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Cartier Princess Cut

Cartier Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Platinum Band Ring
Cartier Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Platinum Band Ring

Cartier Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Platinum Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring by Cartier. With 32 round brilliant cut diamonds

Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Tank Princess Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Bangle
Cartier Tank Princess Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Bangle

Cartier Tank Princess Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Bangle

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The product is a Cartier Tank Princess Cut Diamond bangle bracelet crafted in 18k white gold. This

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Platinum EU 49 Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Cartier Platinum EU 49 Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band

Cartier Platinum EU 49 Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

adorned with a continuous row of stunning princess-cut diamonds set eternity style, totaling an impressive

Category

20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Platinum Princess Cut Eternity Band Ring 1.60 Ct. (Size 5.50)
Cartier Platinum Princess Cut Eternity Band Ring 1.60 Ct. (Size 5.50)

Cartier Platinum Princess Cut Eternity Band Ring 1.60 Ct. (Size 5.50)

By Cartier

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Cartier Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Eternity Band Ring 1.60 Ct. - Includes Cartier Box

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 2.27 Carat Princess Cut F VVS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Cartier 2.27 Carat Princess Cut F VVS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Cartier 2.27 Carat Princess Cut F VVS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Designer: CARTIER Title: Cartier 2.27 Carat Princess Cut F VVS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Square Princess Cut 0.25ct Diamond 18k White Gold Solitaire Band Ring 49
Cartier Square Princess Cut 0.25ct Diamond 18k White Gold Solitaire Band Ring 49

Cartier Square Princess Cut 0.25ct Diamond 18k White Gold Solitaire Band Ring 49

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Cartier Natural Square Princess Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Solitaire Band Tank Ring

Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier 1.01ct Diamond Cross Pendant
Cartier 1.01ct Diamond Cross Pendant

Cartier 1.01ct Diamond Cross Pendant

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

This wonderful diamond set cross comes from the designer Cartier. It features ten, princess cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning CARTIER Solitaire Diamond and White Gold Chain Necklace
Stunning CARTIER Solitaire Diamond and White Gold Chain Necklace

Stunning CARTIER Solitaire Diamond and White Gold Chain Necklace

By Cartier

Located in Switzerland, CH

1 solitaire diamond 0.7ct in princess cut Cartier CC logo on back „Cartier“ engraved on side Double

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

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Cartier Princess Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring in Cartier Box
Cartier Princess Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring in Cartier Box

Cartier Princess Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring in Cartier Box

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Cartier Princess Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring in Cartier Box. Beautiful yellow gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Princess Cut Diamond 18k Tri Color Contessa Band Ring
Vintage Cartier Princess Cut Diamond 18k Tri Color Contessa Band Ring

Vintage Cartier Princess Cut Diamond 18k Tri Color Contessa Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Vintage Cartier Princess Cut Diamond 18k Tri Color Contessa Band Ring. Featuring four princess

Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Platinum Band Ring
Cartier Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Platinum Band Ring

Cartier Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Platinum Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring by Cartier. With 27 round brilliant cut diamonds

Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Cartier Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring

Cartier Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring by Cartier. With Round brilliant cut diamonds

Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Princess Cut Diamond Full Eternity Ring Size O 1/2 (56)
Cartier Princess Cut Diamond Full Eternity Ring Size O 1/2 (56)

Cartier Princess Cut Diamond Full Eternity Ring Size O 1/2 (56)

Located in London, GB

is set with 22 princess cut diamond with an impressive total weight of 3.73 carats. As you would

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Eternity Ring
Cartier Diamond Eternity Ring

Cartier Diamond Eternity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k yellow gold Cartier princess cut diamond eternity ring. The ring is set with 11 princess cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier wedding ring 2 carat diamonds princess cut
Cartier wedding ring 2 carat diamonds princess cut

Cartier wedding ring 2 carat diamonds princess cut

By Cartier

Located in PARIS, FR

Cartier wedding ring 18k yellow gold, Around 2 carat of diamonds princess cut signed, factory

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 5.00 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
Cartier 5.00 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Ring

Cartier 5.00 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Ring

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

circle with 5.00 carats of princess cut diamonds. These impeccably-matched diamonds are channel set in a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Square Princess Cut 0.25ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring
Cartier Square Princess Cut 0.25ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring

Cartier Square Princess Cut 0.25ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Cartier Natural Square Princess Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring. Stunning

Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier 1.01ct Diamond Cross Pendant
Cartier 1.01ct Diamond Cross Pendant

Cartier 1.01ct Diamond Cross Pendant

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

This wonderful diamond set cross comes from the designer Cartier. It features ten, princess cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diamond White Gold Ring
Cartier Diamond White Gold Ring

Cartier Diamond White Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Cartier features one princess cut Diamond mounted in an 18k White Gold band. This Ring can be re-sized

Category

1990s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Tank Amethyst White Gold Band Ring
Cartier Tank Amethyst White Gold Band Ring

Cartier Tank Amethyst White Gold Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Amethyst Tank Band Ring by Cartier. With 1 x Amethyst, princess cut, approximately

Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Cartier Vizantija Cross Sapphire Ruby Emerald Gold Pendant
Cartier Vizantija Cross Sapphire Ruby Emerald Gold Pendant

Cartier Vizantija Cross Sapphire Ruby Emerald Gold Pendant

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

Princess Cut Sapphires, Total Weight: .16ct b. 4 Pear Shape Rubies, Total Weight: .06ct c. 1 Emerald

Category

20th Century French More Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

CARTIER Vizantija Cross Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Pendant

CARTIER Vizantija Cross Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Pendant

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

Princess Cut Sapphires, Total Weight: .16ct b. 4 Pear Shape Rubies, Total Weight: .06ct c. 1 Emerald

Category

1990s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Vizantija Sapphire Ruby Emeral Cross Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Cartier Vizantija Sapphire Ruby Emeral Cross Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch

Cartier Vizantija Sapphire Ruby Emeral Cross Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

Princess Cut Sapphires, 4 Pear Shape Rubies, 1 Emerald Details: Measurements: 1.5" x 1.25" Weight

Category

1990s French More Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Vizantija Cross Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Cartier Vizantija Cross Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Cartier Vizantija Cross Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

. Stones: a. 4 Princess Cut Sapphires, Total Weight: .16ct b. 4 Pear Shape Rubies, Total Weight: .06ct c

Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cartier Ring with Princess Cut Diamonds
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cartier Ring with Princess Cut Diamonds

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cartier Ring with Princess Cut Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

finish features eight princess cut Diamonds of approximately 0.90 ct, G color, vs clarity ,mounted at

Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Square Princess Cut 0.45ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring
Cartier Square Princess Cut 0.45ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring

Cartier Square Princess Cut 0.45ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Cartier Natural Square Princess Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring. Stunning

Category

1990s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Cartier 0.50ct Diamond Square Princess Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring
Cartier 0.50ct Diamond Square Princess Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring

Cartier 0.50ct Diamond Square Princess Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Cartier Square Princess Cut Natural Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring. Stunning

Category

1990s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Gold Half Hoop Earrings
Cartier Diamond Gold Half Hoop Earrings

Cartier Diamond Gold Half Hoop Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990s Cartier 18K yellow Gold and princess cut Diamond Earrings, each earring is set with 3

Category

1990s French More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Princess Cut Diamonds Gold Cross Necklace
Cartier Princess Cut Diamonds Gold Cross Necklace

Cartier Princess Cut Diamonds Gold Cross Necklace

By Cartier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Cartier cross necklace set with princess cut diamonds, total diamonds weight estimated at

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Vintage Cartier Pink Red Ruby Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ellipse Ring 50
Vintage Cartier Pink Red Ruby Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ellipse Ring 50

Vintage Cartier Pink Red Ruby Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ellipse Ring 50

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Cartier Vivid Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a vivid red ruby. Fine jewellery houses like Cartier only use the finest of ge...

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1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Ruby Band Ring 5.5
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Ruby Band Ring 5.5

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Ruby Band Ring 5.5

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Ruby Band Ring 5.5 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 5.5 Band Width: 4mm Ruby: 10 round rubies, carat total weight .25 Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO. 750 Conditi...

Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum A striking example of Art Deco elegance, this antique engagement ring features a luminous old mine-cut diamond set within an in...

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20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Eternity Ring Size N (54)
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Eternity Ring Size N (54)

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Eternity Ring Size N (54)

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

Here we a classically styled diamond full-eternity ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co. This contemporary piece features 42 round brilliant cut diamonds; al...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Cartier d’Amour 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bracelet
Vintage Cartier d’Amour 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bracelet

Vintage Cartier d’Amour 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bracelet

$1,920Sale Price|47% Off

W 0.18 in L 7.25 in

Vintage Cartier d’Amour 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A Timeless Tribute to Love and Refined Elegance Enhance your everyday look or commemorate a special occasion with this Cartier d’Amour Diamond Bracelet, meticulously crafted in 18K r...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Baltimore, MD

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch Metal: Platinum Weight: 6.51 grams Diamonds: Approx. 2.00 CTW F-G VS natural round diamonds Dimensions: 33 x 20m...

