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Cartier Sterling Silver Shell Form Bowl
Cartier Sterling Silver Shell Form Bowl

Cartier Sterling Silver Shell Form Bowl

$800

H 2 in W 4 in D 3.5 in

Cartier Sterling Silver Shell Form Bowl

By Cartier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early to Mid-20th Century, Italy. This Cartier shell-shaped bowl features a scalloped edge and

Category

20th Century Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Sterling Silver

CARTIER Yellow gold shell link bracelet
CARTIER Yellow gold shell link bracelet

CARTIER Yellow gold shell link bracelet

By Cartier

Located in PARIS, FR

Vintage yellow gold Cartier bracelet Cartier - 18k gold (750°/°°) bracelet composed of a chain

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Brooch c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome Pin 14k Gold Shell Jewelry
Vintage Cartier Brooch c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome Pin 14k Gold Shell Jewelry

Vintage Cartier Brooch c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome Pin 14k Gold Shell Jewelry

By Cartier

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage Cartier brooch (circa 1945) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The stylish

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Ring c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome 14k Gold Sz 5.75 Shell Jewelry
Vintage Cartier Ring c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome 14k Gold Sz 5.75 Shell Jewelry

Vintage Cartier Ring c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome 14k Gold Sz 5.75 Shell Jewelry

By Cartier

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage Cartier bombe cocktail ring (circa 1945) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Aurore Gold Plated Sunglasses
Cartier Vintage Aurore Gold Plated Sunglasses

Cartier Vintage Aurore Gold Plated Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Glasgow, GB

tortoise shell frames, gold plated legs and tortoise shell tips. Branded 'Cartier' gold plaque at the end

Category

1980s Italian Sunglasses

Seguso Cartier Signed Murano Clear Ribbed Surface Italian Art Glass Shell Bowl
Seguso Cartier Signed Murano Clear Ribbed Surface Italian Art Glass Shell Bowl

Seguso Cartier Signed Murano Clear Ribbed Surface Italian Art Glass Shell Bowl

By Cartier, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

for "Cartier". The acid stamp signature is underneath (please see photo). The bowl has flared out

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Marguerite Stix Shell Stickpin
Marguerite Stix Shell Stickpin

Marguerite Stix Shell Stickpin

$1,750

H 1.5 in W 1 in L 3.75 in

Marguerite Stix Shell Stickpin

By Marguerite Stix

Located in New York, NY

shell mounted jewelry for Cartier and this simple snail shell in exotic green highlights the beauty of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

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Cartier Magnificent Modernist Gold Set
Cartier Magnificent Modernist Gold Set

Cartier Magnificent Modernist Gold Set

By Cartier

Located in Kortrijk, BE

A very unusual and impressive gold set by Cartier, comprising a shell bracelet composed of seven

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Gold Vintage Cartier Shell Brooch with Diamonds
Gold Vintage Cartier Shell Brooch with Diamonds

Gold Vintage Cartier Shell Brooch with Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in PARIS, FR

18Kt gold (750°/°°) Brooch featuring a succession of falling shells placed on a larger pattern

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Cartier Turquoise Gold Shell Watch Travel Clock
Cartier Turquoise Gold Shell Watch Travel Clock

Cartier Turquoise Gold Shell Watch Travel Clock

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite and one of a kind, vintage Cartier shell travel watch. The shell is adorned with

Category

20th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Cartier tortoise shell sunglasses
Cartier tortoise shell sunglasses

Cartier tortoise shell sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Amman, JO

Cartier tortoise shell sunglasses. In excellent condition Hardware: Acetate Lens: Brown Size: 31/50

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Sunglasses

Cartier 1990s Square Frame Tortoise Shell Sunglasses
Cartier 1990s Square Frame Tortoise Shell Sunglasses

Cartier 1990s Square Frame Tortoise Shell Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Indulge in timeless elegance with these Cartier 1990s Square Frame Tortoise Shell Sunglasses

Category

1990s French Sunglasses

CARTIER, A Gold and Shell Pair of Cufflinks
CARTIER, A Gold and Shell Pair of Cufflinks

CARTIER, A Gold and Shell Pair of Cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A handsome pair of gold and shell cufflinks by Cartier. The 1 3/8" natural spiral shell

