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Cartier Sunglasses

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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.

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Designer: Cartier
Vintage Cartier Driver Gold Plated 60 Frame France 1990 Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New condition 1990 Cartier Driver 60 [] 18 Sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the ear paddles. These are...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

Cartier Salisbury Rimless Gold Special Edition 51mm France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Cartier Salisbury unique rimless special edition sunglasses with solid brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in special e...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

Cartier Signature Etched "Love" Prescription Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier signature gold hardware etched "Love" center front prescription sunglasses are detailed with brown lucite finishing on the arms ...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

Cartier 1980s Rimless Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A favorite of both jewelry and fashion lovers, Cartier is always a classic! Circa 1980s, these rimless sunglasses feature a two-tone silver and 18k ...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Romance Santos 61MM France 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Santos sunglasses with the honey brown (uv protection)lenses. Frame is with the front and sides in yellow and white gold. All ...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Cartier Vendome Gold 62Mm Brown Lens Heavy Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New from 1983!!! Cartier Aviator Vendome 62MM Heavy plated gold sunglasses with brown (uv protection) Lenses. Frame is with the famous Vendome stripes on the front and sides in yel...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

Mint Vintage Cartier Deimios Gold Plated Solid Brown Lens France 1990 Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint 1990 Cartier DeimIos 52 MM Sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the ear paddles. These are like a p...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

Vintage Cartier Trinity Brown 18k Gold Plated Accents 1990 Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Cartier in brown with brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame is black and has the famous real gold accents. All hallmarks. These are like a pair of jewels on your nose with the 1...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

Vintage Cartier Trinity Black 8k Gold Plated Accents 1990 Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Cartier in black with grey (uv protection) lenses. Frame is black and has the famous real gold and white gold accents. All hallmarks. These are like a pair of jewels on your no...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Cartier Ascot Vendome Gold 53mm Half Frame Sunglasses Elton John France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1983 Cartier Ascot Vendome Gold 53mm Half Frame with blue gradient (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the front and sides in white and yellow gold heavy 18k plated accents. A...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Romance Vendome 56MM France 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Vendome sunglasses with solid brown (uv protection)lenses. Frame is with the front and sides in yellow and white gold. All h...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Cartier Condotti Rimless Gold 55mm Brown Lens France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Cartier Condotti unique rimless sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in gold. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the black ear paddles. ...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

Vintage Cartier Vendome Titanium 59 Grey Lens Heavy Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Aviator Vendome 59MM titanium sunglasses with grey (uv protection) Lenses. Frame is with the famous Vendome stripes on the front and sides in yellow and white gold. ...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

Vintage Cartier Louis Laque De Chine Medium 55mm France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Original 1983 Cartier Louis Cartier Laque De Chine sunglasses with new honey brown lenses. All hallmarks. Red enamel with Cartier gold signs on ...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

Cartier Vintage Romance Vendome 58mm Platinum France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Vendome Platinum sunglasses with G15 grey (uv protection)lenses. Frame is with the front and sides in yellow and white gol...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Cartier Vendome Gold 59Mm Brown Lens Heavy Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New from 1983!!! Cartier Aviator Vendome 59MM Heavy plated gold sunglasses with brown solid (uv protection) Lenses. Frame is with the famous Vendome stripes on the front and sides i...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

Cartier Burgundy CT0121S Panthère de Cartier Square Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Embrace timeless allure with Cartier's Panthère de Cartier sunglasses. Crafted with precision and finesse, these sunglasses feature a striking burgundy hue, complemented by sleek squ...
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2010s French Cartier Sunglasses

Cartier 1990s Silver Tone Rimless Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Cartier 1990s Silver Tone Rimless Sunglasses, a stunning and luxurious accessory that embodies timeless elegance and sophistication. Meticulously crafted with attenti...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

Cartier 1990s Gold Tone Capri Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Cartier 1990s Gold Tone Capri Sunglasses, a luxurious and timeless accessory that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

Mint Vintage Cartier Cabriolet Round Translucent Blue 49MM 18K Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
From 1991 original Cartier classy Cabriolet translucent blue edition art deco sunglasses with new gold mirror lenses (uv protection) lenses. Frame has the famous real gold and white ...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

