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Cartier Lady s White Gold Diamond Trinity Quartz Wristwatch Ref 2444
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
wristwatch with an 18K white gold Cartier deployment clasp. Case: Two-body, solid, polished and brushed
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Clé de Cartier Diamond Watch 18 Karat in Stock
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Clé de Cartier Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 35mm Dial: Off
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier France Rare Mini Tank Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
) 2 piece 18k Yellow Gold Case. Cartier Inc. Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement, Sapphire
Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch with Unusual Bezel circa 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
1940s 14k yellow gold Cartier wristwatch, heavy ribbed case. Manual-wind Cartier movement, gilt
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Ladies white gold Diamond Baignoire Allongée wristwatch ref 2514
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold ladies Cartier ladies wristwatch with an elongated diamond-set case. From the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier White Gold Retrograde Wristwatch With Night And Day Indication
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
white gold Cartier clasp, case, dial and movement signed, 42 mm diam. Accompanied by a certificate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Must de Tank Gold Plaque Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Must de Tank Gold Plaque 1615 Ladies Watch - Quartz movement. Must de Cartier Tank. Gold
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Lady s Yellow Gold and Diamond Wristwatch with Bracelet circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
dial, with diamond-set crown. The circular dial is signed Cartier in gold script, the case is signed
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Calibre De Cartier Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Date and Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Princeton, NJ
Calibre De Cartier 18k rose gold case and bracelet, Ref. W7100047, 42mm. 18k gold bezel with rail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Pasha Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1354/1
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
. Details: Case Dimensions: 36mm Band: Black lizard leather band with original Cartier 18k Yellow Gold
Category

20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Must de Tank Gold Plaque 1615 Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Must de Tank Gold Plaque 1615 Ladies Watch - Quartz movement. Must de Cartier Tank. Gold
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Paris Tortue Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Paris Tortue Collection Ladies Wrist watch. 30 X 23 MM 18K yellow Gold Case
Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Captive 35mm Round Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Owning a Cartier watch is a mark of prestige, and the Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Captive Diamond Case
Category

20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1035 Pasha De Cartier White Dial Watch 18 Karat Watch in Stock
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier MPN: 1035 Model: Pasha De Cartier Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 35mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Gold Panther Diamond Emerald Pave Leather Strap 2309 Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
secured by four screws, diamond-set crown, 18k gold Cartier deployant buckle, case, dial and movement
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Wrist Watches

Cartier Gold Panther Diamond Emerald Pave Leather Strap 2309 Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
secured by four screws, diamond-set crown, 18k gold Cartier deployant buckle, case, dial and movement
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Wrist Watches

2020 Cartier Drive De Retrograde Dual Time 18K Rose Gold Day/Night WGNM0005 BNP
By Cartier
Located in Tustin, CA
2025. It features a 40mm x 41mm solid 18k rose gold case, automatic Cartier caliber 1904 MC movement
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Ladies "Argent" Gold-Plated and Sterling Silver Quartz Wristwatch, 1970
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier ladies "Argent" gold plated and sterling silver quartz wristwatch, C.1970's Ref : 18
Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Ladies Cartier Tank Louis Watch in 18 Karat Gold and Bezel Set with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
leather strap. (Original by Cartier) Case material : 18K Gold Display Type: Analogue Dial: White ( See
Category

Vintage 1960s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Tank Must GM Golden Black Precious
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Must model Tank watch in vermeil (gold-plated 925/1000 silver), black background
Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel, Gold Plate

Stunning Ladies pre-owned diamond Cartier timepiece
By Cartier
Located in Princeton, NJ
. Our Pre-Owned watches are accompanied by a two year warranty. Ladies Cartier Delices, 18k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Panther Medium Size White Dial Watch 18 Karat In Stock
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designer: Cartier Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 27mm Bracelet: 18k Yellow Gold
Category

Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Cartier Ruby Gold Vanity Case
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Retro Cartier Ruby Gold Vanity Case. The case features 14 square rubies, approximately 2.85 carat
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Art Deco Vanity Case
By Cartier
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Code: J459 Brand: Cartier Description: 18k Gold & Enamel Art Deco Vanity Case Accompanied With
Category

Vintage 1920s Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier cigarette case in gold and silver, black and red enamem, Art deco box
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco case by Cartier in gold and silver. Large Art Deco cigarette case decorated with black
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Silver

Cartier Paris Sapphire Gold Box
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A charming retro design from Cartier. Crafted in 18k yellow gold with a latch of vibrant blue
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Retro Cartier Gold Compact with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 2-compartment compact in 18kt rose gold with diamonds. Paris, circa 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier 14K Rose Gold Diamond Box
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant early 20th century Cartier bi-color 14K gold and rose gold hinged box with a thumb latch
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1940s Cartier Enamel Gem Set Gold Compact
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Cartier Compact, 14K Yellow Gold measuring 2 3/8 inch in diameter and 1/2 inch deep
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Cartier 14 Karat Yellow Gold Zeus Cigarette Holder
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Cartier 14 Karat Yellow Gold Zeus Cigarette Holder- This elegant piece by Cartier is
Category

20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier 1940s Art Deco Gold Diamond and Sapphire Compact
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Cartier Compact, 14K Yellow Gold and Having A Strong Art Deco design, measuring 2 3/4 X
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Cartier Trinity 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Sliding Rectangular Pillbox
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant 18k yellow gold rectangular pillbox with sliding mechanism, by Cartier. It features a tri
Category

Late 20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Genuine Cartier Cased Large Gold-Plated Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description: Genuine cartier 18-karat gold-plated large cigarette lighter, rectangular form
Category

20th Century French Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier France Yellow Gold over Silver Box with Enameled Lucky Black Cat
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A very rare and impressive Cartier France 14k yellow gold over sterling silver box Cartier's lucky
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Vintage Cartier 14K Gold Sterling Sapphire Compact Case
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Cartier 14K Gold & Sterling Sapphire Compact Case Marked: CARTIER STERLING & 14K
Category

20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Vintage Gold Plated “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case “Circa 1990”
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage Gold Plated “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case Circa 1990 Vintage Gold Plated
Category

1990s French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Vintage Gold Plated “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case Circe 1990
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage Gold Plated “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case Circe 1990 Vintage Gold Plated
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Vintage Gold Plated Black Lacquered “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage Gold Plated Black Lacquered “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case Circa 1990 Vintage
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Vintage Gold Plated Black Lacquered “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage Gold Plated Black Lacquered “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case Circa 1990 Vintage
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

CARTIER Burgundy Gold Leather Bifold Card Case
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
CARTIER card case in a burgundy leather featuring a gold tone metal trim, embossed logo detail, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Le Must De Cartier Logo Gold Palladium Lighter In Original Cartier Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must De Cartier Logo Gold & Palladium Lighter In Original Cartier Case Cartier Lighter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, Palladium

Le Must De Cartier Logo Gold Palladium Lighter In Original Cartier Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must De Cartier Logo Gold & Palladium Lighter In Original Cartier Case Cartier Lighter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, Palladium

Vintage Cartier Paris Gold Glasses w/ Case
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- 18k white gold - Square shaped lenses - Made in France - Serial number 3885923 - Stamped with
Category

Late 20th Century French Sunglasses

Art Deco Cartier Diamond Jade Enamel Box
By Cartier
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Art déco rectangular CARTIER Box in yellow gold. The entire exterior part of the box is in black
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Cartier Must Tank Vermeil Gold Case Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
's signature elegance and luxury. Featuring a gold-plated vermeil case and the iconic rectangular design, this
Category

2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Vermeil

New Vintage Cartier Etui Sunglasses Case Gold Genuine Leather
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Cartier Sleeve Etui with gold clasp and genuine tan leather. Comes with box and
Category

1980s French Sunglasses

Vintage Bronze and Leather Letter Desk for Cartier of Paris
By Cartier
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptionally rare custom leather top desk by John Desmond Ltd. for Cartier of Paris. Bronze
Category

Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Bronze

Cartier Baignoire Watch, 18 Kt Gold Case, Steel and Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Rome, IT
Cartier Baignoire model watch. 18 kt yellow gold case and steel and gold bracelet with steel
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Cartier Brown Leather Gold Hardware Travel Watch Storage Case
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cartier Paris brown leather gold hardware roll travel watch storage case roll bag. Velvet lining
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Cartier Solid Silver Gold Cased Menu Holders, с.1990
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Cartier set of six menu holders in solid silver decorated with tri-color gold bands, signed Cartier
Category

20th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

New Vintage Cartier Etui Sunglasses Case Gold Genuine Leather
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Cartier Sleeve Etui with gold clasp and genuine tan leather. Comes with box
Category

1980s French Sunglasses

Cartier Panther Panthere Bracelet Watch 18 Carat Yellow Gold Case
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman numeral hour markers. Fitted to a signed 18ct yellow gold bracelet with double folding clasp. 22mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panther Panthere Bracelet Watch 18 Carat Yellow Gold Case
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
057. Cream dial with Roman numeral hour markers. Fitted to a signed 18ct yellow gold bracelet with
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1970s Large Stepped Case Mechanical Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Wrist Watch, 37 X 27 MM Yellow Gold Plated Stepped Case, 17 Jewel Mechanical
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Centure 1970 Large Stepped Case Gold Plate Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa early 1970s Cartier Centure Wrist watch, 33 x 30 2 piece Gold Pate Stepped case. Sapphire set
Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Find Cartier “Royking” “Circa 1970” 18k Gold Cream Lacquer With Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Rare Find Cartier “Royking” “Circa 1970” 18k Gold & Cream Lacquer With Case Cartier “Royking
Category

Mid-20th Century French Baroque Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter With Original Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter With Original Case Vintage and Retro
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

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Cartier Gold Case For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact cartier gold case you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 134 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a cartier gold case from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing cartier gold case — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A cartier gold case can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 32, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and brilliant cut alternatives. Finding a cartier gold case for sale for women should be easy, but there are 61 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Cartier Gold Case?

