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Cartier Santos Watch
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Cartier Santos Watch
A Medium Sized 18ct Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Cartier Santos Bracelet
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1990s Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Ronde Estate Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This spectacular Cartier Santos Ronde Estate Watch is a splendid fusion of 18K yellow gold and
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1990s Cartier Santos Retro
Cartier Santos Octagon Automatic L 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
In Mint Condition.
Swiss Made, Cartier Santos In Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold. Solid Gold
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1990s Swiss Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Santos Watch, Steel, Ref. 2960
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Vintage Cartier Santos watch, steel, Ref. 2960
Here's a vintage Cartier Santos steel automatic
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Late 20th Century French Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Steel
Cartier Santos 18 Karat Gold Stainless Steel Acier Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of Cartier Santos cufflinks crafted in 18 K yellow gold and stainless steel / acier. The
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
18k Gold, Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Steel
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W 0.87 in D 0.87 in L 0.48 in
Cartier Santos Ronde Stainless Steel White Dial Mens Watch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier Santos Ronde Stainless steel White Dial Mens Watch
Brand Cartier
Model Santos de Cartier
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Ronde Chronograph Yellow Gold Ladies Watch Ref.: 1530
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, DE
Cartier Santos Ronde Chronograph in 18ct. yellow gold with a diamond bezel
Reference: 1530
Material
Category
1990s French Contemporary Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Octagon Gold and Steel Ladies Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Santos Ladies Wrist Watch, 25 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless Steel case with 18k Yellow
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1980s French Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Santos Alarm Clock
By Cartier
Located in Amersham, GB
A Cartier Alarm desk clock in the form of the iconic Santos de Cartier watch. With a gold bezel
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Late 20th Century Swiss Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Brass, Steel
Cartier Santos Octagone Wristwatch ref 187903. 18K Yellow Gold, Year 1990...
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Attractive Cartier Santos Octagone reference 187903 features the small size case with quartz
Category
1990s Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Dumont 18 Karat Rose Gold Model W2006951
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Dumont Large Size Model W2006951
18k Rose Gold
Manual Movement
Made in Switzerland
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
CARTIER SANTOS Sunglasses, CARTIER C decor 58/18 with Original Packaging
By Cartier
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
These CARTIER SANTOS Sunglasses are iconic from the 1980's, with Original Packaging, Vintage but
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1980s French Cartier Santos Retro
Cartier Santos Octogonale Steel and Gold Automatic Mid Size Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier Santos Octogonale Reference 2966 Wrist Watch, 29 X 28 M.M Stainless Steel 3
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1990s French Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless "Spider" Burgundy Dial Ref 0902
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Very rare Cartier Santos watch with "spider" patina burgundy dial and matching cabochon burgundy
Category
1990s Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Galbee Quartz 24 mm Two Tone Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 1567
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Cartier Santos Galbee wristwatch is sure to make its wearer feel as luxurious and
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1990s Swiss Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Ronde 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Model 1910
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Ronde
18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel
c.1990s
Model 1910
33mm Dial
Automatic
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee 18k Gold and Steel
Located in Atlanta, GA
: 58.1 grams
Movement: Automatic
Watch Maker: Cartier
Movement Maker: Cartier
Condition: Excellent
Category
1990s Unknown Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This classic Cartier ring from the iconic Santos collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and
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1990s French Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Santos Screws Titanium Romance Sunglasses circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Cartier aviator style sunglasses featuring Cartier's signature titanium screw motif circa 1980s
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1990s French Cartier Santos Retro
Cartier "Santos" 18 Karat White Gold Dumont Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold and diamonds with back leather straps.
