Cartier Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18K oOo Ruby Diamond Ring with Certification Papers. Stamped Cartier 750
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Fashion Rings
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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
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Cartier French Coral Chrysoprase Ring Diamond Accented 18K Yellow Gold 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier French Coral Chrysoprase Ring Diamond Accented 18K Yellow Gold 1990s This Cartier ring is made in 18K yellow gold and centers on an oval coral cabochon displaying a soft sal...
Category
1990s Dome Rings
Materials
Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Diamond Emerald Onyx 18k White Gold Ring
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Cartier Panthère de Cartier Diamond Emerald Onyx 18k White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Embodying the fierce and iconic elegance of the Maison, this authentic Panthère de Cartier ring is a masterful display of high jewelry craftsmanship. Expertly rendered in 18k white g...
Category
2010s French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Rose Quartz Amulette De Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier rose gold diamond rose quartz Amulette De Cartier ring This 18 karat rose gold ring from the Amulette de Cartier collection is designed as a circular talisman, set with ro...
Category
2010s French Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat White Gold Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking Cartier 18K white gold diamond band featuring an elegant geometric link design set with approximately 1.26 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds. Crafted with Cartier's signatu...
Category
Early 2000s French Fashion Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Ring with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Trinity Ring, Classic Trinity ring, medium model, 18K white gold, 18K pink gold, 18K yellow gold, set with 144 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.99 carat SIZE 50
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Trinity Ring, 18K Gold in White, Rose, Yellow, Size 71, France
By Cartier
Located in istanbul, TR
TRINITY RING, CLASSIC MODEL In 1924, Louis Cartier designed a ring formed by three intertwined moving rings. Everything about this ring was daring: the chromatic combination, the flu...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier "Americana" Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier "Americana" Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Ring Description: Designed by Oscar Heyman for Cartier, this refined band ring features three parallel rows of channel-set square-cut ge...
Category
20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Étincelle De Cartier Ring Size 51 B4210500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k rose gold diamond eternity ring from the Cartier Étincelle de Cartier collection. The ring features 49 round brilliant‑cut diamonds in a shared four‑claw setting, wit...
Category
2010s French Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Massai Panther yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier Massai Panther 18K Yellow Gold Ring, accented with Emerald Eyes, finger size 10 1/2 Euro size 63, weighing 17.6 Grams. Comes in original Cartier presentation box.
Category
2010s French Fashion Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Tri-Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous ring from Cartier's Trinity collection features 3 bands crafted in 18k yellow, white and rose gold.
Category
Early 2000s French Band Rings
Materials
Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Panthére De Cartier Ring Size 66
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Panthére De Cartier Ring This authentic Cartier Panthére De Cartier Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Design: Panthére De Cartier...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Cartier Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Men's Cartier Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring A platinum men’s ring by Cartier with a center cat's eye Cartier Men's Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring adorned with tapered baguette cut diamonds. ...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Chrysoberyl, Platinum
Cartier Rose Gold Clash de Cartier SM Ring Size 48 B4229800
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold ring from Cartier's Clash de Cartier collection. This smaller model (SM) of the classic Clash ring features the iconic studded style centre band which is complemente...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Étincelle de Cartier Diamond 18K White Gold Ring Size 5.25
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Étincelle de Cartier Ring epitomizes understated luxury and timeless elegance. Crafted in 18K white gold (750/1000), this refined design features clean, fluid lines adorned with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Juste Un Clou Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier White Gold Juste Un Clou Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 152499 Listing Title: Cartier White Gold Juste Un Clou Ring Condition Description: Translating to 'just a nail', the Jus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
Materials
White Gold
Cartier White Gold Small Model Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier White Gold Small Model Love Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 154981 Listing Title: Cartier White Gold Small Model Love Ring Condition Description: Cartier's Love collection is th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
Materials
White Gold
Cartier White Gold Small Model Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier White Gold Small Model Love Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 154981 Listing Title: Cartier White Gold Small Model Love Ring Condition Description: Cartier's Love collection is th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
Materials
White Gold
Cartier Platinum 5.5mm Love ring size 52
By Cartier
Located in Addlestone, GB
Cartier Platinum Iconic Love ring Circa 2003 Undeniably one of the most Iconic designs of the 70s. Cartier’s Screw motif has become a symbol of external Love. Signed Cartier Rin...
