Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
French
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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Creator: Cartier
Pair Of Cartier Tea Or Coffee Cups Saucers Panther For Limoges Porcelain, France
By Limoges, Cartier
Located in München, BY
Beautiful set of two Cartier Limoges porcelain cups and saucers in Art Deco style, France 1986.
Decorated with black panthers and topiary bushes.
Goo...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 12 Signed Cartier Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Place Card Holders
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of Mid-Century Modern place card holders.
In sterling silver.
Made by Schroth for Cartier.
Each in a button form with a large wafer disc base and a twisted wire card ho...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 8 Vintage Cartier Marie Louise Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoons
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 8 silver demitasse spoons.
By Cartier.
In sterling silver.
In the Marie Louise pattern.
Each marked to the handle for Sterling / Cartier.
Simply a wonderful set of...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cartier Sterling Silver Ice Tongs
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of vintage silver ice tongs.
By Cartier.
In sterling silver.
With two-tined tips.
Marked Cartier / Sterling.
Perfect for the bar.
Simply a wonderful pair of Cartier...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier English Georgian Sterling Silver 4-Piece Coffee & Tea Set
By Cartier, Richard Comyns
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian sterling silver coffee and tea set, 1971-72. This set comprises coffeepot, teapot, creamer, and sugar. Coffeepot conical and teapot baluster; covers domed and hinged...
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1970s British Georgian Vintage Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Sterling Silver Gift Articles, 12 Pieces
By Cartier
Located in Astoria, NY
Group of 12 Cartier Sterling Silver Gift Articles, comprising: three (3) piece barware set of a sterling handled bottle opener and two bottle cap engraved "Perrier" and marked "Sterl...
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Late 20th Century Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,450 / set
Evening Bag produced for the Maison Cartier in New York in the 1970s Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Cartier
Located in Firenze, FI
Ovalized evening bag in 925/1000 sterling silver with stylised floral motif designs enamelled in Art Deco style. Taken from an original drawing by Louis Cartier from the early 1900s ...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Set of 6 Signed Cartier Champagne Glasses, Crystal with Black Stem, France 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning set of six signed Cartier champagne flutes in a gorgeous mix of black and clear crystal.
This marvelous multifaceted glasses are made...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact Case by
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Cartier compact case in Art Deco style, circa 1930s. Sterling silver with gold gilt interior. The exterior features engraved line pattern that r...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Silver Cigarette Case and Powder Compact by Cartier, Circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A fabulous combination fluted silver cigarette case and powder compact. Made in the workshops of Cartier, Paris. The case features one compartment designed to hold face powder that a...
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1950s French Vintage Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Gold Plate
Cartier - "La Maison Vénitienne" Table Service - 47 Pieces / 8 People
By Cartier
Located in LYON, FR
Superb 47-piece dinner service
Cartier “The Venetian House”
White and coral Limoges porcelain with polychrome enamelled central decoration of two saber doves in the wind.
Like new...
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Cartier Funny & Flamboyant Cockatoo Oil & Vinegar Salad Dressing Pair
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver and red glass figural oil and vinegar salad dressing pair. Each: Funny, flamboyant cockatoo. Ovoid glass body with wings represented by cut curved f...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Traditional Sterling Silver Revere Bowl
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
American Colonial sterling silver bowl, ca 1960, Retailed by Cartier in New York. Traditional Revere form with flared rim, curved bottom, and stepp...
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,325 / item
Cartier Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker/ Muffineer Paul Revere Reproduction
By Paul Revere, Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier sterling silver sugar shaker or muffineer from the 20th century. As marked on the base, it is a reproduction of a design by Paul Revere. It measures 7 1/3'' in height by 2 1/...
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20th Century Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier - "La Maison Vénitienne" Tea / Coffee Service - 20 Pieces / 8 People
By Cartier
Located in LYON, FR
Superb 20 piece coffee tea set
Cartier “The Venetian House”
White and coral Limoges porcelain with polychrome enamelled central decoration of two saber doves in the wind.
Like n...
