Skip to main content

Minaudiere Cartier

Minaudière Cartier Paris
Minaudière Cartier Paris

Minaudière Cartier Paris

By Cartier

Located in PARIS, FR

Minaudières are pieces of evening wear that appeared in the 30s, replacing bags for a more feminine look.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Other, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver

Cartier Silk Evening Bag, with gold clasp
Cartier Silk Evening Bag, with gold clasp

Cartier Silk Evening Bag, with gold clasp

By Cartier

Located in Sharon, CT

Cartier Art Deco Evening Bag. Silk with gold thread makes an overall floral pattern. Gold clasp (untested) Silk interior with a gilt monogram J.W.T., and signed Cartier. 7"x5"x2 ...

Category

1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

CARTIER Paris 1970 Select Trinity Minaudiere Purse In Mughal Silk & 18Kt Gold
CARTIER Paris 1970 Select Trinity Minaudiere Purse In Mughal Silk & 18Kt Gold

CARTIER Paris 1970 Select Trinity Minaudiere Purse In Mughal Silk & 18Kt Gold

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

A purse minaudiere designed by Cartier Paris. This is an exceptional, beautiful and extremely rare purse minaudiere created in Paris France by the luxury house of Cartier, back in t...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold

Cartier Gold Retro Box with Sapphire Clasp
Cartier Gold Retro Box with Sapphire Clasp

Cartier Gold Retro Box with Sapphire Clasp

By Cartier

Located in Darnestown, MD

Elegant 14 karat gold minaudiere by Cartier from the 1940's. This Retro piece has a double zig zag design on all surfaces.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Recent Sales

Vintage Cartier Maroon Mini Trinity Evening Bag
Vintage Cartier Maroon Mini Trinity Evening Bag

Vintage Cartier Maroon Mini Trinity Evening Bag

Unavailable

H 4.34 in W 1.58 in L 6.7 in

Vintage Cartier Maroon Mini Trinity Evening Bag

By Cartier

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Vintage mini trinity evening bag in maroon. In good vintage condition, slight rubbing and marks on the leather. The leather is a little clouded but not too noticeable. Comes with its...

Category

1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

CARTIER Sterling Textured Brush Silver Evening Bag Minaudière
CARTIER Sterling Textured Brush Silver Evening Bag Minaudière

CARTIER Sterling Textured Brush Silver Evening Bag Minaudière

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

CARTIER STERLING SILVER EVENING BAG Designed as a textured sterling silver clutch with gold tone hinged closure Height: 3.5" Width: 5" Depth: 1" Marked Cartier Sterling FINAL SALE

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Cartier, Paris Evening Bag
Cartier, Paris Evening Bag

Cartier, Paris Evening Bag

Sold

H 9 in W 10 in

Cartier, Paris Evening Bag

By Cartier

Located in New Hope, PA

An opulent silk brocade is combined with butter soft suede by Cartier, Paris resulting in a very chic evening bag. The simple pouch shape accomodates all your essentials. The long b...

Category

1970s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Cartier Bag 14K Trim
Cartier Bag 14K Trim

Cartier Bag 14K Trim

By Cartier

Located in New Hope, PA

An Orientalist inspired woven silk with gold metallic threads and pairs of love birds is accented with 14K gold corners in this evening bag from Cartier. The bag has two open sectio...

Category

1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Cartier Sterling Silver and Scallop Shell Covered Mirror
Cartier Sterling Silver and Scallop Shell Covered Mirror

Cartier Sterling Silver and Scallop Shell Covered Mirror

By Cartier

Located in New Hope, PA

A large saffron colored scallop shell is completely edged with sterling silver. The silver is crimped to follow the edge of the shell. It opens to reveal the pale inside of the shell...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

CARTIER Trinity black smooth calfskin top metal handle mini bag
CARTIER Trinity black smooth calfskin top metal handle mini bag

CARTIER Trinity black smooth calfskin top metal handle mini bag

By Cartier

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CARTIER Trinity black smooth calfskin top metal handle mini bag Reference: TGAS/D00679 Brand: Cartier Model: Trinity Material: Leather Color: Black, Red Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip L...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

CARTIER brown leopard print pony hair leather small top handle boston bag
CARTIER brown leopard print pony hair leather small top handle boston bag

CARTIER brown leopard print pony hair leather small top handle boston bag

By Cartier

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CARTIER brown leopard print pony hair leather small top handle boston bag Reference: CAWG/A00186 Brand: Cartier Model: Top handle bag Material: Leather Color: Brown Pattern: Leo...

