French jeweler Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) opened his namesake maison in 1847, and while the now-renowned luxury jewelry house would soon count Napoléon Bonaparte’s niece Princess Mathilde Bonaparte as a client, Cartier necklaces didn’t enjoy attention on the world stage until years later.
Louis-François’s son Alfred became a partner in the Cartier business in 1872 and took the reins officially in 1874. Later, he brought his sons Louis, Pierre and Jacques into the fold, and the brand became internationally known, with boutique branches opening in London, New York City and, in 1908, a Russian boutique in St. Petersburg. Soon, such famous international icons as Grace Kelly, Wallis Simpson and Marjorie Merriweather Post all donned Cartier jewels around their necks on a regular basis. The latter, an heiress to the Post cereal company, purchased what is referred to as the Art Deco style Post Emerald necklace, which features 24 baroque-cut drops of emerald sourced from Colombia, in the late 1920s.
Perhaps one of Cartier’s most recognizable designs is the Collier Hindou necklace, a sumptuous piece encrusted with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds commissioned by French-American socialite Daisy Fellowes in 1936. Fellowes’s piece was part of what would become the maison’s famous Tutti Frutti collection, whose origins began in 1901 when Pierre Cartier designed an Indian-inspired necklace for Queen Alexandra of Great Britain to be paired with Indian gowns that she received as gifts. Years later, Jacques Cartier started integrating stone-carving techniques from India’s jewelry-making traditions that he learned when he visited Delhi. The Cartier designs of the 1920s and ’30s that featured Indian-inspired carved gemstones in natural motifs such as fruits, flowers and berries would become part of the so-called Tutti Frutti collection, which officially earned its name in the 1970s.
Another well-known and cherished collection is the Amulette de Cartier, which the house launched in 2014. The padlock-shaped necklace symbolizes protecting one’s innermost wishes. The disk-shaped pendant, which opens and closes like a lock, initially featured a black-onyx or diamond centerpiece, and variations have the focal point surrounded by white mother-of-pearl, malachite and other materials. Models Karlie Kloss and Poppy Delevingne have been photographed in the Amulette de Cartier, and sales have soared since its debut.
On 1stDibs, find a variety of contemporary and vintage Cartier necklaces for sale, including pendant necklaces, chain necklaces and other accessories.
Cartier Penelope 18K Yellow Gold 0.80ct Diamond Necklace CA15-070926
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
A magnificent example from Cartier's storied Pnlope collection, this 18K yellow gold necklace features a broad articulated woven link chain of remarkable weight and substance, center...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Pearl Necklace with Amethyst
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Pink 18kt white gold Pear-cut amethyst gemstone embellishments Floral design Pearl chain Secure clasp Condition: Excellent This pre-owned item is in near-perfect condition with no si...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Cartier Natural Pearl Double Strand Necklace 24 inches - GIA
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Cartier Natural Pearl Double Strand Necklace 24 inches - GIA. This gorgeous Art Deco Cartier natural pearl double strand necklace's clasp is crafted in pla...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Cartier d'Amour 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Station Long Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A breathtaking masterpiece of romance and femininity, this authentic Cartier d'Amour long necklace showcases the Maison’s unparalleled craftsmanship
Cartier Pluie de Cartier 26.00 carat Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier “Pluie de Cartier” Vintage Platinum Diamond Choker Necklace This exceptional choker necklace is an authentic Cartier Paris creation from thei...
Diamond, Platinum
$108,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Draperie de Décolleté 18K Gold Diamond Necklace with Box
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent Cartier Draperie de Décolleté necklace is an exceptional example of the maison’s timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Rendered in luxurious 18K yellow gold, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Panthere Tassel Long Strand Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Panthere de Cartier, this double head tri-chain tassel necklace is satisfyingly tactile. Each panther head features smooth black lacquer inlays...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Silver Gold and Stone bead Triple strand Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Cartier Scarce triple strand Opera length Sterling Silver and 18k Yellow Gold 3 M.M Bead necklace, further set with Green Chalcedony and Blue Lapis Lazuli 3 M.M beads. Se...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
$20,594Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Cartier Silver, Chalcedony and Lapis Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier silver, chalcedony and lapis necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1960. A rare and unusual piece by Cartier designed as as a triple row of fine silver beads, in...
Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier Tri-Colour Gold Multistrand Trinity de Cartier Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An eye-catching 18k tri-colour gold necklace by Cartier from the Trinity de Cartier collection. The necklace is composed of 12 yellow gold, rose gold and white gold graduating chains...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Cultured Pearl Necklace Triple Strand 6mm 18k Gold Onyx Clasp
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Cartier triple stand cultured pearl necklace (circa 1960s to 1970s) finished with an 18k gold onyx inlaid clasp. Cultured pearls are ...
Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pearl Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Multi Strand Torsade Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18k yellow gold torsade necklace by Cartier, featuring 11 strands of pearls with emerald cabochon spacers. Clasp and one more gold pendant ad...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Cartier 20 Carat Sculptural Diamond Suite Necklace Bracelet and Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and highly sculptural diamond suite by Cartier, designed in what is often referred to as the style, characterized by bold geometric articulation, modular links, and f...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant vintage Cartier necklace crafted in luxurious 18 karat gold , celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship and sophisticated design. The necklace displays a timeless and v...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$704Sale Price|20% Off
AJD Double Strand of Real Natural Pink Cultured Pearls&Keshi Pearls 19" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fascinating double strand of light pinkish cultured real Pearls (approximately 10mm) enhance these fascinating real cultured Keshi Pearls (approximately 16mm) enhanced also by the te...