Cartier Vitesse Deep Green Platinum 60MM Platinum Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Collectors Item. Unique and original Cartier Aviator Vitesse sunglasses, the Dark Green Edition with Platinum accents. Frame is with the sides in Platinum. All hallmarks. Cartier em...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

Vintage Cartier Panthere GM 54MM Gold Heavy Plated Sunglasses France 18k
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
1988 Cartier Panthere GM sunglasses with light blue (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the front and sides in yellow and white gold. All hallmarks. burgundy ear paddles. Both ar...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Cartier Spider 48mm Platine Plated Grey Lenses Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Cartier Spider platine plated with grey (uv protection) lenses. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the earpaddles. These are like a pair of jewels on your nose with the 18k g...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Cartier Mayfair Round Half Frame Gold 47mm Brown Lens France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1990 Cartier Mayfair half frame sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the front and sides in gold. All hallmarks. Cartier g...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

Mint Cartier Frisson Tortoise 8k Gold Plated Accents 1990 Sunglasses 53mm France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Cartier Frisson in tortoise with grey (uv protection) lenses. Frame is tortoise and has the famous real gold and white gold accents. All hallmarks. ...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Cartier Wood Bagatelle Round Gold & Precious Palisander 52[]18mm Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New original 1990 Cartier Bagatelle Wood Sunglasses from the coveted Precious Wood series with palisander wood temples and honey brown (uv protection...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

Cartier Piccadilly Gold Glasses
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A favorite of both jewelry and fashion lovers, Cartier is always a classic! Circa 1980s, these rimless Piccadilly glasses feature an 18k gold plated frame with the C at the front of ...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

Vintage Cartier Wood Malmaison Precious Wood and Gold 56mm Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Original New 1990 Cartier Malmaison precious hardwood sunglasses with honey brown (uv protection) lenses. Front and sides in yellow and white gold s...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Cartier Wood Malmaison Precious Wood and Gold 54mm Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Original New 1990 Cartier Malmaison Wood sunglasses with honey brown (uv protection) lenses. Front and sides in yellow and white gold sporting the fa...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

Cartier Vintage Louis Sapphire 55mm Heavy Gold Plated Sunglasses, France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Cartier "Louis " rounded sunglasses with 2 real sapphires on the side of the frame. Blue gradient (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the famous yellow and white gold accents o...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Louis Sapphire 55mm Green Sunglasses Heavy Gold Plated 18k
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Cartier Sapphire rounded sunglasses. green (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the famous yellow and white gold accents on the front and on both sides. All hallmarks, from 1989...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Panthere GM 54MM Gold Heavy Plated Sunglasses France 18k
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1988 Cartier Panthere GM sunglasses with solid brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the front and sides in yellow and white gold. All hallmar...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

Vintage Cartier Lumen 56 Tortoise 8k Gold Plated Accents 1990 Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Cartier Lumen 54 14 mm in tortoise with Cartier brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame is tortoise and has the famous real gold and white gold accents. All hallmarks. These are l...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Broadway Gold Plated 51 23 Half Frame France 1990 Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1990 Cartier Broadway half frame Vendome 51 [] 23 Sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the ear paddl...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Must Vendome Medium 55mm France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Original 1983 Cartier Santos Vendome sunglasses with new brown lenses. Frame is with the front and sides in yellow and white gold and the famous santos accents. All hallmarks. red...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

Cartier France Vintage Conquete 51mm Black Gold and Yellow Inserts Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Cartier Conquete Sunglasses with grey slight gold mirror (uv protection) lenses. Yellow and white gold inserts and accents. All hallmarks. Both a...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

Cartier Vintage Louis Sapphire 57mm Heavy Gold Plated Sunglasses, France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Cartier "Louis " rounded sunglasses with 2 real sapphires on the side of the frame. Blue gradient (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the famous yellow and white gold accents o...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

Mint Cartier Oval Gold Manhattan 49mm Frame18k Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Cartier oval Manhattan sunglasses with brown lenses(uv protection). All hallmarks. Silver Cartier signs on the ear paddles. Both arms sport...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