The price for a cartier gold case starts at $299 and tops out at $182,000 with these objets-dart-vertu, on average, selling for $9,500.

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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.

Questions About Cartier
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    No, Cartier is not the same as Rolex. Louis-François Cartier founded Cartier in Paris in 1847. Some of its most iconic watches include the Tank, the Santos, the Ballon Bleu, the Calibre de Cartier and the Drive de Cartier. Hans Wilsdorf established Rolex in London in 1905. Today, the maker is well-known for its sophisticated watches, including the Submariner, the Daytona, the DateJust, the Oyster Perpetual and the GMT-Master II. Find a selection of Cartier and Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The price of Cartier bracelets varies based on age, condition, and rarity. The least expensive versions of the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, can still cost around $4,000. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of Cartier bracelets for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier rose gold doesn't tarnish but over many years of wearing, rose gold generally is said to become darker. Rose gold allegedly becomes slightly yellower in tone, toward a traditional gold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    As one of the top luxury jewelry houses in the world, Cartier uses some of the finest quality materials. The company uses 18k gold in their jewelry and real diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    There are a few reasons why Cartier is so popular. For one thing, the French luxury house is known for its very long history of unparalleled prestige and quality craftsmanship. Cartier has been producing extraordinary jewelry, watches and accessories since 1847. While jewelry lovers have long been enthusiastic about Cartier’s elegant and streamlined designs for bracelets, rings, necklaces and other pieces, the brand is also known for innovation. It pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry, and its artisans were so mindful of trends in fashion that the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Later, Cartier’s Art Deco-era pieces would help define the movement with which they are associated. One of the brand’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch, one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. Today’s influencers continue to help popularize the brand, increasing the demand for certain pieces like Cartier buffalo horn sunglasses and the Cartier Love bracelet, an icon of modernist jewelry. Find a wide range of Cartier watches, jewelry and eyewear on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cartier is famous for producing jewelry and watches out of rare and luxury-grade materials and creating innovative designs, often packed with symbolism. Some of the jeweler's most famous pieces include the modern Love and Trinity bracelets and its custom-made antique and vintage jewelry like the Crocodile and Patiala necklaces. Find a range of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Today, the Cartier symbol, or logo, is the luxury house's name written in a clean serif font that mimics cursive handwriting. Typically, the logo is either black on white or white on a black background. Its refined and understated appearance references the high standards that have long been associated with this celebrated brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024
    Yes, some Cartier watches are automatic but the legendary French luxury house also creates collections that include watches with quartz movements. Cartier’s iconic Tank collection, which includes the Tank Française, the Tank Louis Cartier and other models, features both quartz and automatic options for all kinds of collectors. Each of the watches in the Panthère collection, however, carries a quartz movement.

    While quartz watches are powered by a pre-installed battery and a high-frequency quartz crystal, automatic watches rely on a spring system and are self-winding. An automatic watch does not have a battery and is recharged on the wrist owing to the wearer’s movements during the day.

    It was Louis Cartier, grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François Cartier, who was responsible for bringing watchmaking to the venerable maison when he presented Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont with a wristwatch in 1904. 

    Although the pocket watch was the de rigueur men’s accessory of the day, Santos-Dumont found his own pocket watch hard to consult while keeping his plane aloft. Louis fashioned a timepiece with a flat, square case on a leather strap that could be referred to easily at a glance. Named in honor of Louis’s friend, the Santos was eventually produced for sale in 1911. 

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cartier watches are considered luxury watches. Cartier is a noted jeweler, taking that attention to detail and access to high-quality metals and jewels to their watches—they spare no expense and are highly desirable. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Cartier watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier pieces may be cheaper in Paris than they are in the U.S., but that's because of the exchange rate. Cartier doesn't price the pieces depending on the country.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much a Cartier is worth varies. Many Cartier pieces do appreciate in value over time, but their potential selling prices depend on their age, style, type, availability and other factors. The condition also greatly impacts value, and there can be variability between very similar pieces. For example, one 1930 Tutti Frutti fetched $1.34 million at an auction in 2020, but a simpler one sold for $508,000 in 2023. Because it can be difficult to estimate the value of a piece on your own, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Shop a wide variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

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