Category

2010s Evening Bags and Minaudières

CARTIER Black Grossgrain Structured Clutch Snakeskin Trim Silver Evening Bag NIB
CARTIER Black Grossgrain Structured Clutch Snakeskin Trim Silver Evening Bag NIB

CARTIER Black Grossgrain Structured Clutch Snakeskin Trim Silver Evening Bag NIB

By Cartier

Located in Thiensville, WI

CARTIER Black Grossgrain Structured Clutch Snakeskin Trim Silver Evening Bag NIB Retail: $1,700.00 Brand / Manufacturer: CARTIER Style: Evening clutch / shoulder bag Color(s): Blac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

CARTIER Gold and Diamond Minaudiere.
CARTIER Gold and Diamond Minaudiere.

CARTIER Gold and Diamond Minaudiere.

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond minaudière., Signed Cartier., made in France, numbered 15029.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier, Paris 18 Karat Gold Evening Minaudière
Cartier, Paris 18 Karat Gold Evening Minaudière

Cartier, Paris 18 Karat Gold Evening Minaudière

Sold

W 3.15 in D 1.58 in L 7.09 in

Cartier, Paris 18 Karat Gold Evening Minaudière

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Woven Two tone 18k Gold Purse. This purse has a woven design of 18k yellow and white gold with a twisted rope chain (length 14 inches). Inside the opening of the purse is a b...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Artist Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

1930s Cartier Art Deco Enamel Diamond Gold Minaudiere Compact
1930s Cartier Art Deco Enamel Diamond Gold Minaudiere Compact

1930s Cartier Art Deco Enamel Diamond Gold Minaudiere Compact

By Cartier

Located in New York City, NY

Rare and unusual Art Deco 14K gold and black enamel minaudiere by Cartier, circa 1930s. It features a compact, lipstick case, notepad holder and pencil.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold

Collector Cartier 1980s Bordeaux Silk and Leather Shoulder Bag
Collector Cartier 1980s Bordeaux Silk and Leather Shoulder Bag

Collector Cartier 1980s Bordeaux Silk and Leather Shoulder Bag

By Cartier

Located in Paris, FR

Collector 1980 Cartier bordeaux leather and silk shoulder bourse bag featuring a flower jacquard pattern, a bottom pompon detail, a braided shoulder straps, an inside logo stamp. ...

Category

1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rare Les Must de Cartier Red Silk GemStone Design Clutch Bag
Rare Les Must de Cartier Red Silk GemStone Design Clutch Bag

Rare Les Must de Cartier Red Silk GemStone Design Clutch Bag

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Rare 1980's Cartier Les Must de eye catching clutch bag, a grab if you see it, one of a kind bag by Cartier! This lovely structured hexagon shape evening bag has a fold over closure ...

Category

1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Cartier Dark Midnight Blue Leather Gold Emblem Envelope Evening Chain Flap Bag
Cartier Dark Midnight Blue Leather Gold Emblem Envelope Evening Chain Flap Bag

Cartier Dark Midnight Blue Leather Gold Emblem Envelope Evening Chain Flap Bag

By Cartier

Located in Charlotte, NC

Cartier Dark Midnight Blue Leather Gold Emblem Envelope Evening Chain Shoulder Flap Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Snap closure Woven lining Made in France Measures 8.25" W x 5.5" H...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Les Must de Cartier Red Silk Jewel Necklace Design Gold Chain Clutch bag
Les Must de Cartier Red Silk Jewel Necklace Design Gold Chain Clutch bag

Les Must de Cartier Red Silk Jewel Necklace Design Gold Chain Clutch bag

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

When Louis-François Cartier inherited the Parisian jewelry shop where he had been working in 1847, he could never have dreamed of what the house of Cartier that he established would ...

