Cartier Draperie 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
View Similar Items
Cartier Draperie 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1990s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Feasterville, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5907994672
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.
- Audemars Piguet Diamond Rose Gold Drop EarringsBy Audemars PiguetLocated in Feasterville, PAA luxurious set of authentic Audemars Piguet diamond drop earrings set in 18k rose gold adorned with the finest round brilliant cut diamonds. The earrin...Category
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
- Audemars Piguet Diamond Rose Gold Drop EarringsBy Audemars PiguetLocated in Feasterville, PAA luxurious set of authentic Audemars Piguet diamond drop earrings set in 18k rose gold adorned with the finest round brilliant cut diamonds. The earrin...Category
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
- Pomellato Tabou Rose Gold Amethyst Drop EarringsBy PomellatoLocated in Feasterville, PAA fabulous pair of Pomellato earrings showcasing warm 18k rose gold with a blackened silver pendants adorned with pave set amethyst stones. The earrings have a total length of 1.20"Category
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
MaterialsAmethyst, Rose Gold
- Pomellato Rose Gold 16.60ct Amethyst Drop EarringsBy PomellatoLocated in Feasterville, PAA fabulous pair of authentic Pomellato earrings showcasing 2 cabochon amethyst's weighing 16.60ct total weight in shimmering 18k rose gold. The earrings have a length of 1" by 1/2" w...Category
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
MaterialsAmethyst, Rose Gold
- Pomellato Rose Gold 16.60ct Amethyst Drop EarringsBy PomellatoLocated in Feasterville, PAA fabulous pair of authentic Pomellato earrings showcasing 2 cabochon amethyst's weighing 16.60ct total weight in shimmering 18k rose gold. The earrings have a length of 1" by 1/2" w...Category
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
MaterialsAmethyst, Rose Gold
- Pomellato Rose Gold 16.60ct Amethyst Drop EarringsBy PomellatoLocated in Feasterville, PAA fabulous pair of authentic Pomellato earrings showcasing 2 cabochon amethyst's weighing 16.60ct total weight in shimmering 18k rose gold. The earrings have a length of 1" by 1/2" w...Category
Early 2000s Drop Earrings
MaterialsAmethyst, Rose Gold
- Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Drop EarringsLocated in Mount Kisco, NYSimple antique elegance, made of 18K yellow gold. Floral inspired with hand painted black enamel accents and natural freshwater pearl centers, this ha...Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Lever-Back Earrings
MaterialsPearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Drop EarringsBy Gems ParadiseLocated in Jaipur, IN18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings This stunning wine ruby and diamond earring is a transcending stylish pair. The inspiration for the design comes from the open ri...Category
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Drop Leverback EarringsLocated in Boca Raton, FLDiamond and ruby drop earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The earrings feature 32 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .64 CTW and are graded I-J color and SI cl...Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Pearl and Gem Stones Drop EarringsLocated in New York, NY18 karat yellow gold hanging earrings. The top portion of these beautiful earrings are set with a Pear Shaped Cabochon Blue Sapphire and a Oval Cabochon Emerald, along with a row of ...Category
1990s Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Drop EarringsLocated in West Palm Beach, FLBeatiful, 18k white gold earring earrings. This beautiful pair of earrings feature a lever back and is showered with beautiful round diamonds going through the design of the these be...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop EarringsBy Roshe JewelsLocated in Los Angeles, CAYellow Sapphire, Amethyst and Diamond Drop Earrings These cute and dainty earrings have 14 Yellow Sapphires and 2 Amethysts set in a flower like design...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
MaterialsAmethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.