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Trinity Earrings
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Trinity Earrings

About the Design

The Art Deco movement was in full swing and the seductively opulent flapper style was at its peak when Cartier introduced its Trinity collection, a line of minimalist jewelry that now includes Trinity earrings. Although the line broke with the decorative trends in jewelry at the time — the era’s designers looked to African art, crafted geometrically rich diamond brooches and opted to set rings with colorful stones such as coral and turquoise — the Trinity earrings and other pieces in the collection are an example of French elegance, interlacing naturalism and classicism in a simple and timeless way.

Designed in 1924 by Louis Cartier (1875–1942), the grandson of the heritage jewelry house’s founder, the Trinity earrings share the same simple aesthetic as the tricolored Trinity ring. Like the ring's bands, the earrings consist of three connected hoops, each a different type of gold to represent the three phases of a relationship: the white stands for friendship, the pink for love and the yellow for fidelity. The Trinity collection may have debuted with the ring, its three bands forever joined in embrace, but in the decades since its original design, the ring has given way to a broader beloved series of Trinity jewels, including the Trinity necklace, Trinity wedding band, Trinity earrings and more.

While the original Trinity earrings are still in production and the most popular, variations on the motif have yielded a bold reshaping of the hoops, so much so that they’ve ended in a knot on occasion. The jewelry house has also introduced versions that outfit the three hoops with diamonds or colored gemstones. Some iterations are adorned with so many pavé diamonds that the metal beneath is barely visible.

While the Trinity knot itself has appeared in Irish jewelry and has roots in other cultures, Louis Cartier reportedly crafted the now classic and instantly recognizable Trinity ring at the request of his friend Jean Cocteau. The French poet, novelist and Surrealist filmmaker dreamed of Saturn’s rings in his slumber — some several hundred years after they were first observed by Galileo through his telescope — and hoped to see the otherworldly visions brought to life as jewelry. Cocteau was understandably impressed with the modern and richly symbolic accessory that followed.

Trinity earrings have been a staple of Cartier’s collection since they were added to the original, and marquee admirers such as Princess Diana and Gary Cooper contributed to the line’s fame. But thanks to Cocteau’s dream, the design has always had “star power” in the most literal sense.

Cartier Trinity Earrings

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Cartier Trinity Tri-Gold Hoops 18K
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Cartier Trinity Tri-Gold Hoops in 18K Gold. The earrings measure approximately 1 inch by 1/2 inch and weigh 35.5 grams. Stamped Cartier 1994.
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1990s Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier Trinity Earrings 18 karat Gold
By Cartier
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Cartier Trinity Earrings in 18-karat gold are a luxurious and iconic accessory crafted by the renowned French jewelry house, Cartier. Thes...
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20th Century French Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier Trinity Earrings 18K Tricolor Gold Small
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Trinity Earrings 18K Tricolor Gold Small Signed Cartier, numbered and marked. Original Cartier certificate.
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1990s French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Vintage Double C Tri Color Hoop Huggie Earrings 18k
By Cartier
Located in MIAMI, FL
Elegant pair of vintage Cartier huggie style hoop earrings. The pair are from the trinity collection as they display a tri color gold finish. the pair i...
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Vintage 1980s French Retro Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Paris 5cts Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
A fabulous pair of vintage Cartier Paris diamond huggie-hoop earrings. They showcase approximately 5 carats of sparkling diamonds set in shimmering 18 karat yellow gold. Each earring’s design features four rows of scintillating round-brilliant diamonds of finest Cartier quality (F to G color and VVS to VS clarity). Earrings’ profile silhouette is gently curving and hugs the ear perfectly. By slightly elevating middle two diamond rows and slightly angling the outer rows, Cartier masterfully endowed the earrings with wonderful volume similar to that of bombe-style designs. This high-craftsmanship also creates maximum diamond exposure where glittering brilliants are on view from the front and equally from the wearer’s profile. These earrings epitomize sophisticated glamour and classic elegance for which Cartier is celebrated. They are certain to delight those who wear them. Earrings are 1 inch in length and have posts for pierced ears. They also come with their original Cartier box. Summary: - Elegant huggie-hoop style earrings from iconic Cartier bursting...
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Trinity Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.07 Ctw In Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Trinity hoops earrings designed by Cartier. Beautiful everyday pair of earrings, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier. These iconic hoop earrings has been crafted...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Hoop Earrings

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Cartier Trinity 18K Tricolor Gold Long Earrings
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Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant and chic pair of earrings from Cartier famed Trinity collection features tricolor 18 karat gold in yellow, white, and rose. This particular version of Cartier Trinity earring...
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Cartier Trinity Hoop Earrings - Large
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18-karat Tri-color Gold - Rose, Yellow, and White Total Weight: 16.2 grams Measurement: 2 1/8 inches x 2 1/8 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Cartier Trinity Earrings Diamond/White Gold/Ceramic/18k
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Cartier Trinity Earrings Diamond/White Gold/Ceramic Immerse yourself in a dreamlike realm of elegance and enchantment with the exquisite Trinity earrings crafted in 18-karat white g...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandelier Earrings

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Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Trinity Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cartier 18k yellow gold diamond 'Trinity' hoop earrings. Three-quarter hoop design, featuring a triple-row of round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1.23 total carats (G-H color, VVS-...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 3 Colors 18 Karat Gold Cartier Trinity Clip Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in 18 karat yellow, white and rose gold. Pair of second- hand Cartier ear clips, each one is made of three yellow, white and rose gold rings...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Clip-on Earrings

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

Cartier Paris Vintage Large C Trinity Clip Earrings in Solid 18Kt Tricolor Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Trinity clips-earrings designed by Cartier. Oversized trinity clips-earrings created in Paris, France by the house of Cartier. They was carefully crafted in solid tricolor gold of 1...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Large Trinity Hoop Tri-Color Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Tri-Color (Yellow, White, Rose) Gold Large Trinity Hoop Earrings by Cartier. These earrings are for pierced ears. Details: Measurements: 30mm x 31mm Weight: 15.4 grams Stamped ...
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1990s French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold

Cartier "Trinity" Inside Out Diamond Ear-clips French
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Trinity Inside Out Diamond Ear-clips In 18k White Gold. This pair of hoops feature three interlocking bands design set with round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight o...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Earrings with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately a total of 6.00 carats. Signed by Cartier, from their Trinity collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Medium Size Trinity Hoop Tri-Color Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Tri-Color (Yellow, White, Rose) Gold Medium Size Trinity Hoop Earrings by Cartier. These earrings are for non pierced ears, but they can be converted by adding posts. Details: ...
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20th Century French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold

Cartier Trinity Earrings in Tri-Color Gold and Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Cartier Trinity collection earrings are composed of 18K tri-color gold and round diamonds. Marked on the back "Cartier 1995 D33102 Cartier 750". The diamonds are inset into the cen...
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Late 20th Century Italian Lever-Back Earrings

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Cartier Earrings Trinity Gold 18 Karats
By Cartier
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Cartier Trinity Earrings in 18 Carat Rose, White and Yellow Gold These magnificent Cartier Trinity earrings embody the essence of refinement and elegance. With a harmonious fusion o...
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