With its three intertwined bands, Cartier’s Trinity ring feels both modern and classic. Originally designed in 1924, the design was a minimalist outlier in an era dominated by the ornamentation of the Art Deco aesthetic. Designed by Louis Cartier (1875–1942), the grandson of the legendary French jewelry house’s founder, he chose three unadorned 18-karat gold bands for the Trinity ring, employing only their varied hues — white, pink and yellow — and the simple Cartier stamp for decoration.
The Trinity ring is rich with symbolism, with each of the bands representing a different phase of a relationship: the white stands for friendship, the pink for love and the yellow for fidelity. According to jewelry lore, the Trinity ring was inspired by poet, novelist and filmmaker Jean Cocteau, who reportedly dreamed of Saturn’s rings one night and asked Cartier to design a ring inspired by them. Whether or not that’s true, Cocteau did wear the ring on his pinkie finger, elevating it to a certain level of stardom.
Over the years, Cartier’s Trinity collection has grown to include various versions of the original ring, some of which feature the original three bands outfitted with diamonds or colored gemstones of different shapes and styles. There was even an iteration with diamond stars, which debuted on the catwalk of 3.1 Phillip Lim’s Fall 2009 show. Other models have different colored bands — a black ceramic band paired with two white-gold ones, for example — and silhouettes, such as three stacked bands instead of intertwined ones.
The Trinity collection includes Trinity bracelets, earrings and necklaces, but the Trinity ring remains the most recognizable piece in the series. It has joined the ranks of Cartier’s most renowned successes, such as the Panthère de Cartier bracelet, originally purchased by the Duke of Windsor for his wife, the Duchess of Windsor, in the 1950s, and the chastity belt–inspired Love bracelet, designed by Aldo Cipullo in 1969.
Cartier Trinity 18K Tri-Color Gold Rolling Ring Size 52 (US 6) Vintage 1990
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Cartier Trinity rolling ring crafted in 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold, featuring three interlocking bands that move fluidly together on the finger. Each band measures...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tri-Colour Gold Trinity Ring Size 55 B4234200
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k tri-colour Cartier ring from the Trinity De Cartier collection. The ring is made up of three intertwined white, rose and yellow gold 3.2mm bands. The ring is a size 55 ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier “Trinity” Vintage Travel Alarm Clock Black Enamel & Tri-Color Gold 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cartier Vendome “Trinity” Vintage Travel Alarm Clock, Black Enamel & Tri-Color Gold, circa 1990s. An elegant and highly collectible travel alarm clock by Cartier, showcasing the Mais...
Cartier Trinity Triple Gold Ring - size 58
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Cartier size : 58cm Cartier Trinity Ring: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Emotion First introduced in 1924 by the legendary French jeweler Louis Cartier, the Cartier Trinity Ring...
White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity 18 Karat Tri Color Gold Band Ring Classic Model Size 49 (5)
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Trinity Medium Model Ring, an iconic design composed of three smoothly interlocking bands crafted in 18K yellow, rose, and white gold. Each individual band measures approxima...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Classic Trinity Ring in 18 Karat Yellow White and Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Representing all three gold hues is the classic Cartier Trinity Ring featuring intertwined bands of 18 karat yellow gold, rose gold and white gold. Cartier celebrates the 100th yea...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Wedding Band Triple Gold - size 47
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Cartier size : 47 Cartier Wedding Band – An Icon of Love, Loyalty, and Timeless Elegance Crafted in luxurious 18kt triple gold, this Cartier Wedding Band is a refined expression of...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Trinity Ring, 18k Three-Tone Gold, 0.96ct Diamonds, France
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER Trinity ring in 18k three-tone gold and diamonds. Original price: €10,800. Condition: excellent. Size: 47. Width of the design: 4 mm. Diamond weight: 0.96 carats. Total weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,664
CARTIER Trinity Ring
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
CARTIER Trinity tri-gold band. "Trinity" collection. Ring composed of three intertwined bands in tri-color 18K gold (750‰). Signed "Cartier - Paris" on the rose gold band, along with...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity "Les Must de Cartier" White, Yellow, Rose Gold - size 58
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
"Les Must de Cartier" Ring is a famous and iconic jewelry design created by the luxury French jeweler Cartier. The Trinity Ring is known for its distinctive and timeless design, cons...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Les Must De Cartier Trinity Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow, Rose, White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 46 EU or 3 3/4 U.S. This iconic Cartier "Les Must De Cartier" Trinity band ring features three elegantly interlocking bands crafted in 18 karat yellow, white, and rose go...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity De Cartier Diamond, White Gold and Ceramic Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold, ceramic and diamond Cartier Trinity de Cartier ring featuring 100 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .45cts. T...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Paris Mid-Century Gold Cross Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Personally precious, this one-of-a-kind Cartier Paris 18 karat yellow gold mid-century cross will become a treasured heirloom. Circa 1950. Signed Cartier. 2 1/2" high from top of ...