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Cartier Vintage Sterling Silver Trinity-Style Pair of Champagne Flutes
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier Vintage Sterling Silver Trinity-Style Pair of Champagne Flutes
Fully hallmarked.
This elegant pair of vintage champagne flutes by Cartier, crafted in sterling silver, featur...
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1970s French Vintage Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
A Sterling Silver Napkin Holder By Cartier Ca' 1940's
By Cartier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual sterling silver napkin holder by Cartier, ca' 1940's in original box. Inscribed "Peter Andersen Swenningsen, 1942". A wonderf...
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1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Sterling Silver Thermos, Branded
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
Superb thermos designed and produced by Cartier in the early 1900s, hallmarked.
The thermos is made entirely of 925 sterling silver. The thermos is cylindrical in shape, the base is ...
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Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
$4,222 Sale Price
20% Off
Set Of Twelve Cartier Sterling Cups
By Cartier
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a set of twelve Cartier sterling cups. The cups have wide mouths and flared handles.They are adorned with a ribbed round pedestal. Below t...
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20th Century French Modern Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
$3,500 / set
Cartier American Art Deco Sterling Silver Tray C 1925
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
American Art Deco sterling silver tray, ca 1925. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Rectangular with chamfered corners, tapering sides, and molded rim. Fully marked including retailer’...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Sterling Silver Nut Plates, Marked
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, NY
Cartier sterling silver nut plates
All six stamped "Cartier" Sterling. Some are stamped on the outside edge and some are stamped on the bottom.
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20th Century French Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,800 / set
Cartier Sterling Silver Table Bell with Figural Handle
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed table bell.
By Cartier.
In sterling silver.
With a figural handle in the form of a man wearing a jacket and hat.
Fully marked to the side of the bell.
Simply a won...
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20th Century Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Swashbuckler, Cartier, circa 1910
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver swashbuckler, Cartier, circa 1910.
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1910s French Vintage Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Silver Box and Cover by Puiforcat c1940
By Cartier, Jean Puiforcat
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Cartier silver box and cover by Puiforcat c1940
Date : c1940
Origin : Paris, France
Decoration : Circular box and cover with hammered silv...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Cartier Silver Metal Tray
By Cartier
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Cartier Silver-Plated Tray
This silver-plated tray from Cartier features an octagonal design with a sunken oval center. Its edges are defined by corners inlaid with round blue lapis ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Cartier Georgian-Style Sterling Silver Coffeepot
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Georgian-style sterling silver coffeepot. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Lobed baluster body, hinged and domed cover with vasiform finial, high loop...
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,475 / item
CARTIER Paris 1960 Little Salt Cellar With Lid In Polished .925 Sterling Silver
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A little salt cellar with lid designed by Cartier.
This is a very cute little salt cellar with a lid created by the jewelry house of Cartier duri...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$486 Sale Price / set
30% Off
handbag powder compact ienamel sterling silver gold and cabochon ruby Salimbeni
By Cartier, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Oval-section handbag powder compact in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel. Opening with 18-karat gold bezel with round cabochon ruby, diameter 4 mm. Ground mirror sligh...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Handbag powder compact enamel sterling silver black and red Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Cartier
Located in Firenze, FI
Handbag powder compact in 925/1000 sterling silver with black and red fired enamel. Spring button opening. Ground mirror and mesh inside. Small, barely visible crack in the red ename...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Silver Plate & Lapis Lazuli Ashtray By Cartier, Made In Spain
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb vintage 20th Century silver plate & lapis lazuli ashtray, retailed by Cartier. The ashtray has a ribbed edge for resting a cigarette, along with two lapis cabuchons for adde...
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1990s Spanish Other Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate
Marie Louise by Cartier Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 112 pcs
By Cartier
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Marie Louise by Cartier sterling silver flatware set, 112 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9"
12 forks, 7 1/4"
12 salad forks, 6 3/8"
24 teaspoons, 5 7/8"
12 cream soup spoons, 6 1/4"
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4"
12 cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
1 gravy ladle, 6 3/4"
1 cold meat fork, 7 1/2"
1 sugar spoon, 5 3/4"
2 flat handle master butters, 7"
1 pickle fork, 5 1/2"
1 tomato server, 7 1/4"
1 salad serving set w/wood, 10 3/4"
1 pie server w/stainless blade, 10"
1 jelly server, 6 1/4"
1 roast carving set, 2-piece, 13 3/4"
1 steak carving set, 2-piece, 10 1/4"
1 cheese server w/stainless blade, 6 1/4".
