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.
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Cartier Decorative Box Display Stand, Metal, Modern Design, France
By Cartier
Located in London, England
Discover the refinement of the Cartier display, ideal for highlighting your jewelry or watches with a touch of elegance. This chic display has an immaculate white base and a red back...
Metal
CARTIER 1950 Presentation Desk Box In .925 Sterling Silver And Brown Wood In Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A art & crafts desk box designed by Cartier. This is an amazing desk box created by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1950. The box has been made in a rectangular shape,...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated & Brushed Steel Ballpoint Pen in Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Brushed Steel & 18ct Gold Plated Stylo Bille Must II Comes With Original Paperwork & Red Cartier Presentation Box 2003, brought from Se...
Gold Plate, Steel
Cartier Santos Palladium Plated Stylo Bille Must II Comes With Original Papers
By Montblanc, Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Santos Palladium Plated Stylo Bille Must II Comes With Original Paperwork & Red Cartier Presentation Box Serial Number 124437 Cartier pens are designed by Cartier, &am...
Steel
Cartier Cigarette Case fired enamel stripes in Art Deco style made by Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Cartier
Located in Firenze, FI
Cigarette case sterling silver with long rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled stripes in Art Deco style. With “lost” hinge, i.e. semi-invisible. Dimensions ...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Ribbed Trinity Rollerball Pen & Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen & Cartier Box Made in Paris, France Item Is Sold WithA Red & Gold Leather Cartier Box Cartier pens are desi...
Gold Plate
Cartier Black Fired Enamel Cigarette Case Sterling Silver made by Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Cartier
Located in Firenze, FI
Cigarette case for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel. Opening with spring button.. Measure cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5. Weight gr.210. Created in the Art Deco style...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cartier Cigarette Case fired Enamel Sterling Silver Art Art Deco Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Cartier
Located in Firenze, FI
Cigarette case for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel. Opening with spring button. Size cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5 . Created in Art Deco style for Cartier USA in th...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Pair of Georgian Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful pair of sterling silver candlesticks by Cartier. These gorgeous candlesticks feature a stepped base and tapered flat panel stems. Marked Cartier on the base. Very good co...
Sterling Silver
Cartier Modern Classical Frame for Portrait or Landscape Picture
By Cartier, Kosca 1
Located in New York, NY
Modern Classical sterling silver frame, ca 1970. Rectangular surround with stepped and reeded front; sides plain. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support fo...
Sterling Silver
CARTIER Paris 1900 Edwardian Nécessaire Case In 18Kt Gold With Green Lacquer
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A Nécessaire case designed by Cartier. This is a fantastic nécessaire case box created in Paris France during the Edwardian period by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1900....
Gold
Cartier Santos 18ct Gold Plated & Brushed Steel Ballpoint Pen in Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Cartier Brushed Steel & 18ct Gold Plated Santos Stylo Bille Must II Pen comes with Hard Case and Booklet Cartier pens are designed by Cartier,...
Gold Plate, Steel
Vintage Cartier Silver Photo Frame with Lapis Lazuli Detail
By Cartier
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Cartier Silver Photo Frame with Lapis Lazuli Detail An elegant vintage photo frame from the iconic French house of Cartier, showcasing a refined and timeless design. Crafted...
Lapis Lazuli, Metal
Antique 20th Century Cartier Solid Silver Travel Clock c.1908
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century French solid silver Cartier travel clock, elegantly crafted with an engine turned outer case. When opened, it reveals ...
Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Trinity Vendôme Ballpoint Pen with Original Box, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
An elegant vintage Must de Cartier Trinity Vendôme ballpoint pen, crafted in France during the 1980s and presented in its original signature red Cartier box. The refined elongated b...
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Metal
Cartier Luxury Christmas Tree Set of 10 Stationery Cards Set Season's Greetings
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of 10 oversized greetings Cartier Cards and Envelopes with the Iconic Cartier Christmas Tree Design. Cartier Season's Greetings Christmas Tree St...
Paper
Vintage Cartier Santos Silver Tone Travel Alarm Clock in Black Leather Case
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A distinctive vintage Cartier Santos steel travel alarm clock presented in its original-style black leather folding case. The square cream-coloured dial features bold black Roman nu...