Category
Early 2000s French Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Platinum
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Astro Love Ring, Size 50, France, 21st Century
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Love ring from the Cartier Astro collection. The ring holds the same design as an original love ring, featuring the 6 iconic screw motifs. This ring differs as it ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Nouvelle Vague White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold Cartier Nouvelle Vague ring. Size 7.5, ring top is 9mm wide. Marked: Cartier, 1999, 750, H 90244. Weight - 16.1 grams.
Category
20th Century French More Rings
Materials
White Gold
Cartier 3-Tone Gold Diamond Trinity Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 3-Tone Gold Diamond Trinity Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z156294 Listing Title: Cartier 3-Tone Gold Diamond Trinity Ring Condition Description: Louis Cartier, the founder's gra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
Materials
Gold
Cartier Tank White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Cartier size : 53 The Cartier Tank White Gold Band Ring is a sophisticated piece inspired by the timeless elegance of the iconic Cartier Tank design. Crafted from **18kt white gold*...
Category
20th Century French Artisan Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Magnificent Gold Diamond Dome Ring
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Cartier Diamond Dome Ring Size : 54 EU / 7 1/4 US Was completely Re polished like new by Cartier .
Category
20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Gold
Cartier 18k White Gold Spicy Love Ring, Size 54, France, 21st Century
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white gold Spicy Love ring by Cartier. The ring comprises of two rings that pivot on hinges that open up and can be also worn as a pendant. The outer band displays 6 ico...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18k white gold Love band by Cartier, in size 62. Ring is 6mm wide. Marked: Cartier, 62, 750, GU 5927. Weight - 9.2 grams.
Category
20th Century French More Rings
Materials
White Gold
Cartier Paris Bombe Diamond Ring, 18k
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Paris Bombe Diamond Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold. The diamonds weigh appx. 4 carats. The ring size is US 6.50. The total weight of the ring is 10.05 grams. SKU: 1094-RABT...
Category
20th Century French Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond
Cartier Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1/2 inch width. Size 6 1/4. Signed Cartier. Numbered 682521, with French workshop mark.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond and Sapphire Three Stone Ring, French, circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier diamond and sapphire three stone ring. Centrally set with a square step cut diamond, H-I colour, VVS2-VS1 clarity, with an approximate weight of 0.80 carats, in an open back ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
CARTIER - Trinity ring with pavé diamonds
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER Trinity ring in three 18k golds and diamonds.
Category
Early 2000s French Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Heart Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold heart band ring by Cartier, with approx. 0.60ctw in diamonds. Comes in Cartier box. Size 5, width 7mm. Marked: AR3891, 49, 750, Cartier. Weight - 6 grams.
Category
20th Century French More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Cartier ring in 18k white gold
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing a magnificent piece of history, a breathtakingly beautiful vintage 18k white gold ring from the renowned house of Cartier. This stunning gentleman's ring, with a size of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Fashion Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Pasha Citrine Amethyst Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold Cartier Pasha ring, with amethysts and citrines. Ring size - 5.5 (sizing balls ca be removed to increase the size). Ring top is 20mm in diameter. Marked: Cartier, 750...
Category
20th Century French More Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold
Cartier Triple Gold Kinetic Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Cartier size : 53 Band width : 0.9cm Experience the perfect blend of luxury, innovation, and timeless elegance with the Cartier Triple Gold Kinetic Band Ring. This exquisite piece ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Cartier Tri-Color Ring
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Vintage 18K Cartier Tri-Color Ring – Yellow Gold, White Gold, and Rose Gold A stunning vintage Cartier ring crafted from a blend of 18K yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold, showc...
Category
20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Fashion Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Eternity Platinum Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring by Cartier. With 45 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 0.70ct Details: Ring Size: European 49, US 5 We...
Category
20th Century French Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Love Rose Gold Diamond Paved Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
A timeless symbol of love and refinement, this authentic Cartier Love Diamond Paved Ring is exquisitely crafted in 18K rose gold and showcases the iconic screw motif that defines the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier La Dona Peridot Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Peridot La Dona Ring by Cartier. With 1 large peridot stone: 9mm x 8mm. This ring comes with an original Cartier box and Cartier certificate. Details: Ring Size: E...
Category
Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Peridot, 18k Gold
Cartier Moonstone Large White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Large Moonstone Ring by Cartier. With 1 oval moonstone 10mm x 15mm. This beautiful ring comes with an original Cartier box. Details: Ring Size: 5 1/4 US, Europ...
Category
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Cartier "Amour et Trinity" White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Cartier size : 50 The Cartier "Amour et Trinity" ring is a sophisticated and iconic piece of jewelry, meticulously crafted from 18kt white gold to embody elegance and timeless beaut...
