Cartier Diabolo Invisible Mystery Set Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Invisible Set Ruby Diabolo Ring by Cartier. With 12 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity and G color approx. .50ct total weight 8 rubies total weight...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Three Row Maillon Panthere Ring Size 64 B4127100
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold diamond set Maillion Panthere ring from the Links and Chain collection by Cartier. The ring comprises of brick work panels, 7 panels are pave set with five round b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Panthere Walking Panther 18K White Yellow Gold Two-Tone Ring
By Cartier
Located in Tysons, VA
A distinctive vintage Cartier Panthere walking panther ring dating to the 1990s, crafted in solid 18K two-tone white and yellow gold. This striking design depicts Cartier's iconic p...
White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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CARTIER Paris Vintage Solitaire Ring In Platinum With 1.01 Carats VVS Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A platinum solitaire ring designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful vintage solitaire ring created in Paris, France, by the prestigious jewelry house of Cartier.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier White Gold Diamond Double Juste Un Clou Ring Size 48 B4211000
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold double diamond ring by Cartier from the Juste Un Clou collection. The ring is in the style of a nail wrapping around the finger, set with 14 round brilliant cut dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Toi & Moi Pearl Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 1996
By Cartier
Located in Napoli, NA
Created in 1996, this ring is signed, numbered, and stamped with French hallmarks.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Rose Gold Plain Juste un Clou Ring Size 50 B4092500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish 18k rose gold Juste un Clou ring from Cartier. The modern ring is wrapped around with a nail head at one end and nail end at the other tip. The ring is a size 50 and has a ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Ballerine Platinum Channel Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring .40cts TW
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier diamond band ring from the Ballerine collection finely crafted in platinum with channel set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.40 cts total weight approximately set all ...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 18k Rose Gold Plain Juste un Clou Ring Size 52 B4092500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold Juste un Clou ring from Cartier. The modern ring is wrapped around with a nail head at one end and nail end at the other tip. The ring is a size 52 and has a gross w...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier 18k Rose Gold Plain Juste un Clou Ring Size 50 B4092500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k rose gold Juste un Clou ring from Cartier. The modern ring is wrapped around with a nail head at one end and nail end at the other tip. The ring is a size 50 and has a...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Pave Set Diamond Bypass Dome Ring in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The ring measures approximately 25mm (0.98") wide Size 52 (6 US) 19.4 grams Numbered and signed Cartier with French hallmarks.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier white, light yellow and mixed brown fancy diamond bombe ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This striking 1990s Cartier bombe ring contains a total of approximately 3 carats of white, light yellow and mixed brown fancy round cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Three Diamond Classic Size Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Cartier 3 Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Love Ring, symbolizes elegance and commitment. Crafted from luxurious 18-karat white gold, this exquisite ring features three round brillia...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Nymphea Diamond Buckle 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring EU50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Nymphea Diamond Buckle 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with 10 stunning round colourless diamonds. D/E colour VS-VVS clarity, all wi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Les Delices De Goa Diamond Amethyst Coral Bead Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring from Cartier's Les Delices de Goa collection is made in 18k yellow gold and features a cluster of 4 amethyst beads and 3 rose coral beads accented with a solitaire...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Nigeria Onyx and White Diamonds Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Nigeria wide band ring, pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and polished-top black onyx, in 18k yellow gold, numbered '606791' and signed 'Cartier'. Diamonds weighing approxim...
White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold 5 Row Pave Diamond Band Ring Size 50 B4075850
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant 18k yellow gold pave set half diamond ring by Cartier. The ring comprises of 98 round brilliant cut diamonds in a five-row pavé setting, with a total weight of approximate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Double C 18K White Gold Statement Ring, Size US 6¼
By Cartier
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Anchored in Cartier’s unmistakable aesthetic, this bold signet ring from the late 1990s is fully crafted in polished 18K white gold.
White Gold
Cartier 1895 Platinum 2.5mm Wedding Band Ring w/Cert Size 7.5 EU 56
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: 1895 Style: Wedding Band Ring Material: Platinum (Pt950) Band Width: Approximately 2.5 mm Ring Size: US 7.5 / EU 56 Weight: 3 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cart...
Platinum
Cartier Platinum 2.5mm Wide Dome Wedding Band Ring Size US 8 EU 57
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Cartier Dome Wedding Band Ring is crafted in luxurious platinum (Pt950) and features a timeless high-polish domed profile that embodies refined el...
