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Cartier Jewelry

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
Style: Art Deco
Antique Diamond and Platinum Brooch by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage brooch made by Cartier in the 1930s. The brooch is featuring old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 8 carats. The metal i...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 'C De Cartier French Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning authentic Cartier bracelet of French provenance is crafted in solid 18K white gold, composed of 21 artfully designed artier "C...
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1990s French Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Cartier Art Deco Lapis, Enamel and Pearl Bracelet, Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier Art Deco lapis, enamel and pearl bracelet, yellow gold. This rare and unusual bracelet is entirely crafted in 14kt yellow gold and...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Art Deco Gold and Enamel Box
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Gold and Enamel Box A black enamel box containing a mirror and two compartments. Signed: Cartier Approximate Measurements: 3" x 0.75" x 0.38" Approximately weighs 46 grams ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Cartier Art Deco Sapphire Jabot Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Art Deco Sapphire Jabot Brooch A Cartier brooch featuring a center oval-shaped sapphire, accented with rectangle-cut sapphires and baguette and...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter, Circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and Retro Cartier gold plated lighter Circa 1980s A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter Retro, elegant and chic In mint working condition, sparks, ignites an...
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1980s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Antique Art Deco Cartier Old Baguette Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Cartier Old Baguette Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring. This unbelievable Cartier ring is crafted in platinum. There is an elongated baguette cut diamond i...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Cartier Paris Vintage Tank Lc Large, "Extra Thin", circa 1975-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Cartier Paris Vintage Tank LC GM Extra Thin, Large size made in 18K yellow 1st series, Circa 1975-1980. The watch measures 24 x 30 x 4.4mm thick...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Emerald and Diamond Clou Stick-Pin
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier emerald and diamond stick-pin, the pin in the form of a horse shoe nail, the head and the point set with calibre-cut emeralds and old-brilliant-cut diamonds, set in platinum and yellow gold, bearing French platinum hallmark and signed Cartier with inventory number 51AY, circa 1920, measuring approximately 5 x 1cm, gross weight 2.1 grams. This gorgeous Art Deco stick pin...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier sapphire dress set and cufflinks 18ct yellow gold circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
The most beautiful and elegant gentlemen's Cartier sapphire cabochon dress set and cufflinks round shaped with ribbed spheres design in 18ct yellow ...
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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Cartier Jade & Coral Box
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Cartier Jade & Coral Box A circular box made from carved jade, mounted with a coral handle and feet, accented by half pearls. The interior of the lid is set with a mirror...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Jade, 18k Gold

