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Cartier Draperie de Décolleté 18K Gold Diamond Necklace with Box
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent Cartier Draperie de Décolleté necklace is an exceptional example of the maison’s timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bead Multi Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This stunning design by Cartier from the Collection Draperie de Décolleté, was inspired from the 1930s and was made in 1999.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Paris Draperie De Décolleté 18k Gold Diamond Bead Ball Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stones Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Burnish Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.55ctw approx. Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 21.77 Grams Ch...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollete Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Collection: Draperie de Decollete Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Unique Serial Number Weight: 109 grams Stones: Diamonds Diamonds: 29 Round Brilliant Cut Diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Gold Diamond Draperie Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
The stunning neckpiece from Cartier's Collection Draperie de Decollete is no longer in production. composed of 18Karat yellow gold beads adorned with 15 F-G VS diamonds for a total o...
Cartier Draperie de Decollete 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This rare Cartier Draperie de Decollete 18 karat yellow gold bracelet with 6 strands design measuring 7 inches long and finished weight of 29.6 grams features serial #LO1884 from yea...
18k Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollete Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Made of 18K Yellow Gold Collection: Draperie de Decollete Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, Unique Serial Number Weight: 54 Grams Dimensions: The bracelet measures 24mm wide (.96″ Inches)...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollete Diamond Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Draperie de Decollete Link Bracelet by Cartier. With 17 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. 1.36ct This bracelet comes wi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Multi Link Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Multi Link Choker Necklace The House of Cartier presents their Collection Draperie de Décolleté circa 1930s.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Draperie De Decollete Necklace in 18K 2 Tone Gold 0.60 Carat
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond Draperie De Decollete Necklace in 18K 2 Tone Gold 0.6 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 105165 Listing Title: Cartier Diamond Draperie De Decollete Necklace in 18K 2 Tone Go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté 18K Yellow Gold Bead Multi Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier gold bracelet from the Collection Draperie de Décolleté. This stunning draped design is inspired by the 1930s and was made in 1999.
Gold
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté 18 Carat Yellow Gold Multi Strand Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This beautiful waterfall necklace by Cartier from their 'Draperie De Décolleté' collection dresses the neckline in a bold and elegant way.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté 18k Gold Diamond Solitaire Beaded Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic Cartier Draperie De Décolleté necklace is crafted from 18k yellow gold, featuring a delicate beaded chain with elegant ball motifs.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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H 0.25 in W 7 in D 1 in
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bead Multi Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier gold and diamond bracelet from the Collection Draperie de Décolleté. This stunning design is inspired by the 1930s and was made in 1999.
Gold
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Multi Link Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The House of Cartier presents their Collection Draperie de Décolleté circa 1930s. This magnificent piece is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold beads, gradually presented in 10 strands...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie De Decollete 18K Yellow Gold of 34 Rows of Beads Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Draperie De Decollete 18K Yellow Gold Necklace of 34 Rows of Beads.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bead Multi Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The House of Cartier presents their Collection Draperie de Décolleté Bracelet, from circa the 1930s.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollete Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Cartier 18k yellow gold Draperie de Decollette bracelet adorned with 17 of the finest round brilliant cut diamonds Length: 7 1/2″ Weight: 54 Grams Dimensions: The bracelet measu...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollete Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
This magnificent necklace features 18 cascading strands of various length necklaces, adorned by 25 VVS1 E Color Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. The first necklace measures 14 Inches in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie De Decollete 10 Row Diamond Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier 18K Yellow and White Gold Draperie De Decolette Necklace, 10 Strands of 2 MM Round Gold Beads and 15 random set White Gold 4 MM beads each set with a Round brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Diamond Gold Draperie de Decollete Multi-Strand Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous Cartier bracelet with 17 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18 karat gold. There are 10 strands that together measure about 1 inch wide, and the length is 7 inches. The cl...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté 18k Yellow Gold Multi Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This sexy draperies de Décolleté piece is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold beads, gradually presented in 6 strands of 2 mm width each. This overlay chain design is very trendy in th...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie Adjustable Diamond & Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Chic and dynamic 18K gold and diamond necklace from the "Draperie De Decollete" collection by Cartier. This interesting necklace features a 7 strand diamond studded pendant with an a...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollete 10 Strand Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Draperie de Decollete 10 Strand Necklace by Cartier.
18k Gold
Cartier 'Draperie De Decollete' 18k Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Cartier bracelet from the Draperie De Decollete collection is crafted from 18k gold.
18k Gold
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté Gold Bead Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Cartier Draperie De Décolleté bead bracelet made of 18k gold.
