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Vintage Gorham Sterling Silver Figural Wishbone Sugar Tongs
By Gorham, Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wonderful pair of tongs! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: They are in overall good, as-pictured, used
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry Elephant Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
. Thank-you for looking. Title: Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry Elephant Silk Scarf with Irish Linen
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile, Linen, Silk

coppia comodini in wood , rosso Cartier stile anni cinquanta
Located in Guazzora, IT
Il comodino con la sua superficie in vetro rosso Cartier trasmette una sensazione di freschezza e
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Oil on Canvas Gilles Gosselin Parc Jeanne Mance Georges Etienne Cartier Monument
Located in Montreal, QC
Oil on Canvas by Gilles Gosselin; Titled: Parc Jeanne Mance Georges Etienne Cartier Monument. Sgned
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

1950s Oak Bureau in JM Frank Style from Cartier Paris – Exquisite Craftsmanship
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in IT
. Ideal for collectors of mid-century furniture or those looking to elevate their workspace with a unique
Category

Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Dunbar Wingback Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley in a Custom Cartier Textile
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
produced exclusively for Cartier. The upholstery is more subtle in person but changes sheen from different
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Schroth Sterling Silver Miniature Figural Bucket
By Tiffany Co., Cartier, Schroth Jewelers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
their high-qualtiy work and was one of the highly respected supplying silversmiths for Cartier. Simply
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Leather Suitcase "La Bagagerie Paris" Burgundy Bordeaux Luggage
By Hermès, Must De Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Bagagerie Paris". Midcentury circa 1970s, Hermes and Les Must de Cartier style luggage.  
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Cartier Country Chic Sterling Silver Basket with Enameled Strawberries
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver basket. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Rectangular with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cartier Sterling Silver Bowl
By Cartier
Located in Lakeville, CT
Striking form on this elegant sterling silver serving bowl made by Cartier. Unusually curvy. Almost
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Brilliant Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
By Cartier
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Exquisite Cartier ring featuring a trilogy of brilliantcut diamond interlocking bands set in yellow
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Crystal Ice Bucket
By Cartier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
French luxury design house, Cartier, circa late-20th century, France. Cartier signed. Great piece for
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver Picture Frame, Classic Monogrammed Photo Frame
By Cartier
Located in Raleigh, NC
, mid-20th century. Measures about 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches overall. Opening measures 10 x 7 1/2 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Signed T. Cartier Bronze Wolfhound Sculpture
By Thomas Cartier
Located in Mobile, AL
Original antique bronze Wolfhound sculpture signed by Thomas Francois Cartier with marble base
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Cartier Paris 18 Ct Gold Golf Tie Clip, Circa 1940s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier, Paris An 18 carat gold tie clip in the form of a stylized 'Wedge' golf club, with
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Neoclassical Style Bronze Table with Panthers in the Manner of Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Cartier, circa 1960.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Bronze

Large and Important Canadian Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Pot
By Jean Cartier
Located in New York, NY
. Signed on the underside Cartier '56. Jean Cartier (1924-1996), one of the most important Canadian
Category

Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Ceramic

Cartier Sterling and Crocodile "Belt and Buckle" Design Box, circa 1970
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER New York Sterling and Crocodile “Belt and Buckle” box c.1970 A very chic Cartier
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Le Must De Cartier Luggage Trunk Bag 1984 Burgundy Suede and Leather
By Cartier, Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Discover the timeless elegance of the authentic Le Must de Cartier vintage Suede and leather
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Haberdashery chest of drawers by Thiriez Cartier Bresson. 1910 - 1920
Located in CADALSO, ES
Good condition
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Sterling Silver Cartier Mid-Century Modern Desk Tape Dispenser
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Cartier, sterling silver, Mid-Century Modern combination tape and stamp dispenser (with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brass Mirror Screw Decor. Italy, 1990s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
, Mid-Century Modern style, Hollywood Regency, Space Age.
Category

1990s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Cartier "Naiade" Diamond Multi Strand 18 Karat Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning multi strand bracelet is authentic Cartier from “Naiade” Collection, and is
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Love Charity Bracelet Pink Silk Cord 4 Diamond Ceramic 18k Gold Estate
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Estate Cartier LOVE charity bracelet crafted in 18 karat white gold. The out of production
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cartier Signature Money Clip Sterling Silver
By Cartier
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, Cartier, signature sterling silver money clip. In excellent
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Cartier Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
By Cartier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Cartier sterling silver water pitcher.
Category

20th Century Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Mid-Century Cabochon Ruby Rose Gold Sphere Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Clearly and simply mid-century modern, these round cabochon ruby and 14 karat rose gold sphere
Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Cartier Sterling Silver Cruets Vintage Boxed, 20th Century
By Cartier
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
pepper cruets. The lightly made cruets each have Cartier Sterling marks to the base and are presented in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Cartier Murano Glass Protome Designed by Vetreria Archimede Seguso
By Cartier, Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century glass protome of a ram's head was luxuriously fabricated by Seguso of Murano Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