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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.
Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.

Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.

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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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Trinity De Cartier Diamond, White Gold and Ceramic Ring
Cartier Trinity De Cartier Diamond, White Gold and Ceramic Ring

Cartier Trinity De Cartier Diamond, White Gold and Ceramic Ring

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

18k white gold, ceramic and diamond Cartier Trinity de Cartier ring featuring 100 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .45cts. This is the small model, US size 4, and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch
Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch

Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch

By Cartier

Located in PARIS, FR

Cartier watch circa 1990 Baignoire model in yellow gold, oval case (legendary), white dial with Roman numerals, quartz movement, blued steel hands, winding mechanism or crown decorat...

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1990s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Whimsical Dog Brooch
Cartier Whimsical Dog Brooch

Cartier Whimsical Dog Brooch

$12,500

H 1.38 in W 0.75 in

Cartier Whimsical Dog Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1950s, 18k, by Cartier, Paris, France. This delightful Terrier pin by Cartier is the perfect whimsical accessory. Charming animal brooches were all the rage in the fifties, six...

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Gemstone
CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Gemstone

CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Gemstone

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco ring designed by Cartier. This is a magnificent art deco ring, created in Paris France and designed by the jewelry house of Cartier. This colorful cocktail ring is very ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Cartier diamond pave heart stud earrings full set, box and Cartier certificate
Cartier diamond pave heart stud earrings full set, box and Cartier certificate

Cartier diamond pave heart stud earrings full set, box and Cartier certificate

By Cartier

Located in Addlestone, GB

Beautiful Cartier Diamond-set heart shape earrings Absolutely classic and stunning heart shape Cartier earrings, these Pave set Brilliant-cut earrings are perfect for any occasion. ...

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1990s French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co., 3.65 Carats Diamond Bubbles Bracelet
Tiffany & Co., 3.65 Carats Diamond Bubbles Bracelet

Tiffany & Co., 3.65 Carats Diamond Bubbles Bracelet

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

This playfully designed bracelet features 3.65 carats of top quality round brilliant cut diamonds in a bubble like design. Stamp: 2002 TIFFANY&CO. PT950 Measurements: 7 inches long...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier JUSTE UN CLOU BRACELET 17 Nail PRQ613 18kt White Gold AU750 AUTHENTIC
Cartier JUSTE UN CLOU BRACELET 17 Nail PRQ613 18kt White Gold AU750 AUTHENTIC

Cartier JUSTE UN CLOU BRACELET 17 Nail PRQ613 18kt White Gold AU750 AUTHENTIC

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Juste un Clou bracelet, classic, 18K white gold (750/1000), rhodium-finish. Width: 3.5 mm size 17. comes with box 18 Karat white Gold Weight 34.3 gm Used condition Authenticity and ...

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1990s Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY & CO Flower Lace Platinum Diamond Necklace
TIFFANY & CO Flower Lace Platinum Diamond Necklace

TIFFANY & CO Flower Lace Platinum Diamond Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Tiffany & Co. necklace from the Flower Lace collection is crafted in platinum and set throughout with round brilliant-cut E-F-G VS1-VS2 diamonds weighing an estima...

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2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Trinity 18K Diamond Rolling Ring
Cartier Trinity 18K Diamond Rolling Ring

Cartier Trinity 18K Diamond Rolling Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

An iconic Cartier Trinity collection tri-color gold pavé diamond rolling ring crafted in 18K gold, set with 99 brilliant-cut diamonds approximate 1.50 carats in E-F color, VS clarity...

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1990s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

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Cartier Princess Cut For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact cartier princess cut 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, 18k gold and white gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 12 vintage editions and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a cartier princess cut may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 4 carat and 4.5 carat versions are of considerable interest. A cartier princess cut can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 12 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A princess cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding a cartier princess cut for sale for women should be easy, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Cartier Princess Cut?

Prices for a cartier princess cut can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,865 and can go as high as $161,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $10,995.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

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