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Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case
Category
Vintage 1960s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Iconic Tank Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 23 X 22 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 17 Jewel
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ceinture Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Manual Winding Watch
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
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Dial Colour Gold
Movement Manual Wind
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Case Material 18K Yellow
Category
Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier Paris 18k gold ladies watch with a Roman numeral dial and the classic Cartier style
Category
Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Vintage Pasha 18K Yellow Gold 38mm Perpetual Calendar Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pasha 18K Yellow Gold 38mm Perpetual Calendar Automatic Watch.
First edition with heavy link
Category
20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Solo 18k Yellow Gold Watch W1018755
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Yellow Gold
Condition Excellent
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Warranty
Every watch is
Category
2010s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Diamond Braided Watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Longines Movement Wristwatch
Company: Cartier
Movement
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Paris Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Cartier Paris 925 Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Wristwatch. Crafted
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Verm...
Cartier Vintage Round Ladies 18k. Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier Vintage round ladies 18k. yellow gold wristwatch.
Made in Geneva, Ca.1950's
Hallmarked
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Pasha 18K Yellow Gold Moonphase Perpetual Calendar Quartz Watch 30003
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Cartier Pasha 18K Yellow Gold Moonphase Perpetual Calendar Quartz Watch 30003. Minor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Rivoli 24mm 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 881092
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Beautiful unique ladies watch.
Brand: Cartier
Type: Wristwatch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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H 0.95 in W 0.2 in Dm 0.95 in
CARTIER LONDON JAEGER LECOULTRE 18k Yellow Gold Curb Link Bracelet Watch 1960s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier London Jaeger LeCoultre 18k Yellow Gold Curb Link Bracelet Watch Circa 1960s Vintage
Here
Category
Vintage 1960s English Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold 21mm Cushion Shape Mechanical Hand Wound Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful classic vintage Cartier wrist watch features a mechanical hand wound Swiss movement
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.02 in W 0.83 in
Cartier Tank Americaine XL 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial Men Watch W2609356
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Style: Luxury Model: Cartier Tank Americaine Vintage: No Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Number of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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H 1.66 in Dm 1.26 in
Vintage Cartier Tonneau Dual-Time 18k Yellow Gold Large Size
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Tonneau Dual-Time 18k Yellow Gold Large Size On Cartier Black Alligator Strap and
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Ladies Ellipse Wristwatch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Presenting a timeless treasure that transcends eras- a vintage ladies 18 karat yellow gold Cartier
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Galbee Quartz 24 mm Two Tone Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 1567
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
elegant as the timepiece itself. With a yellow gold and stainless steel bracelet and polished silver case
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Dumont 18K Yellow & White Gold Paris Dial 78225 Manual Watch 1980
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Cartier
Model: Santos Dumont
Year: 1980’s
Movement: Manual Wind
Serial number
Category
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.99 in Dm 0.99 in L 1.42 in
Vintage Cartier Panthère Cougar 18 Karat Yellow Gold 33mm Model 887920
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat CARTIER Panthère COUGAR Watch
In 1914, the tale of Cartier's panther began with
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Must de Cartier Gold Vermeil Burgundy Ladies Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Must de Cartier Gold Vermeil Burgundy Ladies Quartz Watch - Quartz movement. 18k yellow
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind Swiss Dial 7808, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Yellow Gold Case in size 23 x 30mm without crown; Cartier serial numbers engraved on the case back
Dial
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.19 in W 0.91 in Dm 0.91 in L 1.42 in
Vintage Cartier Gondole Jumbo 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind Paris Dial 9705, 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
wear with the 18K Yellow Gold Stepped Case in size 34 x 39mm without crown; Cartier serial numbers
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.54 in W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in L 1.42 in
Vintage Cartier Tank Louis New York 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind Swiss Dial 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
in the 1970s with its own set of details.
Case: Show sign of wear with the 18K Yellow Gold
Case in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.19 in W 0.91 in Dm 0.91 in L 1.42 in
Cartier Must De Cartier Vermeil Vendrome Watch
By Cartier
Located in San Fernando, CA
Cartier Must de Cartier watch is crafted in 18K gold plated sterling silver construction (Vermeil
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Vermeil
Cartier Must De Cartier Vermeil Vendrome Watch
By Cartier
Located in San Fernando, CA
Cartier Must de Cartier watch is crafted in 18K gold plated sterling silver construction (Vermeil
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Vermeil
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Santos Ronde Model W20028g1
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
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Made entirely of 18 karat yellow gold and bearing few similarities to the original Santos (which itself
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Vermeil Plaque Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Must de Cartier Tank Vermeil Plaque Quartz Watch - Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold plated sterling
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Ladies Vintage Cartier Gondole Watch with Diamond Bezel in Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
sleek vintage timepiece for the seasoned watch enthusiast and collector.
Specifics:
✔ Brand: Cartier
Category
1990s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Paris Centure PM, Small Octagon shaped Watch, circa 1975-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This Vintage Cartier Paris Centure Octagon Shape watch is the Small size, circa 1975
Category
Vintage 1970s European Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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H 1.11 in W 1.11 in
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Moon Phase Model 819908
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Moon Phase Model 819908
Additional Information:
Maker
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Américaine with Date 18 Karat Yellow Gold Model W26035K2
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Américaine with Date
Model W26035K2
18 Karat Yellow Gold
Automatic Movement
c.2000
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome Small Watch manual wind. Choice of Black or Roman
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
We Have 2 of this Vintage Cartier Watch.
This Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome watch
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
H 0.32 in Dm 1.03 in
Cartier Paris Vendome Large Automatic Watch with Deployant Buckle, circa 1975
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome watch is the large size, circa 1975-1980. The
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 1.3 in Dm 1.3 in L 1.07 in
Bvlgari Tubogas 18K Yellow Gold Tubogas 26mm Black Round Dial Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of the Bulgari Tubogas Yellow Gold Bracelet Black 26mm Dial Vintage
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bucherer Tank Watch with 18K Yellow Gold Case By Cartier
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
Step into sophistication with the Vintage 1960s Bucherer Watch with 18K yellow gold case by CARTIER
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Ronde 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Model 1910
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Ronde
18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel
c.1990s
Model 1910
33mm Dial
Automatic
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Must De Trinity 18k Gold Diamond White Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 2357
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Lug Width: 13 mm Case Material: Yellow Gold Case Color: Gold Watch Shape: Round Caseback
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Width 28mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage Cartier Paris Vintage Tank Lc Large, "Extra Thin", circa 1975-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Cartier Paris Vintage Tank LC GM Extra Thin, Large size made in 18K yellow 1st series
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.19 in W 0.95 in L 1.19 in
Cartier Paris Vendome 2-Tone Large Watch 34mm, Manual wind, Circa. 1973-1976
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome watch is the extra large size, and measures 34mm
Category
Vintage 1970s European Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Women's Automatic Octogon Santos Two-Tone Vintage Burgundy
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Cartier Women's Automatic Octogon Santos Two-Tone Vintage Burgundy
Serial #0907558532
Round
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Vintage Santos Dumont, Men's Large Size, circa 1975-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cartier Vintage Santos Dumont, Circa 1975-1980, made in 18K yellow gold. The watch measures 25 x
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Trianon Santos Extra Thin, Large Size, circa 1978-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage Cartier Trianon Santos extra thin (extra plate), fitted with an 17-jewel Frederick Piguet
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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H 1.26 in W 1.15 in
Cartier Baignoire 18 Karat Rose Gold Extra Large Skeletized Back W8000002
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Baignoire
18k Rose Gold
Manual Wind
Skelitized Back
Model W8000002
44.6mm x 34.6mm Case
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
John Weitz for Destino Yellow Gold Filled Vintage Date Mechanical Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA: 1980's
DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 42mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Cartier Vendome Small Size with Black Dial circa 1975-1985
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome Black Dial watch is the small size, circa 1975
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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H 0.24 in W 0.99 in Dm 0.99 in L 0.99 in
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 21mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex, Art Deco, Gold Wristwatch 1938
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex dated 1938.
Yellow gold 9ct case marked Rolex and “RWC LTD
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Cartier Thermos Flask/Bottle 14k Yellow and White Gold Very Rare Vintage Piece
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Made in New York in the 1970s
Made of 14k Yellow and White Gold and Glass
Hallmark on the bottom
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Solid 14k Yellow Gold and Glass Very Rare Vintage Lidded Ice Bucket
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Made in the USA in the 1970s
Made of 14k Yellow Gold and Glass
Hallmarked with '14 KT' and signed
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Cuff Love Bracelet Size 17
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Serial Number GO****
Size 17 Size Guide
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Weight 23 g
Condition Excellent
Category
2010s French Cuff Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Cartier Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise 2.4 Inch Spray Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Eighteen Karat Gold Rare Ruby Turquoise Mid-Century, Circa: 1960s, Spray Brooch
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 2.4 in W 1.5 in D 0.4 in Dm 1.5 in L 2.4 in
Vintage Cartier Double C Penelope Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Cartier Double C 18k gold bracelet from Penelope collection.
It's a mesh three-row link
Category
Vintage 1980s French Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold 4 Diamond Love Bracelet Size 18
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Serial Number PO****
Size 18 Size Guide
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Diamond
Weight 34.2 g
Condition
Category
2010s French Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Earrings 18k Gold Clip-On Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of rare vintage Cartier 18k gold earrings with clip-on closure.
The earrings have an amazing
Category
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Brooch 18k Gold Flower Heart Design Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brooch is made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold.
The vintage Cartier pin measures 2-1/2" x 2" (6.7 x
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Gold Bracelet and Necklace Set 18k Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Cartier vintage 18k gold bracelet and necklace set. The pieces are crafted from tightly woven
Category
Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Charm Bracelet 18k Gold French Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage Cartier charm bracelet, made of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring gemstones
Category
Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.25 in Dm 0.75 in L 7 in
Cartier Vintage Brooch 18k Gold Gems Enamel Pin Clip Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage brooch by Cartier made of 18 karat yellow and white gold with gemstones and enamel
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthere Silverium Pendant Cartier Necklace 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
silverium, the Panthere's eyes and the bail are made of 18 karat yellow gold.
The Cartier pendant measures
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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H 1.75 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in L 24 in
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Vintage Cartier Yellow Gold Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage cartier yellow gold watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 324 vintage or 176 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage cartier yellow gold watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage cartier yellow gold watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 87 sapphire versions can add an especially stylish touch. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and round cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage cartier yellow gold watch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Vintage Cartier Yellow Gold Watch?
Prices for a vintage cartier yellow gold watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $200 and can go as high as $75,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,334.
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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.
Questions About Cartier
- How much is a Cartier bracelet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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.
- Is Cartier real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021As 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.
- Does Cartier rose gold fade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cartier 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.
- What is the Cartier symbol?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Today, 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.
- What is Cartier famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cartier 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.
- Why is Cartier so popular?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024There 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.
- Are Cartier watches automatic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024Yes, 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. - Is Cartier a luxury watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- Is Cartier cheaper in Paris?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cartier 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
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