Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
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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Custom Diamond Cartier Santos-Dumont Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Custom Cartier Santos-Dumont Sunglasses complete with case.
Custom Cartier Santos-Dumont Sunglasses custom hand set with approx. 2.00 carats of natural genuine earth mined VS-SI dia...
Category
2010s French Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond
Cartier Art Deco Gold Fountain Pen
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Rare 18K yellow gold fountain pen by Cartier, circa 1930s. It features a platinum nib and stylish design. Twist-off cap. Beautiful workmanship and gr...
Category
1930s Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold
1950s Cartier Vintage Gold Eight Day Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This aesthetically captivating authentic circa 1950 Cartier eight-day desk clock is made with a solid 14K yellow gold case. It is rendered in artfully textured gold, adding a glitter...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold, Gold
Cartier Gold Box
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, by Cartier, London. Stunning, rare, and authentic, this Cartier London 18k bi-color gold box will make an exquisite addition to any collec...
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1950s English Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Must de Cartier trinity 18kt gold nib fountain pen, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Must de Cartier trinity 18kt gold nib cartridge Fill fountain pen.
Gold-plated clip and details.
750 gold nib
14 mm in diameter
142 mm in length
Weight: 29 grams
Condition: Pre - o...
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1980s European Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Clock 18kt Gold Platinum & Silver
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier.
An impressive and magnificent "mignonette" desk clock, created in Paris France by the house of Cartier,...
Category
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
Cartier Paris Diamond Gold Evening Purse
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special piece made in Cartier's Paris workshops, a diamond studded gold evening purse. In excellent condition, this purse opens to reveal a mirror...
Category
1960s French Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cartier Paris Art Deco Jade Diamond Lady's Vanity Case
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
Octagonal powder compact in sculpted jadeite finished in yellow gold, platinum and half-rosette diamonds with a 13cm chain in platinum, natural pearls and half-rosette diamonds, mirror inside, gross approx. G 114.40, length about 6.30.
Signed Cartier Paris n 1170, French goldsmith...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double C Trinity Motifs Cartier Key Ring
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Cartier. This tasteful eighteen-karat gold key ring by Cartier is the perfect accessory. Yellow, white, and rose gold in the classic trinity taste are framed by...
Category
1980s Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier, Paris 18 Karat Gold Evening Minaudière
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Woven Two tone 18k Gold Purse. This purse has a woven design of 18k yellow and white gold with a twisted rope chain (length 14 inches). Inside th...
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Mid-20th Century French Artist Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Retro 18K Gold Sunburst Golden Compact with Sapphire Clasp
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A sumptuous and collectible Cartier Paris golden compact in 18k gold with sapphire clasp, showcasing a sunburst pattern. Made in France, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Retro Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Antique Vanity Set in 14 Karat Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully rare antique 14K gold dresser set contains 18 pieces including:
1 hair brush
1 hair comb
1 clothes brush
3 round gold containers
2 glas...
Category
20th Century French Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Retro Ruby and Sapphire Gold Double Lipstick
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Double Headed Lipstick Holder This accessory has two heads that can hold lipstick and 2 carved gemstones (ruby and sapphire) all set in 1...
Category
20th Century French Artist Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Rare Cartier Mystery Prism Silver Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Unveiling Time: A Rare Cartier Mystery Prism Sterling Silver Clock (Circa 1980s)
Intrigue and elegance collide in this captivating Cartier Mystery Pri...
Category
Late 20th Century Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Mother of Pearl, Rock Crystal and Agate Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier Mother of Pearl, Rock Crystal and Agate Desk Clock is of French Origin, and dates back to the 1980s.
SKU#W-00755
Category
1980s French Retro Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Rock Crystal
Cartier Thermos Flask/Bottle 14k Yellow and White Gold Very Rare Vintage Piece
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Made in New York in the 1970s
Made of 14k Yellow and White Gold and Glass
Hallmark on the bottom reads "Cartier 14 KT"
Emblem on the flask
Cork as a closure
Rare example in gold
Heig...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Onyx & Mother of Pearl Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Mother of Pearl, Onyx, and Gilt Brass Desk Clock
Description:
A majestic Cartier desk clock, crafted from mother of pearl, onyx, and gilt brass, embodying timeless sophistication. The octagonal clock...
