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Must De Cartier Scarf

Must de Cartier Paris Leopard Blue Silk Scarf
Must de Cartier Paris Leopard Blue Silk Scarf

Must de Cartier Paris Leopard Blue Silk Scarf

By Cartier

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Collectors item Vintage Cartier scarf features scenes of gemstones, leopards, parrots and deers

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20th Century French Scarves

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Vintage Must De Cartier Bordeaux Red Silk Panther Bracelet Scarf
Vintage Must De Cartier Bordeaux Red Silk Panther Bracelet Scarf

Vintage Must De Cartier Bordeaux Red Silk Panther Bracelet Scarf

By Cartier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Must De Cartier Bordeaux re silk crepe de chine scarf from the 1990's. Main colour is a rich

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1990s Italian Scarves

Must De Cartier Vintage Jacquard Silk Scarf Blue Border
Must De Cartier Vintage Jacquard Silk Scarf Blue Border

Must De Cartier Vintage Jacquard Silk Scarf Blue Border

By Cartier

Located in Rome, Rome

Elegant vintage Must de Cartier scarf. Main colors ae blue, red, white, yellow. 'Must de Cartier

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1990s French Scarves

Must De Cartier Vintage Jacquard Silk Scarf 150th Anniversary
Must De Cartier Vintage Jacquard Silk Scarf 150th Anniversary

Must De Cartier Vintage Jacquard Silk Scarf 150th Anniversary

By Cartier

Located in Rome, Rome

Elegant Must de Cartier scarf for the 150th Anniversay of the Cartier House (1847 - 1997). Lovely

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1990s French Scarves

Must De Cartier Vintage Yellow Jacquard Silk Scarf Jewels
Must De Cartier Vintage Yellow Jacquard Silk Scarf Jewels

Must De Cartier Vintage Yellow Jacquard Silk Scarf Jewels

By Cartier

Located in Rome, Rome

Elegant Must de Cartier scarf in yellow with blue colored jewel pattern and borders.. Lovely design

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Early 2000s French Scarves

Cartier Must De Cartier Blue Silk Square Scarf
Cartier Must De Cartier Blue Silk Square Scarf

Cartier Must De Cartier Blue Silk Square Scarf

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

used Cartier designer resale item. Details Must De Cartier Blue Silk

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21st Century and Contemporary British Scarves

Cartier Must De Cartier Blue Silk Logo Square Scarf
Cartier Must De Cartier Blue Silk Logo Square Scarf

Cartier Must De Cartier Blue Silk Logo Square Scarf

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

. Details Must De Cartier Blue Silk Scarf Square Logo print

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21st Century and Contemporary British Scarves

Cartier Must De Cartier Blue Silk Logo Square Scarf
Cartier Must De Cartier Blue Silk Logo Square Scarf

Cartier Must De Cartier Blue Silk Logo Square Scarf

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

. Details Must De Cartier Blue Silk Scarf Square Logo print Rolled edges

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21st Century and Contemporary British Scarves

Cartier Le must de Silk Baby Blue Studded Scarf
Cartier Le must de Silk Baby Blue Studded Scarf

Cartier Le must de Silk Baby Blue Studded Scarf

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

signed at the border "Must de Cartier" which roughly translates to, "Cartier, it's a must". This scarf is

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Late 20th Century French Scarves

Must de Cartier White and Brown Border Equestrian Silk Scarf
Must de Cartier White and Brown Border Equestrian Silk Scarf

Must de Cartier White and Brown Border Equestrian Silk Scarf

By Cartier

Located in Rome, Rome

Elegant Cartier scarf in white, light blue, yellow with brown borders. Equestrian design. 'Les Must

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2010s French Scarves

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H 35.44 in W 35.44 in

Cartier scarf

By Cartier

Located in Rubiera, RE

Cartier Le must de Cartier silk scarf cm. 90 x90 approx copyrigth no label hand rolled hem Darrk