Includes some vintage Cartier storage...
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20th Century Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier American Art Deco Sterling Silver Tray
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
American Art Deco sterling silver tray, ca 1925. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Rectangular with chamfered corners, tapering sides, and molded rim. Fully marked including retailer’...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Box Consisting of 4 Water Glasses and a Crystal Water Carafe - 1960s
By Cartier
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Cartier box consisting of 4 water glasses and a crystal water carafe - 1960s
Cartier red and velvet emblematic box
Composed of 4 glasses and 1 c...
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1960s European Vintage Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Marie Louise by Cartier Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces
By Cartier
Located in Big Bend, WI
The elegance and quality of Cartier sterling flatware is evident in the traditional lines of the Embassy Scroll aka Marie Louise design. This beautiful ...
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20th Century Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Salad Cutlery in Mahogany Sterling Silver by Cartier, 1960s
By Cartier
Located in Lejre, DK
Midcentury salad cutlery in mahogany and sterling silver by Cartier. Made in France 1960s. Great original condition.
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Cartier Caviar Holder
By Cartier
Located in Torino, IT
Rare Cartier Caviar Holder
Elegant set of caviar bowls with silver decoration.
The larger bowl, features a silver border with a decorative band in the three colors of gold.
A remo...
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1990s Italian Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
$4,574
Marie Louise by Cartier Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pcs Dn P Mono
By Cartier
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Marie Louise by Cartier sterling silver flatware set, 175 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2"
12 dinner size forks, 7 3/4"
12 luncheon knives, 9"
12 ...
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20th Century Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Paris, Solid Sterling Silver Oval Entrée Serving Dish, circa 1950s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Strikingly elegant in its brevity and simplicity, this solid sterling silver oval entrée serving dish by Cartier Paris, circa 1950s is fully hallmarked and weighs 64oz.
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Cartier Sterling Silver Tray
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
A Cartier sterling silver tray. Marked on bottom.
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20th Century Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Art Deco Cartier Solid Silver Wine Bottle Holder c.1920
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century American solid silver wine bottle holder by Cartier. Of rounded form with pivot action twin scroll handles. With its sleek Art Deco design, this accessory remains just...
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20th Century American Other Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Art Deco silver metal shaker, Cartier 20th century
By Cartier
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Deco silver metal shaker, Cartier 20th century
Elegant art deco cocktail shaker, made of silver metal with a segmented design that looks like ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Cartier Sterling and Wood Nut Cracker
By Cartier
Located in East Hampton, NY
Cartier sterling and wood screw nut cracker.
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20th Century Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Cartier Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Holder
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage signed bottle holder.
By Cartier.
In sterling silver.
With scissor action and a two-part handle.
Fully marked to the side.
Simply a wonderful wine accessory from ...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Cartier serveware, ceramics, silver and glass are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Cartier serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Cartier were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Jacques Blin, T. G. Hawkes & Comapny, and Steuben Glass. Prices for Cartier serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $250 and can go as high as $55,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,400.
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Questions About Cartier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Cartier is special for at least a few reasons. The French luxury brand is one of the most well-known and internationally revered jewelers in the world.
Cartier has helped create style trends over the course of its long history, including playing a prominent role in defining Art Deco jewelry. The brand designed one of the first modern wristwatches for men — the Santos de Cartier — and its Panthère motif and Love bracelet are universally renowned among lovers of fine jewelry.
Additionally, it should come as no surprise that Cartier engagement rings are among the most desirable on the jewelry market for those hoping to be betrothed. The 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.
