period, back in the ...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier Must De Cartier Ronde Vendôme
Cartier Must De Cartier Ronde Vendôme

Cartier Must De Cartier Ronde Vendôme

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Recent service and keeping good time. Key Features Model: Cartier Ronde Vendome Must de Cartier Vermeil Reference: Calibre 81 Quartz Case Size: 30mm (32mm including crown) Case Mate...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Gold Plate on Silver Tank Quartz Wristwatch
Cartier Gold Plate on Silver Tank Quartz Wristwatch

Cartier Gold Plate on Silver Tank Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Stamford, CT

Gold plated Length: 30.63mm Width: 23.74mm Band width at case: 18mm Case thickness: 6.19mm Band: New Italian alligator - minor showcase wear Crystal: Plastic Dial: Custom col...

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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Cartier Pocket Make Up Hand Mirror, Silver, Leather  1970
Cartier Pocket Make Up Hand Mirror, Silver, Leather  1970

Cartier Pocket Make Up Hand Mirror, Silver, Leather 1970

By Cartier

Located in Vienna, AT

Embossed with the CC Cartier logo and marked 'Cartier Paris' inside Stamped Cartier 925 on side of mirror.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Trinity Sterling Silver Baby Cup Shot Glass Cordial
Cartier Trinity Sterling Silver Baby Cup Shot Glass Cordial

Cartier Trinity Sterling Silver Baby Cup Shot Glass Cordial

By Cartier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

On the the bottom it is marked with a serial number, Cartier Paris Made in France, 925 and hallmarked.

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Late 20th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Round Vermeil Quartz Argent 925 Watch
Cartier Round Vermeil Quartz Argent 925 Watch

Cartier Round Vermeil Quartz Argent 925 Watch

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Cartier Vermeil Quartz Argent 925 Watch - Yellow & brown automatic watch - Round vermeil gold case - Yellow dial marked with black Roman numerals and "Must de Cartier" - Black spi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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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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