Cartier serial number
Category
1980s American Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Santos White Gold Wide Dome Ring. Sz. 58
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Cartier ring features a stylishh wide design crafted in 18k white gold. Made in France
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1990s French Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
White Gold
New Cartier Santos Screws 1983 62mm 18K Heavy Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New from 1983!!! Cartier Aviator Santos Sunglasses with Brown Gradient (uv protection) Lenses
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1980s French Cartier Santos Retro
Vintage Cartier Santos Screws 1983 59mm 18K Heavy Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New from 1983!!! Cartier Aviator Santos Sunglasses with Brown Gradient (uv protection) Lenses
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1980s French Cartier Santos Retro
Cartier Santos Screws 1983 59mm 18K Heavy Plated Blue Lens Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
From 1983!!! Cartier Aviator Santos Sunglasses with customized blue gradient (uv protection) Lenses
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1980s French Cartier Santos Retro
Cartier Santos Dumont 18K Yellow & White Gold Paris Dial 78225 Manual Watch 1980
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Cartier
Model: Santos Dumont
Year: 1980’s
Movement: Manual Wind
Serial number
Category
1980s French Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.99 in Dm 0.99 in L 1.42 in
New Cartier Santos Screws 1983 62M 18K Heavy Plated Blue Lens Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New from 1983!!! Cartier Aviator Santos Sunglasses with blue (uv protection) Lenses. Frame is with
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1980s French Cartier Santos Retro
Cartier RARE Mini Santos Dumont 1967 Ultra Thin Jaeger LeCoultre K850 Gold 1960
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Santos watch dates back all the way to 1904 when Louis Cartier created a watch for his friend
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1960s Swiss Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Gold
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Dm 0.75 in
1980s Cartier Gold Tone Romance Santos Aviators
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, Ontario
are the Romance Santos aviators. Gold frame and arms with Cartier screw details on the bridge and
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1980s French Cartier Santos Retro
Santos de Cartier Link Bracelet with Two Diamond Charms
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond, Enamel, White Gold Bracelet The Santos de Cartier link bracelet features two
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Late 20th Century French Artist Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Women's Automatic Octogon Santos Two-Tone Vintage Burgundy
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Cartier Women's Automatic Octogon Santos Two-Tone Vintage Burgundy
Serial #0907558532
Round
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
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
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1970s French Art Deco Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Romance Santos 58MM France 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Santos sunglasses with the honey brown (uv protection)lenses. Frame is
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1980s French Cartier Santos Retro
Cartier France 60-18 130 Santos Galaxy Aviator Rimless Sunglasses COA
By Cartier
Located in Dayton, OH
Cartier 60-18 130 Santos Galaxy rectangular aviator style sunglasses; made in France. Serial number
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Late 20th Century Modern Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Metal
Vintage Cartier Trianon Santos Extra Thin, Large Size, circa 1978-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage Cartier Trianon Santos extra thin (extra plate), fitted with an 17-jewel Frederick Piguet
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1980s French Art Deco Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
18k Gold
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H 1.26 in W 1.15 in
Cartier Ref 1567 Ladies Santos Galbée 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1567
Model: Santos Galbée
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Category
1990s Cartier Santos Retro
New Vintage Cartier Romance Santos 58MM France 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Santos sunglasses with solid brown (uv protection)lenses. Frame is with
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1980s French Cartier Santos Retro
Cartier Solid 14k Yellow Gold and Glass Very Rare Vintage Lidded Ice Bucket
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
international renown in 1904 with the 'Santos de Cartier', a wristwatch created for the famous Brazilian aviator
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1970s French Modern Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Thermos Flask/Bottle 14k Yellow and White Gold Very Rare Vintage Piece
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
was founded in Paris in 1847 and gained international renown in 1904 with the 'Santos de Cartier', a
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1970s French Modern Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 7.88 in
Ladies Cartier Santos Galbee 1567 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier
Model Santos Galbee 1567
Gender Ladies
Condition Pre-owned
Movement Swiss Quartz
Case
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee W20058C4 Two-Toned Unisex Watch with a 29mm Stainless Steel Case and a fixed
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Cougar Unknown, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Cougar Reference #:Unknown. Unisex Cartier Santos in stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Cartier Santos Retro
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Santos Demoiselle Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
18 karat gold 'Santos Demoiselle' wrist watch by Cartier
• Signed Cartier, caseback numbered 826 LX
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Late 20th Century Swiss Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Stone Dial Santos Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Rare and Unique 18k Yellow Gold Santos Octagonal Watch by Cartier, Circa Mid 1980's. Original
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1980s Swiss Modernist Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Manuello Paganelli, Hands of Freedom, Cuba (hands holding dove).
