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Cartier Vintage 9kt Gold and Ruby Pill Box, London 1947
Cartier Vintage 9kt Gold and Ruby Pill Box, London 1947

Cartier Vintage 9kt Gold and Ruby Pill Box, London 1947

By Cartier

Located in Braintree, GB

A rare vintage Cartier pill box crafted in 9-karat yellow gold, accented with two cabochon rubies

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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Cartier Paris Chinoiserie Lac Burgaute Enamel Gold Pill Box
Art Deco Cartier Paris Chinoiserie Lac Burgaute Enamel Gold Pill Box

Art Deco Cartier Paris Chinoiserie Lac Burgaute Enamel Gold Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Extremely Rare Cartier Mother of Pearl and enamel Chinoiserie Pill Box A very collectible and rare

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Cartier 14K Gold Mid-Century Ruby-Set Mirrored Pill & Compact Box
Cartier 14K Gold Mid-Century Ruby-Set Mirrored Pill & Compact Box

Cartier 14K Gold Mid-Century Ruby-Set Mirrored Pill & Compact Box

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

This exceptional Cartier pill and compact box is a superb example of refined mid-century French

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Vintage 1940s French Modern Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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CARTIER. An Enamel Pill Box
CARTIER. An Enamel Pill Box

CARTIER. An Enamel Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

, signed Cartier, circa 1910, French assay marks for 18ct gold.

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20th Century French Edwardian Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

18k Gold

Mid Century Cartier Italy 18k Yellow Gold Pill Box
Mid Century Cartier Italy 18k Yellow Gold Pill Box

Mid Century Cartier Italy 18k Yellow Gold Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Mid Century Cartier Italy 18k Yellow Gold Pill Box. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold signed

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Vintage 1950s Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Pill Box
Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Pill Box

Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Marks Size: 52mm x 30mm x 8mm Gram weight: 32.25 This elegant Cartier pill box from the 1980s is a

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14-Karat Cartier Circular Pill Box with Pull Ring
Vintage 14-Karat Cartier Circular Pill Box with Pull Ring

Vintage 14-Karat Cartier Circular Pill Box with Pull Ring

By Cartier

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage 14-karat gold circular design pill box with pull ring. Can also be used as a pendant

Category

Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Cartier Retro 9K Gold Beaded Pill Box
Cartier Retro 9K Gold Beaded Pill Box

Cartier Retro 9K Gold Beaded Pill Box

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H 1 in D 0.5 in Dm 1.38 in

Cartier Retro 9K Gold Beaded Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in Simpsonville, SC

craftsmanship synonymous with the esteemed house of Cartier. The pill box boasts a graceful and timeless round

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Vintage 1940s Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pill Box #16112
Vintage Cartier 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pill Box #16112

Vintage Cartier 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pill Box #16112

By Cartier

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage Cartier 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pill Box- This elegant hinged pill box by Cartier is crafted

Category

20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier London Gold Lava Pattern Cigarette Case Compact Pill Box with Gemstone
Cartier London Gold Lava Pattern Cigarette Case Compact Pill Box with Gemstone

Cartier London Gold Lava Pattern Cigarette Case Compact Pill Box with Gemstone

By Cartier

Located in Fairfield, CT

compact, a true symbol of luxury and refinement. Signage: Cartier London, Serial Numbers, "JC" in a box

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Vintage 1960s English Modern Boxes and Cases

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER 1930 Art Deco Square Pill Box In 18Kt Yellow Gold Vermeil On Sterling
CARTIER 1930 Art Deco Square Pill Box In 18Kt Yellow Gold Vermeil On Sterling

CARTIER 1930 Art Deco Square Pill Box In 18Kt Yellow Gold Vermeil On Sterling

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Square pill box designed by Cartier. Beautiful pill box, created during the art deco period, back

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Vermeil

Cartier London Gold Pill Box
Cartier London Gold Pill Box

Cartier London Gold Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A thoughtful creation from one of the masters of jewelry, Cartier. The pill box is rafted with

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Vintage 1940s British Retro More Jewelry

Materials

10k Gold

CARTIER PARIS 18k Two Tone Gold Pill Box Pendant w/Pouch 1950s Retro
CARTIER PARIS 18k Two Tone Gold Pill Box Pendant w/Pouch 1950s Retro

CARTIER PARIS 18k Two Tone Gold Pill Box Pendant w/Pouch 1950s Retro

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Cartier Paris 18k Two Tone Gold Pill Box Pendant Retro Circa 1950s Here is your chance to