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20th Century French Art Deco Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Enamel
Cartier Lapis Lazuli Rock Crystal, Agate, Enamel Art Deco Inkwell
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding Art Deco inkwell by Cartier.
The malachite and lapis lazuli rectangular base of mosaic motif,
supported by rock crystal and blue enamel feet, set at the center with ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Art Deco Guillotine Purse Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Originally created as a purse watch, this "Guillotine" purse watch (montre de sac à guillotine) by Cartier is an extremely rare find and in a class all its...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Box
By Cartier
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
1950's Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Box.
12.5 CM X 8.25 CM X 1 CM
Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold (Stamped and/or Tested)
Metal Weight: ...
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Mid-20th Century French Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Custom Diamond Cartier Santos-Dumont Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Custom Cartier Santos-Dumont Sunglasses custom hand set with approx. 2.00 carats of natural genuine earth mined VS-SI diamonds.
The diamonds shi...
Category
2010s French Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond
Cartier Solid 14k Yellow Gold and Glass Very Rare Vintage Lidded Ice Bucket
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Made in the USA in the 1970s
Made of 14k Yellow Gold and Glass
Hallmarked with '14 KT' and signed 'Cartier'
Of cylindrical shape with small acanthus handles and a removable lid with floral finial
Front with entwined monogram in relief
Height: 23 cm
Weight: c. 900 grams
Good Condition
Rare collectible in 14 carat gold by the House of Cartier
This thermal container by the Maison Cartier is made of 14 carat gold. The slender, cylindrical body is raised on a round foot rim, adorned with a fine, revolving floral frieze. The latter is repeated along the upper rim. The cover is crowned with a floral finial and there are small acanthus handles on the sides. The front is decorated with an entwined monogram in relief. Due to the insulation, the container may be used as an exquisite ice bucket.
Typically, pieces of this kind were made by Cartier as giveaways or Christmas presents. Usually made of silver, only rarely of gold, they were commonly merely signed and stamped with the fineness without further hallmarks.
The piece is hallmarked on the base with the fineness '14 KT' and signed 'Cartier.' It is in good condition with hardly any signs of use. The height measures 23 cm and the weight is approx. 900 grams.
Cartier
The exclusive French jeweler and watch company Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 and gained international renown in 1904 with the 'Santos de Cartier', a wristwatch created for the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont. A further milestone in the history of modern watchmaking was the introduction of the Tank watch...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Travel Clock Alarm Limited Edition Stainless Steel 2751 W0100054 B&P
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier
C De Cartier
Pendulette de Voyage
Logo Dial
Limited Edition
Reference 2751 or W0100054/1355
Travel Desk Clock with Alarm
White Dial with Roman Numeral Indices with a...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Pendulette Alarm Clock, Mechanically Wound, 90mm x 75mm, Circa 1980
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage, mechanically wound Cartier Pendulette alarm clock measures 90mm x 75mm. In good overall condition, there are signs of use and degradati...
Category
1980s Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
1960s Cartier Blue Enamel Manual Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Blue Enamel Clock showcasing an Octagonal Dial with Roman Numeral and Manual Movement. A Double Logo C present at the base of the Clock.
Made i...
Category
1960s Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Enamel
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
Cartier Art Deco Suede Diamond Jade Lady's Purse Clutch Handbag
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Cartier lady's handbag in suede and fabric trim. The bag is featuring satin interior, with multiple compartments, a compact mirror and two small envelope pockets (removable)...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Jade
Cartier Apple Mid-Century Modern Picture Frame Sterling Silver
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and rare Cartier Sterling Silver Picture Frame in an Apple Motif. The frame is signed Cartier and is a fabulous Mid-Century Modern piece of vintage Cartier. I l...
