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Cartier Sterling Silver

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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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Cartier Letter Opener Sterling Original Box ca' 1970's
Cartier Letter Opener Sterling Original Box ca' 1970's

Cartier Letter Opener Sterling Original Box ca' 1970's

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Located in St.Petersburg, FL

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Materials

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Materials

Silver

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Cartier Sterling Silver Footed Dish

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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1930s American Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

handbag powder compact ienamel sterling silver gold and cabochon ruby Salimbeni
handbag powder compact ienamel sterling silver gold and cabochon ruby Salimbeni

handbag powder compact ienamel sterling silver gold and cabochon ruby Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Cartier

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 Sterling Silver

Materials

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Silver Cigarette Case and Powder Compact by Cartier, Circa 1950
Silver Cigarette Case and Powder Compact by Cartier, Circa 1950

Silver Cigarette Case and Powder Compact by Cartier, Circa 1950

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

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1950s French Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver

Materials

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Evening Bag produced for the Maison Cartier in New York in the 1970s Salimbeni
Evening Bag produced for the Maison Cartier in New York in the 1970s Salimbeni

Evening Bag produced for the Maison Cartier in New York in the 1970s Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Cartier

Located in Firenze, FI

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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver

Materials

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Cartier Sterling Silver Drum Jar

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By Cartier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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1950s American Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver

Materials

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Cartier Sterling Silver Gentleman’s Fitted Leather Vanity Case

Cartier Sterling Silver Gentleman’s Fitted Leather Vanity Case

By Cartier

Located in Braintree, GB

Cartier Sterling Silver Gentleman’s Fitted Leather Vanity Case London, 1937 Maker’s Mark: J.C (Jacques-Théodule Cartier) Made in France A superb and rare Art Deco gentleman’s fitt...

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1930s Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Handbag Powder Compact sterling silver black and red fire enamel lines Salimbeni
Handbag Powder Compact sterling silver black and red fire enamel lines Salimbeni

Handbag Powder Compact sterling silver black and red fire enamel lines Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Cartier

Located in Firenze, FI

Square purse powder compact with two rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling silver with black and red fire enamel lines. Spring-loaded opening. Ground mirror and mesh inside. Dimensions:...

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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver

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Pair Rare Cartier Solid / Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - Original Box
Pair Rare Cartier Solid / Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - Original Box

Pair Rare Cartier Solid / Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - Original Box

By Cartier

Located in Bath, GB

A fine pair of antique Cartier napkin rings made from a heavy gauge cast sterling silver in a stylised Art Nouveau / Art Deco design dating to c.1930 / 1940; a rarely found example. ...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver

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Cartier Vintage Sterling Silver Trinity-Style Pair of Champagne Flutes
Cartier Vintage Sterling Silver Trinity-Style Pair of Champagne Flutes

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 Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Marie Louise by Cartier Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 112 pcs
Marie Louise by Cartier Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 112 pcs

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 Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handbag powder compact enamel sterling silver black and red Salimbeni
Handbag powder compact enamel sterling silver black and red Salimbeni

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...

Category

1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Swashbuckler, Cartier, circa 1910
Sterling Silver Swashbuckler, Cartier, circa 1910

Sterling Silver Swashbuckler, Cartier, circa 1910

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Sterling silver swashbuckler, Cartier, circa 1910.

Category

1910s French Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Sterling and Wood Nut Cracker
Cartier Sterling and Wood Nut Cracker

Cartier Sterling and Wood Nut Cracker

By Cartier

Located in East Hampton, NY

Cartier sterling and wood screw nut cracker.

Category

20th Century Cartier Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century American Art Deco Cartier Solid Silver Wine Bottle Holder c.1920
20th Century American Art Deco Cartier Solid Silver Wine Bottle Holder c.1920

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 Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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Cartier sterling silver for sale on 1stDibs.

Cartier sterling silver are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Cartier sterling silver, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sterling silver by Cartier were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sterling silver by Christofle, T. G. Hawkes & Comapny, and Allan Adler. Prices for Cartier sterling silver can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $325 and can go as high as $55,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,500.
Questions About Cartier Sterling Silver
  • 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 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 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The 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.
  • 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 ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Cartier 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    No, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Yes, Cartier watches are respected by many collectors due to their innovative designs, reliable mechanisms and fine craftsmanship. One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch—one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. Louis Cartier designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, the popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying. Another of Cartier’s famous timepieces is the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Cartier watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cartier only uses high-quality diamonds in their jewelry designs. The brand works only with gemstones that rank as Very Good or Excellent for cut and between IF and VS2 for clarity according to GIA standards. On 1stDibs, find a range of Cartier diamond jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    The most popular Cartier jewelry is open to debate. Because the French luxury jewelry maker has produced many iconic lines and style trends change over time, it can be difficult to state which is the most popular at any given moment. Some highly sought-after Cartier pieces include those from the Love, Trinity and Panthère de Cartier collections, as well as the Juste un Clou bracelet. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Cartier jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    There are a few things that are special about the Cartier Santos watch. One is its history. When it debuted in 1904, it was one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. Louis Cartier designed the timepiece for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying. A unique feature of the Santos is that it comes with both a bracelet and a leather strap, plus a tool that lets you easily swap out the components. Also, many people appreciate the watch’s timeless details, which haven't changed much since its inception. Shop a large selection of Cartier Santos watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Cartier exclusively uses diamonds from classes D through H to ensure that the gemstones are colorless and have little or no fluorescence. Their high standards contribute to the quality of the luxury jewelry maker's pieces. Shop a collection of Cartier diamonds from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Rupert Emmerson and Jean-Jacques Cartier designed the Cartier Crash watch. It debuted in 1967. The classic Cartier Oval provided a starting point for the watch, and its crumpled dial reflected the mod fashion trends of the 1960s. Shop a variety of Cartier watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Cartier panther, or panthère, is a symbol of fierce femininity, luxury and sophistication. Cartier continues to produce high-quality jewelry that features its panthère motif, highlighting the brand's creativity. Find a wide range of Cartier pieces, including panthère, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Most Cartier bracelets are 18-karat gold. Some pieces like the acclaimed Love bracelet come in yellow, rose and white gold. In addition, Cartier makes some of their bracelets out of platinum. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of Cartier bracelets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Cartier jewelry is made of a variety of carefully selected materials. For metals, the French luxury jewelry maker typically uses platinum or 18-karat yellow, white or rose gold. With respect to the color of its diamonds, Cartier selects diamonds from classes D through H to ensure that the gemstones are colorless and have little or no fluorescence. Some pieces feature genuine leather, Akoya pearls and other fine materials. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Cartier jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a range of Cartier watches that are highly iconic to the brand. The Cartier Tank watch is one of the classic options. The Panthère de Cartier and Clé de Cartier watches are also popular pieces. Shop a range of authentic Cartier watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Many watch lovers believe that Cartier watches are worth it. The French luxury house is one of the most well-known and internationally revered watchmakers in the world. One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch, one of the world's first modern wrist watches for men. Cartier’s other famous watches include the Tank watch, inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Cartier watches is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Cartier watches and other watches for sale on 1stDibs.