Category

American Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Sterling Silver and Scallop Shell Covered Mirror
Cartier Sterling Silver and Scallop Shell Covered Mirror

Cartier Sterling Silver and Scallop Shell Covered Mirror

By Cartier

Located in New Hope, PA

round mirror fitted into the other side of the shell. It is stamped Cartier and 925 and it is in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Amulette de Cartier XS Shell and Diamond Necklace
Vintage Amulette de Cartier XS Shell and Diamond Necklace

Vintage Amulette de Cartier XS Shell and Diamond Necklace

By Cartier

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage Amulette de Cartier XS mother-of-pearl and diamond necklace set in 18k yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Des Must Cartier Sterling Silver Gold Accent Shell Bowl Sugar Spoon
Des Must Cartier Sterling Silver Gold Accent Shell Bowl Sugar Spoon

Des Must Cartier Sterling Silver Gold Accent Shell Bowl Sugar Spoon

By Cartier

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage sterling silver sugar shell bowl sugar spoon by Cartier. No monogram. Cartier's Des

Category

20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Century Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 25 Years Service Shell Pin
Mid Century Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 25 Years Service Shell Pin

Mid Century Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 25 Years Service Shell Pin

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Mid Century Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 25 Years Service Shell Pin. Featuring one single

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Sterling Silver Oyster Shell
Cartier Sterling Silver Oyster Shell

Cartier Sterling Silver Oyster Shell

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H 1.5 in W 4.25 in D 6.75 in

Cartier Sterling Silver Oyster Shell

Located in East Hampton, NY

Beautiful realistic oyster shell made and marked by Cartier in Italy...... 3.81 oz sterling silver......

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

CARTIER whimsical amethyst, diamond, & emerald turtle brooch.
CARTIER whimsical amethyst, diamond, & emerald turtle brooch.

CARTIER whimsical amethyst, diamond, & emerald turtle brooch.

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold, amethyst, diamond and emerald turtle brooch. Cartier. Circa 1960. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Set of Seven French Art Deco Silver Cartier Shell Plates
Set of Seven French Art Deco Silver Cartier Shell Plates

Set of Seven French Art Deco Silver Cartier Shell Plates

By Cartier

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 7 French Art Deco sterling silver small shell form individual clam plates by Cartier.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Diamond and Ruby, Gold Shell Brooch
Cartier Diamond and Ruby, Gold Shell Brooch

Cartier Diamond and Ruby, Gold Shell Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Cartier Brooch featuring approximately .65ctw of ruby gemstones, .35ctw of round brilliant cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Gold Shotgun Shell Hunting Cufflinks
Cartier 18 Karat Gold Shotgun Shell Hunting Cufflinks

Cartier 18 Karat Gold Shotgun Shell Hunting Cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in New York City, NY

designed as a shotgun shell. Of very fine quality and handsome style. Hallmarks: Cartier, reference

Category

Late 20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Mid-Century Cartier Sterling Silver Shell Shaped Footed Dish
Mid-Century Cartier Sterling Silver Shell Shaped Footed Dish

Mid-Century Cartier Sterling Silver Shell Shaped Footed Dish

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Name: Scallop Shell Marks: Cartier / 925-100 / STERLING / 83 (and lightly scratched owner's inventory

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Cartier Sterling Silver Shell Shaped Footed Dish
Mid-Century Cartier Sterling Silver Shell Shaped Footed Dish

Mid-Century Cartier Sterling Silver Shell Shaped Footed Dish

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

shell supported on three ball feet. Fully marked to the base. Simply wonderful silver from Cartier

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

1970s Cartier 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oversized Shell Ring
1970s Cartier 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oversized Shell Ring

1970s Cartier 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oversized Shell Ring

By Cartier

Located in Oakland, CA

Oversized 14k yellow gold shell ring from Cartier dating to the 1970's. Center of ring falls at a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier 14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Earring and Pin Set
Cartier 14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Earring and Pin Set

Cartier 14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Earring and Pin Set

By Cartier

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Signed Cartier 14 karat yellow gold shell earrings with matching shell pin. Vintage 1970's.

