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
Cartier Juste un Clou Diamond 18K White Gold Ring Size 51
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301769 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2013 RRP £4,550 Incl. VAT / €5,300 Incl. VAT / $5,400 Excl. Taxes Model B4092751 Serial Number VH**** Metal 18k White Gold Stones D...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring w/ Paper Size 5.75 EU 52
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 5.75 / EU 52 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 6.8 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 52 946991 Includes: Cartier ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k White Gold Band Ring w/ Cert Size 6.5 EU 54
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 / EU 54 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 8.7 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 1996 54 750 F78825 Includes: Original ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tri-Colour Trinity Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 0.24ct Size 52 N4204
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k tri-colour gold diamond ring by Cartier from the Trinity de Cartier collection. The ring is set to the centre with a 0.24ct round brilliant cut diamond. The diamond is...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$11,560Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER Ring Band In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.54 Ctw In Sapphires & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Classic band ring designed by Cartier Paris. This is a beautiful ring created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Cartier, back in the late 20th century.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Cartier 1 Carat Round Engagement Ring. GIA Diamond Half Eternity Platinum G VVS1
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in platinum, the ring bears both French and Cartier stamps and is signed and numbered by Cartier, reflecting its authenticity and distinguished provenance.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 18K Gold Nouvelle Vague EU 53 Lapis Lazuli And Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this truly impressive Cartier Nouvelle Vague 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli And Diamond Cluster Ring.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Vivid Ruby Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Measures approx. 4mm. 6mm with bezel. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French eagle hallmark.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Large yellow Gold and Tiger Eye Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier "Le Baiser Du Dragon" 18k Yellow Gold Ring, the Tigers Eye Domed top of the ring measures 3/4 x 3/4 inch, weighs 26 Grams and is a finger size 6 1/2. Comes in the...
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$280,000Sale Price|60% Off
1895 Cartier 5.10 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Cartier engagement ring, featuring a 5.10 carats round brilliant cut diamond, set on a classic four prong setting. Finely made with a platinum mounting. Diamond is certifi...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Love Collection Small Model Pavé Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 50 (U.S 5.25) Iconic diamond 'Love' wedding band ring from Cartier is the perfect way to say 'I do'.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Just un Clou Ring in 18k yellow gold with box & papers
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Juste un Clou ring, classic, yeloow gold 750/1000 with box and papers Cipullo was not just a jewelry designer; he was an avid observer of the world around him, and he was so inspir...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier D'Amour 18k Rose Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Size 51
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301176 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2012 RRP £3,050 Incl. Taxes / € 3,400 Incl. Taxes / $3,150 Excl. Taxes Model B4093551 Serial Number RZ**** Metal 18k Rose Gold St...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier GIA Certified 13.46 Carats Oval Cut Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Cartier engagement ring, showcasing a vibrant 13.46 carats oval cut yellow diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color and VS1 clarity, set on a classic four ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Caresse D'Orchidees Pink, Yellow & White Diamond Flower Ring in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cartier Caresse D'Orchidees pink, yellow and white diamond flower ring in platinum, accompanied by Cartier paperwork and Cartier box.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
Rare Vintage Cartier Sugarloaf Blue Sapphire & Diamond Mimi 18k Gold Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Has been professionally polished and cleaned. The ring is signed Cartier Paris 750 with serial number and French gold eagle hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage Cartier Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Single Stone Ring, Circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Signed 'Cartier Monture, Paris' to the inside of the band together with Assay marks for France.
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$22,360Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER Paris Maillon Panthère Cocktail Ring In 18Kts Gold With 2.65 Cwt Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A Maillon Panthère ring with diamonds designed by Cartier. This is a magnificent vintage cocktail ring created in Paris by the legendary French jewelry house of Cartier during the l...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Signed GIA 1.42 Carat G VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite handmade Cartier platinum ring reflects the house’s legacy of refined craftsmanship and timeless design. At its center is a 1.42 carat diamond, certified by GIA as G c...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 0.30ct Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum Sz 5 Estate COA GIA Signed
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Estate Cartier diamond engagement ring crafted in 950 platinum (circa 2001). The ring is set with a 0.30 carat round brilliant cut diamond (H color and VS1 clarity). The iconic C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Rare Vintage Cartier 1.36ct Baguette Pavé Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Dome Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Baguette And Pavé Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Dome Ring. 1.36 Carat total. This stunning custom made ring by Cartier features a row of fine channel set baguett...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Round Emerald Shelly Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring 5 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare and hard to find piece. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and French eagle hallmark.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER PARIS 18k Yellow Gold, Onyx & Diamond Modernist Ring w/Box 1970s Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring is made in France by Cartier in the 1970s.