Art Deco Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet Concord Watch with Box
By Cartier
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exquisite diamond accented vintage Cartier, this Art Deco 14 karat white gold bracelet hosts a Concord 17 jeweled manual wind movement CXC watch with sa...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 2.00 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous diamond engagement ring from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. Crafted from platinum at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of des...
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20th Century Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulously rare Art Deco onyx and diamond arrow jabot pin from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. This piece has been crafted in France from platinum and s...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Cartier Vintage Santos Dumont, Men's Large Size, circa 1975-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cartier Vintage Santos Dumont, Circa 1975-1980, made in 18K yellow gold. The watch measures 25 x 36mm. The watch is accompanied with a black crocodile...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Ring Brillant Cut Diamonds White Rose Yellow Gold 18 Karat
By Cartier
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover Cartier's magnificent trinity ring, a jewel of timeless beauty that embodies elegance and eternal love. Carefully crafted to the exacting standards of 1st Dibs, this ring is...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Elephant Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stately and sophisticated diamond elephant brooch gold puts the spotlight on the more whimsical side of creations made by the legendary French je...
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20th Century French Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco, platinum, sapphire and diamond bracelet. Cartier. Set with three sugarloaf cabochon sapphires totaling approximately 45 carats, five old European cut diamonds totaling...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Tank Ring Yellow Gold citrine US6.25 TDD53
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Tank model ring in 18-carat yellow gold decorated with a citrine. Finger size 53 or US6.25, internal diameter 1.69 cm. The ring has been cl...
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1990s French Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Cartier Platinum and Diamond Comb, ca. 1925s
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A fine and rare Cartier platinum and diamond comb and case, ca. 1925s, signed Cartier London and numbered 8789, in its original suede pouch. A fine example of Art Deco vanity by Car...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Propagation Stand or Test Tube Vases
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed, antique test tube or vase stand. By Cartier. In sterling silver. With 11 'test tube' shaped glass inserts. Perfect suited as a propagation stand or as a Tulipiere ...
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20th Century Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier London Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Charm
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1936 Cartier London Art Deco Platinum and Diamond "1936" on a Hanger Charm, measuring 5/8 x 5/8 inch and set with Baguette Diamonds.
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Platinum Seed Pearl Diamond Onyx Tassel Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and rare piece, Cartier platinum tassel brooch from Art Deco era, set with seed pearls ( 1.5mm), approximately 1.00ctw G/Vs diamonds, black onyx and enamel. Brooch measu...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Cartier Trianon Santos Extra Thin, Large Size, circa 1978-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage Cartier Trianon Santos extra thin (extra plate), fitted with an 17-jewel Frederick Piguet movement caliber 096. The watch was made in the late...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier's Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch reflects the iconic Art Deco style, characterized by its geometric shapes, streamlined forms, and luxurious materials. Crafted with meticulous a...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Sapphire Ruby Platinum Ear Clips
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in platinum these Art Deco ear clips from ca 1930 by Cartier are truly a piece of art on the ear. Centrally set with a square step cu...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Paris 18Kt. Gold Calatrava Style Watch, from 1950's European Watch Co.
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: European Watch & Clock Co / Cartier Paris STYLE / REFERENCE: Calatrava Style METAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels / Sweep / Europe...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier 0.54ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Cartier triple ring featuring 18k gold bands in yellow rose, and white tones. The central white gold band is adorned with three rows of round brilliant-cut diamonds, totalin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond & Burma Sapphire & Ruby Brooches, one by Cartier, c. 1920.
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Cartier Art Deco diamond and unheated Burma sapphire, platinum brooch/hair barrette (signed and numbered) is offered with an architecturally identical, but very slightly larger ruby ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Precious Coral Diamond Enamel Rose Flower Hand Yellow Gold 1930
By Cartier
Located in Lisbon, PT
Cartier Paris precious coral and diamond Flower-In-Hand clip/brooch in yellow gold and platinum, in antique maker’s case, France, 1930s. A testament to Art Deco's aesthetics, this Ca...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier France Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Tennis Player Charm
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Cartier France Charm Bracelet Charm in the form of a Tennis Player, measuring 1 inch in length and 3/8 inch wide, very detailed and set with Rose cut Diamonds.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier GIA Certified 250 carat Colombian Emerald Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
One-of-kind Art Deco Cartier with Makers Mark LAVABRE Sautoir Necklace. Featuring a magnificent GIA certified 250 carat Cabochon Colombian Emerald with Approximatly 559 Diamonds weig...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Diamond Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent One-Of-A-Kind Cartier Citrine and Diamond Brooch.
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20th Century French Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

Cartier Art Deco Natural Pearl and Diamond Pin in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Sweet and delicate early Art Deco Cartier pin featuring 5 natural pearls and 26 old mine single cut diamonds. Measuring 2 inches long in fine condition. Signed "Cartier Paris" with...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exceptionally Rare Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bracelet
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Iconic CARTIER Art Deco Turquoise and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish and Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco CARTIER Turquoise Briolette and OEC Diamond Drop Platinum Earrings. Hand set with Turquoise Briolette Gemstones and Old...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Ring, 4.33 Carats
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Spectacular color, clarity and rarity distinguish the 4.33-carat diamond in this Art Deco-period ring by famed jeweler Cartier. Unique for its hexagonal shape, the diamond is certified by the Gemological Institute of America as a type IIa diamond, with D color and VS1 clarity. The accompanying letter from the GIA notes, "Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond...
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20th Century English Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 1930 Art Deco Enameled Jabot In 18kt Gold With Diamonds And Turquoises
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A jabot pin designed by Cartier. Fantastic jabot brooch, created during the art deco period by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1930. This rare colorful piece has been craf...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