Category
20th Century Italian Modernist Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier Art Deco Gold Sapphire Agate Ashtray Set of 2
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 14k yellow gold ashtrays by Cartier, adorned by sapphires with agate base. Each measures 3.75" x 2 5/8" x 3/8" tall. Marked Cartier 14k. Weight of both - 147.1 grams.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Sapphire, Gold
Cartier Gold Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Gold Desk Clock
A beautifully crafted gold desk clock
The white dial is embellished with diamonds on the hands and at the 3, 6 9, and 12 o'clock markers.
Signed Cartier
...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold
Cartier Sterling Double Handmade Frame
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elegant sterling silver double picture frame. Made and signed by CARTIER. Marked "STERLING SILVER HAND MADE." Allover engine-turned pattern, with a reserve for a monogram. Overall size is 11" x 7 3/4." Each picture size is 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" and will hold a 5" x 7" picture. Original marbelized
composite backing. Perfect for two children -- or a wedding photo...
Category
1930s Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Gold Bird Ashtray and Pocket Watch Holder
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Gold Bird Pocket Watch Holder
circa 1950
18k hammered yellow gold watch holder & ashtray
With copy of Cartier sketch
Measurements:
Length: ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Art Deco Multi Gem Flower Pot
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Art Deco Multi Gem Flower Pot
A very rare object set with with gold stems, amber roses and jade leaves in a jade pot
Signed Cartier
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade, Gold
Cartier Antique Enamel Sterling Silver Airedale Dog Heads or Tails Flip Coin
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a sterling silver "heads-or-tails" coin painted with enamel
Depicting either the front or back of an Airedale Terrier dog on either side
Opaque black and brown in color -...
Category
1920s Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cartier Becker St Christopher 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medal Lapis Lazuli Ruby Frame
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier desk ornament designed as a jewelled lapis lazuli frame set with a large French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold medal depicting Saint Christopher carrying the infant Christ over...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Cartier Gold Travel Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier folding travel clock (with alarm) in 18kt yellow gold. Made in France, circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold
Minaudière Cartier Paris
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Minaudières are pieces of evening wear that appeared in the 30s, replacing bags for a more feminine look. They are made to hold everything a woman might need to refresh throughout th...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Other, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver
Cartier Paris 1925 Art Deco Enamel Desk Clock In 18Kt Gold Agate And Coral
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier.
Beautiful square desk clock, created by the house of Cartier, during the art deco period, back in the 1...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Coral, Agate, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Cartier Antique Sterling Silver Desk Travel Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Antique Cartier sterling silver desk/travel clock with original key winder and box. Clock measures 1.75" x 1" x 6/8". Weight of the piece - 75...
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20th Century French Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
CARTIER Pocket Make Up Hand Mirror with Leather Case Sterling Silver Lapis
By Cartier
Located in Switzerland, CH
CARTIER pocket hand mirror with leather case
A very rare and limited piece
925 Sterling Silver with Lapis stone detail
Looks like a sea shell - such a special piece!
The front has a mirror
Ideal gift for any Cartier fan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Gold Money Clip, Circa 1980
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier gold money clip, representing two curb chain links onto an arch, with clip at the back, mounted in 18ct gold, stamped 18K, with an Italian mark, signed Cartier, num...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Unusual Pair of Hardstone Cameos in Red Velvet Frame Circa 1870s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A rare and unusual pair of cameos framed by Cartier, c.1870s, the two cameos carved from black and white banded agate hardstone and depicting ancient Greek theatre masks, one for tra...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k 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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
Cartier Art Deco Platinum Carved Sapphire Emerald Diamond Evening Clutch Bag
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Cartier evening clutch bag, with platinum clasp, decorated with carved sapphires and emeralds, with diamonds. Clasp measures 30mm x 18mm. Bag measures 7" x 5.5". With gold...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Sapphire Set Cigarette and Lighter Evening Gold Purse, Circa 1930
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier sapphire set cigarette and lighter evening gold purse, circa 1930.
