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Cartier Sunglasses Case

Vintage Cartier Paris Oval Sunglasses w/ Case
Vintage Cartier Paris Oval Sunglasses w/ Case

Vintage Cartier Paris Oval Sunglasses w/ Case

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

- Silver tone hardware - Navy gradient lenses - Oval/ cat-eye shape - Made in France

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Late 20th Century French Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Etui Sunglasses Case Gold & Genuine Leather
New Vintage Cartier Etui Sunglasses Case Gold & Genuine Leather

New Vintage Cartier Etui Sunglasses Case Gold & Genuine Leather

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Cartier Sleeve Etui with gold clasp and genuine tan leather. Comes with box and authenticity card. Made in France in 1980.

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1980s French Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Etui Sunglasses Case Gold & Genuine Black Leather
New Vintage Cartier Etui Sunglasses Case Gold & Genuine Black Leather

New Vintage Cartier Etui Sunglasses Case Gold & Genuine Black Leather

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Cartier Sleeve Etui with gold clasp and genuine black leather. Comes with box and authenticity card. Made in France in 1980.

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1980s French Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Scala Gold Rimless Brown Lens Case France Sunglasses
New Vintage Cartier Scala Gold Rimless Brown Lens Case France Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Scala Gold Rimless Brown Lens Case France Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New 1990 Cartier Scala unique rimless sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in gold. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the honey ear paddle...

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1990s Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Scala Platine Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses
New Vintage Cartier Scala Platine Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Scala Platine Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New 1990 Cartier Scala unique rimless sunglasses with grey (uv protection) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in plating. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the black ear pad...

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1990s Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Titanium 53MM Semi Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses
New Vintage Cartier Titanium 53MM Semi Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Titanium 53MM Semi Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New 1990 Cartier Titanium semi rimless sunglasses with grey (uv protection) lenses. All hallmarks. Cartier signs on the black ear paddles. Please notice this item its nearly 30 ...

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1990s Sunglasses

Cartier 135 Gold Plated Eye Frames with Case
Cartier 135 Gold Plated Eye Frames with Case

Cartier 135 Gold Plated Eye Frames with Case

By Cartier

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Rare and very iconic eyewear frame by Cartier Gold plated Model 135 Graduated lenses (to be changed) Vintage from the 90s With case Express shipping included in the price ! Your ques...

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1990s Sunglasses

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CARTIER 18k Gold Sunglasses w/ Soft case
CARTIER 18k Gold Sunglasses w/ Soft case

CARTIER 18k Gold Sunglasses w/ Soft case

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Classic CARTIER Vintage 18K Gold sunglasses. Detailed with a palladium 'strip' at the bridge of the nose, and the sides of the lenses.

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1980s French Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Etui Sunglasses Case Gold & Genuine Leather
New Vintage Cartier Etui Sunglasses Case Gold & Genuine Leather

New Vintage Cartier Etui Sunglasses Case Gold & Genuine Leather

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Cartier Sleeve Etui with gold clasp and genuine tan leather. Comes with box and authenticity card. Made in France in 1980.

Category

1980s French Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Titanium Rimless Gradient Lens Case France Sunglasses
New Vintage Cartier Titanium Rimless Gradient Lens Case France Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Titanium Rimless Gradient Lens Case France Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New 1990 Cartier Titanium unique rimless sunglasses with light rose gradient (uv protection) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in titanium. All hallmarks. Cartier signs on th...

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1990s French Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Platine Rimless Gradient Lens Case France Sunglasses
New Vintage Cartier Platine Rimless Gradient Lens Case France Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Platine Rimless Gradient Lens Case France Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New 1990 Cartier platinum unique rimless sunglasses with light rose gradient (uv protection) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in platine. All hallmarks. Cartier signs on the...

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1990s French Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Shamal Platine Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses
New Vintage Cartier Shamal Platine Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Shamal Platine Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New 1990 Cartier Shamal unique rimless sunglasses with grey (uv protection) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in platine. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the black ear pa...

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1990s French Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Gold Plated Rimless Gradient Lens Case France Sunglasses
New Vintage Cartier Gold Plated Rimless Gradient Lens Case France Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Gold Plated Rimless Gradient Lens Case France Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New 1990 Cartier gold plated unique rimless sunglasses with light rose gradient (uv protection) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in gold. All hallmarks. Cartier signs on the...

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1990s French Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Shamal Platine Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses
New Vintage Cartier Shamal Platine Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Shamal Platine Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New 1990 Cartier Shamal unique rimless sunglasses with grey (uv protection) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in platine. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the black ear pa...

