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Rare Art Deco Cartier Roy King 18 K Gold
Red Lacquer Lighter.
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roy king lighter.
Cartier Roy King Rollagas, a Unique RARE example of a ROY KING designed
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Heavy Solid 925 Silver sleeved Cartier Les must Lighter Complete in box
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Solid Silver Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter
This custom-made Solid silver-sleeved
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Heavy Solid 925 Silver sleeved Cartier Les must Lighter Complete in box
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Solid Silver Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter
This rare, custom-made Cartier Les Must
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Slim Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Portland, England
Very rare and elegant vintage Dunhill gold plated 'Slim' lighter This lighter was made in 1960's to
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1970s Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Gold Plate
Elegant Cartier 14k gold lighter over one ounce gold
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An elegant Cartier 14k gold lighter in a diagonal ribbed pattern. Marked cartier 14k on the base
Category
1960s American Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Gold, Metal
Vintage Cartier / Dunhill 18k Gas lighter working Italy/ Swiss
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cartier labeled 18k lighter marked Italy with a slide that is also monogrammed that covers the
Category
1970s Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Gold, Silver
Vintage and Very Rare Roy King 18k and Enamel Cigarette Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare Roy King 18k and enamel cigarette lighter, the rounded oblong body with hinged foliage
Category
1980s Swiss Baroque Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
A Vintage and very rare Roy King 18k and enamel cigarette lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare Roy King 18k and enamel cigarette lighter, the rounded oblong body with hinged foliage
Category
1980s Swiss Baroque Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Rare Vintage Cartier RoyKing 18K Gold
White Enamel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Baroque design
Cartier “Royking” lighter.
Circe 1970
CARTIER Roy King Rollagas, a Unique RARE example
Category
Late 20th Century French Baroque Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Rare Baroque Cartier Roy King 18 K Gold
Cream / Red Lacquer
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roy king lighter.
CARTIER Roy King Rollagas, a Unique RARE example of a ROY KING designed
Category
1970s French Baroque Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Art Deco Cartier Roy King 18 K Gold and Cream Lacquer
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roy king lighter.
Cartier Roy King Rollagas, a Unique RARE example of a ROY KING designed
Category
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Fantastic Vintage Hermes, Dunhill
Cartier Gift Set Circa 2000
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
France
Circa 2000
3 - Vintage Retro Cartier Logo Lighter, Silver Palladium Finish with Original Cartier
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Vintage Cartier Lighter
Cartier Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Lighter
Category
20th Century American Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Gold Plate
$800
Cartier Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier. Lighter in gilded metal. Signed Cartier and numbered. Swiss made.
Oxidation, missing
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Cartier Lighter
$500
Cartier Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier. Lighter in gilded metal and black lacquer. Signed Cartier and numbered. Swiss made
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Cartier Lighter
$500
1980s Cartier Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Cartier Lighter
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Cartier Lighter
Retro 80s Vintage Polished Silver
Platinum Cartier Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier lighter
Silver Cartier Gas Lighter Platinum finish
In Mint condition
Comes in original
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Platinum, Silver
Cartier Vintage Steel
Chocolate Enamel “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage Steel & Chocolate Enamel “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case
Circa 1990
Vintage
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Vintage Retro Silver and Platinum Finish Cartier Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Retro Silver and Platinum finish Cartier lighter
The lighter comes in its original Cartier box
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Retro Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Platinum, Silver
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 Vintage Cartier Lighter
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 Vintage Cartier Lighter
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 Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Gold Plate
Cartier Lighter Circa 80s Vintage "Trinity" Brown Lacquer
By Cartier
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Cartier Lighter Circa 80s Vintage "Trinity" Brown Lacquer 18k Gold Plated
Beautiful vintage Cartier
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Lacquer
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 Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Gold Plate
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 Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Palladium, Enamel
Cartier Vintage Silver Plated Logo “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case Circe 1990
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage Silver Plated “Cartier” Lighter In Original Case Circe 1990
Vintage Silver Plated
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage
Rare Cartier Lighter 18k Gold Plate Godron Model, circa 2000
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lighter in 18k Gold Plate Godron Model
Circa 2000
Retro
Vintage
Rare
Gold color
Cartier
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage
Rare Cartier Lighter 18k Gold Plate Godron Model, circa 2000
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lighter in 18k Gold Plate Godron Model
Circa 2000
Retro
Vintage
Rare
Gold color
Cartier
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Art Deco Marathon Cigarette Case and Cartier Lighter Gift Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Marathon Cigarette Case and Cartier Lighter Gift Set
Vintage " Klix Marathon Cigarette
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Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Cartier Lighter
Vintage Cartier Lighter Short “Trinity” Rare Gold and Gunmetal “Godron” Model
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Lighter Short “Trinity” Rare Gunmetal and Gold
“Godron” Model
Trinity collection
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Le Must de Cartier Vintage Rare Cartier Lighter Black Enamel Logo Motif Circa 90
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must de Cartier Vintage & Rare Cartier Lighter Black Enamel Logo Motif
Circa 1990
Le Must de
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1990s French Retro Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Enamel
Must de Cartier Lighter, "Laque De Chine" and Gold Laminated Metal, 1980s
By Must De Cartier
Located in Torino, IT
Vintage
Must de CARTIER lighter.
