Cartier Goldstone and Silver Vintage Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier goldstone and silver lighter. A most handsomely chic objet by Cartier from the
Vintage 1940s French Tobacco Accessories
Stone, Silver
Cartier Goldstone and Silver Vintage Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier goldstone and silver lighter. A most handsomely chic objet by Cartier from the
Stone, Silver
Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter 1980s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
design. With a history rich in crafting exquisite pieces, Cartier's lighters have long been cherished for
Silver Plate
Vintage Silver Plated Brushed CARTIER Trinity Lighter 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
. Owning a Cartier lighter, like the Trinity model, is more than a mere convenience—it's an intimate
Silver Plate
$1,086 / set
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Classic Cartier Silver Plated Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box And Papers
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Classic Cartier Silver Plated Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box, Flints and Gas Canister And
Metal
Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Les Must Lighter Brushed 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
The 1970s "Les Must" lighter by Cartier embodies the luxurious essence and timeless elegance that
Silver Plate
Vintage CARTIER Trinity Lighter Silver Plated in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
high fashion and accessories, Cartier's lighters are particularly esteemed by collectors who appreciate
Silver Plate
$895Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Cartier Brushed Silver Trinity Oval Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Classic Cartier Brushed Silver Trinity Oval Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box With Papers
Metal
Vintage CARTIER Les Must Table Lighter Silver Plated 1997
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Cartier Table Lighter Silver Plated 1997 This heavy silver-plated Cartier Les must lighter
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Vintage CARTIER Les Must Silver Plated Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Must" lighter, with its sleek silver-plated finish, stands as a testament to Cartier's dedication to
Silver Plate
$1,779
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Factory Solid Silver CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
have long been coveted by discerning collectors of objets d'art. Owning a Cartier lighter is an
Silver
$1,780
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Factory Solid Silver CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
vintage piece, the Cartier Les Must lighter, transitions seamlessly from the pocket to the palm, offering
Silver
$1,907
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Factory Solid Silver CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
lighter is not just about illumination; it is about embracing a piece of Cartier's profound heritage in
Silver
$2,034
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Lacquered CARTIER Les Must Lighter Factory Solid Silver in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
innovation, which is particularly evident in their range of lighters. To own a Cartier piece is not simply
Silver
Vintage CARTIER Pentagon Lighter Red Lacquered 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
every item emerging from its hallowed workshops. Owning a Cartier lighter is a privilege that transcends
Silver Plate
$5,587Sale Price|25% Off
H 4.9 in W 1.5 in D 0.91 in
CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Desk Club Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco tall desk-lighter designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful and very rare desk-club
Sterling Silver
Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1980s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
. Among these treasures, vintage Cartier lighters hold a place of reverence, with each creation telling a
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
$1,048Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 2.76 in W 0.98 in D 0.39 in
CARTIER 1970 Paris Linear-Oval Pocket Butane Gas Lighter In Plaqué d'Argent
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A pocket lighter designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful butane pocket lighter, created in Paris
Silver
Unavailable
Cartier table lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
cartier for the london store
Sterling Silver
Cartier Paris, Sterling Silver ‘Street Lamp’ Table Lighter, 1930s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier, Paris A remarkable and most likely unique Sterling silver table lighter in the form of
Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Les Must Lighter 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
craftsmanship. Known for its exquisite jewellery and watches, Cartier's venture into the creation of lighters in
Silver Plate
Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Santos Mini Lighter 1980s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
, sophistication, and timeless style. The Cartier Santos lighter, resplendently finished in silver plate, is a
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Cartier Gold Filled Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: sterling silver Dimensions: lighter is approximately 71mm x 25.30mm x
Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
Cartier Gold Filled Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: sterling silver Dimensions: lighter is approximately 69.60mm x 25.35mm
Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier Les Must Santos lighter Silver Plated 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Cartier Les Must Santos lighter Silver Plated This silver-plated Cartier Santos lighter is
Silver Plate
Vintage CARTIER Les Must Lighter Silver Plated Florentine 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
The 1970s "Les Must" lighter by Cartier embodies the luxurious essence and timeless elegance that
Silver Plate