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1990s French Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Titanium 53MM Semi Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses
New Vintage Cartier Titanium 53MM Semi Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Titanium 53MM Semi Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New 1990 Cartier Titanium semi rimless sunglasses with grey (uv protection) lenses. All hallmarks. Cartier signs on the black ear paddles. Please notice this item its nearly 30 ...

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1990s Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Paly 56MM Platine Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses
New Vintage Cartier Paly 56MM Platine Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Paly 56MM Platine Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New 1990 Cartier Paly unique rimless sunglasses with grey (uv protection) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in platine. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the black ear padd...

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1990s French Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Scala 52mm Platine Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses
New Vintage Cartier Scala 52mm Platine Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Scala 52mm Platine Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New 1990 Cartier Scala unique rimless sunglasses with grey (uv protection) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in plating. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the black ear pad...

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1990s French Sunglasses

Cartier Burgundy Leather Sunglass Case
Cartier Burgundy Leather Sunglass Case

Cartier Burgundy Leather Sunglass Case

By Cartier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage burgundy leather sunglass/eyeglass case by Cartier from the 1980's. It has a fold over and snap shut case.

Measures:
Height: 6 1/4"
Wid...

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1980s Sunglasses

Cartier Thin Burgundy Leather Sunglass Case
Cartier Thin Burgundy Leather Sunglass Case

Cartier Thin Burgundy Leather Sunglass Case

By Cartier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a thin burgundy leather eyeglass case with gold hardware at the corners by Cartier, from the 1980's.

Measurements:
Height: 6 1/4"
Width: 2 3/4"<...

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1980s Sunglasses

Cartier Aspen Vintage Brown Oval Lens Sunglasses c1990s
Cartier Aspen Vintage Brown Oval Lens Sunglasses c1990s

Cartier Aspen Vintage Brown Oval Lens Sunglasses c1990s

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Purchase includes a red cartier sunglasses case. measurements: 5" wide x1.5" tall x 4.5" arm length

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1990s Sunglasses

Cartier Round-Frame Sunglasses
Cartier Round-Frame Sunglasses

Cartier Round-Frame Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

This item includes its original leather Cartier sunglasses case. Colour: Black, gold Material: Acetate Measurements: Width of frame: 13.4cm, width of lens: 4.5cm, height of lens: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sunglasses

Cartier Vintage Sunglasses with Red Case
Cartier Vintage Sunglasses with Red Case

Cartier Vintage Sunglasses with Red Case

By Cartier

Located in Milano, IT

Gorgeous and eccentric Cartier sunglasses from the 1970s, made in France.

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1970s Italian Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Etui Sunglasses Case Gold & Genuine Leather
New Vintage Cartier Etui Sunglasses Case Gold & Genuine Leather

New Vintage Cartier Etui Sunglasses Case Gold & Genuine Leather

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Cartier Sleeve Etui with gold clasp and genuine tan leather. Comes with box, authenticity card and strap. The perfect complement for your Cartier sunglasses. Made in ...

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1980s French Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Etui Sunglasses Case Gold & Genuine Leather
New Vintage Cartier Etui Sunglasses Case Gold & Genuine Leather

New Vintage Cartier Etui Sunglasses Case Gold & Genuine Leather

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Cartier Sleeve Etui with gold clasp and genuine tan leather. Comes with box and authenticity card. Made in France in 1980.

Category

1980s French Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Scala Gold Rimless Brown Lens Case France Sunglasses
New Vintage Cartier Scala Gold Rimless Brown Lens Case France Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Scala Gold Rimless Brown Lens Case France Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New 1990 Cartier Scala unique rimless sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in gold. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the honey ear paddle...

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1990s Sunglasses

CARTIER Black & Gold Metal rare vintage SUNGLASSES CA5612 eyewear w/CASE
CARTIER Black & Gold Metal rare vintage SUNGLASSES CA5612 eyewear w/CASE

CARTIER Black & Gold Metal rare vintage SUNGLASSES CA5612 eyewear w/CASE

By Cartier

Located in Rome, Rome

- Brand: CARTIER Paris - Made in Italy - Logos / Tags: ' CARTIER - made in Italy' logos on the inside of the arms, CARTIER gold metal logos on the outer part of the arms, CARTIER ...

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Late 20th Century Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Scala 45mm Gold Rimless Brown Lens Case France Sunglasses
New Vintage Cartier Scala 45mm Gold Rimless Brown Lens Case France Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Scala 45mm Gold Rimless Brown Lens Case France Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New 1990 Cartier Scala unique rimless sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in gold. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the honey ear paddle...

