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Cartier Trinity Ring Size 5

Cartier Diamond Trinity Ring
Cartier Diamond Trinity Ring

Cartier Diamond Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k rose, yellow, and white gold with pave-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.00 carats. Signed by Cartier, from their Trinity col...

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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond

Cartier Trinity Ruban Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Sz 5 1/4
Cartier Trinity Ruban Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Sz 5 1/4

Cartier Trinity Ruban Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Sz 5 1/4

By Cartier

Located in Feasterville, PA

Expertly set in platinum, chosen for its enduring quality, this piece is designed to transcend generations. Ring Size: EU 52 / US 5¼ Weight: 8.6 grams Brand: Cartier Material: Pl...

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20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Trinity Ruban Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Sz 5 1/4
Cartier Trinity Ruban Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Sz 5 1/4

Cartier Trinity Ruban Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Sz 5 1/4

By Cartier

Located in Feasterville, PA

Expertly set in platinum, chosen for its enduring quality, this piece is designed to transcend generations. Ring Size: EU 52 / US 5¼ Weight: 8.6 grams Brand: Cartier Material: Pl...

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20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Trinity de Cartier Diamond Engagement Ring
Cartier Trinity de Cartier Diamond Engagement Ring

Cartier Trinity de Cartier Diamond Engagement Ring

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

The diamond is set within a classic 4 claw setting with the band itself displaying the classic 18k tri-colour Trinity design. The ring is currently a size UK L½, US 5 7/8, but can b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Ring with Diamonds
Cartier Trinity Ring with Diamonds

Cartier Trinity Ring with Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Trinity ring 18K white gold, 18K pink gold, 18K yellow gold, set with 102 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.46 carat. All-gold ring width: 2.8 mm. Paved ring width: 2.9 mm size: 5 1...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

26675 Cartier Trinity 18k Rose Gold 1.73 G VVS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring 5
26675 Cartier Trinity 18k Rose Gold 1.73 G VVS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring 5

26675 Cartier Trinity 18k Rose Gold 1.73 G VVS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring 5

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Cartier Trinity Collection Cartier 18k Yellow Rose White Gold ring weighs 5.9g GIA round diamond weighs 1.73ct Diamond G color VVS1 clarity Shank measures 2.4mm wide Ring size is 5 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Cartier Trinity Diamond Platinum White Gold Ceramic Band Ring
Cartier Trinity Diamond Platinum White Gold Ceramic Band Ring

Cartier Trinity Diamond Platinum White Gold Ceramic Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Made in France circa 2000s. . The ring size is 5 - EU 49. Non-resizable.

Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Trinity Spinner Ring
Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Trinity Spinner Ring

Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Trinity Spinner Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Cartier Trinity Spinner Ring 18k Yellow and White Gold, Rose Gold Signed and numbered and made in 1990 and in original Cartier box.

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Late 20th Century French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA 1.73 Ct
Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA 1.73 Ct

Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA 1.73 Ct

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Currently a size 5, the ring may be professionally resized if desired.

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2010s Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Moonstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 1...

Cartier Pave Diamond 18ct White, Yellow and Rose Gold Trinity Ring
Cartier Pave Diamond 18ct White, Yellow and Rose Gold Trinity Ring

Cartier Pave Diamond 18ct White, Yellow and Rose Gold Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Cartier Pave Diamond 18ct White Gold, 18ct Yellow Gold and 18ct Rose Gold Trinity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1110 Brand: Cartier Model: Trinity Pave Band Ring Type: Ring Seria...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1990's 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Vintage Trinity Grooved Band Ring
Cartier 1990's 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Vintage Trinity Grooved Band Ring

Cartier 1990's 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Vintage Trinity Grooved Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a wide band featuring deeply grooved segments Alternating pattern of yellow, rose, and white gold Completed by high polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold Numbered fully...

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1990s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Tri-Color White, Yellow Rose, 18 Karat Gold Rolling Rings
Cartier Trinity Tri-Color White, Yellow Rose, 18 Karat Gold Rolling Rings

Cartier Trinity Tri-Color White, Yellow Rose, 18 Karat Gold Rolling Rings

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Trinity de Cartier Tri-Color 18k Gold Ring Ring Size 4.5 , very small ring Marked 750, 49 Materials 18k Yellow Gold, White Gold and Rose Gold Measurements Each ring is approx...

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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Solitaire Ring 0.31ct F-VVS1 Diamond in 18K Tri-Gold GIA 1996
Cartier Trinity Solitaire Ring 0.31ct F-VVS1 Diamond in 18K Tri-Gold GIA 1996

Cartier Trinity Solitaire Ring 0.31ct F-VVS1 Diamond in 18K Tri-Gold GIA 1996

By Cartier

Located in Tokyo, JP

■ Product Number: 25020135 ■ Brand: Cartier ■ Product Name: Trinity Solitaire Ring ■ Model Number: - ■ Material: Diamond (0.31ct F-VVS1), 18K Yellow Gold, White Gold, Pink Gold ■ Wei...