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Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Pendant Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A study in bold design, this elegant pendant watch by Cartier is in a class of its own. Crafted of platinum with a jet bezel, the timepiece features pierced hands and painted Arabic numerals on the dial. Diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carat add a timeless finish and brilliance to the creation. The Cartier tradition...
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20th Century French Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Cartier 14K and Sterling compact case 1930s.
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, ON
Art Deco Cartier 14K and Sterling compact case 1930s. Sterling silver with 14K and synthetic sapphire thumbpiece. The front with sunray that rad...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Cartier High Jewelry Diamond Turquoise Bracelet Deco Inspired 12.73 Carat
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This new and amazing bracelet is from a "new" Cartier collection just recently launched in 2022. This is deco inspired with black enamel, Diamonds and Turquoise. The terminals of t...
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2010s French Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Cartier Paris Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1920s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 17.8 grams Signed Cartier Paris, with serial numbers. Measurement: Each Cufflink Circle has ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire, and Platinum Arrow Jabot Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco diamond and calibre sapphire jabot brooch in the form of an arrow, in platinum and 18k gold. Cartier #9.L7735, original box. The delicate scale allows this to serve as an attractive but not overly dressy accent on a lapel or turtleneck. Would also pair beautifully with another Cartier arrow jabot...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Cartier Platinum Diamond Emerald and Onyx Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Cartier Platinum Diamond Emerald and Onyx Cufflinks. This gorgeous pair of Cartier cufflinks are crafted in platinum. There are rose cut diamonds and squar...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Cartier Gold Plate Lighter Paris 822777 matelasse effect design
By Cartier
Located in Bilbao, ES
Cartier Gold Plate Lighter Paris 822777, oval section with mineral texture decoration It has an adjustable top lid that houses the Swiss-made mechanism. It is marked on its both w...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Panthère Maillon "Art Déco" 18K Yellow Gold hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Malmö, SE
Cartier Panthère Maillon "Art Déco" Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Weight 26.4 grams Vintage very good condition Seigned and numbered From 1996 The captivating allure of the Cartier It was as early as 20th century when avant-garde jeweler Jeanne Toussaint working for Louis Cartier designed the panther-themed jewels for the French maison. The Maillon Panthère collection has since been the backbone of the maison’s catalogue and the panther has been Cartier’s symbol ever since. Maillon means link in french, Maillon de...
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1990s French Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris 1925 Art Deco Enamel Vanity Case In 18 Kt Yellow Gold & Moonstones
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An Art deco vanity and writing case designed by Cartier. A stunning and magnificent vanity case, created during the art deco period in Paris France by the house of Cartier, back in ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

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Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Platinum Ladies Watch 1920's Art Deco by European Watch & Clock Co.
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: European Watch & Clock Co. for Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Evening Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Diamond & Pear CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Le...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

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Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Gold Carved Jade Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Antique Cartier 18k gold bangle bracelet, featuring carved jade. Comes in original antique box - wear consistent with age. Bracelet will fit approx. 7" wrist and is 13mm wide. Inner...
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20th Century Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

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Jade, Gold

Cartier European Watch & Clock Co. Gilded Art Deco Chiming Desk Clock 1930's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: European Clock & Watch Co. / Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chiming Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt Brass and Bronze with Beve...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Art Deco Retro. Yellow Gold & Emerald Cut Citrine Earrings Signed Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
These Art Deco Retro 14ct. Yellow Gold & Citrine Earrings Signed Cartier originate from France, Circa 1935. They feature stepped Emerald Cut Citrines nested in four pronged attachmen...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

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Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Diamond Platinum Collectible Ladies Dress Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This timeless Vintage Cartier Ladies' diamond watch is crafted in sensual 32.4 grams of platinum. This flexible link watch was created in the 1960s era. Features 10 large baguette ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Sterling and Enamel Art Deco Desk Clock with Breguet Engine Turned Dial
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver / Kiln Fired Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 5 inches Length X 5 inches MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Luminous Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands STAND: Easel WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a classic Desk Clock...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Cartier NY Sapphire & diamond Art deco era ring
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A blue sapphire Art Deco Cartier white gold cocktail ring boasts a captivating deep blue sapphire at its center, encircled by diamonds. Its design showcases geometric shapes, intrica...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