Steel
Vintage Cartier Black Sunglasses, Resin Frame, Silver Logo, 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Cartier classic black sunglasses with silver CC logo. Classic, timeless, sophisticated piece to add to your wardrobe Authentic, vintage, rare, Cartier Paris France Black Ja...
Resin
Cartier Paris Luxury Stationery Set, Red Dragons Design, France, 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cartier Paris Luxury Stationery Set in Original Red Presentation Box, limited edition. An authentic Cartier Paris luxury stationery set presented in its iconic signature red textured presentation box with elegant gold Cartier script on the interior flaps. Beautifully crafted to the exceptional standards of the renowned French luxury house, this refined correspondence set embodies Cartier's timeless sophistication and attention to detail. The set includes premium heavyweight white note cards with matching fine-quality envelopes. Each notelet features a subtle textured finish and is elegantly embellished with a finely printed red dual-crested Cartier motif, creating a distinguished and understated presentation suitable for personal correspondence, invitations, or special occasions. Housed in a beautifully designed triptych-style folding case, the stationery is both practical and highly collectible, making it an elegant desk accessory or a thoughtful gift for collectors of Cartier and luxury writing accessories. Cartier Card and Envelope Set with the Iconic Red Chinese Dragons Jewelry...
Paper
20thC English Solid Silver & 9K Gold Cigar Case By Cartier Of New Bond St c.1929
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th century English solid silver and 9k gold cigar case by Cartier. The lid and base are decorated with raised gold inlaid bands over a finely engine-turned ground. Applied to the...
Gold, Silver
Cartier Powder case for handbag fired Enamel Sterling Silver made by Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Cartier
Located in Firenze, FI
Sterling silver powder case, produced for Cartier, fired enamel manufactured by Salimbeni. Powder case for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with black and red fired enamel. Openi...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cartier Table Box cigarettes fired Enamel on Sterling Silver made by Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Cartier
Located in Firenze, FI
Square table box for cigarettes with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel. Measure cm. 12.7 x 12.7 x 3.2. Weight gr. 640. This piece is the result of t...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cartier Gold and Sapphire Card Case
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Formed entirely of 18K yellow gold polished to a high shine, this sleek case was created by the one and only Cartier. The exterior features a finel...
Gold
$1,416 / item
Cartier Marble Boxes
By Cartier
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant marble boxes made for Cartier with the silver engraved Logo in excellent condition.
Marble
Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Case by Salimbeni for Cartier USA
By Salimbeni, Cartier
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular pocket cigarette case with long rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling silver with red and black fire-enamelled stripes. With button and spring opening. Measurements cm. 10.3...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cartier Red Chinese Dragons Card and Envelope Set in Luxury Box Desk Stationery
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cartier Card and Envelope Set with the Iconic Red Chinese Dragons Jewelry Design. Authentic Luxury Cartier Stationery Card Letter and Envelope R...
Paper
$1,214Sale Price / set|20% Off
Must de Cartier Santos Fountain Pen 18ct Gold Nib & Brushed Steel and Gilt Metal
By Montblanc, Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A vintage Must de Cartier Santos fountain pen, dating to circa 1990´s, combining a satin brushed-steel cap and barrel with polished gilt-metal detailing. A refined and highly collect...
Gold, Metal, Steel
Stuart Devlin Set of Twelve Silver and Silver-Gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas"
By Cartier, Stuart Devlin
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an extraordinary and complete collection of Twelve English silver and silver-gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas" gift boxes, presented...
Sterling Silver
Cartier Vintage Sterling Silver Baby Announcement Picture Frame
By Cartier
Located in Astoria, NY
Cartier Sterling Silver Baby Announcement Picture Frame, engraved "David" and marked "Cartier / Sterling" to the bottom edge. Weight: 2.92 ozt.; photo image: 4" H x 2.25" W; frame: ...
Sterling Silver
Cartier Silver Plated Trinity Ribbed Ballpoint Pen With A Red Cartier Box
By Cartier, Montblanc
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Silver Plate Trinity Ribbed Ballpoint Pen With A Red Cartier Box Stunning Example of a Must De Cartier ballpoint pen, featuring the classic trinity rings. Cartier pens are d...