"Laque de Chine"
and gold laminated metal .
no. 51398J
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Style Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pocket Trinity Cartier lighter in 18-karat gold-plated textured finish with tri coloured gold
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Gold Plate
Le Must de Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pocket Le Must de Cartier lighter in 18-karat gold-plated textured finish a ribbed/fluted design
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Gold Plate
Art Deco Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated with 0.07 Carat Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Sophisticated 'Pocket' lighter by Cartier in 18-karat gold-plated with an oval shaped body and a
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Diamond, Gold Plate
“Pasha De Cartier" 18k Gold
Black Lacquer Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Lighter
“Pasha de Cartier” Lighter Brushed 18K Gold Plate And Black Lacquer
Comes
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Paris Lighter Black Onyx Les Must De Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cartier lighter with all of the original accouterments in black onyx.
Category
20th Century European Hollywood Regency Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Onyx
Vintage 1993 Cartier Paris Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This vintage Cartier lighter is Swiss made. It is dated 1993, the two clour gilding is in fine
Category
1990s Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Very Rare Cartier Crocodile Skin Pattern Engraved Lighter in Rare Condition
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Rare Cartier Lighter Crocodile Skin Pattern Engraved
In rare condition
This Cartier lighter comes
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Vintage Cartier Lighter
Le Must De Cartier Vintage 18k Gold and Lacquer Stripe Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CVintage Cartier Lighter 18k Gold Plate Bordeaux Navy Lacquer Stripes
Vintage Cartier Lighter
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
18k Gold
Le Must De Cartier Grain D
orge, Silver Platinum Rare Vintage Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lighter Silver Platinum Finished “Grain d'Orge”
Circa 2000
With original Cartier case
In
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Late 20th Century French Retro Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Platinum, Silver
Cartier Textured Gold Plated Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Norwood, NJ
Vintage classic gold-plated Cartier lighter with a geometric frosted textured design. Inscribed
Category
Late 20th Century French Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Gold Plate
Stylish 1970s Cartier Gold Plate Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Dronten, NL
Authentic Cartier lighter.
Marked and numbered.
In the original box, and complete with warranty
Category
1970s French Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Retro Cartier Logo Lighter, 18k Gold Plated
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lighter
Gold plated
18k Gold
Comes with original Cartier case
In mint exterior and
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Cartier Must De Cartier Gold Plated Lighter, Year c 1985...
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and attractive Cartier Must de Cartier lighter features a gold plated case and is
Category
1980s Vintage Cartier Lighter
Le Must De Cartier Logo Lines Decor Palladium Lighter
Cartier Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lighter Palladium Finish
"Lines & Logo Décor " Model
Precision Swiss made
The lighter
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Retro Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Palladium
Cartier Gift Set, Palladium Lighter
Cartier Silk Scarf Original Cartier Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Gift Set, Palladium Lighter & Cartier Silk Scarf Original Cartier Case
Set of 2
1 - Rare
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Palladium
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Plated Pyramid Cut lighter, Circa 1980
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Lighter 18K Gold Plated
Pyramid Cut Texture Model
Excellent working condition
70
Category
1980s French Retro Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Le Must de Cartier Logo 18k Gold Plated Retro Logo Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le must de Cartier logo gold lighter
Cartier Lighter Gold plated 18k Gold
Comes with original
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage Cartier Gold Plated Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Portland, England
A rare and classic gold-plated Cartier lighter with a red enameled band at the top. Inscribed with
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Le Must de Cartier 18k Gold Plated Pyramid Cut Lighter, circa 1980
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Lighter 18K Gold Plated
Pyramid Cut Texture Model
Excellent working condition
70
Category
1980s French Retro Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Le Must De Cartier Retro 80s Vintage Polished Silver
Platinum Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le must de Cartier lighter
Silver Cartier Gas Lighter Platinum finish
In Mint condition
Comes in
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Platinum, Silver
Le Must de Cartier Vintage Retro Silver and Platinum Finish Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Retro Silver and Platinum finish Cartier lighter
The lighter comes in its original Cartier box
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Retro Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Platinum, Silver
Vintage Retro Le Must De Cartier “C Logo” Lighter, Silver Palladium Finish
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must De Cartier Lighter
“C Logo” Cartier Silver Palladium Finish
Comes with original Cartier
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Palladium, Silver
Cartier Circa 80s Vintage “Trinity” Brown Flame Lacquer 18k Gold Plated Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Lighter
“Trinity” Model
Very rare
Brown Flame Lacquer 18K Gold Plated
Circa
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Cartier C De Cartier Logo Silver
Palladium Finish
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lighter C de Cartier Silver and Palladium Finish
Comes with original Cartier case
In mint
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Palladium, Silver
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
1980s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Cartier Lighter
Materials
Gold Plate
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Vintage Cartier Lighter For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage cartier lighter you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, gold plate and 18k gold. If you’re looking for a vintage cartier lighter 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 20th Century. A vintage cartier lighter from Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A vintage cartier lighter can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a baguette cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and round cut alternatives. When shopping for a vintage cartier lighter, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Vintage Cartier Lighter?
On average, a vintage cartier lighter at 1stDibs sells for $10,299, while they’re typically $970 on the low end and $24,246 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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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
- How much is a Cartier bracelet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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.
- Does Cartier rose gold fade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cartier 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.
- Is Cartier real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021As 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.
- Why is Cartier so popular?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024There 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.
- What is Cartier famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cartier 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.
- What is the Cartier symbol?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Today, 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.
- Is Cartier the same as Rolex?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024No, 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.
- Are Cartier watches automatic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024Yes, 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.
Find vintage Cartier watches for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
- Is Cartier a luxury watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- Is Cartier cheaper in Paris?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cartier 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.
- How much is a Cartier worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024How 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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