Category

1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Cartier Black box calf clutch or gold chain shoulder bag gold clasp with stone
Cartier Black box calf clutch or gold chain shoulder bag gold clasp with stone

Cartier Black box calf clutch or gold chain shoulder bag gold clasp with stone

By Cartier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Cartier black box calf clutch, shoulder bag with gold hardware and blue jewel clasp...Outside open pockets on each side, center compartment closes with a clasp...Double gold chain ha...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Cartier Paris 1970 Wallet Minaudiere in Iridescent Lizard 18k Gold & Sapphire
Cartier Paris 1970 Wallet Minaudiere in Iridescent Lizard 18k Gold & Sapphire

Cartier Paris 1970 Wallet Minaudiere in Iridescent Lizard 18k Gold & Sapphire

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

A wallet minaudiere designed by Cartier Paris. An exceptional, beautiful and extremely rare wallet minaudiere, created in Paris France by the luxury house of Cartier, back in the ...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

1950 Navajo Silver Butterfly Cuff Bracelet
1950 Navajo Silver Butterfly Cuff Bracelet

1950 Navajo Silver Butterfly Cuff Bracelet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Style this with a Christian Dior minaudière, your favorite silver Cartier jewels and a Chanel necklace to complete the look.

Category

Vintage 1950s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Silver

Cartier Black Leather Small Marcello De Cartier Bag
Cartier Black Leather Small Marcello De Cartier Bag

Cartier Black Leather Small Marcello De Cartier Bag

Sold

H 8.08 in W 4.53 in L 14.97 in

Cartier Black Leather Small Marcello De Cartier Bag

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Cartier beauty arrives in a gorgeous shape and design. It has a leather body with the logo detailing on the exterior and is held by two handles. The zipper secures the nylon int...

Category

2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Cartier Dark Red Leather Small C de Cartier Satchel
Cartier Dark Red Leather Small C de Cartier Satchel

Cartier Dark Red Leather Small C de Cartier Satchel

Sold

H 9.45 in W 5.12 in L 13.39 in

Cartier Dark Red Leather Small C de Cartier Satchel

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

If you are looking for something that reflects chic and luxury, then this satchel is a perfect choice. Crafted from premium materials, it can be conveniently carried around and its i...

Category

2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Cartier Black & Red Trinity Evening Bag
Cartier Black & Red Trinity Evening Bag

Cartier Black & Red Trinity Evening Bag

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier evening bag is black with a red undertone. The red has a glossy finish to the fabric and the black is matte finish. The overall impression of the color is black with red unde...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Evening Bags and Minau...

Rare Vintage Cartier Mini Trinity Black Leather Zip Metal Handle Purse
Rare Vintage Cartier Mini Trinity Black Leather Zip Metal Handle Purse

Rare Vintage Cartier Mini Trinity Black Leather Zip Metal Handle Purse

By Cartier

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Beautiful vintage cartier zip trinity metal handle purse. Metal handles are in gold and silver. Beautiful vintage condition. Very well kept. Comes with its original box.

Category

Early 2000s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rare 1920's Cartier Leather and Glass Purse
Rare 1920's Cartier Leather and Glass Purse

Rare 1920's Cartier Leather and Glass Purse

Sold

H 7 in W 8.65 in D 2.5 in

Rare 1920's Cartier Leather and Glass Purse

By Cartier

Located in Lambertville, NJ

One of our local Buck County collectors brought in this exquisite little handbag, wrapped in tissue. The body of the bag is a fine suede and the closure is a tortoise glass rod whi...

