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Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 9-Karat Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Compact
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Cartier Art Deco 9 carat gold extremely large compact, of rectangular form, inside bearing various open and closed compartments and a retracting lipstick, the to...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
H 0.79 in. W 4.34 in. D 6.3 in.
Cartier Trinity Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Trinity Band Ring by Cartier.
With 6 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .18ct
6 rubies & 6 sapphires
Detai...
Category
1990s Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Louis Sapphire 57mm Heavy Gold Plated Sunglasses, France
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
New Cartier "Louis " rounded sunglasses with 2 real sapphires on the side of the frame. Blue gradient (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the famous yellow and white gold accents o...
Category
1980s Sunglasses
Cartier Sapphire Stirrup Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage Cartier stirrup cufflinks, set with square, cabochon-cut sapphires in the bar terminals, with hinged stirrups, mounted in gold, signed Cartier Paris, numbered 01160...
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Vintage 1950s Retro Cufflinks
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Signed Cartier Flower Brooch finely crafted in 18K yellow gold, accented with sapphires, natural fancy yellow diamonds, round and baguette cut diamonds.
Category
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Retro Cartier Sapphire Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A chic retro Cartier flower brooch with sapphires, emeralds, and rubies. Circa 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Cartier Sapphire Gold Oval Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Very chic and elegant 14k gold brooch, made and signed by Cartier.
Unusual oval configuration. Set with 6 French-cut sapphires which have a beautiful blue color. A perfect finish...
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Cartier Sapphire Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Sapphire Band Ring by Cartier.
With 8 sapphires total weight approximately 1.20ct
Details:
Ring Size: European 52 US 6
Width: 8mm
Weight: 8.7 grams
Stamped Hallmarks...
Category
1990s Band Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Cartier Sapphire Gold Triangular Link Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Handsome 18K yellow gold and sapphire triangle link cufflinks by Cartier, circa 1950s. They feature high quality sugarloaf cabochon sapphires on each end and feature a design which w...
Category
Vintage 1950s Cufflinks
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1940
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier sapphire and diamond ring. Centrally set with a round brilliant cut diamond in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 0.40 carats, surrounded by six round na...
Category
Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Bar Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Fine pair of sapphire and 18K yellow gold bar cufflinks by Cartier, circa 1960s-70s. They resemble ribbed gold bars, with rich blue sapphires. The end of the bars twist off for ease ...
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Late 20th Century Cufflinks
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 20th century Cartier sapphire and diamond cufflinks, each with a round link centrally set with a sugarloaf-cut sapphire, surrounded by twenty-eight old-cut diamonds, ...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier "Les Must be Cartier" "Sapphire" Silk Scarf
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier's "Les Must be Cartier "Sapphire" silk scarf is finished with hand-rolled edges measuring 34" x 34". This wonderfully elegant silk scarf is made in France.
Category
1980s Scarves
Cartier Sapphire Diamond Gold Panther Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and sapphire ‘Panther’ ring, Cartier, France. The band ring set with round diamonds weighing approximately 5.60 carats, with buff-top sapphire accents,
Ring size is 6.1/4
S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Sapphire 18 Karat Tricolor Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Cartier Sapphire 18k Tricolor Gold Bracelet. Featuring two cabochon cut sapphires. Crafted in 18 karat yellow, rose, and white gold, signed Cartier, #937962. Circa 1960s.
N...
Category
Vintage 1960s Bangles
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1900s Cartier Sapphire and 14 Carat Gold Mesh Bag
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A 1900s Cartier sapphire and 14ct gold mesh bag features kiss lock fastener which has 2 sapphires the hallmarks reads '14K', ' Cartier' and '723'.
W:5.2cm H:6.1cm D:0.57cm
Weight: 3...
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Antique Early 1900s Boxes and Cases
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Cartier Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Brooch, Circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier sapphire diamond and gold brooch, designed as a stylised folded leaf, with tiny gold studs and round brilliant-cut and round faceted sapphires, with a ribbed outer ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Jabot Pin, French, circa 1920
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier sapphire and diamond jabot pin. Set with two oval cabochon natural unenhanced sapphires in open back rubover settings with a combined approximate weight of 5.00 carats, surro...
Category
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Louis Cartier Sapphire 18k Gold Limited Edition Fountain Pen
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Very fine sapphire and 18K yellow gold fountain pen from the Louis Cartier collection by Cartier. It features an 18k gold nib and a ribbed stylish design. Screw cap features a diamon...
Category
Late 20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Retro Cartier Sapphire Yellow Gold Covered Dial Watch Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful retro Covered Dial watch bracelet featuring a panel of sapphires that opens to reveal a dial. Circa 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Cartier Saphirs Legers de Cartier Sapphire 18K White Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Simple is the new elegant and this necklace from Cartier is a clear example of the same. Cartier 18k white gold, this necklace is centered with a sapphire pendant held by a slender c...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Necklaces
Cartier Sapphire Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Adorable colorful pin created by Cartier in London in the 1950's. Inspired by floral motifs. Feminine and gracious. Features a carved sapphire surrounded with faceted rubies and acce...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Cartier Sapphire Diamond Full Eternity Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier sapphire diamond full eternity ring in 18 karat yellow gold.