Silver Plate
Set of Four American Solid Silver & Enamel Cigarette Boxes by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb 20th Century exceptionally rare set of four American solid silver and enamel cigarette boxes. Each lid is decorated with a different cigarette brand: “Lucky Strike,” “Old Go...
Silver, Enamel
Maison Cartier Modernist Luxury Copper Enigma Box, France circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier designed this stunning luxury copper and brass box. An extraordinary and captivating creation by Cartier, this rare copper and brass box—crafted in France circa 1950—is a mas...
Brass, Copper
Seguso Cartier Signed Murano Clear Ribbed Surface Italian Art Glass Shell Bowl
By Cartier, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown crystal clear Italian art glass ribbed decorative seashell shape centerpiece bowl. The design is documented to designer Archimede Seg...
Crystal
Cartier Enamel Table Box in Sterling Silver, Art Deco design by Salimbeni
By Cartier, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Square table box with rounded corners, made of 925/1000 sterling silver, featuring an Art Deco design in fired enamel. Dimensions: 10.4 x 10.4 x 3.2 cm. Weight gr. 425. Designed in 1...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cartier Cigarette Case black stripes fire-enamelled made by Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Cartier
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular pocket cigarette case with long rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fire-enamelled stripes. With button and spring opening. Measurements cm. 10.3 x 5.8 x...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Trinity Fountain Pen With 18ct Gold Nib in Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An elegant vintage Must de Cartier 18ct gold plated fountain pen presented in its original red Cartier fitted box, together with the accompanying international guarantee booklets and...
Gold, Gold Plate
Cartier Art Deco-Style Table Box, Fired Enamel, Sterling Silver, made by Salimbeni
By Cartier, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with rounded corners, made of 925/1000 silver, featuring a fired-enamel Art Deco design. Dimensions: 10.4 x 13.4 x 3.2 cm Weight: 530 g This piece is the result...
Quartz, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cartier Perfume Holder Handbag Black stripes Silver Sterling made by Salimbeni
By Cartier, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cylindrical perfume holder in 925/1000 sterling silver fire enamelled with black stripes with screw cap, in Art Deco style. Diameter cm, 3.5 cm high bottle. 7, total height cm. 8.5. ...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cartier Table Box, Black and White, Art Deco Style, Sterling Silver, made by Salimbeni
By Cartier, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large rectangular table box with long, rounded sides, crafted from 925/1000 sterling silver, featuring a two-tone fire-enameled design in the Art Deco style. With "lost" hinge, i.e. ...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Nib Vendome Trinity Brushed Ballpoint Pen, Leather Case
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Vendome Trinity Brushed Ballpoint Pen With Bordeaux Leather Slip Case Brushed Silver-tone with Trinity rings to the cap, and a retractable mechanical clip, together with the...
Silver Plate
Cartier Trinity Travel Alarm Clock, Black Enamel & Gold, Circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cartier Vendome “Trinity” Travel Alarm Clock, Black Enamel & Tri-Color Gold, France, circa 1990s A refined and highly collectible luxury travel clock...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Cartier Retro Deco Enamel Frame for Portrait or Landscape Picture
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Retro Deco sterling silver picture frame, ca 1980. Rectangular surround with faceted corners and black and white marbleized enamel trapezoidal panels; sides plain. With glass, silk l...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cartier Picture Frame Box
By Cartier
Located in Riverdale, NY
Antique Cartier Picture frame box with velvet lining. Covered in signature red leather grain textile with gold embosssed edge and a silk satin lining embossed "Cartier". This box was...
Wood
Cartier Musical Box Mechanism by Maison Reuge, Sterling Silver, made by Salimbeni
By Cartier, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round box with a Swiss musical mechanism (music box) by Maison Reuge. Made of 925/1000 sterling silver with black and white fired enamels in the Art Deco style. Diameter: 7.4 cm; tot...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cartier Burgundy Leather Eyewear Case Made in France 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Authentic 1980s Cartier Burgundy Leather Eyewear Case – Made in France. A refined accessory from the celebrated Must de Cartier era, this authentic vintage eyewear case embodies the...