Category

Early 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

People Also Browsed

2000s Valentino Garavani Black Diamond Cutout Floral Beaded Mini Dress Y2K
2000s Valentino Garavani Black Diamond Cutout Floral Beaded Mini Dress Y2K

2000s Valentino Garavani Black Diamond Cutout Floral Beaded Mini Dress Y2K

By Valentino

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This striking black beaded Valentino mini dress from the early 2000s features a v-neckline and thin straps. The standout detail is the intricately beaded back, with a diamond pattern...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mini Dresses

Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem
Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem

Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous black wool jersey skirt from Karl Lagerfeld. It has a 2 1/2" wide waistband with overlapping pointed panels forming the skirt. It has a back zipper, front pockets and is...

Category

1990s French Skirts

Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress

Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...

Category

1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...

Category

1980s French Swimwear

John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...

Category

Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Unworn NINA RICCI 2008 Vintage Runway Silk Corseted Evening Gown Massive Train
Unworn NINA RICCI 2008 Vintage Runway Silk Corseted Evening Gown Massive Train

Unworn NINA RICCI 2008 Vintage Runway Silk Corseted Evening Gown Massive Train

By Nina Ricci

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Nina Ricci FW08 Vintage Runway Silk exterior Purple, orange, gray hues mix together for an amazing Fall/Winter Gown Looks, and was, extremely expensive A true Bell of the Ball gown H...

Category

Early 2000s Ball Gowns

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Switzerland, CH

Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Blouses

Van Cleef & Arpels by Andre Vassort Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels by Andre Vassort Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels by Andre Vassort Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow gold. The necklace weighs 139.17 grams. The dimensions of the brooch is 2.25"" x 1.75"" and t...

Category

20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire

Baume & Mercier .75 Carat Diamond Jade Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
Baume & Mercier .75 Carat Diamond Jade Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch

Baume & Mercier .75 Carat Diamond Jade Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Stamford, CT

Haute Couture Baume & Mercier ladies wristwatch with a natural jade dial, diamond bezel and an 18k yellow gold case and braided band. Full original 7 ¾ Inch length. Approximate...

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dior by John Galliano 2006 beaded lace style gown
Dior by John Galliano 2006 beaded lace style gown

Dior by John Galliano 2006 beaded lace style gown

By Christian Dior

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

Long gowns like these barely make the resell market. Especially with a trail like this one. Perfect for a stand out look, and the lace detail isn’t actually lace, It’s completely mad...

Category

Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Strapless Floral Cotton Dress With Asymmetrical Hemline
Yves Saint Laurent Strapless Floral Cotton Dress With Asymmetrical Hemline

Yves Saint Laurent Strapless Floral Cotton Dress With Asymmetrical Hemline

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Yves Saint Laurent cotton strapless dress featuring a colorful floral print, fitted bodice, horizontal pleated skirt, and asymmetri...

Category

1990s French Day Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...

Category

1990s Italian Day Dresses

Bulgari  Diamond and Sapphire Quadrato Wristwatch
Bulgari  Diamond and Sapphire Quadrato Wristwatch

Bulgari Diamond and Sapphire Quadrato Wristwatch

By Bulgari

Located in New Orleans, LA

This eye-catching Quadrato wristwatch was crafted by the high-end Italian jeweler Bulgari. An array of pavé-set white diamonds totaling approximately 4.51 carats adorn the watch, whi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress

Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)

Category

1990s Italian Mini Dress

Chanel Vintage Diana Medium Black Lambskin 24K Gold Flap Bag
Chanel Vintage Diana Medium Black Lambskin 24K Gold Flap Bag

Chanel Vintage Diana Medium Black Lambskin 24K Gold Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Chanel’s vintage Diana flap, is a timeless and sought-after handbag that exudes elegance and sophistication. This iconic design, introduced by Karl Lagerfeld and produced between 198...

Category

1990s French Shoulder Bags

Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top

Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in San Diego, CA

Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Minaudiere Cartier", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Minaudiere Cartier For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary minaudiere cartier for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Red, Orange and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect minaudiere cartier among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Cartier are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a Minaudiere Cartier?

The price for a minaudiere cartier starts at $475 and tops out at $54,000, and on average, selling for $1,125.

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.