Cartier Cabriolet Round Brown 49MM Gold Sunglasses France, 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1991 Original Cartier Cabriolet Art Deco sunglasses with slight gold mirror ( uv protection ) lenses. Frame has the famous real gold and white go...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Segur 54MM Gold Plated Brown Lens France 1990 Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1990 Cartier Segur 54MM Sunglasses with original Cartier brown (uv protection) lenses. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the ear paddles. These a...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Cartier Laque de Chine Aviator Gold 56Mm Heavy Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New from 1983!!! Cartier Aviator Laque de Chine Heavy plated gold sunglasses with brown gradient (uv protection) Lenses. All hallmarks. Red enamel with Cartier gold signs on the ear...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

Cartier Panthere Gradient Lenses Medium Vintage Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1988 Cartier Panthere sunglasses with brown gradient (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the front and sides in yellow and white gol...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Cartier Madison Special Edition Round Rimless Platine 50mm Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1990 Cartier Madison unique special edition rimless sunglasses with grey (uv protection) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in Platine. Carti...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Scala 52mm Platine Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1990 Cartier Scala unique rimless sunglasses with grey (uv protection) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in plating. All hallmarks. Cartier go...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Cartier Wood Bagatelle Round Gold & Precious Palisander 55mm Brown Lens
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New original 1990 Cartier Bagatelle Wood Sunglasses from the coveted Precious Wood series with palisander wood temples and honey brown (uv protection...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

Vintage Cartier Louis Diamonds 55mm Sunglasses Heavy Gold Plated 18k France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
In Excellent condition Cartier Louis Diamonds rounded sunglasses with 2 real diamonds on the side of the frame. Blue gradient (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the famous yellow ...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Conquete 51mm Black Gold & Yellow Inserts France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Cartier Conquete Sunglasses with grey slight gold mirror (uv protection) lenses. Yellow and white gold inserts and accents. All hallmarks. Both a...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Broadway Gold Plated 51 23 Half Frame France 1990 Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1990 Cartier Broadway half frame Vendome 51 [] 23 Sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the ear paddl...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Romance Santos 54MM France 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Santos sunglasses with the honey brown (uv protection)lenses. Frame is with the front and sides in yellow and white gold. All ...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Broadway Gold Plated Half Frame France 1990 Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1990 Cartier Broadway half frame Vendome 49 [] 22 Sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the ear pad...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Cartier Rivoli Vendome 54mm Cat Eye Sunglasses 18k Heavy Plated France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1988 Cartier Rivoli Vendome Cat Eye Sunglasses with new honey brown cartier (uv protection) lenses. The cat's eye frame is with the front and sides i...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Cartier Mayfair Round Half Frame Gold 49mm Brown Lens France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1990 Cartier Mayfair half frame sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the front and sides in gold. All hallmarks. Cartier go...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Louis Vendome Medium 53mm France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Original 1983 Cartier Louis Cartier Vendome sunglasses with new honey brown lenses. Frame is with the front and sides in yellow and white go...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Cartier Platinum 62mm Vendome Gold Mirror Sunglasses France 18k 1983
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Cartier Aviator Vendome in the ultra rare Platinum plated sunglasses with gold mirror (uv protection) lenses in a Full Cartier Set. Frame is with the famous Vendome stripes on th...
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1980s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Cartier Mayfair Round Half Frame Gold 47mm Brown Lens France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1990 Cartier Mayfair half frame sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the front and sides in gold. All hallmarks. Cartier g...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Cartier Mayfair Round Half Frame Gold 45mm Brown Lens France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1990 Cartier Mayfair 45mm half frame sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the front and sides in gold. All hallmarks. Cart...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Cartier Wood Amboise Gold & Precious Wood 56MM Sunglasses Brown Lens France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1990 Cartier Full Set Amboise Bubinga Hardwood Sunglasses with new solid honey brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame is with the front and sides in yellow and white gold and has t...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

New Cartier Cabriolet Round Jade & Gold 49MM 18K Gold Sunglasses France 1990's
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1991 Original Cartier Cabriolet Art Deco Translucent Jade sunglasses with grey ( uv protection ) lenses. Frame has the famous real gold and white gold accents in the middle and o...
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1990s French Cartier Sunglasses