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Vintage 1950s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

1940s Cartier 14-Karat Yellow Gold Double Pill Box with Sapphire and Ruby
1940s Cartier 14-Karat Yellow Gold Double Pill Box with Sapphire and Ruby

1940s Cartier 14-Karat Yellow Gold Double Pill Box with Sapphire and Ruby

By Cartier

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage Cartier 14-karat yellow gold double pill box. This authentic Cartier pill box is

Category

Vintage 1940s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Cartier Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel Pill Box
Cartier Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel Pill Box

Cartier Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel Pill Box

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H 0.63 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in

Cartier Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

pill box, circa 20th century. Box has a nice weight to it. Piece is marked: "Cartier", "Sterling

Category

20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cartier France Yellow Gold over Silver Box with Enameled Lucky Black Cat
Cartier France Yellow Gold over Silver Box with Enameled Lucky Black Cat

Cartier France Yellow Gold over Silver Box with Enameled Lucky Black Cat

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H 2.9 in W 2.25 in D 0.625 in Dm 2.25 in L 2.9 in

Cartier France Yellow Gold over Silver Box with Enameled Lucky Black Cat

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

20th century gold and enamel pill box, by Cartier Of green guilloché enamel The Cartier France Yellow

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Cartier Art Deco Woven Two-Color Gold Mirrored Compact / Pill Box
Cartier Art Deco Woven Two-Color Gold Mirrored Compact / Pill Box

Cartier Art Deco Woven Two-Color Gold Mirrored Compact / Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco green and rose gold mirrored compact / pill box of basket-weave design with a cabochon

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

CARTIER Pill Box

CARTIER Pill Box

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Dm 1 in

CARTIER Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

CARTIER 14K gold pill box. Engine-turned pattern on lid with ring opener. This mechanism is unusual

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American Boxes and Cases

CARTIER Gold  Double Pill Box
CARTIER Gold  Double Pill Box

CARTIER Gold Double Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Woven basket weave pattern gold pill box, made and signed by Cartier. One compartment has a hinged

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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

CARTIER Gold and Sapphire Pill Box
CARTIER Gold and Sapphire Pill Box

CARTIER Gold and Sapphire Pill Box

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W 1.25 in D 0.5 in L 1 in

CARTIER Gold and Sapphire Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Perfectly designed basketweave gold pill box. Made and signed by CARTIER. 1 1/4" x 1" x 1/2

Category

Vintage 1930s American Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Cartier  Enamel Gold  Diamond  Pill Box
Cartier  Enamel Gold  Diamond  Pill Box

Cartier Enamel Gold Diamond Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Most elegant pill box. Made, signed and numbered by CARTIER. Heavy gauge 18K yellow gold

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Vintage 1930s Italian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Sapphire Gold Round Engraved Pill Box
Cartier Sapphire Gold Round Engraved Pill Box

Cartier Sapphire Gold Round Engraved Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Lovely round pill box, made, signed and numbered by CARTIER. Deeply engraved deco line pattern

Category

Vintage 1930s American Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Cartier Gold Pill Box
Cartier Gold Pill Box

Cartier Gold Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Well made basket weave pattern hinged pill box. Made, signed & numbered by Cartier. 14K yellow gold

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Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Gold Pill Box
Cartier Gold Pill Box

Cartier Gold Pill Box

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Dm 1.25 in

Cartier Gold Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Made, signed and numbered by CARTIER. Circular engine-turned pattern on top with pull ring. 1 1/4

Category

Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Sterling Silver Cat Pill Box
Cartier Sterling Silver Cat Pill Box

Cartier Sterling Silver Cat Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Adorable hinged sterling silver pill box in the form of a figural cat. Made and signed by Cartier

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian More Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

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By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Classic Estate 1940's-1950s platinum bow brooch signed by Cartier, containing approximately 7 carats total weight of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds.

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By Gerbing & Stephan

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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Cartier Paris Diamond Gold Evening Purse
Cartier Paris Diamond Gold Evening Purse

Cartier Paris Diamond Gold Evening Purse

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Cartier Pill Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact cartier pill box you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. Finding the perfect cartier pill box may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a cartier pill box has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier are consistently popular. A cartier pill box of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Sapphire, from our inventory of 2, is particularly popular. When shopping for a cartier pill box, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Cartier Pill Box?

On average, a cartier pill box at 1stDibs sells for $3,600, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $30,000 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.

Questions About Cartier
  • 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. 

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

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