Find Cartier jewelry for sale on 1stDibs. - Is Cartier the same as Rolex?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024No, Cartier is not the same as Rolex. Louis-François Cartier founded Cartier in Paris in 1847. Some of its most iconic watches include the Tank, the Santos, the Ballon Bleu, the Calibre de Cartier and the Drive de Cartier. Hans Wilsdorf established Rolex in London in 1905. Today, the maker is well-known for its sophisticated watches, including the Submariner, the Daytona, the DateJust, the Oyster Perpetual and the GMT-Master II. Find a selection of Cartier and Rolex 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.
- What is Cartier Vermeil?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cartier 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.
- What is Cartier Vendôme?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 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.
- What is the Cartier logo?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The Cartier logo is a pair of interlocking Cs. However, many people associate the panther with the French luxury jewelry maker more than its actual logo. Louis Cartier incorporated the feline figure into its design lexicon. In 1914, Cartier hired illustrator George Barbier to design advertisements for the jewelry house. Barbier drafted a drawing that featured a glamorous woman with an elegant panther at her feet, and Cartier loved it. He had an additional connection to the panther in the form of his alleged romantic interest, fellow Cartier designer Jeanne Toussaint, who adored the animal so much that she decorated her apartment with furs and donned a coat of panther fur. Cartier gave her the long-lasting nickname Panthère. Since then, Cartier has offered watches, bracelets, necklaces, brooches and earrings inspired by the panther. Find a diverse assortment of Cartier jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- Why Cartier is so expensive?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021One 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 ExpertDecember 17, 2024There is no definitive answer to the question of which is cheaper, Rolex or Cartier. Some entry-level Cartier watches do tend to have lower starting price points than some Rolex watches. However, both makers offer a wide variety of watches, so it's not accurate to say that Cartier is always the cheaper option. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Cartier and Rolex watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Why it is called the Cartier Crash relates to the unique shape of the watch. The case and dial of the timepiece have a smashed, wavy appearance, similar to what a watch might look like if it were smashed or crushed in a crash or collision. There are various stories of how this imaginative design came into being. Some people claim that the designers Jean-Jacques Cartier and Rupert Emmerson got the idea for the timepiece after a customer brought in a damaged watch for repair. Another theory is that the prominent melting clock in Salvador Dalí's painting The Persistence of Memory served as the inspiration. Shop a variety of Cartier watches 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. - Are all Cartier rings gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, 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.
- Are Cartier diamonds real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Yes, Cartier diamonds are real. The French luxury jewelry maker follows stringent standards when selecting the diamonds that go into its pieces. For example, the central brilliant cut diamonds in Cartier rings that are over 0.3 carats in weight must be classified as Very Good or Excellent to be used by the brand, and Cartier rarely chooses diamonds with clarity ratings below VS2 or color ratings below H. Shop a selection of Cartier diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- How do I wear Cartier earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How 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 ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether a Cartier watch is bigger than a Rolex watch depends on the particular timepiece. Cartier offers watches in sizes ranging from 28 millimeters for women to 44 millimeters for men. Rolex's smallest women's watch is bigger than Cartier's at 31 millimeters, but the watchmaker's largest men's watch is only 43 millimeters. Find a variety of Rolex and Cartier watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023To authenticate a Cartier lighter, locate the serial number. Then, contact Cartier’s customer service team to assess whether it is a genuine serial number and whether the product type and style match your piece. Check the official Cartier website for current contact information. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Cartier lighters.
- Does Cartier make earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023While 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023The original Cartier Tank watch, which was emblematic of a stark departure from the renowned jewelry house’s curved and round watch faces in that its case resembled the FT-17’s cockpit, served as a sleek update to the Santos watch. Crafted in 1917, one year before the Great War came to a close, Cartier’s Tank watch reportedly borrowed its clean, sharp lines and boxy silhouette from France’s legendary Renault FT-17 light tank, itself a compact and extraordinary design that inspired numerous copies. When the Tank watch went to market, Cartier offered a limited run in Paris. After those quickly sold, it was given a name, the Tank Normale. The timepiece took off in popularity, but only slightly more than 30 were made in 1920 and annual production has been slow over the years since then. Find Cartier Tank watches on 1stDibs.