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Cartier Panthere Lakarda

Cartier Panthre Lakarda 18K White Gold Ring #5061
Cartier Panthre Lakarda 18K White Gold Ring #5061

Cartier Panthre Lakarda 18K White Gold Ring #5061

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

This 18K white gold Cartier Panthere 'Lakarda' ring makes its presence known through its

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Cartier White Gold Panthere Lakarda Ring Emeralds and Onyx
Cartier White Gold Panthere Lakarda Ring Emeralds and Onyx

Cartier White Gold Panthere Lakarda Ring Emeralds and Onyx

By Cartier

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The Cartier White Gold Panthère Lakarda Ring is an exquisite piece of jewelry that exudes elegance

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20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Lakarda Panthere Ring 18k YG 2000
Cartier Lakarda Panthere Ring 18k YG 2000

Cartier Lakarda Panthere Ring 18k YG 2000

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Cartier Lakarda Panthère Ring 18k Yellow Gold with Garnet and Onyx 2000 Full Set SKU: 1647 A bold

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Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Cartier Double Panthere Lakarda 18k Gold Diamond Ring
Cartier Double Panthere Lakarda 18k Gold Diamond Ring

Cartier Double Panthere Lakarda 18k Gold Diamond Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Double Panthere Lakarda 18k Gold and Diamond Ring. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds

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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold Lakarda Wrap Panthere Ring
Cartier 18K White Gold Lakarda Wrap Panthere Ring

Cartier 18K White Gold Lakarda Wrap Panthere Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Cartier 18k white gold Lakarda Panthere ring from the Panthere de Cartier collection

Category

20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold High Polished Panthere Lakarda Ring
Cartier 18K White Gold High Polished Panthere Lakarda Ring

Cartier 18K White Gold High Polished Panthere Lakarda Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier 18K White Gold High Polished Panthere Lakarda Ring. From the iconic "Lakarda" collection by

Category

20th Century French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Vintage Cartier Panthère Lakarda Ring in Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Panthère Lakarda Ring in Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Panthère Lakarda Ring in Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage Cartier Panthère Lakarda ring set in 18k yellow gold with emerald and onyx

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Panthere Lakarda Diamond and Emerald Panther Ring in White Gold
Vintage Cartier Panthere Lakarda Diamond and Emerald Panther Ring in White Gold

Vintage Cartier Panthere Lakarda Diamond and Emerald Panther Ring in White Gold

By Cartier

Located in London, England

A stylish vintage Cartier ‘Panthere Lakarda’ diamond, emerald and onyx ring set in 18k white gold

Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panthere Lakarda Diamond Ring 7.04ct 11445407
Cartier Panthere Lakarda Diamond Ring 7.04ct 11445407

Cartier Panthere Lakarda Diamond Ring 7.04ct 11445407

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stunning Cartier 18k white gold Lakarda Panthere diamond ring from the Panthere de Cartier

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panthère Figurative Lakarda HP600186
Cartier Panthère Figurative Lakarda HP600186

Cartier Panthère Figurative Lakarda HP600186

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4879 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Panthère Figurative Model Ref: HP600186 Age: 15th December

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

CARTIER PANTHERE Emerald & White Gold Lakarda Ring
CARTIER PANTHERE Emerald & White Gold Lakarda Ring

CARTIER PANTHERE Emerald & White Gold Lakarda Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York City, NY

Very desirable 18K white gold and emerald ring from the "Lakarda" Panthere collection by Cartier

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Lakarda Wrap Panthere Ring
Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Lakarda Wrap Panthere Ring

Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Lakarda Wrap Panthere Ring

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

This stunning Cartier 18ct yellow Lakarda Panthere ring from the Panthere de Cartier collection

Category

Early 2000s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lakarda Ring
Cartier Panthere 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lakarda Ring

Cartier Panthere 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lakarda Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

From the iconic "Lakarda" collection by Cartier comes this sublime piece made of 18K yellow gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold Lakarda Double Panthere Head Paved Diamond Ring
Cartier 18K White Gold Lakarda Double Panthere Head Paved Diamond Ring

Cartier 18K White Gold Lakarda Double Panthere Head Paved Diamond Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Panthere Ring, with double Lakarda diamond panthers facing each other. The Panthere de

Category

20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Cartier Panthere Figurative Lakarda Yellow Gold Emerald & Onyx Set Watch
Rare Cartier Panthere Figurative Lakarda Yellow Gold Emerald & Onyx Set Watch

Rare Cartier Panthere Figurative Lakarda Yellow Gold Emerald & Onyx Set Watch

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An inspired and complex creation from Cartier, this rare 33 mm Panthere Figurative Lakarda is in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Emerald Onyx Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Lakarda Panthere Ring
Cartier Emerald Onyx Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Lakarda Panthere Ring

Cartier Emerald Onyx Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Lakarda Panthere Ring

By Cartier

Located in Zurich, CH

Magnificent Cartier emerald onyx diamond 18 karat white gold Lakarda Panthere ring. This

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Early 2000s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18ct White Gold 'Panthère Lakarda' Ring With Emerald Eyes Circa 2000s
Cartier 18ct White Gold 'Panthère Lakarda' Ring With Emerald Eyes Circa 2000s

Cartier 18ct White Gold 'Panthère Lakarda' Ring With Emerald Eyes Circa 2000s

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

An 18ct white gold Panthère ring by Cartier, circa 2000s from the ‘Panthère Lakarda’ collection

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Cartier A Lakarda Panthère 18K White Gold Tsavorite Onyx Ring Size 51
Cartier A Lakarda Panthère 18K White Gold Tsavorite Onyx Ring Size 51

Cartier A Lakarda Panthère 18K White Gold Tsavorite Onyx Ring Size 51

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 33301511 Comes With Full Set (Box, Card, Invoice) Date 2019 Model B4081451 Serial Number OO**** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Tsavorite Weight Approximately 18.84 g Ring Size ...

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2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panthere Lakarda Diamond Ring 7.04ct  Size 52 11445407
Cartier Panthere Lakarda Diamond Ring 7.04ct  Size 52 11445407

Cartier Panthere Lakarda Diamond Ring 7.04ct Size 52 11445407

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stunning Cartier 18k white gold Lakarda Panthere diamond ring from the Panthere de Cartier

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier White Gold Diamond Lakarda Panthere with Emerald Eyes Ring
Cartier White Gold Diamond Lakarda Panthere with Emerald Eyes Ring

Cartier White Gold Diamond Lakarda Panthere with Emerald Eyes Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Diamond Lakarda Panthere Ring is a perfect representation of all that Cartier is and ever was

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

2000 Cartier Panthère Figurative Lakarda Yellow Gold HP600186 Wristwatch
2000 Cartier Panthère Figurative Lakarda Yellow Gold HP600186 Wristwatch

2000 Cartier Panthère Figurative Lakarda Yellow Gold HP600186 Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2000 Cartier Panthère Figurative Lakarda Yellow Gold HP600186 Wristwatch * *Complete

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Early 2000s Japanese Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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Cartier Panthere Lakarda For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the cartier panthere lakarda you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2 vintage editions and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect cartier panthere lakarda may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A cartier panthere lakarda of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Emerald, from our inventory of 6, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and pear cut alternatives. Finding a cartier panthere lakarda for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Cartier Panthere Lakarda?

The price for a cartier panthere lakarda starts at $9,500 and tops out at $104,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $30,870.

Cartier for sale on 1stDibs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ringsvintage 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.