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
Multi-Strand "" Pearl Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning multi-strand pearl tots add necklace is fitted with a 14k Yellow Gold clasp. The necklace weighs in at 88.1 grams and is marked 14k 585
Pearl, 14k Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollate Diamond Yellow Gold Single Drop Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Draperie de Decolette Single Drop Necklace by Cartier. The Cartier Draperie de Decollate necklace exudes timeles...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant 0.80ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
0.80 carat round brilliant diamond solitaire pendant in 14k yellow gold setting. The setting tests 14k. The diamond is J to K color, has Si2 clarity, and good cut. The pendant measur...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Strand Pearl Necklace with 18K White Gold Clasp and Diamonds
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite double-strand pearl necklace combines timeless elegance with contemporary sophistication. Featuring lustrous white, round cultured pearls averaging 10 mm in diameter, ...
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.30 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Diamond by The Yard Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Square emerald and diamond platinum diamond by the yard necklace. Chain is 44 inches and can be worn long or doubled. 10 square ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
18K Gold Multi-Strand Necklace with 70 Ct Zambia Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A magnificent and gorgeous design, so particular and elegant , for glamour ladies. Necklace come in 18k gold with 9 pieces of natural Zambia Emeralds ,fine quality, in perfect caboch...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Majestic Necklace in 18k yellow gold with diamond and sapphire
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the dreamlike beauty of the exquisite Wurzbacher yellow gold necklace in 18k. Adorned with four fine diamonds and three stunning sapphires, all expertly cut in br...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. 26.00 cts 18k White Gold Graduated Riviera Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace featuring 26.00 cts of round brilliant diamonds set in a 4 prong setting 89 stones 0.29 each FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
100 Carat Platinum Diamond Drop Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shaped Diamond Drop Necklace in Platinum Platinum Drop Diamond Statement Necklace features 100.00 Carats of pear, marquise and ...
Diamond, Platinum
3.22 Carat Diamond by Yard Platinum Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Filigree link diamond by the yard necklace. 46 Inches that can be worn worn single long or double. 24 round brilliant cut diamonds G-H I, approx. 3.22cts Platinum Stamped: PT950 9....
Diamond, Platinum
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
L 16 in
Akoya Pearls, Double Strand, Diamond Clasp, French Art Deco; GIA Cert, 16"
Located in Northampton, MA
This late Art Deco era (circa 1939) double strand of cultured Akoya pearls represents the finest, most luxurious pearls of their day. Today, we are accustomed to perfectly spherical ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Cartier "Draperie de Décolleté" 10-Row 100g, w/ original Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
n elegant Cartier necklace from the celebrated Draperie de Décolleté collection, composed of ten graduated strands of polished 18-karat yellow gold beads that cascade across the déco...
Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Multi Strand Pearl Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
1984 Cartier 18K yellow gold diamond double C multi strand pearl necklace set with 26 round brilliant cut diamonds approximate in F-G color VS clarity, certificate of authenticity wi...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Gold Necklace Draperie 10 Strand
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular Cartier Draperie 10 strand necklace crafted of 18k gold. This gold Cartier necklace carries fluidity and movement, inspired by the drape of so...
18k Gold, Gold
Cartier 18k & Sterling Silver Bead Multi Strand Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18k & Sterling Silver Multi Strand Abstract Barrel Motif Necklace and it is stunning. The Multiple intertwined strands hang beautifully. The abstract barrel centerpiece is Ha...
Sterling Silver
Cartier Rose Gold Pearl Trinity De Cartier Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k rose gold pearl necklace by Cartier from the Trinity de Cartier collection. The necklace is composed of 5 stations of three tr...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté 18 Carat Yellow Gold Multi Strand Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This beautiful waterfall necklace by Cartier from their 'Draperie De Décolleté' collection dresses the neckline in a bold and elegant way. The piece is masterfully crafted from high ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté 18k Yellow Gold Multi Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This sexy draperies de Décolleté piece is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold beads, gradually presented in 6 strands of 2 mm width each. This overlay chain design is very trendy in th...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow & White Gold Diamond Caresse D’orchidées Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A magnificent 18k yellow and white gold diamond necklace by Cartier from the Caresse d’Orchidées collection. The necklace features two diamond set openwork orchid motifs centred on a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Pearl Trinity De Cartier Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k rose gold pearl necklace by Cartier from the Trinity de Cartier collection. The necklace is composed of 5 stations of three tr...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie De Decollete 18K Yellow Gold of 34 Rows of Beads Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Draperie De Decollete 18K Yellow Gold Necklace of 34 Rows of Beads. Just in time for the holidays this exclusive and rare Cartier Draperie De Decollete multi-strand diamond drops necklace. Purchase this staple of a jewel before it's gone! Fabolous necklace: it’s easy to picture a 1930s flapper in her silk dress with ropes and ropes of gold beads around and this necklace on her neck. We love this necklace for a spaghetti strap silk slipdress as well as on a more structured column gown. Holidays are approaching and one can never go wrong with the gift of jewelry. There is something for everyone in our comprehensive closet. Although the best gifts are often not material things, jewelry can certainly be a close second. If your special someone hasn’t dropped hints or slipped a wishlist your way, we have a few great gift ideas of a few of our favorite pieces and this item is certainly one of them. Make your beloved’s holiday season shine a little brighter with one of our signed jewels; start with this gorgeous Draperie Necklace by Cartier. Size: Shortest chains 15 inches...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthere 5 Row Diamond Paved Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This necklace by Cartier is from the Maillon Panthere collection and features round brilliant cut diamonds pave set in a signature panthere link design. Accompanied by Cartier Box an...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Ruby Bead and Pearl Necklace by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Four strands of crimson red ruby beads complement four strands of pearls in this luxurious designer necklace by Cartier. The necklace is secured by two 18K yellow gold clasps adorned...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold