Cartier Santos 100 Stainless Steel Watch Customized Genuine Diamonds W20073x8
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos 100 Stainless Steel Watch Customized with Genuine Diamonds W20073X8.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster Chronograph White Dial Custom Diamond Steel Watch W62019X6
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Cartier Roadster W62019X6 watch. 47.6mm x 42.8mm diamond stainless steel case, on diamond stainless steel bracelet.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel Custom Diamond Quartz Watch 98790
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 29mm Custom Diamond Quartz Watch 98790 Please note: Cartier jewelry bracelet is not included.
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha #2475 Stainless Steel Ladies Watch with Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha automatic stainless steel watch. 35mm stainless steel case, custom 2 row diamond bezel #2475 This watch has been fully polished, serviced and there are absolutely NO v...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Française Factory Diamond 18k White Gold Watch with Box
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Tank Française Material: 18k white gold Diamonds: Approximately 2.40–2.75 carat total weight, near colorless, VS clarity Movement: Swiss quartz battery Cry...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier - Santos Carrée Lady, Automatique, Full 18K Yellow Gold Watch, diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cartier - Santos Carrée Lady, Automatique, Full 18K Yellow Gold Watch with Black Onyx and Diamond-Set Dial, Integrated Bracelet An exquisite and rare expression of timeless elega...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Large Stainless Steel Watch with Custom Diamonds WSSA0018
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Large Stainless Steel Watch with Custom Diamonds Blue Roman Numeral Dial WSSA0018 WATCH COMES WITH ORIGINAL BOX, PAPERS AND ADDITIONAL BLUE LEATHER STRAP! Mechanical ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier RoadsterXL Chronograph Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Black Dial W62020X6
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Black Dial W62020X6. Black dial with luminous hands and Roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers on the outer rim. M...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch W69012Z4
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42 Steel Silver Dial Men's Watch W69012Z4.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha 18K Yellow Gold 38mm Ref. 1989 Leather Accents Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A striking Cartier Pasha watch in solid 18K yellow gold, reference 1989, showcasing one of Cartier’s most recognizable and enduring sport-luxury designs.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank American Diamond 18k Gold Unisex Watch Ref 2940
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Louis Cartier introduced the Tank line-up before the 1920's. The collection has expanded over the years to incorporate a variety of variations. The Tank Americaine boasts an elongat...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Santos 100 Large Automatic Two Tone Diamond Watch W200728G
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos 100 Large Automatic Two Tone Diamond Watch W200728G 18kt yellow gold and stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet with 18kt yellow gold screws. Fixed 18kt...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Antique Art Deco 1920s Cartier Diamond and Onyx Watch Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with Rose cut Diamonds and French cut Onyx. Signed by Cartier Circa 1920s
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Tank Francaise Aftermarket Diamond Bezel Pink MOP Dial Watch 2384
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER TANK FRANCAISE AFTERMARKET DIAMOND BEZEL PINK MOP DIAL WATCH 2384 -Mint condition -Movement: Quartz -Stainless steel -Aftermarket diamond bezel -Case size: 20x25mm -Dial: P...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Ladies Medium Model Custom Diamonds Steel Watch #2465
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise Ladies Medium Model Custom Diamonds Steel Watch 25mm x 30mm #2465 Cartier Tank Francaise Ladies Medium Model Custom Diamonds Steel Watch. Watch has been fully...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank 2489 Diamond Bezel 18-Karat Ladies Watch In Stock
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Tank 2489 18k White Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch Brand: Cartier MPN: 2489 Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Size: Cartier Small, 19 x 35 mm Dial: Silver Dial with Roman ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Roadster XL Chrono Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Black Dial W62020X6
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Black Dial W62020X6
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Chronograph Custom Diamond Watch on Black Strap
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Chronograph watch. Black dial, 47.6mm x 42.8mm diamond, stainless steel case, on black alligator strap with diamond buckle.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Chronograph Custom Diamond Watch on Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Chronograph watch. Black dial, 47.6mm x 42.8mm diamond, stainless steel case, on black alligator strap with diamond buckle.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank American Yellow Gold and Diamond Pave Chronograph Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank American ( Americaine ) Reference 1730 2 Register Chronograph Wrist Watch, 35 X 26 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece water resistant case with 3 rows of fine white...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pasha 38mm Stainless Steel Watch with Aftermarket Diamonds Roman Dial
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Pasha Roman Dial Diamond Stainless Steel Watch – Elegance Meets Luxury Brand: Cartier Model: Pasha Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 38mm Bezel: Stainless Ste...
Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise 18k White Gold Diamond Watch WE1018S3 2491 Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this elegant Cartier Tank Française Reference WE1018S3, also known as reference 2491, crafted in luxurious 18k white gold and accented with a factory diamond ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Ballon Blanc 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bezel Mother of Pearl Dial Watch
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this timelessly elegant Cartier diamond watch! Featuring a white mother of pearl dial, a round brilliant cut diamond, quartz movement, and scratch resistant sapphi...
Diamond
Cartier Roadster Stainless Steel Ladies Watch Custom Diamond Case W62016V3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Comes only with the BLACK strap and additional WHITE strap (Steel bracelet is not included!) W62016V3
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Trinity 18k Tri-Color Gold Diamond Dial Watch, Circa 1996-2000
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, CH
A masterpiece of Parisian elegance, this Cartier Trinity (Reference 2357) is an extraordinary fusion of horology and fine jewelry. The watch features the legendary Trinity bezel—a sy...
Diamond, Gold
Cartier Paris Gondole 18K Gold Diamond Bezel White Dial Manual Wind Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Gondole manual wind watch in 18K yellow gold featuring oval case with diamond bezel and white dial with black Roman numerals.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Pasha 38MM 2401 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Dial Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond Dial and Bezel: Clarity: VS1-VS2 Color: F-G Pasha De Watch Properties Brand: Cartier Family: Pasha De Cartier Model: Pasha De Ref.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Custom Diamond Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Watch WSSA0018
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos De Cartier WSSA0018 Custom Diamond Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Watch Pave Black Roman Numeral Dial. Mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1847 MC. Ste...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster XL Chrono Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Silver Dial W62020X6
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Silver Dial W62020X6. Silver dial with luminous hands and Roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers on the outer rim. ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Dress Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Dress Watch W20012C4 This watch is in like new condition. It has been customized recently, professionally polished and...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster XL W62020x6 Chronograph Custom Diamond Watch on Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Chronograph watch. Black dial, 47.6mm x 42.8mm diamond, stainless steel case, on black alligator strap with diamond buckle. Will come included with stain...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph 2619 in 18K Gold Full Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph 2619 is entirely set with over 25 carats of natural diamonds, precisely set to accentuate the bold curves of Cartier’s signature Roadster design....
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Pasha 42mm Automatic 18k White Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch WJ1202M9
By Cartier
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
The Cartier Pasha 42mm Automatic 18k White Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch WJ1202M9 is a luxurious timepiece featuring a sleek silver case with a polished finish and a fixed diamond ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unisex Cartier Panthere Cougar 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wrist Watch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing an exquisite Cartier Panthere Cougar watch, an iconic timepiece that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Tank Anglaise 3511 Two-Tone 18K Rose Gold Diamond Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Westport, CT
An original Cartier Tank Anglaise two-tone automatic watch, reference 3511 / WT100025.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Model Custom Diamonds on Sides Steel Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Model Custom Diamonds on Sides Steel Watch 32 mm x 28.15 mm W51002Q3 Cartier Tank Francaise Ladies Medium Model Custom Diamonds Steel Watch. Watch has b...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier 18K White Gold Santos 100 Unisex White Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
You will fall in love with this beautiful Cartier Santos watch the moment you see it. It has everything going for it: diamond bezel, perfect 33mm width of the case, purple leather b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Roadster Xl W62020x6 Black Dial Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Xl Black Dial Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch W62020x6
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha Ladies Stainless Steel Watch with Baby Blue Diamond Dial & Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha #2324 automatic stainless steel watch. 35mm stainless steel case, custom 2 row diamond bezel, custom diamond dial. Watch has been fully polished, serviced and there are...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha #2324 Stainless Steel Pink Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha #2324 automatic stainless steel watch. 35mm stainless steel case, custom 2 row diamond bezel, custom diamond dial. Watch has been fully polished, serviced and there are...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm 18K White Gold Factory Diamond Bezel Watch WE900951
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Discover the luxurious Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm WE900951 unisex watch in 18K white gold with diamonds. Perfect for any wrist size and water resistant up to 30 meters. Crafted from 18...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Roadster Xl W62020x6 Silver Dial Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Xl W62020x6 Silver Dial Stainless Steel Custom Fully Iced Out Watch. Stainless steel case back. Case dimensions: 49 mm x 43 mm. Case thickness: 13 mm. Hidden deploy...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Octagon 18k Gold and Steel Automatic Ladies Diamond Watch 2966
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Octagon 18K Gold and Steel Automatic Ladies Diamond Watch 2966. This watch has been customized very recently. It has never been worn after diamonds were set and it do...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
Vintage Cartier Ronde Louis 2886 Quartz 29mm 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Ronde collection draws directly from Cartier's earliest round case dress watch designs, maintaining the Roman numeral dial, cabochon crown, and clean yellow gold case proportions...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Santos 100 Stainless Steel & White Rubber Watch Rose Gold Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos 100 Staniless Steel 33mm Diamond Watch White Rubber Strap Rose Gold Bezel #2878 This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so confident in ...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier delices de cartier
By Cartier
Located in Sausalito, CA
Freeform oval deco style rose gold case, with a ribbon of round diamonds fallowing the flow of the case. Diamond studed crown. Gothic style stainless dial. Rose gold deployment buck...
