Cartier Gold and Enamel Signature Cufflinks
View Similar Items
Cartier Gold and Enamel Signature Cufflinks
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:18k Gold
- Dimensions:Width: 0.66 in (16.77 mm)Length: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)
- Place of Origin:France
- Period:1930-1939
- Date of Manufacture:1930
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: AK-27321stDibs: LU994182413
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.
- Antique Gold and Enamel CufflinksLocated in New York, NYDynamic cufflinks: double-sided with black and white checkerboard pattern. Set in 14K rose gold. 2/3" x 2/3." Outstanding. Alice Kwartler has sold the finest antique gold and di...Category
Vintage 1910s American Cufflinks
MaterialsGold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
- David Webb Gold and Enamel CufflinksBy David WebbLocated in New York, NYVibrant emerald green and white enamel cufflinks. Made and signed by DAVID WEBB. Heavy gauge 18K yellow gold. Double-sided. Striking in color and design. Alice Kwartler has sold...Category
Vintage 1970s American Cufflinks
Materials18k Gold
- Gold and Enamel Asprey Golf CufflinksBy Asprey International LimitedLocated in New York, NYStriking double-sided cufflinks. Made and signed by ASPREY. 18K yellow gold ovals, depicting a golf course, with a green enamel "green", an orange enamel "flag", and a white enamel...Category
Vintage 1980s British Cufflinks
Materials18k Gold
- Cartier Paris Gold CufflinksBy CartierLocated in New York, NYClassic and elegant beveled "baton" cufflinks. Made, signed and numbered by CARTIER. 18K yellow gold. 1" x 1." Easy to use and in impeccable taste. Alice K...Category
Vintage 1980s French Cufflinks
Materials18k Gold
- Gold and Enamel Royal Flush CufflinksLocated in New York, NYGreat figural "royal flush" cufflinks. 14K yellow gold, with black enamel. T-bar closure. 3/4" x 3/4." Very handsome image. Alice Kwartler has sold th...Category
Vintage 1940s American Cufflinks
MaterialsGold, 14k Gold, Enamel
- Tiffany & Co. Gold and Enamel Knot CufflinksLocated in New York, NYFigural "knot" cufflinks. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Very heavy gauge 18K yellow gold, with black enamel detailing. Easy to put on. A strong masculine look. ...Category
Vintage 1930s American Cufflinks
Materials18k Gold
- Gold and enamel CufflinksLocated in Darnestown, MDEnamel on eighteen karat gold cufflinks. Blue and mauve diagonal stripes are lighter in color than appear on my monitor. Probably European origin; circa 1950.Category
Vintage 1950s Cufflinks
Materials18k Gold
- Cartier Paris Black Enamel CufflinksBy CartierLocated in New York, NYCartier Paris black enamel cufflinks Inlaid design, circular shaped, 18 karat yellow gold; marked Cartier Paris, 9826 Size: width 12 mm, length 12 mm Total weight: 8.9 gramsCategory
Late 20th Century Cufflinks
MaterialsYellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
- Cartier Art Deco Enamel Gold Cufflinks, circa 1925By CartierLocated in London, GBA pair of Art Deco Cartier enamel cufflinks, with a central dark blue, guilloche enamel flower, with green guilloche enamel dots, between the petals, on a white enamel background, su...Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cufflinks
Materials18k Gold, Enamel
- Cartier Ruby and Gold CufflinksBy CartierLocated in London, GBA pair of vintage, Cartier, gold and ruby cufflinks. Each of the double links comprise an open circle with a row of channel set, square-cut rubies, mounted in 18ct gold, signed and n...Category
Vintage 1950s French Cufflinks
MaterialsRuby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Retro Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Enamel Round CufflinksLocated in Great Neck, NYBeautiful Retro Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Enamel Round Cufflinks. This beautiful set of cufflinks are crafted in 14K yellow gold. Th...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Retro Cufflinks
MaterialsSapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
- Enamel and Gold Horse CufflinksLocated in New York, NYA pair of cufflinks in 14kt yellow gold with horse enamel decorations. Made in the United States, circa 1950Category
Vintage 1950s American Retro Cufflinks
Materials18k 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.