Leather
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated & Black Trinity Vendome Writing Set
By Montblanc, Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated & Black Trinity Vendome Ballpoint Pen & Mechanical Pencil Set Complete With Cartier Leather Case, and Original Cartier Box Manufactured by Montblanc...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Cartier Table Box, Gold Paillons, Salimbeni, Sterling Silver, made by Salimbeni
By Cartier, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal table box in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamels on guilloché, featuring a black edge adorned with pure gold paillons, in the Art Deco style, early 1900...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
Cartier Table Box, Black and White, Art Deco Style, Sterling Silver, made by Salimbeni
By Cartier, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with rounded corners, made of 925/1000 sterling silver, featuring a fire-enameled Art Deco design. Dimensions: 10.5 x 13.5 x 3.2 cm. Weight: 560 g. This piece ...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cartier Box: Fired Enamel, Sterling Silver, with a clear amethyst, crafted by Salimbeni
By Cartier, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round table box made of 925/1000 sterling silver with a fire-enameled Art Deco design. Dimensions: diameter 14.5 cm, height 3 cm. Weight: 648 g. Featuring a clear amethyst weighing ...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cartier Table Box, Fired Enamel, Sterling Silver, Art Deco design by Salimbeni
By Cartier, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with rounded corners, made of 925/1000 sterling silver, featuring a fire-enameled Art Deco design. Dimensions: 8.5 x 11.4 x 3.2 cm. Weight gr. 382. This piece i...
Sterling Silver
Cartier Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Desk Box
By Andrew A. Taylor, Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver desk box. Rectangular with straight sides; cover flat and hinged without overhanging cutout scroll tab. Box interior cedar-lined and partitioned. Fu...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier Desk Magnifier with Original Box, France, circa 1980
By Cartier
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Cartier Desk Magnifier with Original Box, France, circa 1980 Elegant vintage Cartier desk magnifier, France, circa 1980, presented in its original Cartier box. This refined...
Glass
Vintage Cartier Art Deco Wooden Desk Box, France, circa 1930-1950
By Cartier
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Cartier Art Deco Wooden Desk Box, France, circa 1930-1950 An elegant vintage Cartier decorative box, featuring a wood case with pronounced grain and a distinctive polished s...
Metal
Vintage Cartier Panthère Art Deco Style Perfume Flacon with Original Red Box
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A glamorous vintage Panthère de Cartier perfume flacon, made in France circa 1980s, presented with its original Cartier red presentation box. With its sculptural silhouette, gold-tone detailing and unmistakable Cartier design language, this decorative bottle makes an elegant addition to a collection of luxury vanity objects, vintage perfume bottle...
Glass, Resin
Cartier Midcentury Modern Country Chic Sterling Silver Square Basket
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
American Midcentury Modern sterling silver country chic basket. Squarish with plain rim and fixed c-scroll handle with molded rims. Much nicer than the straw version. A jokey take on...
Sterling Silver
Cartier Silver-Plated Art Deco Purse
By Cartier
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Cartier Silver-Plated Art Deco Purse An elegant Cartier purse with a refined, sculptural handle formed by two stylized hands holding a cabochon-style green stone. The piece combines ...
Metal
Cartier Panther Design Desk Accessory Set with 9 Cards & Envelopes
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cartier Paris Card and Envelope Set of 9 with the Iconic Panther Jewelry Design. Authentic Luxury Cartier Stationery Card Letter and Envelope Black Pan...
Paper
Cartier Pasha Inkwell
By Cartier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice little Cartier Crystal Inkwell. It came with a matching Pasha Pen. It is dated 1989 and signed on the interior of the lid and features the logo on the...
Glass
Cartier American Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Amphora Bowl
By Cartier, Lebkuecher & Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Edwardian Classical sterling silver amphora bowl, ca 1920. Ovoid with flying leaf-wrapped scroll side handles. On shoulder chased leafing and flowering scroll frieze with pe...
Sterling Silver
Cartier 18ct Gold Nib & Silver Plated Trinity Fountain Pen With Red Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Trinity Fountain Pen With Red Cartier Box Stunning Example of a Must De Cartier fountain pen. Crafted in France, this must de Cartier Trinity 18ct Gol...
Gold Plate