Category
20th Century French Artisan Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 3 Carat Diamond Panthère de Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
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Cartier 3 Carat Diamond Panthère de Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Exuding the iconic elegance of the Maison, this remarkable Panthère de Cartier ring is masterfully crafted in lustrous 18k yellow gold. The design centers on the signature panther mo...
Category
2010s French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Diamond "Panthère Griffe" Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A design dating from the 2000s, this Cartier "Panthère Griffe" ring is composed of 18K white gold and diamonds.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Ballerine Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum .24ct Diamond Ballerine Engagement Ring by Cartier. With 1 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .24ct 4 small round brilliant cut diamonds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bridal Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Diamond White Gold Domed Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Made in France. Measurements: 0.59" (15mm) width. The ring size is 6 - EU 52.
Category
20th Century French More Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Leaf White Gold 18K Ring
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Signed Cartier, numbered. French marks. Circa 2000.
Category
Early 2000s French Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Clash de Cartier Ring Size 53 N4765400
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold ring, from Cartier's Clash de Cartier collection. The rings design is composed of the centre being set throughout with 18 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 0.53ct whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love ring white gold Ceramic full diamond set ring
By Cartier
Located in Addlestone, GB
Pre-owned Cartier Love ring full diamond set Ceramic ring 18ct white gold, the band pave set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds, punctuated by six screw motifs set with c...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Triple Gold Ring - size 67
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Cartier size : 67 cm Cartier Trinity Ring: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Emotion First introduced in 1924 by the legendary French jeweler Louis Cartier, the Cartier Trinity Rin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Triple Gold Ring - size 58
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Cartier size : 58cm Cartier Trinity Ring: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Emotion First introduced in 1924 by the legendary French jeweler Louis Cartier, the Cartier Trinity Ring...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings
Materials
White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2000s Cartier Trinity Three-Gold Rolling Ring
By Cartier
Located in Roma, RM
This later production faithfully preserves the clean proportions and exceptional craftsmanship that have made the model one of Cartier's most celebrated creations. With its smooth p...
Category
Early 2000s French Fashion Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Ring Rose Gold - size 60
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Ring width: 0,5 cm Cartier size 60 The Cartier Love Ring in Rose Gold is a luxurious and iconic piece of jewelry created by the renowned French jewelry and watchmaker, Cartier.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Ring Yellow Gold - size 63
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Ring width: 0,5 cm Cartier size 63 The Cartier Love Ring in Yellow Gold is a luxurious and iconic piece of jewelry created by the renowned French jewelry and watchmaker, Cartier.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier C De Cartier Limited edition 150 anniversary rose gold and diamond ring
By Cartier
Located in Addlestone, GB
Cartier C De Cartier rose gold Limited edition 150th Anniversary diamond ring For every Cartier Lover, this iconic ring is a classic and must have for every jewellery wearer. The...
Category
1990s French Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier C de Cartier Diamond Enamel Ring 18K White Gold Size 55
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302153 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2002 Model Cartier C de Serial Number BA92** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Diamond, Enamel Weight 13.28 g Ring Size 55 Condition Exc...
Category
Early 2000s French Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Cartier Entrelacés C de Cartier 18K YG Diamond Double C Wide Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Accompanied by its original Cartier jewelry presentation box Ring Size: EU 52 (US 6) Approximate Weight: 11.2 grams Diamonds - 1.40 carats in E - F color VS clarity Approximat...
Category
1990s French Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Stepped Gold and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Sly, elegant and artistic, it is a two-for-one jewel offering intriguing and utterly different perspectives. Artist: Cartier, Paris Country: France Circa: 1945-1950 Size: 6 (this ri...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Signed Classic Model Platinum Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Cartier LOVE Ring is a timeless symbol of commitment and elegance. Expertly crafted in platinum, this ring features the Cartier makers mark, serial number and hallmarks, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Platinum
Cartier 18 Karat Coral Engraved Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
Gross weight: 18.4 g Diameter: 16.25 French Size: 51, US Size : 5.75 Important Ring signed CARTIER and numbered
Category
Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Triple Gold Ring - size 57
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Cartier size : 57cm Cartier Trinity Ring: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Emotion First introduced in 1924 by the legendary French jeweler Louis Cartier, the Cartier Trinity Ring...
Category
20th Century French Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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French Cartier Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate french cartier ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3344 vintage or 1761 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect french cartier ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. A french cartier ring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 2317, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a french cartier ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
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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 rings, vintage 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.
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