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Cartier Santos Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
yellow Gold Santos Bracelet with fold over Deployment clasp. Total watch length 7 inches. Recently
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Santos Gents Wrist watch, 41 X 30 MM Stainless Steel case with 18k Yellow Gold
Category

Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Yellow Gold Ladies Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier Santos Collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. Octagon 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Santos Octagon 29662 Gold/Steel Watch Boxed
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Cartier Model: Santos Octagon Reference: 29662 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Category

Early 2000s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Galbee Automatic Wristwatch, 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Cartier Santos bracelet with deployant
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Lady steel and gold Ref: 0902
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant Cartier Santos Lady in the classic 24mm size, crafted from steel and gold. This timepiece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos carree steel gold Ref:2961 automatic
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Presenting the breathtakingly beautiful Cartier Santos, a sublime fusion of steel and gold. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Yellow Gold Quartz Unisex Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos Yellow Gold Quartz Unisex Watch - Quartz. Yellow gold case ( 28 x 37 mm ). White
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Stainless Steel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This classic Cartier men's pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel. Made in
Category

Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier yellow gold Stainless steel Santos Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
steel with 18k yellow gold screws Dial: Silvered Guilloche dial with gold roman hour markers and gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Automatic Santos Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Cartier stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Santos automatic wristwatch with date. Stainless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Mens Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This classic Cartier men's pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel. Made in
Category

1990s French More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Santos de Cartier 18k Gold Paperclip Necklace Medium Model
By Cartier
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Santos de Cartier collection. Crafted of high karat 18k gold with a versatile 22" length perfect as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Ronde Steel and Gold Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Santos Ronde Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 M.M Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold 3
Category

Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Steel

Cartier Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Date Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic Cartier Santos 18k yellow gold and steel Quartz date strap watch. Suitable for a ladies or
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Santos Midsize Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
black Roman numerals and date at 3 o'clock. Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Santos bracelet with
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Dumont 18 Karat White Gold Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Rome, IT
Santos de Cartier. Realizzata a mano in oro bianco non rodiato. Modello grande. Peso: gr. 56.30
Category

2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Santos Galbee Gold Steel Ladies Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Santos Ladies Wrist Watch, 34 X 24 MM Stainless Steel case with 18K yellow Gold
Category

Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee Steel and Gold Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Stainless Steel and 18K yellow Gold Santos Bracelet with Deployment clasp. Wrist size 6 3/4 inches and can
Category

Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Cartier, 18K Yellow Gold Santos De Cartier Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic Cartier design, part of the Santos De Cartier collection consists of elongated cable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Galbée Ref. 1566 – Steel Gold Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Cartier Santos Galbée Ref. 1566 – Steel & Gold Quartz Watch This Cartier Santos Galbée Ref. 1566
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Cartier ‘Santos de Cartier’ 18 Carat Gold Chain Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This lovely 'Santos de Cartier' chain bracelet is crafted in 18 carat yellow gold. It is formed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Large Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Santos Gents Wrist watch, 41 X 30 MM Water resistant Stainless Steel case with
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage CARTIER Santos Lighter Gold Plated in Box 1980s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
key specifics of this timeless piece: • Brand: Cartier • Model: Santos • Material: Gold Plated
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Silver Plate, Gold Plate

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Santos Ladies Wrist Watch, 34 X 24 MM Stainless Steel case with 18K yellow Gold
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Santos Ladies Wrist Watch, 34 X 24 MM Stainless Steel case with 18K yellow Gold
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Large Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Santos Gents Wrist watch, 41 X 30 MM Water resistant Stainless Steel case with
Category

Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Large Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Santos Wrist watch, 41 X 29 MM Stainless Steel Case with 18K yellow Gold Bezel
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee Steel and Gold Large Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Santos Galbee 41 X 29 M.M Stainless Steel case with 18K Yellow Gold Bezel and a
Category

Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Steel

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier Santos Wrist Watch, Stainless Steel and 18K yellow Gold Water Resistant case
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Santos Ladies Wrist watch, 35 X 33 MM Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Water
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier Santos Collection Ladies Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Steel Santos Automatic Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Steel Santos Automatic Ladies Watch 24mm. Running strong and keeping
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Santos Ladies Wrist watch, 35 X 33 MM Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Water
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Vendome Gold Ladies Quartz Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Movement, Sapphire Crown, White Dial with Black Roman Numerals. 1/2 inch wide Santos Link Bracelet with
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Ladies Santos Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Santos Ladies Wrist watch, 35 X 33 MM Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Water
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Men s 18k Yellow Gold Watch W20010C5
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch W20010C5 - Automatic. 18k yellow gold case (29mm x 41mm
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Watch WGSA007
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Watch WGSA007 - Automatic. 18k yellow gold case (25 mm x 36
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rare Cartier Santos Tiger Eye Rose Gold Men s Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This rare Cartier men's ring from the classic Santos collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1980s French More Rings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos 18 Kt. Gold Manual Winding Watch
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Santos Dumont METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Cartier Santos Watch. Santos de Cartier Octo 187903 Sterling and 18k
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Santos Sterling Silver and 18k Yellow gold. Ref 187903
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Cartier Santos Galbee Ladies Steel and Gold Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Santos Bracelet with Deployment clasp. Total wrist length 6 1/2 inches
Category

Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos-Dumont 22" Long Link Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Santos-Dumont Link Chain Necklace by Cartier. Elevate your style with the iconic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos 100 W20071Y1 Men s Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos 100 W20071Y1 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold SKU: 135463 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Santos 887901 in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Unisex Model
By Cartier
Located in Carmel, IN
This Cartier Santos 887901 was recently traded in to our store and is in very good condition. This
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Ronde 1551 Steel Gold 18K 30mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
: Quartz Case Material: Steel & Gold 18K Measurements : Case width: 30 mm. (without crown) Band Type
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Ladies Stainless Steel and Gold Automatic Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE Model: Santos Movement: Jewelled automatic Dial: White
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos White Gold Wide Dome Ring. Sz. 58
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Cartier ring features a stylishh wide design crafted in 18k white gold. Made in France
Category

1990s French More Rings

Materials

White Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Santos, Medium
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Cartier 18K yellow gold and stainless steel santos bracelet Serial #: 187XXX Reference #: 34917 No box or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies Cartier Santos in 18k yellow gold and steel. Self or automatic wind Cartier movement
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos DeMoiselle White Gold and Diamonds Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2020 Cartier Santos DeMoiselle Collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 20 X 18 M.M 18k White Gold 2
Category

2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Santos Automatic 18K Gold 25mm Dial 60045 Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning vintage Cartier Santos ladies watch features a 25mm dial, crafted in 18K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Santos 18k White Gold Skeleton All Diamond Chandelier Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Case Material: 18k White gold with baguette cut Diamonds Case Diameter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Lady s Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Round Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Cartier 18k and steel round Santos with band and tight buckle. Mid-Size 18k white gold and steel
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel, White Gold

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
sapphire crown. 1/2 inch wide Stainless Steel and 18K yellow Gold Santos Bracelet with Deployment clasp
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

A Cartier Santos Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in Amersham, GB
A Cartier desk clock in the style of the iconic Santos de Cartier watch. With a gold bezel, brushed
Category

1990s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Brass, Steel

Cartier Santos De Cartier 18k White Gold Link Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Santos-Dumont chain bracelet, 18K white gold (750/1000). Thickness: 1.4 mm. Length: 192 to 205 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

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Santos Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of santos gold you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 232 vintage or 358 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect item from our selection of santos gold may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Take a look at a choice in our collection of santos gold featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our santos gold for sale are for women, but there are 320 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Santos Gold?

On average, a piece of santos gold at 1stDibs sells for $4,819, while they’re typically $895 on the low end and $120,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Cartier for sale on 1stDibs

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 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.