Cartier Retro Gold
20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets
14k Gold, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Retro Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Onyx, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Retro Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s North American Retro Retro Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s European Retro Retro Bracelets
White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Retro Bracelets
Sapphire
20th Century French Retro Cufflinks
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s British Retro Brooches
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Cuff Bracelets
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Wrist Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s British More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Retro Vanity Items
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Artist Vanity Items
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Chain Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Link Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Wedding Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Cufflinks
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Vanity Items
Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Retro Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Cufflinks
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s German Retro Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Boxes and Cases
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Frames
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
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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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- Is Cartier a luxury watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- Is Cartier cheaper in Paris?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cartier 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
- Are Cartier watches automatic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most Cartier watches are quartz, but the iconic Tank watch is automatic. While quartz watches work due to a pre-installed battery, automatic watches use a spring system and are self-winding.
- How much is a Cartier bracelet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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.
- Is Cartier real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021As 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.
- Does Cartier rose gold fade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cartier 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.
- What is the Cartier symbol?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Today, 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.
- What is Cartier famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cartier 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.