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.
Other, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver
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...
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 ...
$3,489Sale Price|30% Off
H 5.1 in W 1.5 in D 4.25 in
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...
Gold
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.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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H 4.53 in W 1.97 in L 6.7 in
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.
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H 6.5 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in
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...
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...
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.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Gold, 18k Gold
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.
18k Gold
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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H 4 in W 5.75 in D 0.25 in
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 ...
Multi-gemstone, Gold
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.
Silver
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cartier Dark Midnight Blue Leather Gold Emblem Envelope Evening Chain Flap Bag
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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...
$2,500
Size: F40 fits like a Small
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...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
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...
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...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,500
Size: IT38 fits oversized up to Medium
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2016 White Blouson Maxi Dress w. Hand Painted Gold Design
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Roberto Cavalli 2016 Resort White Hand painted gold accents Semi-sheer baroque design Silk mini slip inside Voluminous Pullover IT38, meant to be loose, hence can accommodate up to a...
Vintage 1960's Ivory Woven Basket Bag Pearlescent Lucite Handles
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful early 1960's ivory basket bag, accented by pearlescent lucite handles, is just the piece to add to your vintage accessory collection. The elegant rectangle shape is ...
Chanel S/S1995 Barbie Pink 24K Gold Chain Around Patent Lambskin Jumbo XL Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An iconic and highly sought-after piece from Chanel’s Spring-Summer 1995 (95P) Act II collection, this Jumbo XL Chain Around Single Flap bag is a true collector’s treasure. Designed ...
Raymond Yard Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Enamel Rooster Pin, Raymond Yard The rooster fashioned as a stylized cocktail waiter pavé-set with single- cut diamonds, holding a black enamel tray with shaker and martini ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silver Grey Satin Floral Hand Beaded Gown Wedding
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes 1990's Vintage Meant to look antique-y Not sure of the material, maybe a silk blend. Definitely satin type Hand embroidery and beading on the flowers on both the bust a...
Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Monete Double Ancient Coin Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This circa 1980s Bvlgari 18k gold Monete necklace features a rare double ancient Roman coin design. Crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, the necklace measures 16.5 inches in length and ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rare deep red Gucci bag from the early 2000s is crafted from dyed Karung snakeskin and finished with gold-tone hardware and a sculptural red lucite handle. Approximate Measure...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Gold Floral Embellished Evening Bag Purse Clutch
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Gold hardware Floral embellished pattern Envelope style Excellent Condition, oxidation on the chain Measurements in inches laying flat: length 9, height 5 (4 ...
$712Sale Price|20% Off
H 6 in W 1.5 in L 6.5 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Nubuck Leather Two-Way Saddle Crossbody Belt Bag Yellow
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini saddle bag is crafted of pigskin and nubuck leather in two shades of yellow featuring gold toned hardware. This bag features a detachable crossbody strap and ...
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
1960's Hermes Brown Crocodile Skin Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning and rare Hermes bag from the 1960s. Crafted from a structured glossy toffee brown colour crocodile skin with contrasting warm gold tone metal hardware. Interesting square cl...
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.
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