Cartier D'Amour Bracelet 18K Rose Gold with Pink Sapphire
View Similar Items
Cartier D'Amour Bracelet 18K Rose Gold with Pink Sapphire
About the Item
- Creator:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Great. Minor wear throughout.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 222314/311stDibs: LU2152220383332
Cartier
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.
- Cartier d'Amour Bracelet in 18k White GoldBy CartierLocated in Miami, FLDesigner: Cartier Collection: d’Amour Model Number: 0158329 Style: Bracelet Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18K Stone: Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.04 ct Length: 165 to 185 ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Cartier Diamond 18ct White Gold D'Amour BraceletBy CartierLocated in Bishop's Stortford, HertfordshireCartier Diamond 18ct White Gold D'Amour Bracelet Brand- Cartier Model- D'Amour Bracelet Product Type- Bracelet Serial Number- GY**** Age- Circa 2019 Accompanied By- Cartier Box, Cer...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Cartier D'Amour Diamond Bracelet Estate 18k White Gold Small Model Sz 17By CartierLocated in Torrance, CAEstate Cartier D'Amour diamond bracelet crafted in 18 karat white gold. The Cartier bracelet is a classic, great worn alone or layered. The bracelet features an adjustable length ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Diamond Sapphire Bracelet 18K Yellow & Rose GoldBy Estate JewelryLocated in East Brunswick, NJThis terrific estate bracelet is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Rose gold for the clasp and set with genuine Earth mined Sapphires and Diamonds. There are twelve round c...Category
Late 20th Century Chain Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
- Cartier Trinity 18K Rose Gold Red Cord BraceletBy CartierLocated in Banbury, GBSKU AT-2485 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2021 Model Trinity Serial Number KJ**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight approx 2.9 g Condition Excellent ___________________________________________...Category
2010s French Chain Bracelets
Materials18k Gold, Rose Gold
- 18K Rose Gold, Diamonds, Sapphires, Gold Pearls, BraceletLocated in Bangkok, THWhite Diamonds 0.17 cts - Yellow and Orange Sapphires 1.69 cts - Gold South Sea Pearls 3 pieces 11.75mm Coral Reef Bracelet, from Thalassa Collection, features shaded colour gemstone...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement Chain Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
How to Spot a Fake Cartier Love Bracelet
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
The 14 Most Iconic Watches for Women
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.