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1990s Sunglasses

Vintage Cartier Paris Gold Glasses w/ Case
Vintage Cartier Paris Gold Glasses w/ Case

Vintage Cartier Paris Gold Glasses w/ Case

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

- 18k white gold - Square shaped lenses - Made in France - Serial number 3885923 - Stamped with French marks (eagle head)

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Late 20th Century French Sunglasses

Vintage Cartier Gold, Brown & Black Oval Sunglasses w/ Case
Vintage Cartier Gold, Brown & Black Oval Sunglasses w/ Case

Vintage Cartier Gold, Brown & Black Oval Sunglasses w/ Case

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

- Oval shape - Black lenses - Tortoise frame - Serial number 2446682 - Made in France

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Late 20th Century French Sunglasses

Cartier Round Sunglasses 90s Gold
Cartier Round Sunglasses 90s Gold

Cartier Round Sunglasses 90s Gold

By Cartier

Located in Antwerp, BE

-Cartier model from the early 90s -round sunglasses in size 46°20 -comes with with original Cartier packing, case, certificate AND original Cartier burgundy leather sunglasses ho...

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Late 20th Century French Sunglasses

Vintage Cartier Cabriolet Round Brown 18K Gold Sunglasses France 1991's
Vintage Cartier Cabriolet Round Brown 18K Gold Sunglasses France 1991's

Vintage Cartier Cabriolet Round Brown 18K Gold Sunglasses France 1991's

By Cartier

Located in VERGT, FR

Excellent condition This item includes its original leather Cartier sunglasses case. Colour: Brown, gold INTERNATIONALS BUYERS CUSTOMS DUTIES AND TAXES ARE INCLUDED Thank you for vis...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sunglasses

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By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Cartier aviator style sunglasses featuring Cartier's signature titanium screw motif circa 1980s. Thin silver frames with solid yellow gold screws are complimented by tinted UV protec...

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1990s French Sunglasses

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GIA Certified Fancy Intense Blue Heart Shape Diamond

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By GEMME

Located in New York, NY

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Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details

Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Museum worthy collectors piece. This 1999 LES SALADES creation by Thierry Mugler is truly beautiful. The silhouette is gorgeous: a long column that skims the figure with surgical pre...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Christian Dior by John Galliano Tie-Dye Print Leather and Lace Dress, FW 2000

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Chèvre Velours (Goat Velvet), made from goatskin leather treated to have a soft, v...

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Cartier Santos Screws 1983 59mm 18K Heavy Plated Blue Lens Sunglasses France
Cartier Santos Screws 1983 59mm 18K Heavy Plated Blue Lens Sunglasses France

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. Frame is with the famous screws on the front and sides in yellow and white gold....

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1980s French Sunglasses

Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress

Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Cartier Montaigne Half Frame 55mm Rose Sunglasses 18k Gold Sunglasses France
Cartier Montaigne Half Frame 55mm Rose Sunglasses 18k Gold Sunglasses France

Cartier Montaigne Half Frame 55mm Rose Sunglasses 18k Gold Sunglasses France

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Vintage 1983 Cartier Montaigne Vendome sunglasses with light rose (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the front and sides in yellow and white gold. All hallmarks. Cartier gold sign...

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1980s French Sunglasses

1980s Cartier Gold Tone Romance Santos Aviators
1980s Cartier Gold Tone Romance Santos Aviators

1980s Cartier Gold Tone Romance Santos Aviators

By Cartier

Located in Toronto, Ontario

These Cartier aviators are the ultimate pair of vintage sunglasses. Dating from the 1980s, these are the Romance Santos aviators. Gold frame and arms with Cartier screw details on th...

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1980s French Sunglasses

Vintage Cartier Oval St Honore Gold 49mm 18k Plated Sunglasses France
Vintage Cartier Oval St Honore Gold 49mm 18k Plated Sunglasses France

Vintage Cartier Oval St Honore Gold 49mm 18k Plated Sunglasses France

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Vintage Cartier oval St Honore sunglasses. All hallmarks. Cartier signs on the ear paddles. Both arms sport the knot from Cartier on the temple. These are like a pair of jewels on y...

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1990s French Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Capri Gold Plated 18K Rimless Brown Lens France Sunglasses
New Vintage Cartier Capri Gold Plated 18K Rimless Brown Lens France Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Capri Gold Plated 18K Rimless Brown Lens France Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New 1990 Cartier Capri unique rimless sunglasses with solid brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in gold. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the honey bro...