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1990s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris 1960's 2.88 CTW Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Rolling Trinity Band Ring
Cartier Paris 1960's 2.88 CTW Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Rolling Trinity Band Ring

Cartier Paris 1960's 2.88 CTW Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Rolling Trinity Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as three interlocking yellow gold bands bead set with diamonds fully around Weighing approximately 2.88 carats total - G color with VS1 clarity Bands feature "rolling" movem...

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Vintage 1960s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Hoop earrings Tubogas Design 18k Tri-Color Gold
Cartier Hoop earrings Tubogas Design 18k Tri-Color Gold

Cartier Hoop earrings Tubogas Design 18k Tri-Color Gold

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Known for its bold use of 18k gold, architectural details, and iconic designs like the Cartier Love bracelet, Trinity ring, and Tank watch, the brand continues to influence modern st...

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Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Cartier Trinity Ring
Cartier Trinity Ring

Cartier Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Roslyn, NY

18k white gold, 18k yellow gold, 18k pink gold and diamonds. 96 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.55 carats. Both original boxes included and also receipt . Current Retail: $14,000 /...

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Early 2000s Band Rings

Cartier Trinity Diamond Ring
Cartier Trinity Diamond Ring

Cartier Trinity Diamond Ring

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A Cartier tri colour diamond ring in 18k gold. The ring feature a pear-shaped brilliant-cut diamond of approx 0.25 carats set to a tri-colour band set in white, yellow and rose gold....

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1990s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond

Cartier Panthere Trinity Emerald Onyx Gold Ring
Cartier Panthere Trinity Emerald Onyx Gold Ring

Cartier Panthere Trinity Emerald Onyx Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Ring size 5 3/4 - 6 , ring is 10mm wide, sits approx. 11mm from the finger top.

Category

20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Trinity 18K White Rose and Yellow Gold Ring Band
Cartier Trinity 18K White Rose and Yellow Gold Ring Band

Cartier Trinity 18K White Rose and Yellow Gold Ring Band

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A classic Cartier Trinity Ring in 18K White Gold, 18K Rose Gold and 18K Yellow Gold.

Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Style Trinity Enamel Ring in 18k Gold
Cartier Style Trinity Enamel Ring in 18k Gold

Cartier Style Trinity Enamel Ring in 18k Gold

Located in PARIS, FR

Cartier style Trinity enamel ring in yellow gold 18 karats.

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Cartier Les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring
Cartier Les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring

Cartier Les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

This ring by Cartier is from their Les Must De Cartier Trinity collection and features five 18k yellow, white and rose gold interlinking bands. This ring cannot be re sized. Complete...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring
Cartier Les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring

Cartier Les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

This ring by Cartier is from their Les Must De Cartier Trinity collection and features five 18k yellow, white and rose gold interlinking bands. This ring cannot be re sized. Complete...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring
Cartier Les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring

Cartier Les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

ITEM CONDITION Excellent XUPES REFERENCE J807 MANUFACTURER Cartier MODEL Trinity MODEL REFERENCE 50 GENDER Unisex ACCOMPANIED BY Xupes Presentation Box UK RING SIZE K EU RING SIZE 50...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Classic 5 Diamond Tri-Gold Band Ring
Cartier Trinity Classic 5 Diamond Tri-Gold Band Ring

Cartier Trinity Classic 5 Diamond Tri-Gold Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Measurements: 3.5mm each band. The ring size is 7.5 - EU 56. Non-resizable. Please note that the US ring size conversion may differ on Cartier's site.

Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold 'Trinity' Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Ring Size 5
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold 'Trinity' Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Ring Size 5

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold 'Trinity' Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Ring Size 5

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Trinity Sapphire, Rubies And Diamond Ring. Trinity de Cartier rolling ring, composed of three interlocking thin band rings in high-polished 18k yellow gold set with circular...

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1990s French Modern Wedding Rings

Cartier Eighteen Karat White Yellow and Rose Trinity Gold Size 5 Band Ring
Cartier Eighteen Karat White Yellow and Rose Trinity Gold Size 5 Band Ring

Cartier Eighteen Karat White Yellow and Rose Trinity Gold Size 5 Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Cartier Trinity # 48 Ring 18 karat yellow, white and rose gold rolling ring Finger size 5 Each band width 3.3 millimeter Weight: 6.6g / 0.23oz.

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1990s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Pave Ring
Cartier Trinity Pave Ring

Cartier Trinity Pave Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Cartier Pave Diamond 18ct White Gold, 18ct Yellow Gold And 18ct Rose Gold Trinity Ring Brand Cartier Model Trinity Pave Band Ring Product Type Ring Serial Number H***** Accompanied ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Diamond Ring
Cartier Trinity Diamond Ring

Cartier Trinity Diamond Ring

By Cartier

Located in Houston, TX

The ring is a European size 51 or US 5 1/2. It is marked on the outside edge "750 910885 51 Cartier".