This stylish retro Cartier ring is full set with alternating vibrant blue sapphire cabochon and round brillian...
Category
Vintage 1960s Retro Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond, Sapphire Wedding Band
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally crafted Nigeria wedding band ring by Cartier, mounted in platinum, pavé set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds and sapphire accents. Signed Cartier, with a ce...
Category
Vintage 1980s Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Lucerne, CH
This ring by Cartier is carefully crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Set with 30 brilliant cut sapphires of approximately 0.80 carats and 30 brilliant-cut diamonds of F/G color and vs ...
Category
20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional handmade Cartier Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring. The exquisite Oval Blue Sapphire is 1.71 carats, accompanied by a GIA (Gemological Institute of America) repo...
Category
1990s More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Sapphire Set Cigarette and Lighter Evening Gold Purse, Circa 1930
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An unusual and rare cabochon sapphire set 18 karat yellow gold cigarette box purse by Cartier, Circa 1930.
Originating from Paris circa 1930. This substantial case is set with a cab...
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 2.37 in. D 0.48 in. L 2.96 in.
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
There’s something timeless about this bold, sophisticated ring from Cartier. The opulent 18K Yellow Gold band perfectly showcases an oval-shaped deep blue sapphire center stone. With...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Ring, Sapphires, Garnets, Amethyst
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ring by Cartier is from their Love collection and features a combination of gemstones. There's a pink sapphire, yellow sapphire, green garnet, orange garnet and amethyst all set...
Category
2010s Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Cartier 'Love' Rose Gold Sapphire Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Cartier 'Love' ring crafted in 18 karat rose gold and set with one round pink sapphire weighing an estimated .30 carats. Signed Cartier, 53, 750, with serial number. Ring s...
Category
2010s Band Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent sapphire ring with diamond accents created by Cartier. Features a 6.57-ct natural non-treated Burmese sapphire accompanied with a certificate from Swiss Gemological Insti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1991 Cartier Sapphire Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Wailea, HI
1991 Cartier Sapphire Band Ring in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Nine Square Cut Sapphires weighing .90 its. approximately
Size 6 stamped #922821
This ring can be sized by a qualified j...
Category
Late 20th Century Band Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Sapphire Gold Stirrup Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k yellow gold Cartier Paris stirrup cufflinks, decorated with sugarloaf cut blue sapphires Cufflinks measure 26mm x 21mm. marked Cartier, 750, 240566, French hallmarks, Paris. Weig...
Category
20th Century Cufflinks
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Double Panthere Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Cartier ring featuring the iconic Panthere motifs crafted in 18k yellow gold holding a oval rose cut sapphire. The sapphire measures 10.11 x 8.87 x 5.50mm
Category
1990s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier London Sapphire and Diamond Suite
By Cartier
Located in Boston, MA
This exceptionally rare 1960s sapphire and diamond suite from Cartier London is composed of a brooch and ear clips designed as stylized flowers. The sapphires gradually slope upwards...
Category
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Double Panthere Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Cartier ring featuring the iconic Panthere motifs crafted in 18k yellow gold holding a oval rose cut sapphire. The sapphire measures 10.11 x 8.87 x 5.50mm
Category
1990s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond, Sapphire Two Panther Head Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Diamond, Sapphire Two Panther Head Bracelet
A platinum two head panther head bangle, set with brilliant-cut diamonds, sapphire, emerald and onyx.
Inner-circumference approx. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Cufflinks "Etrier" Collection Set with Sapphires
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
Yellow and rose gold Cartier cufflinks "Etrier" collection set with cabochon sapphires.
Dimensions : 25 mm x 20 mm x 9 mm
Circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Lanieres Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic authentic Cartier diamond ring from the Lanieres collection showcasing round brilliant cut diamonds and sapphires in a scattered pattern set in 18k white gold. The ring mea...
Category
1990s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Cartier Ellipse Sapphire Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Ellipse Sapphire Band Ring by Cartier.
With 1 oval-shaped beautiful sapphire 5mm x 4mm.
Details:
Width: 4mm
Weight: 9.1 grams
Ring Size: European 51, US 5 3/4
Stamped...
Category
1990s Band Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Cartier Platinum Pink Sapphire Meli Melo Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A pretty pink sapphire and diamond ring in platinum from the Cartier Meli Melo collection. The ring has a selection of marquise, oval and pear cut pink sapphires totalling approximat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Twin Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
♦ Designer: Cartier
♦ Metal:Platinum
♦ Gem stone: 16 Diamonds=.25 carats
♦ Gem stone: 2 Sapphires=.85 carats
♦ Circa 1995
♦ Size 6½, Resizable Limited
♦ Packaging:Cartier Boxes
♦ Con...