Originating from Paris circa 1930. This rare and unusual case is set...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Belle Epoque Garland Style Enamel Diamond Gold Belt Buckle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier enamel and diamond belt buckle. French
The domed rectangular buckle decorated with green guilloché enamel and white enamel borders, set with rose-cut diamond flower-head, c...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Rare Cartier Art Deco Lacque Burgauté Lacquer Vanity Case Box
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare collectible Art Deco Cartier lacque burgauté vanity case featuring a carved emerald and onyx thumb piece. It depicts an Eastern scene in iridescent mother of pearl, accented b...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Cartier Foldable Gold Photo Frame, 9 Karat
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Cartier Foldable Gold (9k) Photo Frame
A beautiful travelling Cartier photo frame featuring four foldable portraits, with reeded exterior. The por...
Category
Late 20th Century British Retro Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed Cartier, case signed European Watch and Clock...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Art Deco Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Art Deco black onyx and cabochon sapphire desk clock. Made in Paris, circa 1925. Mechanical, the circular matte silver-tone dial centering an ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Gold and Horse Crystal Money Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Large heart-shaped money clip, set with an Essex crystal portrait of a horse's head. Made and signed by CARTIER. 14K yellow gold. 2 1/4" x 2 1/4." Can be used to hold money or cred...
Category
1930s American Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Sealed NOS Silver Plated Cartier Trinity Lighter Brushed in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
In the prestigious world of fine lighters, Cartier stands as a beacon of timeless elegance and expert craftsmanship. Esteemed for their unparalleled dedication to creating luxury ite...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Cartier Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Belt Buckle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Belt Buckle
A rectangular gold belt buckle set with sapphires and round-cut diamonds
Signed: Cartier Paris and numb...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Art Deco Silk and Leather Evening Bag
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco
Cartier silk and leather evening bag with platinum diamond and onyx.
with beautiful silk embroidering
Dimension: 8" x 5 3/4"
Category
Early 20th Century French Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Cartier Signature Classic Large Double C Yellow Gold Belt Buckle
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Signature Classic Large Double C Belt Buckle by Cartier.
Details:
Weight: 40.1 grams
Measurements: Buckle: 42mm x 49mm
Fits belt strap ...
Category
1990s French Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Yellow Gold
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
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Ruby
Art Deco Cartier Paris Chinoiserie Lac Burgaute Enamel Gold Pill Box
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Rare Cartier Mother of Pearl and enamel Chinoiserie Pill Box
A very collectible and rare motif
Made in France Circa 1928
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
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Find a range of Cartier objets d'art and vertu 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 objets d'art and vertu, from our inventory of 20, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 129 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 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider objets d'art and vertu by Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Hermès. Prices for Cartier objets d'art and vertu can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $290,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $6,052.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- How much is a Cartier worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024How much a Cartier is worth varies. Many Cartier pieces do appreciate in value over time, but their potential selling prices depend on their age, style, type, availability and other factors. The condition also greatly impacts value, and there can be variability between very similar pieces. For example, one 1930 Tutti Frutti fetched $1.34 million at an auction in 2020, but a simpler one sold for $508,000 in 2023. Because it can be difficult to estimate the value of a piece on your own, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Shop a wide variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
- Is Cartier gold worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Many jewelry lovers believe that Cartier gold is worth it. 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 existing and aspirational clients. Its internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which features colorful carved gemstones inspired by founder Jacques Cartier’s trip to India; 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. Like all of its pieces, Cartier gold jewelry is finely crafted, and you can choose from 18-karat white gold, yellow gold or rose gold. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Cartier gold jewelry 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 jewelry and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- What is Pasha de Cartier?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Pasha de Cartier is a watch introduced by the French luxury jewelry house of Cartier in 1985. Today, the watch features an automatic movement and is available with various leather and bracelet bands. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Pasha de Cartier watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023What 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023Sometimes, Cartier sunglasses are called buffs. This name comes from the fact that Cartier was the first major eyewear designer to use rare buffalo horn as a material for crafting eyeglass and sunglass frames. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Cartier sunglasses.
- 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.
- 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.