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Cartier Curb

Vintage Cartier Curb Link Chain Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A great vintage Cartier gold bracelet crafted out of a curb link chain.
A heavy and flat curb link
Category

1990s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Curb Link Chain Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in La Jolla, CA
Authentic Vintage Cartier Paris Curb Link Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Cartier Paris Curb
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20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Pave Curb Link Eternity Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Cartier 18 karat white gold wide pave ring featuring 408 round brilliant cut diamonds of VS clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diamond Bergamo 18K Gold Hoop Cuban Curb Link Vintage Estate Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Oakton, VA
Cartier Diamond Bergamo 18K Gold Hoop Cuban Curb Link Vintage Estate Earrings DESIGNER: Cartier
Category

2010s French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Georges L'Enfant 1970's 1.50 Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Curb Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a yellow gold curb link chain with larger link stations Bead set with rows of round
Category

Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Georges L'Enfant for Cartier Paris 18k Rose Gold Curb Link ID Bracelet
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage Cartier Paris by Georges L’Enfant 18K Gold Curb Link ID Bracelet – 7.5", 1940s–1960s, Made
Category

Mid-20th Century French Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Cartier Yellow Gold Curb Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
18ct Yellow Gold Cartier London Heavy Curb Bracelet (98grams )Hallmark London 1967.
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Late 20th Century Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Curb Chain
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stylish contemporary chain from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Cartier Curb Link Chain
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pretty and sleek 18 carat gold curb link chain, signed and numbered, Cartier, 617761 with its
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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Curbchain Link Bracelet with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Darnestown, MD
Fabulous Cartier curb chain link bracelet by Cartier with a larger central link filled with
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Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1970s Cartier Gold Curb Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A handsome gold curb link bracelet by Cartier. A 7" x 5/8" 18k yellow gold flat link bracelet. An
Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

1960s Cartier Gourmette Gold Curb Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
GOLD 'GOURMETTE' NECKLACE BY CARTIER c.1960's Oval curb link necklace set in 18ct yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier 18k Gold Elongated Curb Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of the Cartier 18k Gold Elongated Curb Link Bracelet, a vintage
Category

1990s French Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow and White Gold Curb Link Chain
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold link chain, by Cartier. The design features yellow gold curb links, interspersed
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20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Curb-Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Curb-link collar necklace in polished 18k yellow gold, featuring three open oval-shaped links each
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Gold Curb Link Chain Necklace/Bracelet Combination, France
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Composed of elongated polished gold curb links, signed Cartier, Paris, with maker's mark and French
Category

Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Panthere On A Curb Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a stunning piece of Cartier heritage: the Panthère Necklace from the 1970s/1980s
Category

20th Century French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Double Curb Link Unisex Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a doubled curb link chain. With high polished finish. Completed by spring clasp closure
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Double Curb Link Unisex Vintage Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a doubled curb link chain. With high polished finish. Completed by spring clasp closure
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER LONDON JAEGER LECOULTRE 18k Yellow Gold Curb Link Bracelet Watch 1960s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier London Jaeger LeCoultre 18k Yellow Gold Curb Link Bracelet Watch Circa 1960s Vintage Here
Category

Vintage 1960s English Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier 1960's Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a large curb link chain bracelet centering one larger link Platinum-topped and pavé set
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French 18 Carat Gold Necklace Woven/Polished Curb Gourmette by Cartier, 1972
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A stylish French 18ct yellow gold necklace by Cartier c.1970s, designed as a single row of
Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-War Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris 1970 Flat Curb Links Bold Bracelet In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A bracelet designed by Cartier. Beautiful, sleek and elegant bracelet, created in Paris France by
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris 1970 Flat Curb Links Necklace In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A necklace designed by Cartier. Beautiful, sleek and elegant necklace, created in Paris France by
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier yellow gold curb necklace with diamonds. The necklace is made in 14k yellow gold accented
Category

Vintage 1980s French Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Gold and Diamond Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond link bracelet, circa 1960, signed Cartier. The curb link
Category

Late 20th Century French Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris Vintage Puffy Curb Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Puffed up with lots of chunky style, this vintage Cartier curb link bracelet is a powerful
Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Gold Curb Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
This handsome Cartier vintage, circa 1965, curb link 14 karat yellow gold bracelet is as timelessly
Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Paris 1960s Gold Curb Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold bracelet by Cartier. . Circa 1960's. Signed, "Cartier
Category

Vintage 1960s French Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Paris Sapphire Diamond Gold Curb Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k gold curb link necklace by Cartier, made in Paris, France. Set with an oval sapphire cabochon
Category

20th Century French More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1960s Cartier 14 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A fabulous piece for anyone to wear! This 1960's Cartier yellow gold bracelet is ideal for
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s Cartier London 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Wide vintage mid-century 18k yellow gold curb link bracelet by Cartier London circa 1960. The links
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Retro Cartier 14k Pink Green Gold Double Curb Link Bracelet Necklace Set
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent and very well made vintage Cartier matching necklace and bracelet set is crafted
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Curb Link Diamond Necklace & Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A curb link necklace and bracelet mounted in rose gold: the choker with three diamond links, the
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American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 1970's Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18 karat Cartier curb link necklace with 3 diamond links.
Category

