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Must De Cartier Trinity Ring

Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring in 18K Rose, Yellow and White Gold
Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring in 18K Rose, Yellow and White Gold

Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring in 18K Rose, Yellow and White Gold

By Cartier

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Classic genuine Le Must De Cartier Trinity Ring, from the Bracken Jewelers' estate jewelry collection in Santa Monica California, in 18 karat tri-color gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Tricolor Gold "Les Must de Cartier" Trinity Ring Size 5.75 #25244
Cartier 18K Tricolor Gold "Les Must de Cartier" Trinity Ring Size 5.75 #25244

Cartier 18K Tricolor Gold "Les Must de Cartier" Trinity Ring Size 5.75 #25244

By Cartier

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Cartier 18K Tricolor Gold "Les Must de Cartier" Trinity Ring Size 5.75 (European 51)- The iconic three band rolling ring design symbolizes love, fidelity and friendship - one of Car...

Category

20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage CARTIER 18k 750 Tricolor Rolling Ring. Must de Cartier Trinity Band
Vintage CARTIER 18k 750 Tricolor Rolling Ring. Must de Cartier Trinity Band

Vintage CARTIER 18k 750 Tricolor Rolling Ring. Must de Cartier Trinity Band

By Cartier

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Cartier Rolling Ring. Beautiful Rolling 18k Tri band ring. Hallmarked and tests 18k. Cartier made 80s Rose, White and Yellow gold. Condition: Has tiny scratches. Nothing major. Co...

Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow, Rose, White Gold
Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow, Rose, White Gold

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow, Rose, White Gold

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring Size: 46 EU or 3 3/4 U.S. This iconic Cartier "Les Must De Cartier" Trinity band ring features three elegantly interlocking bands crafted in 18 karat yellow, white, and rose go...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity "Les Must de Cartier" White, Yellow, Rose Gold - size 53
Cartier Trinity "Les Must de Cartier" White, Yellow, Rose Gold - size 53

Cartier Trinity "Les Must de Cartier" White, Yellow, Rose Gold - size 53

By Cartier

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The Trinity "Les Must de Cartier" Ring has become an iconic symbol of Cartier's craftsmanship and style.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity "Les Must de Cartier" White, Yellow, Rose Gold - size 58
Cartier Trinity "Les Must de Cartier" White, Yellow, Rose Gold - size 58

Cartier Trinity "Les Must de Cartier" White, Yellow, Rose Gold - size 58

By Cartier

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The Trinity "Les Must de Cartier" Ring has become an iconic symbol of Cartier's craftsmanship and style.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Les Must de Cartier Trinity Tri-Color 18K White, Yellow & Rose Gold Band Ring
Les Must de Cartier Trinity Tri-Color 18K White, Yellow & Rose Gold Band Ring

Les Must de Cartier Trinity Tri-Color 18K White, Yellow & Rose Gold Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Step into the Cartier world with this sophisticated 'Les Must De Cartier' rolling band ring from the iconic Trinity Collection, expertly crafted from luxurious 18 carat gold.

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1970's 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Vintage Rolling Trinity Band Ring
Cartier 1970's 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Vintage Rolling Trinity Band Ring

Cartier 1970's 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Vintage Rolling Trinity Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ring is comprised of three interlocking bands of yellow, rose, and white gold Slightly curved - rose gold ring is inscribed 'le must de Cartier' With high polished finish throughout ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tri Gold Wedding Band. Fused 18k Gold Yellow Rose White Each 3.5mm
Cartier Tri Gold Wedding Band. Fused 18k Gold Yellow Rose White Each 3.5mm

Cartier Tri Gold Wedding Band. Fused 18k Gold Yellow Rose White Each 3.5mm

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Other Details: Designer: Cartier Jewelry Type: Trinity Ring / Wedding Band Style: Rolling Ring, Interlocking Band, Triple Band Design Material: 18k Yellow Gold, 18k Rose Gold, 18k ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Set of Four Cartier 'Trinity' Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes
Set of Four Cartier 'Trinity' Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes

Set of Four Cartier 'Trinity' Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes

By Cartier

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

The set which are crafted from solid sterling silver feature to the top of each flute a 'Trinity' style band in gold plate, referencing the famous Cartier 'Trinity' ring.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modernist Barware