Gold
Cartier Trinity Triple Gold Ring - size 57
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Cartier size : 57cm Cartier Trinity Ring: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Emotion First introduced in 1924 by the legendary French jeweler Louis Cartier, the Cartier Trinity Ring...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity "Les Must de Cartier" White, Yellow, Rose Gold - size 53
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Cartier size : 53 "Les Must de Cartier" Ring is a famous and iconic jewelry design created by the luxury French jeweler Cartier. The Trinity Ring is known for its distinctive and ti...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity 18K Tricolor Gold Band Ring, Size 60, Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
For its first seventy-three years, this design didn't have a name. Cartier called it the three-band, three-gold ring, and only named it Trinity in 1997. Louis Cartier introduced the ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Les Must De Cartier Trinity Ring in 18K Rose, Yellow and White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Classic genuine Le Must De Cartier Trinity Ring, from the Bracken Jewelers' estate jewelry collection in Santa Monica California, in 18 karat tri-color gold. This fully signed and h...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Cartier Diamond 18k White Gold Classic Trinity Band Rolling Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Diamond 18K Gold Classic Trinity Band Rolling Ring, Reference number N4106250! The Diamond 18K Gold Classic Trinity Band Ring by Cartier is the perfect timeless piece for yo...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Diamond Platinum White Gold Ceramic Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent ring from the Trinity de Cartier collection features 3 interconnected bands, crafted in 950 platinum, 18k white gold and black ceramic. The white band is pave-set wi...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Cartier Diamond Trinity Band Ring 18K White Gold Size 64 US 10.5
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond Trinity Ring crafted in 18k white gold featuring one band studded with pave set round brilliant cut diamonds. Ring size: 64 US 10.5. Each band width: 3.5mm. Total wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Ring with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Trinity Ring, Classic Trinity ring, medium model, 18K white gold, 18K pink gold, 18K yellow gold, set with 144 brilliant-cut diamonds tota...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1.55 Carat Diamond Trinity Rolling Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Cartier Trinity rolling ring features three intertwined 18k yellow gold bands set all the way around with approximately 1.55 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. Each band i...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier "Amour et Trinity" White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Cartier size : 50 The Cartier "Amour et Trinity" ring is a sophisticated and iconic piece of jewelry, meticulously crafted from 18kt white gold to embody elegance and timeless beaut...
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Amour et Trinity Ring c1998 Sz 46 3.75 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Cartier 'Amour et Trinity' ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. The ring is circa 1998 and no longer available for sale at retail. The ring was a limited edition release for the 1...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Classic Model Diamond Trinity Rolling Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The 18K yellow gold Cartier diamond trinity ring has a harmonious dance of diamonds and gold that captures elegance in every rolling turn. This Cartier ring features 3 interlocking ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Must de Cartier “Trinity Vendôme” Ballpoint Pen, Gold & Silver France 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Must de Cartier “Trinity Vendôme” Ballpoint Pen, Gold & Silver Plate, France, circa 1980s An iconic vintage ballpoint pen by Cartier from t...
Cartier, 18K White Gold and Diamond Trinity Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your collection with this exquisite Cartier Trinity Ring, a modern interpretation of the iconic 1924 Trinity design. Crafted in luminous 18K white gold, this ring features th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tri Gold Wedding Band. Fused 18k Gold Yellow Rose White Each 3.5mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Trinity Ring, Wedding Band, Designer Ring Design: Three interlocking 18k gold bands in yellow, rose, and white gold, creating Cartier's icon...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Trinity Spinner Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Trinity Spinner Ring 18k Yellow and White Gold, Rose Gold Signed and numbered and made in 1990 and in original Cartier box. Size 50 FR / 5 US Made in France
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Ring, 18K Gold in White, Rose, Yellow, Size 71, France
By Cartier
Located in istanbul, TR
TRINITY RING, CLASSIC MODEL In 1924, Louis Cartier designed a ring formed by three intertwined moving rings. Everything about this ring was daring: the chromatic combination, the flu...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Pendant 18 karat Triple Gold
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Chain not included Cartier Trinity Pendant in 18 karat gold from the 1995 collection. This iconic Cartier creation is composed of three intertwined rings in yellow, white, and rose ...
Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER - Trinity ring with pavé diamonds
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER Trinity ring in three 18k golds and diamonds. Retail price: €15,000. Condition: very good. Size: 52 (non modifiable). Design width : 4mm. Diamond weight : 0.99 carat. Total w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Paved Diamond Ring 1.93ct 18k Rose White Yellow Gold sz 52 US 6
By Cartier
Located in Northbrook, IL
The Cartier Trinity Ring Set showcases an intertwined band design crafted from 18k gold, rose gold, white gold, and yellow gold. Adorned with pave set white diamonds totaling 1.93 ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