Category
1990s Fashion Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Dome Bombe Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Cartier sapphire and diamond dome ring set in 18k yellow gold.
The ring is predominantly set with a large cabochon oval sapphire which is rub over set to centre...
Category
Vintage 1980s Retro Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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H 0.7 in. W 0.2 in. L 0.9 in.
Cartier Etincelle de Cartier 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An 18k rose gold diamond and sapphire ring by Cartier from the Etincelle collection, this ring comprises of pink sapphire and round brilliant cut diamonds alternating in formation ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Cartier Diamond Ceylon Sapphire Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent piece by Cartier, set at the center with a series of round ceylon sapphires weighing approximately 47.37 carats, surrounded by approximately 36.12 carats of brilliant m...
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Retro Blue Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Retro 14k gold brooch by Cartier, with 5 blue sapphires and approx. 0.10ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 1 1/16" x 7/8". Marked: Cartier, 14k. Weight - 10.7 grams.
Category
20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
1970s Cartier Paris Sapphire Gold Modernist Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A modern and unusual 1970s bracelet from Cartier-Paris with deeply textured finish on quarter round segments of 18K gold each set with a cabochon sapphire and hinged to move independ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Modernist Link Bracelets
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960's Cartier France Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Cartier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring by Cartier France. The 1" x 1.5" sapphire and diamond ring made up of 1.10 cts of natural colored sapphires with 2.00 carats of round brilliant cut...
Category
Vintage 1960s Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Certier necklace. Suspending an oval-cut yellow sapphire weighing approximately 30 carats with circular-cut diamond detail, to the sculpted 18k gold link neckchain in 18k ye...
Category
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Delicate 18k yellow gold Cartier ring, with blue sapphires and approx. 0.60ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 5.5, ring top is 6mm wide. Marked: Cartier, 18k, 09-08 (scratched number), 746...
Category
20th Century More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Cartier Sorbet Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Tourmaline Sapphire Ruby Sorbet Ring by Cartier.
With 10 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .25ct
Sapphire, Ruby and Tou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Cartier Midcentury Yellow Blue Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k gold flower brooch by Cartier, set with approx. 0.85ctw in diamonds, center blue sapphire - approx. 5.50ct, and four yellow sapphire petals, each approx. 6 - 6.50cts. The brooch...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Paris Nouvelle Vague Pink Sapphire Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier Paris Nouvelle Vague pink sapphire ring in 18k white gold. The ring is made up of a cross over design set with 11 pave set round brilliant cut pink sapphires on the prelimi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Eyeglasses, France
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier gold, diamond and sapphire eyeglasses
The gold frames accented on the top and center with round diamonds, further highlighted with square and calibré-cut sapphires, the sides...
Category
Late 20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Cartier sapphire and diamond dome ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is predominantly set with a large cabochon oval sapphire which is rub over set to the Cent...
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Nouvelle Vague Pink Sapphire Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier Paris Nouvelle Vague pink sapphire ring in 18k white gold. The ring is made up of a cross over design set with 11 pave set round brilliant cut pink sapphires on the prelimi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1945 Cartier London Exquisite Multicolor Sapphire Diamond Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
1945 Cartier London Exquisite Multicolor Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch Similar to those in the Royal Collection of H.M Queen Elizabeth.
An exquisite example of Cartier London’s post ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Meli Melo Pink Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A rare Cartier necklace featuring Pink Sapphires and Round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The necklace measures 15" in length.
Category
Early 2000s Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ribbed Gold and Cabochon Sapphire Ring by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A ribbed, melon-shaped 18-karat yellow gold ring crowned with a single cabochon sapphire. Signed and numbered by Cartier. Circa 1995.
Established in Paris, 1847, by the Frenchman Lo...
Category
1990s Dome Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k yellow gold diamond and sapphire Cartier dress ring. The ring comprises of an oval cabochon cut sapphire in a rubover setting set to the centre with a weight of appro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Cartier Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact cartier sapphire 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 Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 927 vintage editions and 228 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a cartier sapphire from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and oval cut alternatives. Finding a cartier sapphire for sale for women should be easy, but there are 344 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a Cartier Sapphire?
On average, a cartier sapphire at 1stDibs sells for $7,783, while they’re typically $676 on the low end and $750,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Cartier Biography and Important Works
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.
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. It’s certainly one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.
On 1stDibs, find a growing collection of contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories.
Cartier Biography and Important Works
Cartier Furniture is available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are frequently made of metal and designed with extraordinary care. There are many choices in our Cartier furniture collection, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. We stock 17 vintage versions of these items, while there is 0 modern edition to choose from as well. Many original furniture by Cartier was created in North America during the 20th century in the Mid-Century Modern style. The prices for Cartier furniture can vary depending upon size, time period and other attributes. On Amazon, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $36,000, while pieces like these can sell for $1,000 on average.
Questions About Cartier Sapphire
- Do Cartier watches hold value?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, Cartier watches hold their value. In fact, some Cartier watches will go on to be worth more on the preowned market than when they were first purchased.