20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 1970's Diamond Necklace
Cartier 1970's Diamond Necklace
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Cartier, Paris Gold Curb-Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous gold curb-link bracelet from Cartier. Flat on one side with a ribbed texture on the
Category

20th Century French Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Double Curb Link Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful double curb link bracelet. Made and signed by CARTIER NEW YORK. The double curb link
Category

Vintage 1930s American Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Paris Gold Curb Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Classic curb link bracelet. Made, signed and numbered by CARTIER Paris. Solid gauge 18K yellow
Category

Vintage 1950s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 14K Gold Curb Link Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed Cartier 14K gold curb link chain necklace. 14" L. Width: 5 mm.
Category

20th Century French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

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Cartier Curb For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the cartier curb you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. A cartier curb can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. Most of our cartier curb for sale are for women, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Cartier Curb?

The price for a cartier curb starts at $7,000 and tops out at $59,500 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $16,167.

Cartier for sale on 1stDibs

For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.

Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.

Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)

Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.

One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.

Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.

On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.

While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.

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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.

Questions About Cartier
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024
    Yes, some Cartier watches are automatic but the legendary French luxury house also creates collections that include watches with quartz movements. Cartier’s iconic Tank collection, which includes the Tank Française, the Tank Louis Cartier and other models, features both quartz and automatic options for all kinds of collectors. Each of the watches in the Panthère collection, however, carries a quartz movement.

    While quartz watches are powered by a pre-installed battery and a high-frequency quartz crystal, automatic watches rely on a spring system and are self-winding. An automatic watch does not have a battery and is recharged on the wrist owing to the wearer’s movements during the day.

    It was Louis Cartier, grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François Cartier, who was responsible for bringing watchmaking to the venerable maison when he presented Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont with a wristwatch in 1904. 

    Although the pocket watch was the de rigueur men’s accessory of the day, Santos-Dumont found his own pocket watch hard to consult while keeping his plane aloft. Louis fashioned a timepiece with a flat, square case on a leather strap that could be referred to easily at a glance. Named in honor of Louis’s friend, the Santos was eventually produced for sale in 1911. 

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cartier watches are considered luxury watches. Cartier is a noted jeweler, taking that attention to detail and access to high-quality metals and jewels to their watches—they spare no expense and are highly desirable. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Cartier watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier pieces may be cheaper in Paris than they are in the U.S., but that's because of the exchange rate. Cartier doesn't price the pieces depending on the country.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much a Cartier is worth varies. Many Cartier pieces do appreciate in value over time, but their potential selling prices depend on their age, style, type, availability and other factors. The condition also greatly impacts value, and there can be variability between very similar pieces. For example, one 1930 Tutti Frutti fetched $1.34 million at an auction in 2020, but a simpler one sold for $508,000 in 2023. Because it can be difficult to estimate the value of a piece on your own, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Shop a wide variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    There are a few reasons why Cartier is so popular. For one thing, the French luxury house is known for its very long history of unparalleled prestige and quality craftsmanship. Cartier has been producing extraordinary jewelry, watches and accessories since 1847. While jewelry lovers have long been enthusiastic about Cartier’s elegant and streamlined designs for bracelets, rings, necklaces and other pieces, the brand is also known for innovation. It pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry, and its artisans were so mindful of trends in fashion that the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Later, Cartier’s Art Deco-era pieces would help define the movement with which they are associated. One of the brand’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch, one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. Today’s influencers continue to help popularize the brand, increasing the demand for certain pieces like Cartier buffalo horn sunglasses and the Cartier Love bracelet, an icon of modernist jewelry. Find a wide range of Cartier watches, jewelry and eyewear on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cartier is famous for producing jewelry and watches out of rare and luxury-grade materials and creating innovative designs, often packed with symbolism. Some of the jeweler's most famous pieces include the modern Love and Trinity bracelets and its custom-made antique and vintage jewelry like the Crocodile and Patiala necklaces. Find a range of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Today, the Cartier symbol, or logo, is the luxury house's name written in a clean serif font that mimics cursive handwriting. Typically, the logo is either black on white or white on a black background. Its refined and understated appearance references the high standards that have long been associated with this celebrated brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    As one of the top luxury jewelry houses in the world, Cartier uses some of the finest quality materials. The company uses 18k gold in their jewelry and real diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier rose gold doesn't tarnish but over many years of wearing, rose gold generally is said to become darker. Rose gold allegedly becomes slightly yellower in tone, toward a traditional gold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The price of Cartier bracelets varies based on age, condition, and rarity. The least expensive versions of the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, can still cost around $4,000. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of Cartier bracelets for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    No, Cartier is not the same as Rolex. Louis-François Cartier founded Cartier in Paris in 1847. Some of its most iconic watches include the Tank, the Santos, the Ballon Bleu, the Calibre de Cartier and the Drive de Cartier. Hans Wilsdorf established Rolex in London in 1905. Today, the maker is well-known for its sophisticated watches, including the Submariner, the Daytona, the DateJust, the Oyster Perpetual and the GMT-Master II. Find a selection of Cartier and Rolex watches on 1stDibs.

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