Category

Late 20th Century French More Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Des Must Cartier Sterling Silver Gold Accent Shell Bowl Sugar Spoon 'B'
Des Must Cartier Sterling Silver Gold Accent Shell Bowl Sugar Spoon 'B'

Des Must Cartier Sterling Silver Gold Accent Shell Bowl Sugar Spoon 'B'

By Cartier

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver sugar shell bowl sugar spoon by Cartier. No monogram. Cartier's Des Must pattern

Category

20th Century Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Signed Cartier Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Shell Shaped Bowl or Vide Poche
Signed Cartier Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Shell Shaped Bowl or Vide Poche

Signed Cartier Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Shell Shaped Bowl or Vide Poche

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine silver shell dish or vide poche. In sterling silver. By Cartier. Model no. 528 With fine

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Cartier Earrings c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome 14k Gold Shell Fine Jewelry
Vintage Cartier Earrings c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome 14k Gold Shell Fine Jewelry

Vintage Cartier Earrings c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome 14k Gold Shell Fine Jewelry

By Cartier

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage Cartier bombe cocktail earrings (circa 1945) crafted in 14 karat yellow

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Midcentury Sterling Silver Turtle Box
Cartier Midcentury Sterling Silver Turtle Box

Cartier Midcentury Sterling Silver Turtle Box

By Cartier

Located in New York City, NY

Fine and rare sterling silver box in likeness of a turtle, by Cartier circa 1950-60s. The shell of

Category

Mid-20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Gold Scallop Shell Pin

Cartier Gold Scallop Shell Pin

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W 1.1 in L 1.1 in

Cartier Gold Scallop Shell Pin

By Cartier

Located in Vail, CO

Gold scallop shell pin in 14k yellow gold, signed Cartier. 1.1" length and 1.1" width at widest

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Rimless Eyeglasses with Tortoise Shell Temples
Cartier Rimless Eyeglasses with Tortoise Shell Temples

Cartier Rimless Eyeglasses with Tortoise Shell Temples

By Cartier

Located in Surfside, FL

Cartier rimless eyeglasses with tortoise shell temples. Lens width 54mm, Bridge 16mm, Temple length

Category

20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Titanium

Cartier Ballon Bleu 33mm W6920098 - Elegant Stainless Steel Women's Watch
Cartier Ballon Bleu 33mm W6920098 - Elegant Stainless Steel Women's Watch

Cartier Ballon Bleu 33mm W6920098 - Elegant Stainless Steel Women's Watch

By Cartier

Located in Holtsville, NY

Dial Color: Pink Dial Type: Shell The Cartier Ballon Bleu W6920098 stands out with its unique shell

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

1950s Cartier Paris emerald diamond and gold shell buttons
1950s Cartier Paris emerald diamond and gold shell buttons

1950s Cartier Paris emerald diamond and gold shell buttons

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

An interesting set of four 18ct gold buttons of shells with cartouche below,one plain,one with one

Category

Vintage 1950s French High Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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Cartier Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact cartier shell 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, 14k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 8 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a cartier shell from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A cartier shell from Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a cartier shell featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a cartier shell, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Cartier Shell?

The price for a cartier shell starts at $175 and tops out at $38,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,500.

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.

Questions About Cartier
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    No, Cartier is not the same as Rolex. Louis-François Cartier founded Cartier in Paris in 1847. Some of its most iconic watches include the Tank, the Santos, the Ballon Bleu, the Calibre de Cartier and the Drive de Cartier. Hans Wilsdorf established Rolex in London in 1905. Today, the maker is well-known for its sophisticated watches, including the Submariner, the Daytona, the DateJust, the Oyster Perpetual and the GMT-Master II. Find a selection of Cartier and Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    As 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cartier 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Today, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024
    Yes, 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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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier 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 ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much a Cartier is worth varies. Many Cartier pieces do appreciate in value over time, but their potential selling prices depend on their age, style, type, availability and other factors. The condition also greatly impacts value, and there can be variability between very similar pieces. For example, one 1930 Tutti Frutti fetched $1.34 million at an auction in 2020, but a simpler one sold for $508,000 in 2023. Because it can be difficult to estimate the value of a piece on your own, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Shop a wide variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

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