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Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Cartier 2303 Tank Franchaise Chronoflex Quartz Men’s. large Watch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier 2303 Tank Francaise Chronoflex Quartz Men’s Large WristWatch SPECIFICATIONS: Cartier Chronoflex quartz large men's watch Ref 2303. This watch i...
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1990s Swiss Art Deco Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Art Deco period 18kt yellow gold open-face circular EWC movement pocket
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier Art Deco period 18kt yellow gold open-face circular EWC movement pocket watch. The rear side has an engraved family crest. The movement is signed European Watch and Clock ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris 1935 Rare Art Deco Geometric Desk Clock in Black Onyx and Agate
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Cartier. A beautiful and sober desk clock, created in Paris France by the the house of Cartier during the late art deco period, back in the early 1935. This desk clock is very rare and has been designed with geometric art deco patterns and assembled from several polished pieces carved from natural black onyx and reddish translucent agate. All parts mounted in gilded bronze and sterling silver settings of .935/.999. Movement: Swiss mechanical wingding Imhof movement, Caliber 244, Fifteen Jewels, 8 days, Serial. The dial is octagonal with a unique painted scene depicting an ancient Greek ship, most probably from the Homer's Iliad or related to the wars of Troy. Analog without numbers and with golden hands and inscribed, Cartier Swiss...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Cartier, Art Deco Jade Multi-Gem Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1925. rose-cut diamonds, square jade plaque, round ruby, coral beads, black resin. Stamp: "Cartier", french marks. Measurement: 11.8 x 8.1 x 1.1cm Weight: 103.1 grams
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Cartier Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, Ruby

Cartier jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Cartier jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Cartier jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Cartier diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 1,850, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 4,559 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Mauboussin, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., and Chaumet. Prices for Cartier jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $2,500,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $7,519.
Questions About Cartier Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    As one of the top luxury jewelry houses in the world, Cartier uses some of the finest quality materials. The company uses 18k gold in their jewelry and real diamonds.
  • 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 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 ExpertMay 1, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    On Cartier jewelry, a 750 stamp means that a piece is 75% gold metal. You will find the stamp on the 18-karat gold pieces made by Cartier, such as the Love bracelet. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Cartier jewelry from some of the worlds top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether 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 ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Cartier glasses are called by a variety of nicknames. These include 'Ye's, Sticks, Carties and Cardisa. Many people refer to Cartier sunglasses and eyeglasses fashioned out of buffalo horn as Buffs. Explore a wide variety of Cartier glasses from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Which Cartier watch is the most iconic is open to debate. One of the French luxury brand's most influential watches is the Cartier Tank, which debuted in 1917. A women's watch, the Cartier Panthere is another of the brand's legendary designs. It was introduced in 1914, and its original design drew inspiration from a painting of a panther by artist George Barbier. Shop a large collection of Cartier watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    What a Cartier bracelet symbolizes varies from piece to piece. With its screw motif, the Love bracelet represents the enduring nature of true love, while the three types of gold featured in the Trinity bracelet stand for love, fidelity and friendship. Translating to "just a nail" in English, the Juste un Clou bracelet is sometimes associated with simplicity and modernity. Find a large collection of Cartier bracelets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    There are a couple of reasons why Cartier glasses are so special. First, the French luxury brand produces each pair with careful attention to detail and precise crafting techniques that make the eyewear stylish and durable. Cartier also uses fine-quality materials like buffalo horn, titanium, gold, leather, onyx and bubinga wood. Additionally, many Detroit rappers like Royce da 5'9", Tee Grizzley and Big Sean have sported Cartier sunglasses over the years, making the brand's eyewear synonymous with hip-hop culture. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Cartier glasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Yes, Cartier is a luxury brand. 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. Cartier uses only fine materials and carefully crafts pieces to ensure quality. The jewelry, watches, eyewear, bags and other accessories produced by Cartier are also sold at aspirational price points that meet the definition of luxury. Find a wide variety of Cartier pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    The Cartier Tank is so popular for several reasons. Many people like its unique shape, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I. Others appreciate its long history since it was released in 1918. Over the years, some models have featured details that further appeal to collectors. For example, the Tank Divan is notable for its striking rectangular case that is situated horizontally. The Roman numerals on its watch face are elongated, stretching to fit its unusual proportions. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Cartier Tank watches.

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