Cartier Caresse D'orchidees Diamond Large Gold Ring
View Similar Items
Cartier Caresse D'orchidees Diamond Large Gold Ring
About the Item
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.
On 1stDibs, find a growing collection of contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories.
- Cartier Caresse D'orchidées Orchid Flower Diamond Amethyst White Gold RingBy CartierLocated in Holland, PA18k White Gold Diamond Amethyst Caresse D'orchidées Orchid Flower Ring by Cartier. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. .52ct Amethysts Details...Category
2010s French Cocktail Rings
MaterialsAmethyst, Diamond, White Gold
- Cartier Caresse D'orchidées Orchid Flower Diamond White Gold RingBy CartierLocated in Holland, PA18k White Gold Caresse D'orchidées Orchid Flower Diamond Ring by Cartier. With 49 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. .54ct This ring comes wit...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold
- Cartier Caresse D'orchidées Orchid Flower Diamond Gold Cocktail RingBy CartierLocated in Holland, PA18k White Gold Caresse D'orchidées Orchid Flower Diamond Ring by Cartier. With 134 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. 1.40ct This ring c...Category
2010s French Cocktail Rings
MaterialsDiamond
- Cartier Diamond Waves Large White Gold RingBy CartierLocated in Holland, PA18k White Gold Diamond Diamond Large Ring by Cartier. This ring comes with a Cartier box. With 86 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 4.30...Category
2010s French Cocktail Rings
MaterialsDiamond, White Gold
- Cartier Chalice Large Diamond White Gold Cocktail RingBy CartierLocated in Holland, PA18k White Gold Chalice Diamond Large Ring by Cartier. With 127 Round Brilliant cut, total weight 6.60ct E color VVS1 clarity This absolutely gorgeous ring comes with a Cartier service...Category
Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings
MaterialsDiamond, White Gold
- Cartier Moonstone Large White Gold RingBy CartierLocated in Holland, PA18k White Gold Large Moonstone Ring by Cartier. With 1 oval moonstone 10mm x 15mm. This beautiful ring comes with an original Cartier box. D...Category
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
MaterialsMoonstone, 18k Gold
- Cartier Diamond and Multi-Gem Caresse d'Orchidées RingBy CartierLocated in London, GBA striking dress ring from the Caresse d'Orchidées collection by Cartier. The ring features pave diamonds and reverse set amethysts, pink tourmalines and tsavorites. The diamonds hav...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
MaterialsMulti-gemstone, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Cartier Diamond and Multi-Gem Caresse d'Orchidées RingBy CartierLocated in London, GBA striking dress ring from the Caresse d'Orchidées collection by Cartier. The ring features pave diamonds and reverse set amethysts, pink tourmalines and tsavorites. The diamonds hav...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Cartier Caresse D'Orchidees Pink, Yellow & White Diamond Flower Ring in PlatinumBy CartierLocated in Philadelphia, PACartier Caresse D'Orchidees pink, yellow and white diamond flower ring in platinum, accompanied by Cartier paperwork and Cartier box. This striking ring from Cartier's high jewelr...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
MaterialsWhite Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
- Cartier Caresse d’Orchidées Diamond 0.35 Carat Vintage 18 Karat Yellow GoldBy CartierLocated in New York, NYElevate your jewelry collection with the timeless elegance of the Cartier Caresse d’Orchidées Diamond Ring. This exquisite piece, crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, seamlessl...Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Cartier Caresse d’ Orchidees Diamond Onyx Orchid RingBy CartierLocated in New York, NYCARTIER Caresse d’Orchidées Diamond Onyx Orchid Ring in 18k White Gold. Approx. 1.00 carats of round brilliant white diamonds with custom-c...Category
Early 2000s French Fashion Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
- Cartier Diamond Gold RingLocated in New York, NYThis is a charming 18k yellow gold ring by Cartier. The ring is set with sparkling round cut diamond accents. The ring is signed Cartier 750 and weighs 4.4 grams. The ring is size 8 ...Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
MaterialsDiamond, 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.