Vintage Sterling Silver CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
scarce, this sterling silver lighter is a rare gem for collectors. Owning this piece is not only a
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
this lighter is a chance to own a part of Cartier’s illustrious history. The acquisition of this piece
Silver Plate
Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
luxury in the world of fine objects. With a heritage of exceptional craftsmanship, Cartier lighters are
Silver Plate
Vintage Factory Solid Silver CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Cartier pieces become increasingly scarce, this lighter is a rare gem for collectors. Owning this lighter
Silver
Sold
H 2.33 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Mini Cartier Les Must Trinity lighter Silver Plated Complete with Box &
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Mini Silver Plated Cartier Les Must lighter This small silver-plated Cartier Les must
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
90s Le Must de Cartier Vintage Silver “Godron” Lighter, Sapphire Cabochon & Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must De Cartier Vintage Cartier Lighter Silver and 18K Gold “Godron” Model Circa 1990 Blue
Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Sold
H 2.76 in W 1.03 in D 0.54 in
Vintage Heavy Solid 925 Silver sleeved Cartier Les must Lighter Complete in box
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Solid Silver Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter This custom-made Solid silver-sleeved
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 2.76 in W 1.03 in D 0.54 in
Vintage Heavy Solid 925 Silver sleeved Cartier Les must Lighter Complete in box
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Solid Silver Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter This rare, custom-made Cartier Les Must
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage CARTIER Les Must Lighter Crème Lacquered 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
with refined taste and elegance. The Cartier Les Must lighter, introduced in the elegant shade of
Silver Plate
Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
, a truly rare artifact by Cartier. The Les Must 18k Gold lighter represents the height of luxury
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Sold
H 2.76 in W 0.87 in D 0.39 in
CARTIER 1970 Paris Guilloché Pocket Butane Gas Lighter In Plaqué d'Argent
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A pocket lighter designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful butane pocket lighter, created in Paris
Silver
Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Les Must Lighter Opal in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
As one of the most venerable names in luxury, Cartier has long been synonymous with timeless
Opal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Sealed NOS Gold Plated Cartier Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
's vintage lighters. Possession of this Cartier lighter is more than a mere ownership—it grants one the
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Sold
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Sealed NOS Gold Plated Cartier Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
imagination of connoisseurs and collectors alike. The vintage elegance of Cartier lighters represents not just
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Cartier Paris 1925 Emerald Diamond Black Laquer Powder Box and Cigarette Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Paris carved Emerald and Diamond Black laquer powder box & cigarette lighter. Circa 1925
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Sold
H 2.76 in W 1.03 in D 0.54 in
Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter Complete In Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter This absolute masterpiece of a lighter is
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Cartier / Dunhill 18k Gas lighter working Italy/ Swiss
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cartier labeled 18k lighter marked Italy with a slide that is also monogrammed that covers the
Gold, Silver
Fantastic Vintage Hermes, Dunhill & Cartier Gift Set Circa 2000
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
France Circa 2000 3 - Vintage Retro Cartier Logo Lighter, Silver Palladium Finish with Original Cartier
Cartier Paris lighter in original box
By Cartier
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
This vintage Cartier Paris lighter is an exquisite piece of jewelry weighing 88.3 grams. It is gold
Art Deco Style Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pocket Trinity Cartier lighter in 18-karat gold-plated textured finish with tri coloured gold
Gold Plate
Le Must de Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pocket Le Must de Cartier lighter in 18-karat gold-plated textured finish a ribbed/fluted design
Gold Plate
Art Deco Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated with 0.07 Carat Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Sophisticated 'Pocket' lighter by Cartier in 18-karat gold-plated with an oval shaped body and a
Diamond, Gold Plate
Cartier Very Rare Backgammon Black & Silver Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lighter - Very Rare Backgammon Black and Silver Original Cartier Case and Cartier
Silver
Sold
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Classic Cartier Silver Plated Cigarette Lighter & Red Cartier Box Serviced
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Classic Cartier Silver Plated Cigarette Lighter With A Red Cartier Presentation Box Marked Cartier
Silver Plate
Vintage Cartier Les Must Pentagon lighter Silver Plated
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Gold Plated Cartier Les Must Pentagon lighter This silver-plated Cartier Pentagon lighter
Silver Plate
Retro 80s Vintage Polished Silver & Platinum Cartier Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier lighter Silver Cartier Gas Lighter Platinum finish In Mint condition Comes in original
Platinum, Silver
Vintage Retro Silver and Platinum Finish Cartier Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Retro Silver and Platinum finish Cartier lighter The lighter comes in its original Cartier box