Platinum
Cartier Coral Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 5 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Coral & Diamond Band Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 49 128369 Gemstones: Coral and diamonds Diamonds: Approximately 0.06 carats total wei...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Signed 18K White Gold Classic Model Pave Diamond Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier LOVE Ring in white gold is a dazzling expression of timeless elegance and modern luxury. Expertly crafted in 18K white gold, this iconic design is adorned with 72 brillia...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Round Diamond Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring EU47
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
A top quality diamond with excellent colour, clarity and cut. 0.25 carat (engraved on inside of ring). The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French eagle hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Solitaire 1895 0.66ct G-VVS2 Diamond Pt950 Ring US 4.75
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item Number: 31360503 ■Brand: Cartier ■Product Name: Solitaire 1895 Ring ■Ref. Number: N4163600 ■Material: 1P Diamond (0.66ct G-VVS2), Pt950 Platinum ■Weight: Approximately 2.8g ■R...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Round 0.25ct Diamond Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
A top quality diamond with excellent colour, clarity and cut. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French eagle hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18k Gold Cartier Ring with a Flush set Solitair Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold flush set ring with a brilliant cut (app. 0.85 carat, G-H, Vvs). Signed and numbered: Cartier Paris 34908. weight: 12.4 g size: 18.25 mm / 8 US width: 3 - 9...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Classic Model Diamond Trinity Rolling Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The 18K yellow gold Cartier diamond trinity ring has a harmonious dance of diamonds and gold that captures elegance in every rolling turn. This Cartier ring features 3 interlocking ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Bague Meli Melo TDD50 Platinum Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring US5.25
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Meli Melo model ring in platinum adorned with marquise, oval and pear-shaped pink sapphires, for a total of approximately 1.10 ct, and 3 round brilliant-cut diamonds, for a t...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Rare Vintage Cartier Sapphire Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Mimi Dome Ring. A very rare 1980's yellow gold Cartier ring set with a top grade natural sapphire with a fine royal blue colour ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Cartier Mahango Walking Panthere Panther Diamond White & Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow & White Gold Cartier Mahango Walking Panthere Band Ring by Cartier. Part of Cartier's "Panthere" Collection. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Signature Script 18k White Gold Band Ring Size US 5 EU 50
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented in great original condition, this collectible ring is a versatile addition to any Cartier collection and an enduring symbol of refined French elegance.
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Caresse D'orchidées Orchid Flower Diamond Amethyst White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Amethyst Caresse D'orchidées Orchid Flower Ring by Cartier. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. .52ct Amethysts Details...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Gold and Diamond Pave Rolling Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier 18K Yellow, White and Rose Gold Trinity Rolling Ring, each band measures 3.5 M.M. wide with one band set with 3 rows of Fine Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Authentic 18 kt white gold "C de Cartier" ring with diamonds
By Cartier
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered in good condition: A classic C de Cartier diamond ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is handcrafted in solid 18k gold and is designed to be brushed gold in the centre with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier LOVE Ring, Small Model – 18K Rose Gold with Pavé Diamonds, Size 51
By Cartier
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Cartier LOVE Ring, Small Model – 18K Rose Gold with Pavé Diamonds, Size 51 An iconic Cartier LOVE ring in the refined small model, crafted in 18K rose gold (Au 750) and fully pavé-s...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Delices de Goa Amethyst, Coral And Diamond EU 52 Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Crafted around 2003, this Cartier Paris "Les Délices de Goa" boule ring is a striking blend of color and elegance. The bold, high-domed design features an arrangement of amethyst and...
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 0.30ct Round Diamond VVS Ellipse 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
A top quality diamond with excellent colour, clarity and cut. Measures 4.3mm. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French eagle hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise 18K Yellow Gold 2.00cttw Round Diamond 11mm Wide Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Française ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, designed with the signature architectural lines inspired by the iconic Tank Française collection. The 11mm wide band is fully ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere Diamond Tsavorite Black Lacquer 18K White Gold Ring Size 54 EU
By Cartier
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: A striking Panthere ring by Cartier, masterfully crafted in solid 18K white gold. This bold design features the Maison's iconic panther motif adorned with brilliant-cut ...