A Group of Tiffany and Cartier Desk Clocks 20th Century. Priced per clock.
By Cartier
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Group of Tiffany and Cartier Desk Clocks 20th Century Priced per clock comprising six Tiffany
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Cartier Large Art Deco Sterling Silver Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Heavy Cartier sterling silver reeded table box from the mid-century modern era. Rectangular with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Sterling Martini Spoon
By Cartier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and elegant, it’s a throwback to the “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” period. Barware, especially Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vendome Louis Cartier Wedding Band 18k Gold Estate COA Cartier Certificate
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Vendome Louis Cartier wedding band crafted in 18k yellow, white & rose gold. The
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Condiment Cart by Cartier, Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Cartier Sterling Silver Thermos, Branded
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
Superb thermos designed and produced by Cartier in the early 1900s, hallmarked. The thermos is made
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver

Cartier Sterling Silver Novelty Drum Box
By Cartier
Located in Bath, GB
. Marked on the underside by the famous silversmith / Jeweller, Cartier and marked Sterling. Excellent
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Sterling Silver "Lunch Pail" by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Truly charming and exquisitely unusual handbag by Cartier in sterling silver. This special item is
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Sterling Silver Maple Leaf Candy Dishes
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Our pair of sterling silver dishes in the form of maple leaves are raised on three ball shaped feet and come with their original gift case. Each approximately 3.5 by 4.5 by 1 1/18 in...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Brass and Copper Enigma Box, 1959
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Paris crafted this sophisticated copper and brass decorative box in the 1950s. It is a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Pair of Handmade, Woven , Sterling Silver Baskets by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This pair of beautiful sterling silver baskets were made by Cartier during the mid 20th Century
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Midcentury Cartier Sterling Pair of Jars of Jam
By Cartier
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Pair of fine crystal glass jars of jam with silver spoons. Stamped Cartier Sterling outside. The
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal

Wonderful Cartier Square Brass Snake Skin Picture Frame Made in Italy
By Cartier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful stamped Cartier / Made in Italy square brass and snake skin pattern picture frame.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Cartier, Paris - Solid / Sterling / 925 Silver Picture Frame
By Cartier
Located in Bath, GB
silver is decorated with the iconic screw design, part of the love collection by Cartier and dates to c
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Circa 1960s Cartier Ice and Champagne Bucket, Italy
By Cartier
Located in Peabody, MA
Silver plate ice bucket by Cartier, stamped on bottom, and made in Italy. Interior insulated bowl
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Cartier Love Charm Estate 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Cartier love charm (or pendant), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The petite love is great for
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair Cased Cartier Silver Trinity Shot Glasses c.1970
By Cartier
Located in Bath, GB
Must de Cartier presentation box from a jewellers in Turin, Italy (these were sourced in Italy). The
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Draperie De Décolleté 18K Yellow Gold Bead Multi Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier gold bracelet from the Collection Draperie de Décolleté. This stunning draped design is
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Cartier Spartacus 18 Karat Rose Gold Link Necklace Estate Designer Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Cartier Spartacus link necklace, crafted in 18 karat rose gold. Smooth polished links terminate
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Miniature Sterling Salt and Peppers Four Pairs in Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Westport, CT
Cartier sterling miniature set eight, four pairs salt and peppers in original Cartier Box and outer
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Cartier Table Mirror Silver Gold and Rose Plated, 1970
By Cartier
Located in Vis, NL
For your consideration a beautiful table mirror by Cartier with white, rose and yellow gold details
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Cartier Table Mirror Silver Gold and Rose Plated, 1970
By Cartier
Located in Vis, NL
For your consideration a beautiful table mirror by Cartier with white, rose and yellow gold details
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Gold Plate

Vendome Louis Cartier Wedding Band 18k Gold Ring Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Vendome Louis Cartier wedding band crafted in 18k yellow, white & rose gold. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Draperie De Décolleté Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bead Multi Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier gold and diamond bracelet from the Collection Draperie de Décolleté. This stunning design
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Cartier Paris Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hummingbird Brooch Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Cartier Paris Diamond Ruby Hummingbird Brooch Pendant is a luxurious and versatile piece of
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Classic Trinity Ring Diamond 18 Karat Tri Gold Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Cartier Trinity diamond ring, crafted in 18 karat yellow, white & rose gold. The pre-owned
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Wrought Sterling Silver Oyster Decorative Footed Dish by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning footed dish was handcrafted by the celebrated French design house Cartier, circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Trinity Charm Bracelet Estate 18k Yellow Gold 7" Ball Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Estate Cartier Trinity charm bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The Cartier bracelet is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Cartier Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cartier mid century modern for your home. Each cartier mid century modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cartier mid century modern — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A cartier mid century modern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one cartier mid century modern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cartier, Katie Larmour Design and Alain Mettais Cartier produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cartier Mid Century Modern?

A cartier mid century modern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $208 and the highest can go for as much as $93,000.

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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 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 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 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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