Diamond, Chrysocolla, 18k Gold
Cartier Pasha Ladies Watch Dial Two Row Diamond Bezel White MOP Diamond Dial
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha Ladies Watch with White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Two Row Diamond Bezel #2324 Cartier Pasha is a automatic stainless steel watch. 35mm stainless steel case, custom ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier 2904 La Dona 18k Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch In Stock
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier 2904 La Dona 18k Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch Brand: Cartier MPN: 2904 Case Material: 18k Rose Gold Case Size: 22.5mm Dial: White Dial with Roman Numeral Hour Marker...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Santos 100 Rose Gold 33mm Custom Diamond Watch Brown Leather Strap #2879
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos 100 Rose Gold 33mm Custom Diamond Watch Brown Leather Strap #2879 This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so confident in our diamonds s...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Santos – Ref. 8191 – Round Case – Quartz - SERVICED JUNE 26
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Santos – Ref. 8191 – Round Case – Quartz - serviced June 2026 This Cartier Santos Ref. 8191 Round Quartz Watch offers exceptional value at this price.
Cartier Vendome 66029 18k Factory Diamond Tricolor Round Quartz Ladies 21mm
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Vendome 18K Factory Diamond Tricolor Round Quartz Watch, circa 1985.
18k Gold, Mixed Metal
Cartier Mid Size Tank Obus Ref. 1630 Yellow Gold and Diamonds Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank Obus Reference 1630 Wrist Watch, 18K Yellow Gold 30 X 25 MM water resistant 2 piece case with 2 rows of Factory set Diamonds totaling approximately 2 carats...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Must de Cartier Tank 2415 Japan Limited Purple Checkerboard Dial Vermeil
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must de Cartier Tank ref. 2415 in sterling silver vermeil, circa 2001, produced as a Japan Limited Edition of 500 pieces. The watch features a purple mother-of-pearl checkerb...
Pearl, Gold
Cartier 'Tank Americaine' Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 40.80 carats Creator: Cartier Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 113 grams Period: Contemporary Crafted by Cartier, this timepiece is the epitome of luxury and elegance. Fe...
Diamond
Cartier Clé De Cartier Serti Vibrant Limited Edition Diamond Set HPI01063 3963
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning Cartier Clé de Cartier Serti Vibrant reference HPI01063 3963, a numbered limited edition of 30 pieces, dated circa 2014, featuring an extraordinary NAC-treated 18k white g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu d'Art Elephant Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Model: Ballon Bleu de Cartier d'Art Elephant Movement: Self-winding Cartier Caliber 076 Case: 36mm Case Material: 18K white gold Dial Color: Multicolor Dial Material: 18K rhodiumized...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Baignoire Yellow Gold and Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Model: Baignoire 1920 Movement: Quartz Case: 30mm x 23mm Case Material: 18K yellow gold Dial Color: Ivory Dial Material: Mother-of-pearl The graceful oval silhouette of Cartier’s c...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Movement with Diamond Dial, Original Strap
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An authentic Cartier Pasha Calibre 500MC automatic movement, fitted with a factory diamond-set dial, with original hands and crown, and accompanied by the original Cartier strap. A...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Roadster Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch. Signed Cartier, numbered and marked. Fully polished. Wrist length: 15.5 centimeters. Additional links available on request. Extra...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tank Divan NOS Rose Gold Diamond Set
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Featuring a stunning mother of pearl dial with roman numerals, blued-steel sword shaped hands and a secret Cartier signature at X. The watch has a fixed rose gold bezel set with 20 r...
Diamond, Rose Gold
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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.
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