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Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Oval Rollerball Pen Complete With Cartier
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate

Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Ribbed Trinity Rollerball Pen & Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen & Cartier Box Made in Paris
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Mini Diablo Red Composite Ballpoint Pen With Cabochon In A Cartier Box
By Cartier, Montblanc
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Mini Diablo Red Composite Ballpoint Pen With Cabochon In A Cartier Box Made in Paris
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Burgundy Lacquer Trinity Rollerball Writing Pen
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Cartier Burgundy Lacquer & 18 Carat Gold Plate Trinity Rollerball Writing Pen With
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen & Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Oval Rollerball Pen Complete With Cartier
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Diabolo Black Resin Palladium Finish Rollerball Pen With Case & Papers
By Cartier, Montblanc
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Diabolo Black Resin Palladium Finish Rollerball Pen With Case & Papers Cartier pens
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Cartier 18ct Gold Plated & Brushed Steel Ballpoint Pen in Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
& Red Cartier Presentation Box 2003, brought from Selfridges London Cartier pens are designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Cartier Trinity Ribbed Silver Plated Pen With Red Cartier Box & Red Enamel Clip
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Trinity Ribbed Silver Plated Ballpoint Pen With Red Cartier Box & Enamel Clip Stunning
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Cartier Santos 18ct Gold Plated & Brushed Steel Ballpoint Pen in Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Cartier Brushed Steel & 18ct Gold Plated Santos Stylo Bille Must II Pen comes with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Stunning Cartier Diabolo Black Resin Pen Platinum Mounts & Cabochon Finish Boxed
By Montblanc, Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Diabolo de Cartier ballpoint pen in black composite, with steel details, blue resin
Category

1990s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Cartier Santos 18ct Gold Plated & Brushed Steel Ballpoint Pen in Original Box
By Cartier, Montblanc
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Paperwork & Red Cartier Presentation Box 2003, brought from Selfridges London Cartier pens are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Cartier 18ct Gold Nib & Silver Plated Trinity Fountain Pen With Red Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Trinity Fountain Pen With Red Cartier Box Stunning Example of a Must
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate

A 18ct Gold Nib Must de Cartier Platinum Cased Trinity Fountain Pen
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Trinity Fountain Pen With Box This Must de Cartier fountain
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold, Silver Plate

Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Trinity Fountain Pen With Black Body & Cartier Box
By Montblanc, Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Beautiful Sleek Cartier 18K Gold Nib Black Body Trinity Fountain Pen With Box Designed by Cartier
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Trinity Fountain Pen With Box & Cartridges
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Silver Plated Trinity Fountain Pen Red Cartier Presentation
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Cartier Pasha Limited Edition Platinum Finish Graduation of Lines Rollerball Pen
By Cartier, Montblanc
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Stunning Cartier Limited Edition Pasha Platinum Finish Rollerball Pen Graduation of Lines Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Platinum, Enamel

Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Black Godron Ribbed Fountain Pen With Cartier Box
By Cartier, Montblanc
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Louis Black Godron Ribbed Fountain Pen With Cartier Box, Finished With An
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Cartier 18ct Gold Plated & Red Lacquered Ballpoint With Red Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Must De Cartier ballpoint pen, featuring the classic trinity rings and an enamel ident to the clip pen
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Nib Vendome Trinity Brushed Ballpoint Pen, Leather Case
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Vendome Trinity Brushed Ballpoint Pen With Bordeaux Leather Slip Case Brushed Silver-tone
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Cartier Santos Palladium Plated Stylo Bille Must II Comes With Original Papers
By Montblanc, Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Presentation Box Serial Number 124437 Cartier pens are designed by Cartier, & are
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Stylo Plume 'M' Fountain Pen Boxed With Guarantee
By Montblanc, Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Stylo Plume M Ribbed Palladium Fountain Pen With Cartier Box
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold

Vintage Cartier Trinity Fountain Pen Lapiz Lazuli in Box 1999
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
with the premium nature of Cartier pens. These elements combined make the pen a coveted collector's
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1990s French Desk Accessories

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Rose Gold

Cartier Limited Edition Fountain Pen Watch
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the epitome of elegance and innovation, the Cartier Limited Edition Fountain Pen Watch
Category

Late 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Cartier Gold Pen Holder Ink Tray
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier 14k solid gold ink tray and pen holder accessory. Measuring 2 5/8" x 2 5/8". Depth
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20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Cartier Art Deco Gold Fountain Pen
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Rare 18K yellow gold fountain pen by Cartier, circa 1930s. It features a platinum nib and stylish
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Vintage 1930s Desk Accessories

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Pasha Fountain Pen Charm
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
From the designer Cartier comes this wonderful Pasha Fountain pen charm. Crafted in 18 carat yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Palladium and Gold tone Ballpoint Ink Pen
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: Palladium Dimensions: pen measures 5” in length Weight: 38.32 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desk Accessories

Materials

Palladium

Vintage Cartier Vendome Fountain Pen Malachite in Box 1997
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
craftsmanship, which is vividly captured in its collection of pens. This particular piece, a 1997 Cartier
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1990s French Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite, Gold Plate, Rose Gold

Cartier Panthere Limited Edition Sterling Silver Fountain Pen 326/500
By Cartier
Located in Vaughan, CA
Cartier exceptional series panther De Cartier limited edition sterling silver and onyx fountain pen
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21st Century and Contemporary European Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Must II ballpoint pen silver plated and palladium 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
This Cartier Must II ballpoint pen from the 1980s is a rare piece made of silver plating and
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Must de Cartier trinity 18kt gold nib fountain pen, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Must de Cartier trinity 18kt gold nib cartridge Fill fountain pen. Gold-plated clip and details
Category