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1980s Italian Scarves

Cartier Burgundy Silk Chain Scarf 1980s
Cartier Burgundy Silk Chain Scarf 1980s

Cartier Burgundy Silk Chain Scarf 1980s

By Cartier

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Must De Cartier vintage scarf 1980s. Burgundy color with gold and beige designs. 100% silk. Made in

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1980s French Scarves

Must de Cartier Scarf in Silk with Motiv Panthere Royale
Must de Cartier Scarf in Silk with Motiv Panthere Royale

Must de Cartier Scarf in Silk with Motiv Panthere Royale

By Cartier

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

The Rare Must de Cartier Silk Scarf with the motif "Panthere Royale Duchesse de Windsor" is a

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1990s French Scarves

Cartier Must De Cartier Yellow Silk Square Scarf
Cartier Must De Cartier Yellow Silk Square Scarf

Cartier Must De Cartier Yellow Silk Square Scarf

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

resale item. Details Must De Cartier Yellow Silk Scarf Abstract print

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21st Century and Contemporary British Scarves

Cartier Yellow Multicolour Silk Jewels Rare Scarf 1980s
Cartier Yellow Multicolour Silk Jewels Rare Scarf 1980s

Cartier Yellow Multicolour Silk Jewels Rare Scarf 1980s

By Cartier

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Must de Cartier vintage scarf 1980s in 100% silk, yellow background color with multicolor jewelry

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1980s French Scarves

Cartier Paris Elegant Silk Jeweled Panther Scarf c 1980s
Cartier Paris Elegant Silk Jeweled Panther Scarf c 1980s

Cartier Paris Elegant Silk Jeweled Panther Scarf c 1980s

By Cartier

Located in University City, MO

is signed must de Cartier Paris The scarf measures 32" 1/2 by 33" 1/2 inches

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1980s Unknown Scarves

Must de Cartier 100% Silk Jaquard Scarf
Must de Cartier 100% Silk Jaquard Scarf

Must de Cartier 100% Silk Jaquard Scarf

By Cartier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

100% Silk Scarf proves that Cartier is so much more than crown jewels! Must de Cartier scarf

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scarves

Cartier Scarab Scarf /Must de Cartier
Cartier Scarab Scarf /Must de Cartier

Cartier Scarab Scarf /Must de Cartier

By Cartier

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Vintage Must de Cartier vibrant turquoise and golden toned silk scarf with amazing winged scarabs

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1970s Scarves

1980s Cartier Must de Cartier Equestrian Motif Silk Twill Scarf
1980s Cartier Must de Cartier Equestrian Motif Silk Twill Scarf

1980s Cartier Must de Cartier Equestrian Motif Silk Twill Scarf

By Cartier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Cartier crafts more than some of the world's most highly desired and admired jewels! Must de

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1980s French Scarves

Must de Cartier Paris Silk Scarf with Rings and Stones
Must de Cartier Paris Silk Scarf with Rings and Stones

Must de Cartier Paris Silk Scarf with Rings and Stones

Located in Antwerp, BE

Must de Cartier Paris Silk Scarf with Rings and Stones in green, blue gold and purple.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Scarves

Cartier 'Jewelled Elephants' Silk Scarf - 1990's
Cartier 'Jewelled Elephants' Silk Scarf - 1990's

Cartier 'Jewelled Elephants' Silk Scarf - 1990's

By Cartier

Located in London, Chelsea

Fabulous Vintage Must de Cartier Silk Scarf. This stunning scarf by Cartier features bejewelled

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1990s French Scarves

Must de Cartier Scarf
Must de Cartier Scarf

Must de Cartier Scarf

By Cartier

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Must de Cartier White Silk Scarf. Red edge with logo C's

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21st Century and Contemporary Scarves

1990s Must de Cartier Paris Hot Pink Silk Scarf
1990s Must de Cartier Paris Hot Pink Silk Scarf

1990s Must de Cartier Paris Hot Pink Silk Scarf

By Cartier

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful Must de Cartier Paris classic pearl pendant style scarf is a perfect addition to a spring