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

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Les Must de Cartier Rolling Wedding Band Ring Three-Color
Les Must de Cartier Rolling Wedding Band Ring Three-Color

Les Must de Cartier Rolling Wedding Band Ring Three-Color

By Cartier

Located in Middleton, WI

The Trinity Ring was designed by Louis Cartier, the grandson of Cartier’s founder, in 1924, with the help of his dear friend and famous French poet, Jean Cocteau.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring
Vintage Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring

Vintage Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in London, England

A classic Les Must De Cartier trinity ring set in 18k yellow, rose and white gold.

Category

1990s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Tricolor "Les Must de Cartier" Trinity Ring Size 6.5 (53) #24558
Cartier 18K Tricolor "Les Must de Cartier" Trinity Ring Size 6.5 (53) #24558

Cartier 18K Tricolor "Les Must de Cartier" Trinity Ring Size 6.5 (53) #24558

By Cartier

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Cartier 18K Tricolor Gold "Les Must de Cartier" Trinity Ring Size 6.5 (European 53)- The iconic three band rolling ring design symbolizes love, fidelity and friendship - one of Cart...

Category

20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring
Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

This ring by Cartier is from their Must De Cartier Trinity collection and features 18ct yellow, white and rose gold interlinking bands.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring
Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

This ring by Cartier is from their Must De Cartier Trinity collection and features 18ct yellow, white and rose gold interlinking bands.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring
Cartier Les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring

Cartier Les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

This ring by Cartier is from their Trinity Collection and features 3 interlinking bands. Accompanied by a Xupes Presentation Box. Our Xupes reference is J962 should you need to quote...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring
Cartier Les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring

Cartier Les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

ITEM CONDITION Excellent MANUFACTURER Cartier MODEL Trinity GENDER Unisex UK RING SIZE K EU RING SIZE 50 US RING SIZE 5.25 BAND WIDTH 3.2mm TOTAL WEIGHT 6.7g

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring
Cartier Les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring

Cartier Les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

ITEM CONDITION Excellent MANUFACTURER Cartier MODEL Trinity MODEL REFERENCE 51 GENDER Unisex UK RING SIZE L EU RING SIZE 51 US RING SIZE 5.75 BAND WIDTH 3.2mm TOTAL WEIGHT 7.9g

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring
Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

This ring by Cartier is from their Trinity collection and features 18ct yellow, white and rose gold interlinking bands. This ring cannot be re sized. Complete with a Cartier box. Our...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring
Cartier Les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring

Cartier Les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

This ring by Cartier is from their Trinity collection and features 18ct yellow, white and rose gold interlinking bands. This ring cannot be re sized. Complete with a Xupes presentati...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring
Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

This ring by Cartier is from their Trinity collection and features 18k yellow, white and rose gold interlinking bands. UK ring size L. EU ring size 51. US ring size 6. This ring cann...

Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring
Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

This ring by Cartier is from their Trinity collection and features 18k yellow, white and rose gold interlinking bands. UK ring size K 1/2. EU ring size 51. US ring size 6. This ring ...

Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring
Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

This ring by Cartier is from their Trinity collection and features 18k yellow, white and rose gold interlinking bands. UK ring size P. EU ring size 56. US ring size 7 1/2. This ring ...

Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring
Cartier Trinity Les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring

Cartier Trinity Les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

This ring by Cartier is from their Les Must De Cartier Trinity collection and features 18k yellow, white and rose gold interlinking bands.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring in 18 Karat Tri Coloured Gold
Vintage Les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring in 18 Karat Tri Coloured Gold

Vintage Les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring in 18 Karat Tri Coloured Gold

By Cartier

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This tricolour 18 karat gold 'Trinity' ring was made by Cartier under their diffusion label 'Les Must de Cartier'.

Category

20th Century French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must de Cartier 18k Gold Trinity Braided Ring
Cartier Les Must de Cartier 18k Gold Trinity Braided Ring

Cartier Les Must de Cartier 18k Gold Trinity Braided Ring

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An elegant and timeless Cartier Les Must de Cartier trinity ring, crafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold.

Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring
Cartier Les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring

Cartier Les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

This ring by Cartier is from their Les Must De Cartier Trinity collection and features five 18k yellow, white and rose gold interlinking bands.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring
Cartier Les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring

Cartier Les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

This ring by Cartier is from their Les Must De Cartier Trinity collection and features five 18k yellow, white and rose gold interlinking bands.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring
Cartier Les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring

Cartier Les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

ITEM CONDITION Excellent XUPES REFERENCE J807 MANUFACTURER Cartier MODEL Trinity MODEL REFERENCE 50 GENDER Unisex ACCOMPANIED BY Xupes Presentation Box UK RING SIZE K EU RING SIZE 50...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must de Cartier Tri Color Trinity Rolling Ring
Cartier Les Must de Cartier Tri Color Trinity Rolling Ring

Cartier Les Must de Cartier Tri Color Trinity Rolling Ring

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand Cartier Style Trinity Rolling Ring Weight 4.9dwt (7.6g) Size 4.5; Cartier size 51 Material 18K White, Yellow, and Rose Gold Current Retail $1,250.00 Ring Measurements Each band...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Three Color Gold Trinity Band Ring
Cartier Les Must De Cartier Three Color Gold Trinity Band Ring

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Three Color Gold Trinity Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White, Yellow And Rose Gold Les Must De Cartier Trinity Band Ring by Cartier.

Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Les Must de Cartier Trinity Band Ring Size N (53)
Cartier Les Must de Cartier Trinity Band Ring Size N (53)

Cartier Les Must de Cartier Trinity Band Ring Size N (53)

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

The ring features three interwinding bands of yellow, white and rose gold; the rose of which has been engraved with the words 'Les Must de Cartier'.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must de Cartier Trinity Band Ring Size K (50)
Cartier Les Must de Cartier Trinity Band Ring Size K (50)

Cartier Les Must de Cartier Trinity Band Ring Size K (50)

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

The ring features three interwinding bands of yellow, white and rose gold; the rose of which has been engraved with the words 'Les Must de Cartier'.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Les Must De Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Ring 18 Karat
Les Must De Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Ring 18 Karat

Les Must De Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Ring 18 Karat

By Cartier

Located in London, England

A classic trinity tri-colour ring in 18 karat yellow, white and rose gold by Cartier, signed on the rose gold band 'Les Must De Cartier' with French maker's marks on each of the inse...

Category

2010s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Berlin Iron

Cartier Trinity 18 Karat Tricolor Gold Rolling Ring Les Must de Cartier
Cartier Trinity 18 Karat Tricolor Gold Rolling Ring Les Must de Cartier

Cartier Trinity 18 Karat Tricolor Gold Rolling Ring Les Must de Cartier

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The ring is size 50 ( US size 5). Signed Cartier, les must de Cartier, numbered, and hallmarked.

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Band Yellow Gold 18 Karat Rolling Ring
Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Band Yellow Gold 18 Karat Rolling Ring

Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Band Yellow Gold 18 Karat Rolling Ring

By Cartier

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 5 1/2 (European size 50) Brand: Cartier Design: Les Must De Cartier Trinity Band Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold, 18k White Gold, & 18k Rose Gold Style: Rolling Band Face Hei...

Category

20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Must de Cartier Rolling Ring
Must de Cartier Rolling Ring

Must de Cartier Rolling Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Trinity de Cartier ring, size medium, 18K white gold, 18K pink gold, 18K yellow gold. Finger size 4

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Les Must de Cartier Trinity 18K Tri-Color Gold Band Ring
Les Must de Cartier Trinity 18K Tri-Color Gold Band Ring

Les Must de Cartier Trinity 18K Tri-Color Gold Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite piece by Cartier features signature three interlocking bands crafted from 18k gold. Each band showcases a distinct hue: yellow, white, and rose gold, creating a harmon...

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

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Must De Cartier Trinity Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact must de cartier trinity ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 23 antique edition and 27 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect must de cartier trinity ring 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 must de cartier trinity ring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. When shopping for a must de cartier trinity ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Must De Cartier Trinity Ring?

Prices for a must de cartier trinity ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $639 and can go as high as $3,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,135.

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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.

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.