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1990s French Sunglasses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Claret Evening Dress and Tunic Ensemble, fw 1999
Christian Dior by John Galliano Claret Evening Dress and Tunic Ensemble, fw 1999

Christian Dior by John Galliano Claret Evening Dress and Tunic Ensemble, fw 1999

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Christian Dior Evening Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Bias-cut satin-backed crepe evening dress ▪ Elegant full-length silhouette ▪ Side ...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Cartier Vendome Gold 59Mm Light Brown Lens Heavy Plated Sunglasses France
New Cartier Vendome Gold 59Mm Light Brown Lens Heavy Plated Sunglasses France

New Cartier Vendome Gold 59Mm Light Brown Lens Heavy Plated Sunglasses France

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New from 1983!!! Cartier Aviator Vendome 59MM Heavy plated gold sunglasses with light brown (uv protection) Lenses. Frame is with the famous Vendome stripes on the front and sides ...

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1980s French Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Romance Vendome 56MM France 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses
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By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Vintage Cartier Romance Vendome Sunglasses With Solid Brown (Uv Protection)Lenses. Frame Is With The Front And Sides In Yellow And White Gold. All Hallmarks. Red Enamel With Cart...

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1980s French Sunglasses

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Vintage Cartier Louis Laque De Chine Medium 55mm France Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Original 1983 Cartier Louis Cartier Laque De Chine sunglasses with new honey brown lenses. All hallmarks. Red enamel with Cartier gold signs on the burgundy ear paddles. Both arms sp...

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1980s French Sunglasses

Vintage Cartier Panthere GM 54MM Gold Heavy Plated Sunglasses France 18k
Vintage Cartier Panthere GM 54MM Gold Heavy Plated Sunglasses France 18k

Vintage Cartier Panthere GM 54MM Gold Heavy Plated Sunglasses France 18k

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

1988 Cartier Panthere GM sunglasses with light blue (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the front and sides in yellow and white gold. All hallmarks. burgundy ear paddles. Both ar...

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1980s French Sunglasses

Vintage Cartier Rosewood Malmaison Precious Wood and Gold 56mm Sunglasses
Vintage Cartier Rosewood Malmaison Precious Wood and Gold 56mm Sunglasses

Vintage Cartier Rosewood Malmaison Precious Wood and Gold 56mm Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Original New 1990 Cartier Malmaison precious rosewood sunglasses with honey brown (uv protection) lenses. Front and sides in yellow and white gold sporting the preeminent wooden fro...

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1990s French Sunglasses

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Cartier Sunglasses Case For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary cartier sunglasses case you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Gray, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Gold and more options on these pages. Finding a cartier sunglasses case for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Cartier Sunglasses Case?

On average, a cartier sunglasses case on 1stDibs sells for $999, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $1,499 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.

Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Sunglasses for You

A pair of vintage designer sunglasses can be a game-changing finishing touch to your ensemble.

No matter your age or general fashion sensibility, wearing sunglasses may already be part of your regular outdoor routine owing to their practicality. Most sunglasses protect the eyes from harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays — and not merely on sunny days. Glasses that utilize color-enhancing lenses, which feature specific coatings or filter tints, can limit the amount of light coming through, while polarized lenses substantially reduce glare.

So while their usefulness is well known, let’s face it, a good pair of sunglasses can be stylish too.

People have been making a statement with iconic eyewear for a while — sunglasses garnered popularity with the Hollywood set in the early 1900s, when it wasn’t uncommon for a hip actress to be photographed in a pair of her sharpest shades.

Today, we’re still talking about the sunglasses that Audrey Hepburn — the original trendsetter — donned in the opening scene of 1961’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s. She emerges from the flagship store of the legendary luxury house referenced in the film’s title in a pair of glamorous dark tortoiseshell frames designed by London eyewear firm Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses. The brand was a keeper for Hepburn — in 1967, she famously wore a pair of Goldsmith’s Yuhu wraparound frames in the poster for Stanley Donen’s film Two for the Road.

Indeed, celebrities have long held sway in the sunglasses realm — perhaps you’ve opted for vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses because you’re enamored with Marilyn Monroe’s celebrated Wayfarers or you’ve taken to classic Aviators because actor Jon Hamm wore them in the nostalgic TV smash hit Mad Men. Good frames are a surefire way to take your style to the next level.

When shopping for the right pair of sunglasses, consider the color and shape of the frames (as well as the shape of your face), how dark or light the lenses are — or tint, if you’re leaning toward a chic gradient lens. Take your time, spring for more than one pair because different moods call for different shades and, while you’re at it, make sure you know how to spot a pair of fake Ray-Ban sunglasses before you make that purchase.

On 1stDibs, our collection of vintage designer sunglasses features classics from Gucci, Cartier, Chanel and other brands as well as a wide range that can be sorted by color — find sleek black sunglasses, brown pairs and a whole lot of other eye-catching options, whether it’s sunny outside or not.