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Trinity Ring
Cartier Diamond Trinity Ring

Cartier Diamond Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k rose, yellow, and white gold with pave-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.20 carats. Signed by Cartier, from their Trinity col...

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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 5 Bands Trinity Ring Tri Color Gold 54 US 6.75
Cartier 5 Bands Trinity Ring Tri Color Gold 54 US 6.75

Cartier 5 Bands Trinity Ring Tri Color Gold 54 US 6.75

By Cartier

Located in Kobe, Hyogo

Item: Authentic Cartier 5 Bands Trinity Ring Stones: --- Metal: 18K Yellow / Rose / White Gold Ring Size: 54 US SIZE 6.75 UK SIZE N Internal Diameter: 17.25 mm Measurement: 2.7 mm We...

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1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Double C de Cartier Ring
Cartier Trinity Double C de Cartier Ring

Cartier Trinity Double C de Cartier Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bethesda, MD

From Cartier, their iconic double C de Cartier decor trinity ring.

Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Solitaire Diamond Ring
Cartier Trinity Solitaire Diamond Ring

Cartier Trinity Solitaire Diamond Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

UK ring size L. EU ring size 51. US ring size 5 3/4.Complete with a Xupes presentation box.

Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Cartier Trinity de Cartier Diamond Gold Ring
Cartier Trinity de Cartier Diamond Gold Ring

Cartier Trinity de Cartier Diamond Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bethesda, MD

Size 49 US 4 5 4mm wide rings

Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Diamond Dress Ring
Cartier Trinity Diamond Dress Ring

Cartier Trinity Diamond Dress Ring

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

The central design is accentuated by 18k yellow, rose and white gold tapered shoulders. The ring is a US size 5 3/4, EU size 51.5 and UK size L1/2 and has a gross weight of 5.24 gram...

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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Classic Gold Ring Medium Model Size 50
Cartier Trinity Classic Gold Ring Medium Model Size 50

Cartier Trinity Classic Gold Ring Medium Model Size 50

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU AT-1767 Brand Cartier Model B4086150 Date Circa 2010 Size EU 50/ US 5 1/4 / UK K _______________________________________________________ Metal 18K White/ Yellow/ Rose Go...

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2010s French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Double C de Cartier Ring
Cartier Trinity Double C de Cartier Ring

Cartier Trinity Double C de Cartier Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bethesda, MD

An exquisite representation of Cartier's timeless elegance, this authentic gold band ring is a signature piece from the iconic Trinity Collection.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Diamond Gold Ring
Cartier Trinity Diamond Gold Ring

Cartier Trinity Diamond Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Feasterville, PA

Made of 18K White, Yellow, Rose Gold Collection: Trinity Stones: Diamonds Diamonds: Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Vs1 Clarity E-F Color Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Unique Serial Numb...

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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 5 Bands Trinity Ring Tri Color Gold 54 US 6.75
Cartier 5 Bands Trinity Ring Tri Color Gold 54 US 6.75

Cartier 5 Bands Trinity Ring Tri Color Gold 54 US 6.75

By Cartier

Located in Kobe, Hyogo

Item: Authentic Cartier 5 Bands Trinity Ring Stones: --- Metal: 18K Yellow / Rose / White Gold Ring Size: 54 US SIZE 6.75 UK SIZE M 3/4 Internal Diameter: 17.20 mm Measurement: 2.7 m...

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1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Gold Stacking Ring
Cartier Trinity Gold Stacking Ring

Cartier Trinity Gold Stacking Ring

By Cartier

Located in Darnestown, MD

This ring is size 6 3/4; It is accompanied by the original Cartier certificate of authenticity stating that it was sold in 1996 with serial number D37349.

Category

1990s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Gold Trinity Ring
Cartier Diamond Gold Trinity Ring

Cartier Diamond Gold Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A timeless celestial design from Cartier. Created in the famous tricolor gold: pink gold for love, yellow gold for fidelity and white gold for friendship, intertwined in a display of...

Category

1990s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Trinity Gold Ring
Cartier Diamond Trinity Gold Ring

Cartier Diamond Trinity Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A timeless celestial design from Cartier. Created in the famous tricolor gold: pink gold for love, yellow gold for fidelity and white gold for friendship, intertwined in a display of...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Trinity Gold Ring
Cartier Diamond Trinity Gold Ring

Cartier Diamond Trinity Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A timeless celestial design from Cartier. Created in the famous tricolor gold: pink gold for love, yellow gold for fidelity and white gold for friendship, intertwined in a display of...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Cartier Trinity Ring Size 5 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate cartier trinity ring size 5 for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 9 vintage or 29 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a cartier trinity ring size 5 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 trinity ring size 5 can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 7 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for an antique cushion cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes uncut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a cartier trinity ring size 5, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Cartier Trinity Ring Size 5?

The price for a cartier trinity ring size 5 starts at $550 and tops out at $22,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,243.

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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.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.