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Find an extraordinary range of authentic Cartier sunglasses available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of pink and other tones. Most of the items here were designed during the 20th Century, but you can find examples that were created as recently as the 21st Century and Contemporary. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Alain Mikli, Yves Saint Laurent, and Claude Montana appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Cartier sunglasses from top boutiques around the world. Cartier sunglasses prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $365 and tops out at $5,999, while the average work can sell for $1,299.
Questions About Cartier Sunglasses
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    One of the reasons Cartier is so expensive is because, since its inception in 1847, the brand has had a massive celebrity fan base that spans royals, movie stars, singers and socialites. The brand also uses the highest quality metals and gems in their pieces, rendering them expensive to produce. Lastly, most Cartier pieces are easy to identify, making brand recognition a key factor in the brand's exclusivity.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cartier Vermeil means a timepiece made by the French luxury jewelry house of Cartier out of a material called vermeil. It is a precious metal produced by combining genuine gold and silver. Shop a variety of Cartier Vermeil watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The meaning of Cartier Vendôme varies. Most often, the term describes a line of watches made by the French luxury jewelry house. However, the company has also produced sunglasses and wedding jewelry with the style name Cartier Vendôme. Shop a variety of Cartier Vendôme watches 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 ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    There are at least a few things that make Cartier so special. Cartier is one of the most well-known and internationally revered jewelers in the world. The French luxury brand has helped to define style trends. Cartier made one of the first modern wristwatches for men� the Santos de Cartier� and its panth�re motif and Love bracelet are internationally renowned. Every piece produced by Cartier is also carefully crafted out of high-quality materials. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Cartier pieces.
  • 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Sometimes, Cartier sunglasses are called buffs. This name comes from the fact that Cartier was the first major eyewear designer to use rare buffalo horn as a material for crafting eyeglass and sunglass frames. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Cartier sunglasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    While the luxury jewelry maker has produced many iconic pieces, the Trinity de Cartier ring is perhaps its most famous. The Trinity debuted in 1924 and features interlocking rings in rose, yellow and white gold. Shop a collection of Cartier rings from top jewelers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What Cartier watch is the most famous is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some well-known watches produced by the French luxury brand include the Tank Solo, the Ballon Bleu De Cartier, the Tank Anglaise, the Crash and the Clé De Cartier. Find a selection of Cartier watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Unnamed designers working for Cartier designed the Cartier Ecrou bracelet. They based the design for the jewelry released in 2017 on that of the Juste un Clou that Aldo Cipullo created for the brand in 1971. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Cartier Ecrou bracelets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to wear Cartier earrings depends on your personal preferences. Small hoops and studs can balance chunky statement necklaces, while dramatic drops and oversized hoops can become the bold focal point of an outfit. Shop a variety of Cartier earrings 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, the Cartier Santos watch is not discontinued as of December 2021. The luxury watchmaker did discontinue the watch in 2016 but then revived the line in 2018 to celebrate the watch's 40th anniversary. You'll find a variety of Cartier Santos watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Pasha de Cartier is a watch introduced by the French luxury jewelry house of Cartier in 1985. Today, the watch features an automatic movement and is available with various leather and bracelet bands. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Pasha de Cartier watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    While the Panthère de Cartier watch collection was initially launched in 1983, Cartier included panther spots (and only the spots) in diamonds and onyx on at least one women’s watch in 1914 and another in 1915. These creations were conceived by the Cartier designer Charles Jacqueau. The cat’s major breakthrough came in 1949, with a brooch on which Jeanne Toussaint worked hand in glove with designer Peter Lemarchand. The luxury jewelry house now offers dozens of versions of the Panthère de Cartier timepiece, including double- and triple-wrap bracelets, a series of cuffs and a diamond-encrusted panther spot version. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Cartier pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most Cartier watches are quartz, but the iconic Tank watch is automatic. While quartz watches work due to a pre-installed battery, automatic watches use a spring system and are self-winding.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cartier does make earrings as well as a slew of other exquisite and high-end pieces of jewelry. Established in 1847 in Paris, France, this luxury goods brand is known throughout the world for its jewelry and watches. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Cartier pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, not all Cartier rings are gold. Although the luxury jewelry maker produces many white, rose and yellow gold pieces, some rings are platinum. The French jewelry house, founded in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry in the late 1800s, identifying the strong, lustrous metal as ideal for bringing out the true qualities of diamonds. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Cartier rings.

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