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Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating Enamel Inlay
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay Cartier “Royking
Category

Vintage 1970s French Baroque Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating Enamel Inlay
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay Cartier “Royking
Category

Vintage 1970s French Baroque Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT White Blue Dial Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT 2416 Silver Dial Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver Comes with a new leather band
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Pillar 5057001 Dial Watch Vermeil ARGENT Small Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Black Dial Watch Vermeil ARGENT Small Manual Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Pillar 1613 Dial Watch. Vermeil ARGENT Small Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Gray 5057001 Dial Watch Vermeil ARGENT Small Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Tri Color Gold Les Must De Cartier Trinity Rolling Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Troy, MI
Pristine condition! Conceived by Louis Cartier in 1924, the Trinity collection has become a symbol
Category

1990s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Must De Cartier Paris Vintage Playing Poker or Bridge Cards in Red Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. Les Must De Cartier playing cards were only sold from 1972-1976. This silk-lined box of cards with 18
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Paper

Must de Cartier Paris Vintage Playing Poker or Bridge Cards in Red Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. Les Must de Cartier playing cards were only sold from 1972-1976. This silk-lined box of cards with 18
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Paper

Les Must de Cartier Trinity Tri-Color 18K White, Yellow Rose Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Step into the Cartier world with this sophisticated 'Les Must De Cartier' rolling band ring from
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated and Olive Chinese lacquer lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and Retro - A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter Cartier lighter from the
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Le Must De Cartier Retro Logo Lighter, 18k Gold Plated In Original Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Le Must De Cartier Retro Logo Lighter, 18k Gold Plated In Original Case Cartier Lighter
Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Cartier Le Must de New in Box Burgundy Cordovan Leather Pocket Size Address Book
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new in box LE MUST de CARTIER burgundy leather small address book! Features four front and
Category

2010s Wallets

Must De Cartier Gold Plated Tank Tri-Color Dial w/ Original Guarantee, 1982 s
By Cartier
Located in Central Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier Model: Must De Cartier Tank Year: 1982 Serial Number: 316xxxx Reference: C03939
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Les Must de Cartier Paris Cased Maroon and Gilt Desk Clock and Photo Frame
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and exquisitely made Les Must de Cartier maroon and gilt desk clock and
Category

Vintage 1980s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Satin

les must de Cartier 5-Band Trinity Ring 18 Karat Tri Gold Vintage Fine
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre owned les must de Cartier Trinity 5 band ring crafted in 18 karat yellow, rose and white gold
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

1980s Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain French Ashtray by Porcelain de Paris
By Must De Cartier, Limoges
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Vintage 1980s Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain French Ashtray by Porcelain de Paris A stunning and
Category

Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Le Must De Cartier Train Case Travel Bag with Dust Bag + Box Vintage 70s Luggage
By Cartier
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
and is stamped LES MUST DE CARTIER Rd 1975 Paris. In excellent condition for its age, we note some
Category

1970s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Vintage Must De Cartier* Vaporisateur Purse Spray 7.5 ML 1/4 FL OZ, Empty, Rare
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Must De CARTIER* Vaporisateur Purse Spray 7.5 ML 1/4 FL OZ, Empty , RARECartier Made in
Category

Early 2000s More Objets d Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

80s les Must de Cartier Trinity Ring Sz 4 3/4 EU 49 18k Gold Vintage Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage les Must de Cartier Trinity ring crafted in 18k yellow, white & rose gold (circa 1980s
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

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

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Luggage Racks

Materials

Leather

Cartier Tank Must Watch Red Large Model Original Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
: Cartier Model: Tank Must de Cartier Movement: Quartz Functions: Time Case Material: Steel Case Size: 25.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier "Les Musts" Suede and Calf Leather Document Fold/Clutch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Suede and Calf Leather Clutch or Fold from the "Les Musts de Cartier " collection. Smart
Category

1980s French Briefcases and Attachés

les Must de Cartier 5 Band Trinity Ring Sz 5 1/4 EU 50 18k Gold Vintage Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage les Must de Cartier 5 band Trinity ring crafted in 18k yellow, white & rose gold (circa
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Lady sMust de Cartier 21 Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Classic 18K gold plated and stainless steel wrist watch from the "21" collection by Must De Cartier
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Le Must de Cartier 18 Karat Tri Gold Trinity Rolling Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Le Must de Cartier 18K Tri Gold Trinity Rolling Ring This authentic Cartier ring is a size 50
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity de Cartier Ring 18K Yellow, White, Rose Gold size 58
By Cartier
Located in beverly hills, CA
Presenting the iconic 1980s Les Must De Cartier Trinity Band Rolling Ring, a true Cartier Classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Godron Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Gold Plated Must de Cartier Ribbed Godron Cigarette Lighter In Original Cartier Box
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Gold Plate

Iconic Cartier Bucket Bag
By Cartier
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful, classy and iconic Cartier bucket bag Must de Cartier Leather Bordeaux color Cartier Logo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Cartier Trinity Ring Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a classic trinity Cartier ring ( les must de Cartier ). The ring is marked 750
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Gold Plated Panthere Pen
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Gold Plated Panthere Pen - Must de Cartier rollerball pen in blue with gold plated accents
Category