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1990s French Scarves

Vintage "Les Must de" Must Be Cartier Silk Scarf
Vintage "Les Must de" Must Be Cartier Silk Scarf

Vintage "Les Must de" Must Be Cartier Silk Scarf

Located in Rockwood, ON

Beautiful silk twill Cartier scarf done with a classic "Must be Cartier" print in a mix of a deep

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20th Century Scarves

Must de Cartier Paris Silk Scarf with Jeweled Elephant Motif
Must de Cartier Paris Silk Scarf with Jeweled Elephant Motif

Must de Cartier Paris Silk Scarf with Jeweled Elephant Motif

Located in Antwerp, BE

Must de Cartier Paris Silk Scarf with Jeweled Elephant Motif in gold pink and black.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Scarves

Must de Cartier Paris Silk Scarf with Duchess of Windsor Jewels
Must de Cartier Paris Silk Scarf with Duchess of Windsor Jewels

Must de Cartier Paris Silk Scarf with Duchess of Windsor Jewels

Located in Antwerp, BE

Must de Cartier Paris Silk Scarf with Duchess of Windsor Jewels in purple and gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Scarves

Cultured Cartier Blue Jeweled Jacquard Silk Scarf with Red Border
Cultured Cartier Blue Jeweled Jacquard Silk Scarf with Red Border

Cultured Cartier Blue Jeweled Jacquard Silk Scarf with Red Border

By Cartier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This Must de Cartier silk jacquard scarf proves that Cartier is not just a purveyor of some of the

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scarves

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By Christian Dior

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By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

There's the Kelly, the Birkin, the Constance, and the PASSE-GUIDE Bag ...! To me, the most beautiful Purse Ever! Here is a rare opportunity to get an exceptional Authentic Hermès P...

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Located in New York, NY

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Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Flower Motif Evening Bag

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

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Loris Azzaro Paris Silk Scarf 1980s

Loris Azzaro Paris Silk Scarf 1980s

By Loris Azzaro

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Must De Cartier Scarf For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary must de cartier scarf you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Beige, Blue, Brown and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a must de cartier scarf may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. 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. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Must De Cartier Scarf?

The price for a must de cartier scarf starts at $159 and tops out at $482, and on average, selling for $272.

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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.

Finding the Right Scarves for You

We’ve long had a love affair with vintage and designer scarves. Every glamorous go-to ensemble deserves the lightweight finishing touch that can be added with this stylish, versatile accessory.

Scarves have held a distinctive place in the evolution of formal and casual wear for centuries. And although now firmly entrenched in western culture, the origins of this neckwear are global.

Egyptian Queen Nefertiti is known to have worn a finely woven scarf with a headdress, and Emperor Cheng of the Chinese Han dynasty presided over an army of warriors whose scarves denoted their rank. The idea of scarves as status symbols still persists; for example, silk scarves, which were favored by the upper class during the reign of Queen Victoria, are an out-of-reach luxury item, cost prohibitive for many consumers. However, the increasing diversity of available materials over the years has rendered this adornment more accessible since their early days.

Luxury houses and various designers helped elevate scarves and long, flowing wraps as a desirable fashion accessory during the 20th century.

Visionary Italian designer Emilio Puccithe first fashion designer to enter the lifestyle market — introduced abstractions and dazzling psychedelic elements to scarves, while mid-century era multidisciplinary American artist Vera Neumann drew on Japanese techniques to create exuberant textile designs based on her paintings and drawings.

Established in Paris in 1837, Hermès didn’t start creating their famously decorative scarves until 100 years later, in 1937. Before long, the Hermès scarf, then crafted from strong imported Chinese silk, became an iconic work favored by actresses such as Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly, a lifetime enthusiast of the family-owned brand. Hermès has produced over 2,000 different scarf designs in the decades since Robert Dumas, Émile-Maurice Hermès’s son-in-law, crafted the first one.

On 1stDibs, find a broad selection of vintage scarves that includes flamboyant and colorful accessories designed by Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and more.