Platinum, Silver
Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1980s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Cartier Santos lighter is a reflection of timeless elegance, introduced in the 1980s. Silver-plated to
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Cartier Vintage Silver Plated Logo “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case Circe 1990
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage Silver Plated “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case Circe 1990 Vintage Silver Plated
Silver Plate
Vintage Factory Solid Silver CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
precision from sterling silver, this lighter is a striking statement in both sight and touch. Its smooth
Silver
Sold
H 1.97 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Mini Cartier Les Must lighter Silver Plated Complete In Box
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
This small silver-plated Cartier Les must lighter is indeed eye candy. Fully functional, sparks
Silver Plate
Sold
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Cartier Les Must lighter Silver plated Complete In Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Silver Plated Cartier Les Must lighter This polished silver-plated Cartier Trinity lighter
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Le Must de Cartier Vintage Retro Silver and Platinum Finish Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Retro Silver and Platinum finish Cartier lighter The lighter comes in its original Cartier box
Platinum, Silver
Le Must De Cartier Retro 80s Vintage Polished Silver & Platinum Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le must de Cartier lighter Silver Cartier Gas Lighter Platinum finish In Mint condition Comes in
Platinum, Silver
Sold
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Factory Sterling Silver CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
. As vintage Cartier pieces grow increasingly scarce, this lighter is a rare gem for collectors. Owning
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1.81 in W 1.34 in D 0.63 in
CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Pocket Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco lighter designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful petrol pocket lighter, created in
Silver, Sterling Silver
“Le Must de Cartier” Very Rare Backgammon Black & Silver Lighter With Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
“Le Must de Cartier” Very Rare Backgammon Black & Silver Lighter With Case Cartier Lighter - Very
Silver
Sold
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Cartier Les Must Trinity lighter Brushed Silver Complete In Box 1990s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Silver Plated Cartier Les Must Trinity lighter This brushed silver-plated Cartier Trinity
Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Le Must De Cartier Grain D'orge, Silver Platinum Rare Vintage Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lighter Silver Platinum Finished “Grain d'Orge” Circa 2000 With original Cartier case In
Platinum, Silver
Vintage Retro Le Must De Cartier “C Logo” Lighter, Silver Palladium Finish
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must De Cartier Lighter “C Logo” Cartier Silver Palladium Finish Comes with original Cartier
Palladium, Silver
“Les Must de Cartier Paris“ Retro Mini “Gordon” Platinum Finish Silver Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must De Cartier Vintage and Retro Mini lighter A “Les Must De Cartier Paris” Platinum Finish
Platinum, Silver
Sold
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Sealed NOS Silver Plated Cartier Trinity Lighter Brushed in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
In the prestigious world of fine lighters, Cartier stands as a beacon of timeless elegance and
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Cartier Vintage Silver and Ruby Lighter
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This fancy lighter is modelled in silver and has stylish detail engraved all around it. In the lid
Ruby, Silver
Sold
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Cigarette Lighter & Red Cartier Box Serviced
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Classical Art Deco Design Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Serviced Cigarette Lighter Complimented By A
Silver Plate
Vintage CARTIER Santos Lighter Gold Plated in Box 1980s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
piece of Cartier’s storied legacy wherever you go. Introducing the Cartier Santos lighter, a stunning
Silver Plate, Gold Plate
Sold
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage CARTIER Laque de Chine Trinity Lighter Complete In Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
watches, Cartier's foray into the world of lighters has produced pieces worthy of any collection. Vintage
Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sold
H 2.76 in W 1.03 in D 0.54 in
Vintage 18K Solid Gold sleeved Cartier Les must Lighter Complete in box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter This absolute masterpiece of a lighter is
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Cartier santos Silver Vintage Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
Nice Cartier Vintage Silver lighter in good condition. It is working.
Cartier Sterling Silver Table Lighter, 1930s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A large table lighter by Cartier, crafted out of sterling silver in a fluted pattern. This is one
Sterling Silver
Cartier Platinum Ring with Colombian Emerald, AGL Certified
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Cartier signed ring, showcasing a vivid 12.25-carat Colombian emerald, certified by the American Gemological Laboratories (AGL). The emerald, cut in a bold rectangular ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Old Charles Model Aeroplane Transparent Spad Plane Type
Located in Paris, FR
Model Old Charles aeroplane transparent spad plane type, Small-scale model of Guynemers plane, handmade with wood, cotton sheet and aluminium leaf.