Vintage 1980s European Desk Accessories

Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Black Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen & Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated & Black Vendome Trinity Oval Rollerball Pen Made in
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 1989 Must De Cartier Silver Plated Yellow Gold Tip Ballpoint Pen 916988
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Must de Cartier ballpoint pen exudes timeless sophistication with its sleek and
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Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Desk Accessories

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver Plate

Classic Must de Cartier Silver Plated Trinity Vendome Fountain Pen & Box
By Cartier, Montblanc
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Classic Must de Cartier Silver Plated Trinity Vendome Fountain Pen With 18ct Gold Nib Made in
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold, Silver Plate

Vintage Pen Le Must de Cartier Vendome, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Le Must de Cartier Vendome fountain pen. Fluted gold-plated barrel and cap; pressing the top of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Vintage Ballpoint Pen Le Must de Cartier Vendome, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Le Must de Cartier Vendome ballpoin pen. Fluted gold-plated barrel and cap; pressing the top of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Cartier Black Leather Flap Pen Pouch
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Cartier pen holder is a luxurious accessory designed to elegantly store and protect your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pouches and Wristlets

Cartier Pen
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Stylo Pasha De Cartier" pen in original case with Cartier "Certificat De Carantie" underneath the
Category

Late 20th Century French More Desk Accessories

Cartier Pen and Pencil Set with Leather Change Wallet
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Cartier pen and pencil set with leather change wallet.
Category

Early 2000s More Desk Accessories

Cartier Pen-Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pen - pendant by Cartier Circa 1960 - 1970 Made in 18k gold and steel. Weight 11.50g.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Cartier Perpetual Calendar Limited Edition Watch Pen
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This stunning Cartier pen is gold plated with a gilt finish and features a black smooth lacquered
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21st Century and Contemporary French Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Transatlantique R de Cartier Ballpoint Pen
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Cartier Transatlantique R de Cartier Ballpoint Pen offers a harmonious blend of timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary Desk Accessories

Cartier Must De Cartier Logo Ballpoint Pen
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
. Details Gold Metal Must De Cartier Logo Ballpoint Pen Engraved pattern Logo engraved clip Twist end
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21st Century and Contemporary British Other

Ballpoint Pen Model "Diabolo", Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Ballpoint pen model "Diabolo" - Cartier New Black composite, gold and blue resin cabochon Pen
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Early 2000s French Frames

Cartier Limited Edition Watch Pen
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Stainless steel pen with a watch on top, watch has a rolling cover, signed Cartier No. 1270/2000
Category

20th Century Desk Accessories

Cartier Limited Edition Fountain Pen Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Handsome limited edition (#104 of 2000 made) clock/watch fountain pen by Cartier. It features screw
Category

Late 20th Century Pocket Watches

Cartier Limited Edition Watch Ballpoint Pen
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Cartier Limited Edition Watch Ballpoint Pen, a unique fusion of fine craftsmanship
Category

20th Century Desk Accessories

Cartier Limited Edition Ballpoint Watch Pen
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Handsome limited edition (#801 of 2000 made) clock/watch pen by Cartier. It features a twist action
Category

Late 20th Century Pocket Watches

Cartier Coral Gold Pen Pendant/Charm
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Presented by Cartier in luxurious 18K yellow gold, this exceptional charm offers an incredibly
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Late 20th Century French More Jewelry

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pen
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier 9 carat yellow gold pen, circa 1970. Designed in ridged yellow gold, with a
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Cartier Diamond Gold Limited Edition Fountain Pen
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Very fine and exceptionally rare diamond and 18k white gold fountain pen from the "Louis Cartier
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1990s French More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

New Cartier Crocodile De Cartier Exceptional Gold Fountain Pen Limited Edition
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
) Cartier Crocodile De Cartier Exceptional Gold Fountain Pen. Cartier's Limited edition pen represents on
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21st Century and Contemporary French For The Desk

Vintage Cartier Must De Cartier Rollerball Pen, Full Set, Excellent Condition
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, England
Our stunning and classical vintage Cartier Must De Cartier rollerball pen has a detailed ribbed bi
Category

1990s Desk Accessories

Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Pasha Fountain Pen Charm
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
From the designer Cartier comes this wonderful Pasha Fountain pen charm. Crafted in 18 carat yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Louis Cartier “guilloche” Mother of Pearl Ballpoint Pen
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis Cartier “guilloche” Mother Of Pearl Ballpoint Pen - Ballpoint pen with watch and guilloche
Category

20th Century Swiss Desk Accessories

Cartier Palladium and Gold Tone Ballpoint Ink Pen
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: Palladium Dimensions: pen measures 5” in length Weight: 38.32 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Palladium

Cartier Limited Edition Calendar Ballpoint Pen Watch with Box
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Cartier Limited Edition Calendar Ballpoint Pen Watch is a captivating blend of Cartier
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Late 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Base Metal

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Cartier Pen For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact cartier pen you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Gold Plate, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 34 antique edition and 17 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect cartier pen among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing cartier pen — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A cartier pen of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Onyx, from our inventory of 3, is particularly popular. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also marquise cut and square cut versions for sale. Most of our cartier pen for sale are for women, but there are 43 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Cartier Pen?

The price for a cartier pen starts at $233 and tops out at $57,500 with these objets-dart-vertu, on average, selling for $995.

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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.

Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.

Questions About Cartier
  • 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 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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