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Cartier Perruque 18k Yellow Gold Beaded Dome Ring with Paper Size 4.5 EU 48
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Perruque Era: 1999 Material: 18k yellow gold Measurements: Approximately 32mm across × 19mm high Ring Size: US 4.5 / EU 48 Weight: 36.9 grams Hallmarks: St...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Collection Polished Platinum 5.5 mm Band Ring with Box Size 57
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 57 (U.S 8) Iconic 'Love' band ring from Cartier is the perfect everyday piece.
Platinum
Cartier Deep Blue Sapphire Oval Cut Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring EU52
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Both sapphires measure approx. 5x3mm. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and French eagle gold hallmark.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Vivid Red Ruby Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cut Solitaire Ring K
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Measures 6x4mm approx. 0.60 carat. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French gold hallmark.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Wedding Band Ring 18k White Gold Links & Chains
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand: Cartier Style: Links & Chains Year Purchased: 2005 Ring Size: 48 / 4 U.S Metal: 18K White Gold Metal Purity: 750 Hallmark: "48 CARTIER 02510B 750" Carat Total Weight: 0.75...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18ct Tri-Colour Gold Medium Les Must Ring - Size: US 6 3/4
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 18ct White Gold, 18ct Yellow Gold and 18ct Rose Gold Medium Les Must de Cartier Ring Product Details Brand: Cartier Model: Les Must de Cartier Ring Product Title: 18ct White...
Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthère Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring w/Cert Size 4.5 EU 48
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Maillon Panthère Style: Diamond Band Ring Material: 18k Rose Gold Gemstones: Natural diamonds, approximately 0.15ctw Band Width: Approximately 2.5 mm Ring ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Diamond d'Amour 18k Rose Gold Ring w/Cert Size 4.5 EU 48
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Diamond d'Amour Band Ring Material: 18k rose gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 48 TX0946 Gemstones: diamonds approximately 0.15 carat total weight Measurem...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Mini LOVE 18k White Gold 3.6mm Band Ring Size US 6 EU 52
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: LOVE Mini Band Ring Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 52 T2327 Design: Classic LOVE screw motif band Measurements: Band approximat...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Bombe Ring with Hematite and Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Lucerne, CH
A striking creation from Cartier, this iconic Bombe ring showcases the maison’s mastery of bold yet elegant design. Distinguished by its domed silhouette—known as the "Bombe" shape, ...
Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Himalia Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring Cert 2006 US - 4
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 32290442 ■ Retail Price: - ■ Brand: Cartier ■ Product Name: Himalia Ring ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: Diamond / 750 K18 WG White Gold ■ Weight: Approximately 8.2 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
c1992 Cartier Ellipse Sapphire Band Sz 6.25 Ring EU 53 18k Gold Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Cartier sapphire 'Ellipse' ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1992). Oval faceted sapphire measures approx. 5mm x 4mm (note: few light surface abrasions to the emerald...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER Paris Baiser Du Dragon Band Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Rubies
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A Baiser Du Dragon ring designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful ring created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 2003.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Vintage 1985 Lincoln Mercury Merkur Diamond and 18kt YG Signet Ring
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Circa 1985 Limited Edition Cartier Lincoln Mercury Merkur Diamond Signet Ring Style: Signet Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Size: 9.5 sizable TCW: 0.70 tcw Main Diamond: 44 Roun...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Square Princess Cut 0.25ct Diamond 18k White Gold Solitaire Band Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
A top quality diamond with excellent colour, clarity and cut. Measures 3.4mm. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial number, diamond carat weight and a French eagle hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Pavé Diamond Mimi 18k White Gold Band Dome Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Mimi Band Ring. This stunning ring by Cartier features a curved dome design with three rows of beautifully set Pavé diamonds going h...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier LOVE 3 Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring w/Paper Size 6 EU 52
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Style: Classic Band Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstones: 3 natural brilliant-cut diamonds, approximately 0.15ctw, F color, VVS clarity Band Width...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$39,988Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Gemstone
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring designed by Cartier. This is a magnificent art deco ring, created in Paris France and designed by the jewelry house of Cartier.