Aluminum
ST Dupont Black Lacquer and Gold Plated Lighter
Located in Austin, TX
Luxurious vintage black lacquer and gold plated lighter with red Chinese lettering.
Gold
$125,000
H 42.52 in W 27.56 in D 22.84 in
Purple Museum Quality Amethyst Centerpiece Mineral Masterpiece Decorative Object
Located in London, GB
A very large, one of a kind epimorph amethyst. This piece is a visual spectacle with the natural sculptural formations of amethyst in a different variety of purple tones. Also disp...
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
$452,530
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Postmodern Chrome Table Lighter Kogen Japan, 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Postmodern chrome table lighter Kogen Japan Piezo, 1970s Postmodern vintage chrome table lighter. Removable lighter portion is marked Piezo on top and Kogen on bottom Vintage...
Chrome
Original 1948 Baccarat Crystal Sun Clock
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The designs of Georges Chevalier (1894-1987), who was artistic director of Baccarat from the 1920s to the 1970s, were largely responsible for propelling Baccarat into the modern era....
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Iron
$49,134
H 31.11 in W 98.43 in D 59.06 in
'Light Tropics' Handcrafted Pool Table and Cue Stand by Hillsideout
By Hillsideout, Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
The Pool Table LIGHT TROPICS is a collaboration between Hillsideout and Hermelin Billiards Milan – leader in the industry since 1825 – and was built around the concepts of elegance, ...
Plexiglass, Wood
$1,683Sale Price|25% Off
H 8.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Guinco 1923 Large Table Desk Semi Automatic lighter In Solid Polished Brass
Located in Miami, FL
Desk table lighter designed by Samuel E. Ghinn. This is a superb and very rare table desk semi automatic petrol lighter, created in Cincinnati Ohio by Samuel E. Ghinn, back in 1923....
Brass, Steel
$598Sale Price|25% Off
H 6 in W 2.76 in D 1.69 in
American Art Deco 1930 Geometric Skyscraper Desk Lighter In Catalin Bakelite
By Ellis
Located in Miami, FL
Skyscraper art deco table lighter in Catalin plastic. This is a beautiful historical piece from the American art deco period. This table lighter was made by the Ellis Lighter Compan...
Bakelite
Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary crystal inkwell from the renowned Baccarat is a piece of exquisite charm and grace. Featuring a doré bronze mermaid languishing upon the crest of a rolling wave, i...
Crystal, Bronze
$194,936
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Contemporary Bronze and Gold Bonsai Mayflor Sculpture by Pierre Salagnac, France
By Pierre Salagnac
Located in London, GB
Bonsai Tree by Pierre Salagnac Material: Bronze, 24K gold, brass Dimensions: H 100 x 70 x 70 cm Type: one-of-the-kind Year: 2023 Revealing the organic curves of nature in the metal ...
Gold, Brass, Bronze
Sky-blue Aragonite Mineral Specimen – Wenshan Mine, China
Located in Edison, NJ
Aragonite is a polymorph of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). It is elementally identical to calcite but is considerably rarer due to the very specific geological conditions required for it...
Multi-gemstone
$184,184 / item
H 55.12 in W 38.19 in D 19.69 in
Unique Rectangular Deep Blue Brass Cabinet with Two Doors by Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Curiosity Cabinet by Christopher Boots Unique Piece Dimensions: D 50 x W 97 x H 140 cm. Materials: Reclaimed oak, cast bronze, clear quartz, smoky quartz, lapis lazuli, pyrite, indus...
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Pyrite, Brass, Bronze
Filotto Classic Edition Pool Table by Impatia
By IMPATIA
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Impatia, an Italian luxury design company founded by architect Gregg Brodarick in 2012, specializes in customizing all kinds of luxury gaming tables for customers. Impatia reinterpre...
Stainless Steel
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.
Cartier understands the value of preserving the signature codes of great design, and how to tweak it for modern aficionados.
Throughout the season, timepieces are clues to the characters' character.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Made with Sardinian coral, this gem packs so much presence — and is perfect for poolside soirees.
Through both his collection and his innovative designs, Louis Cartier’s passion for Islamic continues to resonate.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.