Questions About Cartier
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024
    Yes, some Cartier watches are automatic but the legendary French luxury house also creates collections that include watches with quartz movements. Cartier’s iconic Tank collection, which includes the Tank Française, the Tank Louis Cartier and other models, features both quartz and automatic options for all kinds of collectors. Each of the watches in the Panthère collection, however, carries a quartz movement.

    While quartz watches are powered by a pre-installed battery and a high-frequency quartz crystal, automatic watches rely on a spring system and are self-winding. An automatic watch does not have a battery and is recharged on the wrist owing to the wearer’s movements during the day.

    It was Louis Cartier, grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François Cartier, who was responsible for bringing watchmaking to the venerable maison when he presented Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont with a wristwatch in 1904. 

    Although the pocket watch was the de rigueur men’s accessory of the day, Santos-Dumont found his own pocket watch hard to consult while keeping his plane aloft. Louis fashioned a timepiece with a flat, square case on a leather strap that could be referred to easily at a glance. Named in honor of Louis’s friend, the Santos was eventually produced for sale in 1911. 

    Find vintage Cartier watches for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cartier watches are considered luxury watches. Cartier is a noted jeweler, taking that attention to detail and access to high-quality metals and jewels to their watches—they spare no expense and are highly desirable. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Cartier watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier pieces may be cheaper in Paris than they are in the U.S., but that's because of the exchange rate. Cartier doesn't price the pieces depending on the country.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much a Cartier is worth varies. Many Cartier pieces do appreciate in value over time, but their potential selling prices depend on their age, style, type, availability and other factors. The condition also greatly impacts value, and there can be variability between very similar pieces. For example, one 1930 Tutti Frutti fetched $1.34 million at an auction in 2020, but a simpler one sold for $508,000 in 2023. Because it can be difficult to estimate the value of a piece on your own, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Shop a wide variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    No, Cartier is not the same as Rolex. Louis-François Cartier founded Cartier in Paris in 1847. Some of its most iconic watches include the Tank, the Santos, the Ballon Bleu, the Calibre de Cartier and the Drive de Cartier. Hans Wilsdorf established Rolex in London in 1905. Today, the maker is well-known for its sophisticated watches, including the Submariner, the Daytona, the DateJust, the Oyster Perpetual and the GMT-Master II. Find a selection of Cartier and Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The price of Cartier bracelets varies based on age, condition, and rarity. The least expensive versions of the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, can still cost around $4,000. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of Cartier bracelets for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier rose gold doesn't tarnish but over many years of wearing, rose gold generally is said to become darker. Rose gold allegedly becomes slightly yellower in tone, toward a traditional gold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    As one of the top luxury jewelry houses in the world, Cartier uses some of the finest quality materials. The company uses 18k gold in their jewelry and real diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    There are a few reasons why Cartier is so popular. For one thing, the French luxury house is known for its very long history of unparalleled prestige and quality craftsmanship. Cartier has been producing extraordinary jewelry, watches and accessories since 1847. While jewelry lovers have long been enthusiastic about Cartier’s elegant and streamlined designs for bracelets, rings, necklaces and other pieces, the brand is also known for innovation. It pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry, and its artisans were so mindful of trends in fashion that the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Later, Cartier’s Art Deco-era pieces would help define the movement with which they are associated. One of the brand’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch, one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. Today’s influencers continue to help popularize the brand, increasing the demand for certain pieces like Cartier buffalo horn sunglasses and the Cartier Love bracelet, an icon of modernist jewelry. Find a wide range of Cartier watches, jewelry and eyewear on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cartier is famous for producing jewelry and watches out of rare and luxury-grade materials and creating innovative designs, often packed with symbolism. Some of the jeweler's most famous pieces include the modern Love and Trinity bracelets and its custom-made antique and vintage jewelry like the Crocodile and Patiala necklaces. Find a range of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Today, the Cartier symbol, or logo, is the luxury house's name written in a clean serif font that mimics cursive handwriting. Typically, the logo is either black on white or white on a black background. Its refined and understated appearance references the high standards that have long been associated with this celebrated brand.