20th Century French Desk Accessories

Vintage Cartier Book by Assouline
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier les must de Cartier Book by Assouline. Book is perfect bound in the classic
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Books

Materials

Brass

Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Trinity Fountain Pen With Gold Nib in Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Stunnning Example of a must de Cartier fountain pen. Crafted in France, this must de Cartier
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate, Gold

Cartier Three Color Gold Trinity Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Must de Cartier 18 karat tri-color gold â??Trinityâ?? ring. Circa 2005. Signed Les Must de
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Paris Cristallor 18K Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier fine 18K yellow gold rectangular manual winding wristwatch. Le Must de Cartier bracelet
Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Ring in 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in Honolulu, HI
: 3.6 Grams ​ ​Stamped: "750" "les must de Cartier" "50" Condition: Preowned, Excellent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Ladies Vermeil Vendome Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Vendome, Must de Cartier Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 MM Vermeil, Gold plate on
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Cartier Five Band Gold Rolling Ring
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
HALLMARKS: Le Must de Cartier 750 for 18k, 52 (European size) A9404H, and goldsmith mark STOCK NUMBER
Category

Early 2000s French Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage CARTIER Leather Wallet Burgundy Bordeaux
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Bordeaux maroon. Cartier tri-fold wallet Must de Cartier bordeaux calf leather double-sided compact women's
Category

Late 20th Century French Wallets

1980s Cartier Leather and Brass Vintage Key Holder
By Cartier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A classic keychain by Cartier, from the collection Le Must de Cartier. It's in the original box and
Category

Late 20th Century French Miscellaneous

Cartier Yellow Multicolour Silk Jewels Rare Scarf 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Must de Cartier vintage scarf 1980s in 100% silk, yellow background color with multicolor jewelry
Category

1980s French Scarves

Cartier Vintage Burgundy Leather Drawstring Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Cartier
Located in Rome, Rome
pocket inside. Adjustable shoulder strap. 'Must de Cartier' tag inside Condition C - FAIR Some scratches
Category

1990s Italian Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Cartier Vintage Burgundy Leather Flap Box Shoulder Bag
By Cartier
Located in Rome, Rome
lining with Cartier logos. 3 main sections. 1 side zip pocket inside. Adjustable shoulder strap. 'Must de
Category

1980s Italian Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Cartier Vintage 18kt. yellow gold Key Charm pendant/keyring
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
cm Weight: 11.00 grams. Comes in must de Cartier box. Condition: General use, minor wear and tear
Category

Vintage 1970s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Solid Silver Gold Cased Menu Holders, с.1990
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
original les must de Cartier Paris box. CONDITION In Great Condition - no damage, just general wear
Category

20th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Cartier Paris Elegant Silk Jeweled Panther Scarf c 1980s
By Cartier
Located in University City, MO
is signed must de Cartier Paris The scarf measures 32" 1/2 by 33" 1/2 inches
Category

1980s Unknown Scarves

Cartier France Two-Band and Two Gold Ring, 1981
By Cartier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
was part of the wonderful period 'Les Must de Cartier" which began in 1976. A great time of
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Ring Tri Color Gold 57 US 8.0
By Cartier
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
free ring box This is an authentic Cartier 18k gold "TRINITY" ring. "les must de Cartier" is engraved
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 3 Bands Trinity Ring Tri Color Gold 54
By Cartier
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
: only free ring box This is an authentic Cartier 18k gold "TRINITY" ring. "les must de Cartier" is
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Ribbed Ballpoint Pen With Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Must de Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Ribbed Ballpoint Pen Made in Paris, France With Original Red
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Tank Blue Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Ladies Classic, Must De Cartier, Tank Wrist Watch, 29 X 20 18K Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rare Cartier Lighter Black Enamel “Panthere“ Spots Palladium Finish
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must de Cartier Vintage & Rare Cartier Lighter Black Enamel “Panthere“ Spots Palladium Finish
Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Vanity Items

Materials

Palladium, Enamel

Vintage Cartier Gordon Lighter With An Original Box and Papers
By Cartier
Located in Portland, England
A classic Must de Cartier Paris lighter, finished in a striking gold-plated ribbed “Godron” design
Category

Vintage 1970s Vanity Items

Cartier Trinity 18 Karat Yellow, Rose and White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
. The ring boasts a band thickness of 8 mm and features an engraved text on the ring "les must de
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Crosshatch Cisele Fountain Pen
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Vintage Must de Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Crosshatch Cisele Fountain Pen Made in Paris
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate

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Cartier Must De For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate cartier must de for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Vermeil. Find an antique version now, or shop for 216 vintage or 95 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a cartier must de from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic cartier must de over the years, but those made by Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A cartier must de can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 6 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a cartier must de, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Cartier Must De?

Prices for a cartier must de can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $159 and can go as high as $15,146, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,295.

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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.

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Questions About Cartier
  • 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 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 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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