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Pavé Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Band Dome Ring US6.5 53
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Approx. 0.80 carat total with excellent cut, clarity and colour. VVS D-F. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial number and French gold hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Platinum Diamond 1895 Band
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Platinum Diamond 1895 Band PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z155173 Listing Title: Cartier Platinum Diamond 1895 Band Condition Description: A collection that started with a ring. The s...
Platinum
Cartier La Dona Diamond and Peridot 18 Carat White Gold Dress Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Add a touch of colour to your jewellery collection with this rare cocktail ring from the Cartier La Luna Collection, masterfully crafted from high polish 18 carat white gold. The sp...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,480Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Paris Maillon Panthere Ring in 18Kt White Gold with VVS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Maillon Panthere ring with diamonds designed by Cartier. A classic contemporary piece, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Pavé Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Band Dome Ring 51
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Approx. 0.80 carat total with excellent cut, clarity and colour. VVS D-F. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and French gold hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier LOVE Blue Sapphire Limited Edition 18k White Gold Ring w/Cert Size 4.5
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Limited Edition ( this ring is 70 of 200) Style: Blue Sapphire Band Ring Material: 18k white gold Gemstones: Six natural round blue sapphires Des...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond 18k White Gold Wide Wedding Band Ring Size EU 50 / US 5
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Diamond Wedding Band Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 50 NF3213 Gemstones: Natural diamond approximately 0.08ct Design: Wide band...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Vivid Green Peridot 18k Yellow Gold Tank Band Solo Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Vivid Green Peridot 18k Yellow Gold Tank Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring with a 6mm tension set vivid green peridot. Fine jewellery houses like Cartier only us...
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity 18K Tri-Color Gold Rolling Ring Size 52 (US 6) Vintage 1990
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Cartier Trinity rolling ring crafted in 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold, featuring three interlocking bands that move fluidly together on the finger. Each band measures...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Black Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Stack Band Ring Size 5 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Black Onyx & Diamond Band Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 49 128363 Gemstones: Black onyx and diamonds Diamonds: Approximately 0.06 carats...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trinity Solitaire by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Napoli, NA
The production date is engraved inside the ring. France 1998. CONDITION: Pre Owned - Excellent METAL: 18k Gold STONE: Diamond ct 0,22 WEIGHT: 5,65 grams RING SIZE: US 6,5 - FR 52, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Diamond and Gemstone Band
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: is US 5¼. (Cartier size is 50)
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier Trinity 18 Karat Tri Color Gold Band Ring Classic Model Size 49 (5)
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Trinity Medium Model Ring, an iconic design composed of three smoothly interlocking bands crafted in 18K yellow, rose, and white gold. Each individual band measures approxima...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Classic LOVE 1 Diamond Platinum 5.5mm Band Ring w/Cert Size 4.5 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Style: Classic Band Ring Material: Platinum (Pt950) Gemstones: 1 diamond Band Width: Approximately 5.5mm Ring Size: US 4.5 / EU 49 Weight: 12 grams Ha...
Diamond, Platinum
$4,396Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER 1990 Paris Trinity Ring In Three Colors Of Solid 18Kt Gold & Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Trinity ring designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful vintage ring for every day created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in 1990.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier LOVE Pink Sapphire 18k Rose Gold Band Ring w/ Cert Size 5 EU 50
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k Rose Gold Gemstone: Pink sapphire Ring Size: 5 / EU 50 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 9.3 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 50 NM7176 Inc...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier LOVE Pink Sapphire 18k Rose Gold Band Ring w/ Cert Size 4.75 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k Rose Gold Gemstone: Pink sapphire Ring Size: 4.75 / EU 49 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 9.2 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 49 NM7033 ...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Trinity 18k White Gold Rolling Band Ring w/Paper Size US 5.5 EU 51
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This elegant all-white-gold interpretation offers a contemporary monochromatic look while preserving the collection's legendary symbolism and refined French craftsmanship. Presented ...
18k Gold, White 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.