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollete Diamond Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Draperie de Decollete Link Necklace by Cartier. With 15 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. 1ctw This necklace comes with...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollete Diamond Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Draperie de Decollete Link Bracelet by Cartier. With 17 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. 1.36ct This bracelet comes wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unique and Rare Cartier "Draperie de Decollete" Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier "Draperie de Decollete" Ring with 6 Rows of 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beads Accented by an 18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Panel.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier diamond 18k yellow gold 'Draperie de Decollete' lariat necklace
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Cartier Draperie de Decollete lariat necklace showcases a graceful and fluid design, set with 113 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.40 carats, displa...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Bead Multi Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Cartier bracelet from the iconic Collection Draperie de Décolleté, crafted in 1999, takes inspiration from the elegant designs of the 1930s.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier "Draperie de Décolleté" 10-Row 100g, w/ original Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
n elegant Cartier necklace from the celebrated Draperie de Décolleté collection, composed of ten graduated strands of polished 18-karat yellow gold beads that cascade across the déco...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollete Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Cartier Series: Draperie de Decollete Bracelet Gender: Lady's Material: 18K Yellow Gold Stones: 17 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VVS1 Clarity E Color 1.36 Ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollete Diamond Gold Multi Strand Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold multi strand bracelet, crafted by Cartier for Draperie de Decollete collection, adorned with approximately 0.85ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
CARTIER "Draperie de Decollete" Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, ON
Composed of 10, held together, 18K yellow gold beaded chains, terminating in 3 button shaped balls, functioning as clasps. Signed, serial number, and gold mark. 48.6 grams.
18k Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollete Diamond Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold chain necklace, crafted by Cartier for Draperie de Decolette collection, featuring approximately 0.30ctw G/VS diamond pendant. Necklace is 16" long, pendant is 8mm in diamet...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollete 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Necklace 18 Rows
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Gold Necklace from Cartier Issued in the late 1990s Features 18 rows of lengthening 18k Yellow Gold bead chains to create a draping bib effect Approximately 14" Long...
18k Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollete 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Necklace 18 Rows
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Gold Necklace from Cartier Issued in the late 1990s Features 18 rows of lengthening 18k Yellow Gold bead chains to create a draping bib effect Approximately 14" Long...
18k Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollette Large Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier’s Draperie de Decollette Diamond Bracelet Cartier’s Draperie de Decollette Diamond Bracelet is aptly named, because this piece doesn’t so much fasten around the wrist as i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Juste Un Clou Size 17 Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
We are pleased to offer a pre-owned **Cartier Juste un Clou Pave Diamond Nail Bracelet** in size 17, a true masterpiece of bold design and luxury. Crafted in 18K yellow gold and set ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollate Diamond Yellow Gold Single Drop Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Draperie de Decolette Single Drop Necklace by Cartier. The Cartier Draperie de Decollate necklace exudes timeless elegance. Crafted from 18k yellow gold, its...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold Link Cartier Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Yellow 18K gold chain by Cartier. Formed with oblique rectangular links which graduate gently towards the centre, signed Cartier. Condition: very good Date: contemporary Weight: 42...
Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Multi-Color Diamond Tennis Bracelet, 67.25 Carats
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18 karat yellow gold bracelet with an astounding 67.25 carats of multi-fancy color diamonds. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this one-of-a-kind piece boasts a captivatin...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 3.92 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Wide Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A one of a kind Cartier wide fit Diamond bracelet. The bracelet is designed with 52 round brilliant Diamonds, prong set in 18k yellow gold, combining for a total weight of 3.92 cara...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Tricolor Diamond Necklace CA35-041326
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Circular links crafted from 18K White Gold, 18K Yellow Gold, and 18K Rose Gold make this Cartier Trinity necklace incredibly statement-making. Chic and incredibly impressive, sparkli...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k yellow gold Link and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 18k yellow gold Link and Diamond Bracelet. The 18k solid gold link bracelet has a textured design. There are 12 round brilliant diamonds set in 18k white gold bezels and weig...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Riviera Necklace: 23.40ct Diamond in Platinum Setting
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Lignes Essentielles necklace, platine 950/1000, set with 97 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 23.40 carats. Please note that the carat weight, number of stones and product dimensions...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Necklace, Cartier Draperie 18KT Gold, Original Box and Invoice
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
The rows fall deeper towards the front, so the beads gather in a curve at the centre of the neck and lie flat across the shoulders. At the back the necklace fastens with three domed ...
18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
This fun geometric designed bracelet contains 108 top quality round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 11.86 carats total. In an open work design and beautifully crafted i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Diamond Square Link Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Cartier diamond necklace dates to the 1970s and is crafted in 18k yellow gold with a substantial geometric link design. The necklace features repeating open square links...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Bezel Set Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Bezel Set Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold. The necklace features 12.60ctw of brilliant round cut diamonds, F-G color, VVS clarity. The necklace is 15.5 inches long and 1/...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond and Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace CRHP700456
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This exquisite choker style necklace, crafted by Cartier, is a masterpiece in yellow gold, showcasing a stunning arrangement of diamonds and golden South Sea pearls. The necklace fea...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Trinity 18K Gold Diamond Lariat Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Trinity lariat necklace crafted in 18-karat yellow, white, and rose gold. The fine rose gold cable chain passes through three oval Trinity motifs, including one yellow gold o...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Necklace with Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Lucerne, CH
This exquisite Cartier necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold and adorned with 103 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2.06 carats. The diamonds are F-G color with vvs clarity, ensuring ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris 18K Yellow Gold 33 Inches, Georges L'enfant Makers Mark, Chain
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Georges L'Enfant maker's mark 18K yellow gold Length: 33 inches Alternating polished link design Ideal for layering or wearing doubled The model is wearing both chains...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 1980s Doppio Gold Ring, 1.7ct Blue Topaz & 1.13ct Iolite, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A gem-set doppio ring by Bvlgari. Signature piece of design, created in Rome Italy by the acclaimed jewelry house of Bulgari. This popular ring is part of the iconic doppio collecti...
Iolite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere 1990s Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
1992 18k yellow gold Panthere necklace by Cartier. Necklace is 16.75" long and 15mm wide. Marked on the clasp: Cartier 1992, 750, E73016. Weight - 92 grams.
Yellow Gold
Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Exotic Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
The Hermès Birkin 25 is presented here in Rouge Exotique lizard, a softened red tone that balances vibrancy with restraint. The color offers presence while remaining versatile, makin...
Hermes crocodile '404' bag circa 1960-1963
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - 31cm black alligator '404' bag with gold-plated fastening on a ridig frame, a handle, and a key. Made in France. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 25 cm ...
Cartier Trinity De Cartier Diamond, White Gold and Ceramic Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold, ceramic and diamond Cartier Trinity de Cartier ring featuring 100 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .45cts. This is the small model, US size 4, and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Panthere De Cartier Panther Diamond Tsavorite Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Panthere De Cartier Panther Diamond Tsavorite Onyx Bracelet by Cartier. With 38 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity E color total weight approximately .26ct 2 ...
Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
Cartier Watch - Haute Joaillerie
By Cartier
Located in Vallejo, CA
Cartier wrist watch - A Lady's fine white gold, Ruby, and diamonds-set bracelet watch Circa 1995.
Diamond, Ruby
Cartier Spike Chain Necklace 18K Yellow Gold 42cm
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: TMR2606150001 ■ Retail Price: - ■ Brand: Cartier ■ Product Name: Spike Chain Necklace ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: 750 K18 YG Yellow Gold ■ Weight: Approximately ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Round Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Rolling Band Ring sz4
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Natural Genuine 5 Rubies, 5 Sapphires & 5 Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Very Nice Blue Sapphire & Red Ruby - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 2.3-2...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$72,439
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Hermès Black Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Birkin 30cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Birkin 30cm Retourne Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 30cm Product Title: Black Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Lea...
Cartier 18kt White Gold Pearl Necklace with Amethyst, Floral Design
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Pink 18kt white gold Pear-cut amethyst gemstone embellishments Floral design Pearl chain Secure clasp Condition: Excellent This pre-owned item is in near-perfect condition with no si...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$131,692
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès Poussière Shiny Mississippiensis Alligator Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Poussière Shiny Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Product Title: Poussière Shiny Mississippiensis ...
Hermes Birkin 30 Rouge H Matte Alligator With Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Matte Alligator Birkin 30 Rouge H is an extraordinary collector's handbag that represents the highest level of Hermès craftsmanship and exclusivity. Crafted from luxurious...
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Panthere Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This authentic pre-owned Cartier Double Panthère necklace is a powerful and iconic creation from the Maison’s most celebrated collection. Weighing an impressive 200 grams, the neckla...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Birkin 25 Malachite Togo Leather Gold Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Togo Birkin 25 in Malachite. This classic handbag is beautifully crafted of Togo leather in Malachite color. The bag features rolled leather top handles, ...
Hermes HAC 50 Cosmos Ombre Togo Palladium Limited Edition Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermes HAC 50 Cosmos - an extraordinary limited edition travel bag distinguished by its hand applied spray ombre in celestial shades of Blue Nuit, Violet, and A...
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.
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.
Cartier understands the value of preserving the signature codes of great design, and how to tweak it for modern aficionados.
Throughout the season, timepieces are clues to the characters' character.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Made with Sardinian coral, this gem packs so much presence — and is perfect for poolside soirees.
Through both his collection and his innovative designs, Louis Cartier’s passion for Islamic continues to resonate.
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.