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Paganelli of Italian-Cuban descent, grew up in Santo Domingo, Italy and Puerto Rico. After a mentorship with
Category
1990s Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 19.5 in W 28 in D 0.1 in
Manuello Paganelli, Ecuador
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Paganelli of Italian-Cuban descent, grew up in Santo Domingo, Italy and Puerto Rico. After a mentorship with
Category
1990s Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Archival Pigment
Manuello Paganelli, Tobacco Farmer, Cuba
Located in Santa Fe, NM
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Manuello Paganelli of Italian-Cuban descent, grew up in Santo Domingo, Italy and Puerto Rico. After a
Category
1990s Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Archival Pigment
Manuello Paganelli, Cuzco, Peru
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Paganelli of Italian-Cuban descent, grew up in Santo Domingo, Italy and Puerto Rico. After a mentorship with
Category
1990s Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Archival Pigment
Manuello Paganelli, Marionettes, Ecuador
Located in Santa Fe, NM
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Manuello Paganelli of Italian-Cuban descent, grew up in Santo Domingo, Italy and Puerto Rico. After a
Category
1990s Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Archival Pigment
Manuello Paganelli, Cuzco, Peru
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Paganelli of Italian-Cuban descent, grew up in Santo Domingo, Italy and Puerto Rico. After a mentorship with
Category
1990s Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Archival Pigment
Cartier Stainless Steel Santos Galbe Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1564, circa 1999
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exceptional condition man's Cartier Santos Galbe in stainless steel, circa 1999. Featuring a 29 x
Category
1990s Swiss Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Stainless Steel
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W 1.15 in L 1.62 in
Cartier Santos Two Tone Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned Cartier Santos 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Steel Automatic Watch On Bracelet. 29mm Midsize
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos de Cartier Alarm Clock
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
alarm clock is modeled after the famous Cartier Santos wristwatch and features a kickstand, contrasting
Category
1990s French Cartier Santos Retro
Cartier Santos Watch SATURDAY SALE
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stainless steel & 18K gold Cartier Santos watch. Swiss made with a quartz movement and sapphire
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Late 20th Century Swiss Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Sapphire, Stainless Steel, Gold
Cartier Santos Steel and Gold Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Cartier Santos
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, Gold, Steel
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
Category
1980s French Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Gold, Steel
Cartier 'Santos de Cartier' Sterling Silver Synthetic Spinel Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Cartier 'Santos de Cartier' cufflinks crafted in sterling silver. One end of the cufflink
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Late 20th Century Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Spinel, Sterling Silver
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W 0.5 in L 1.01 in
Classic Cartier Santos Ronde Ref 1561 'Discontinued', Outstanding Condition
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our iconic Cartier Santos ronde quartz in stainless steel, with stainless steel bracelet is the
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1990s Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Octagon Automatic White Dial Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Octagon Series. Luxury watch style. Watch label: Swiss Made.
Pre-owned Cartier Santos Octagon Automatic
Category
1990s Swiss Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee Wristwatch Ref 187901, Large Size. Circa 1990.
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Cartier Santos Galbee is the large size reference 187901 with 29mm x 41mm steel and gold case
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1990s Cartier Santos Retro
Cartier Santos Galbee Ladies 24x35mm Gold&Steel Quartz Ref: 1567
By Cartier
Located in București, RO
, please check our terms&conditions agreement.
The Cartier Santos Vintage reference 1567 is a timeless
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1990s Romanian Cartier Santos Retro
Materials
Gold, Steel
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Surely you’ll find the exact cartier santos retro you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a cartier santos retro 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 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A cartier santos retro from Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A cartier santos retro can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Sapphire rings, from our inventory of 12, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our cartier santos retro for sale are for women, but there are 111 pieces available to browse for men.
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On average, a cartier santos retro at 1stDibs sells for $2,800, while they’re typically $288 on the low end and $38,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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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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Questions About Cartier
- 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.
- Why is Cartier so popular?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024There 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.
- 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 ExpertMay 1, 2024Yes, 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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