$34,303
W 0.24 in Dm 11.41 in L 35.83 in
Cartier Paris Vintage 'Santos de Cartier' 18ct Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage long gold chain by Cartier Paris, circa 1970. The Santos-Dumont chain is made up of
18k Gold
Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
taste and timeless elegance. The Cartier Santos Gold Plated Lighter from the 1970s is a prime example
Gold Plate
CARTIER Santos automatic vintage steel watch
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier watch, Santos automatic model in steel. Dial with Roman numerals 23 x 21 mm, square
Steel
Cartier Santos Caree 2961 Automatic W/Card
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Santos Carrée 81036288 Watch. It features a 29mm stainless steel case with an 18K yellow
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Caree 2961 Automatic W/Card
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Santos Carrée 81036288 Watch. It features a 29mm stainless steel case with an 18K yellow
Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Les Must Santos lighter Silver Plated 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Cartier Les Must Santos lighter Silver Plated This silver-plated Cartier Santos lighter is
Silver Plate
Cartier ladies Yellow Gold Santos Dumont paris mechanical Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W2885 SERIAL NUMBER 960****** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Ladies AGE 1970's CASE
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1970s Santos Dumont 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1970s Cartier Santos Dumont manual wind 18k yellow gold wristwatch. The 1970s Cartier Santos
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Cartier Santos Lady Steel Gold Gadroon
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Santos Lady model watch late 1970, early 1980, in steel and 18K yellow gold, automatic
Gold, Steel
Cartier Ladies Santos Galbee Automatic Steel And Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Cartier ladies Santos Galbee automatic steel and gold wristwatch, circa 1979. Vintage Cartier
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Santos Wrist watch,2 piece 18K yellow Gold water resistant case measuring 1 3/8
18k Gold
Cartier Santos 18 Kt. Gold Manual Winding Watch
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Santos Dumont METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt
Vintage CARTIER Santos Lighter Gold Plated in Box 1980s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
refinement and impeccable precision. As vintage Cartier pieces become increasingly scarce, the Cartier Santos
Silver Plate, Gold Plate
Cartier Mini "Santos" Small Manual Black Leather Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Mini Santos Manual Winding wrist watch. The dial is white with black Roman numerals. The
18k Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Santos Dumont Series, France, circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Santos Dumont METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt
Cartier "Paris" Santos Lighter, S/Steel & Gold-Plated Screws. 58mm x 26mm.
By Cartier
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Vintage Cartier Santos Lighter, Stainless Steel with 12 Signature Gold-Plated Screws
Gold Plate, Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a classic Cartier Santos in 18k yellow gold with an original white dial, run by a manual
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
“Cartier” 18k yellow gold octagonal Santos watch with integrated bracelet. Automatic movement with
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Santos circa 1970s. Medium size 24.5 X 36mm case secured by 4 side case
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos de Cartier 7809, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Santos de Cartier Reference #: 7809. Womens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Rose Gold Gold 20 MM
Estate Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Necklace with Set of Cartier Charms
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
charms on a gorgeous Yellow Gold Cartier Santos Chain. Charms are an elephant with emerald eye, Cartier
Emerald, 18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Manual Wind wristwatch, circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Santos 18K YG medium size 25 X 36mm case secured by 4 side case screws and gold screws to
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos 18 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind, circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Santos 18K YG medium size 25 X 36mm case secured by 4 side case screws and gold screws to
18k Gold
Cartier Vintage Santos Dumont, Men's Large Size, circa 1975-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cartier Vintage Santos Dumont, Circa 1975-1980, made in 18K yellow gold. The watch measures 25 x
18k Gold
Cartier Santos Carree Date 2960 Large Grand Modele Automatic Stainless Steel
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
amongst countless others. The Cartier Santos watch dates back all the way to 1904 when Louis Cartier
Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Carree Date 2961 Large LM GM Automatic 18k Gold Steel Galbee
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
amongst countless others. The Cartier Santos watch dates back all the way to 1904 when Louis Cartier
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Santos Full Set Carrée 0902 18k Gold and Stainless Steel 1978 PM SM
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
amongst countless others. The Cartier Santos watch dates back all the way to 1904 when Louis Cartier
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Mechanical Wristwatch, circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Santos 18K YG medium size 24.5 X 36mm case secured by 4 side case screws and gold screws
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,406
W 1.25 in L 1.13 in
Vintage Cartier Bypass Design Ridged Brooch Set in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage Cartier brooch features a unique bypass style design, crafted from luxurious 14 karat yellow gold. The ridged texture adds depth and dimension to the piece, giving it a ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère 18k Gold Diamond Onyx Ring with Emerald Eyes
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A striking embodiment of Cartier’s iconic feline, this Panthère de Cartier ring captures the spirit of elegance and power. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the sculptural design brings th...
Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
David Webb Diamond Pave 18k Gold Oval Link Necklace, 134.70g, USA
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite necklace by David Webb is a stunning display of luxury and craftsmanship. The piece features five oval links adorned with diamond pave, offering a sparkling and elegan...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$960,000Sale Price|20% Off
PLATINUM AWARD EYE CLEAN GRS Certified 6 Carat BURMA NO HEAT RUBY Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
🔥 EXCEPTIONAL GRS-CERTIFIED 6 CARAT BURMA NO HEAT RUBY RING 🔥 Presenting a rare and investment-grade 6.00-carat Burma Ruby, GRS-certified, NO HEAT, and awarded the PLATINUM AWARD f...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond 'Trinity' Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A triple-bangle made by Cartier from the 'Trinity' collection, comprising of 7.62 carats of diamonds, set in 18k yellow gold. Gross weight 62.10 g. Stamped Cartier Paris with a seria...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$149,975
W 0.25 in D 0.125 in L 16.4 in
Mid-Century Modernist Platinum and 388 Baguette Cut Graduated Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This truly stunning Mid-Century Modernist Platinum and 388 Baguette Cut Graduated Diamond Necklace with 12.6 Ctw originates from the United States during the 20th Century. This piece...
Diamond, Platinum
$220,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.5" ...
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Pearl Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1980s, these Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are composed of Tahitian and South Sea pearls, 18K gold, and over 12 carats of diamonds. Each is designed as a Tahitian pearl...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Demantoid Garnet Watch Necklace, 14.24 carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. watch pendant epitomizes the luxury of turn-of-the-century jewelry from this renowned maker. The distinctive bow design, crafted circa 1890, and the meti...
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,720,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 20 Carat Type 2A FLAWLESS Clarity D Color Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 20 Carat Type 2A Diamond Ring, boasting FLAWLESS clarity and a pristine D color rating. This exceptional diamond stands as a testament to rare beauty, reflecting light...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Art Deco Platinum, Diamond, and Buff-Top Sapphire Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco diamond and buff-top sapphire ring of asymmetrical geometric design, featuring an open loop on one end and a triangular diamond in the shoulder, in platinum. Cartier. T...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Yellow Gold and Diamond Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks, the tops measure 5/8 inch in length and 1/4 inch wide, nice solid construction with a weight of 14 Grams, the White Gold center section...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Harry Winston Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Vintage Cufflinks
By Harry Winston
Located in Feasterville, PA
This exquisite pair of vintage cufflinks by Harry Winston epitomizes luxury and sophistication, blending masterful craftsmanship with timeless design. Central to each cufflink are ma...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 5.5 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace 5.5ct TW, most about G-H and VS range Necklace 16 inches long and 8mm wide Marked: T & Co. 750 Total Wei...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Bucellati Flower Natural Sapphire Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Greenwich, CT
A delightful work of wearable Art by Buccellati. A pair of natural unheated Blue Sapphire and Soft Pink Sapphire centered the flowers, aglitter with rose-cut diamond-set in white go...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Yellow and White Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and elegant natural diamond ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. This Van Cleef & Arpels creation is set with a natural marquise-shaped yellow diamond appx. 0.25 carats flanked by...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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