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Love Ring 18K Yellow Gold With Box and Papers EU49
By Cartier
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Brand: Cartier Collection: Love small model Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: EU 49 Width: 4 mm Diamond Specifications: Shape: Round Brilliant Total Car...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Double Heart Coeur Band Ring, 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful and Rare Cartier Double Heart Coeur Ring, 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds. Including certificate of authenticity. We also offer the matching earrings from the same collection.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Round Diamond 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring 50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Cut Diamond 18k Tri Colour/Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring. Multi tone gold ring set with a natural round brilliant cut diamond. Fine jewellery houses like Cart...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Cartier Panther Panthere Emerald Diamond Pave 18K White Gold Ring Size 53 EU
By Cartier
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: A magnificent Panthere ring by Cartier, expertly crafted in solid 18K white gold. This iconic design features Cartier's legendary panther motif adorned with brilliant pa...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 2.25ct Cabochon Ruby 1.30ct Diamond Solitaire Ring Sz 6
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful French Cartier Ruby, Diamond, Gold Ring The ring features an oval-shaped ruby cabochon measuring 7.80 x 6.30 x 4.75 mm and weighing approximately 2.25 carats Enhanced by fu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Vivid Blue Aquamarine Square Cushion 18k White Gold Tank Ring 50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Blue Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Tank Ring. Stunning white gold ring with a 6mm tension set fine blue aquamarine. Fine jewellery houses like Cartier only u...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe Diamond 18k Pink Gold Ring w/Papers Size 4 EU 47
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Agrafe Material: 18k pink gold Hallmarks: Cartier 47 AYR017 Au 750 Gemstones: Round brilliant diamonds Design: Buckle-inspired Agrafe motif accented with d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k White Gold Band Ring w/ Cert Size 9.5 EU 62
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k White Gold Ring Size: US 9.5 / EU 62 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 6.7 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 62 WL9988 Includes: Original Ca...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k White Gold Band Ring w/ Cert Size 5.5 EU 51
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k White Gold Ring Size: US 5.5 / EU 51 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 5.8 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 51 IR5472 Includes: Cartier cer...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tank 0.25ct Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring Size 4.75 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Tank Style: Diamond Band Ring Material: 18k White Gold Gemstones: 1 natural princess-cut diamond, approximately 0.25 carat Top Measurements: Approximately ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier High Jewelry Collection Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Cartier High Jewelry Collection Diamond Band in 18 Karat White Gold. This beautiful and intricate design features 216 round brilliant cut diamonds D-E color and VVS1 in clarity with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Pear Cut And Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Ring 50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial number and French eagle gold hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Caresse D’Orchidees Par Cartier Ring Diamond 50 Estate 18k Rose Gold Papers
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Estate Cartier 'Caresse D'Orchidees' ring crafted in 18 karat rose gold. 2 round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.12 carats (estimated at F-G color and VVS2 clarity). ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring w/ Cert Size 5.75 EU 52
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band Width: 5.5 mm Ring Size: 5.75 / EU 52 Weight: 6.6 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 52 763064 Includes: Cartier cer...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k Rose Gold Band Ring w/ Paper Size 4.75 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k Rose Gold Ring Size: 4.75 / EU 49 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 6.1 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 49 MB2616 Includes: Cartier authen...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring w/ Paper Size 5.25 EU 51
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 5.25 / EU 51 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 5.6 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 51 G56101 Includes: Cartier s...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k White Gold Band Ring w/ Cert Size 7 EU 55
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k White Gold Ring Size: US 7 / EU 55 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 7.4 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 55 CH5557 Includes: Cartier certi...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Vendome Louis 18k Tri-Color Gold Band Ring Size 10 EU 62
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Vendôme Louis Band Ring Material: 18k yellow, white, and rose gold (tri-color) Hallmarks: Cartier 62 Au750 EVB863 Design: Iconic polished tri-color b...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Panthère de Cartier Paved Diamond Ring SM in White Gold, Size 56
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Panthère de Cartier pavé diamond ring small model set in 18k white gold.
The ring is designed as Cartier's iconic panther, wrapping elegantly aro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k White Gold Band Ring w/ Paper Size 8.75 EU 59
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k White Gold Ring Size: US 8.75 / EU 59 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 7.5 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 59 FP 4476 Includes: Cartier s...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold and approx 2.5 Carat Tanzanite Cocktail Ring, Dated 1993
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This dramatic Cartier ring's design centres around an approximately 2.5 carat oval cut tanzanite. The deep blue of the tanzanite is accentuated by the rich yellow gold. Marked with i...
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
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.
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.