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Cartier Santos Screws 1983 59mm 18K Heavy Plated Blue Lens Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
From 1983!!! Cartier Aviator Santos Sunglasses with customized blue gradient (uv protection) Lenses
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

New Cartier Santos Screws Titanium 62Mm Grey Lens Heavy Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New from 1983!!! Cartier Aviator Santos 59Mm Titanium Sunglasses with dark grey (uv protection
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

New Cartier Santos Screws Titanium 59Mm Grey Lens Heavy Plated Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New from 1983!!! Cartier Aviator Santos 59Mm Titanium Sunglasses with dark grey (uv protection
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

1990s Gold and Steel Santos Cufflinks by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of vintage Cartier 'Santos' 18k yellow gold and steel cufflinks; part of our
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1990s Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier White Gold Santos Dumont Wristwatch circa 1910s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Rare and early 18k white gold Cartier Santos Dumont wristwatch, circa 1910, with an 18K pink gold
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20th Century Swiss Edwardian Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Chain 27.5 Inches Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
**Cartier Santos Dumont 18K Yellow Gold Classic Necklace** Elevate your style with the Cartier
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Lady s Yellow and White Gold Santos Automatic Wristwatch with Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A lady's 18k yellow and white gold Cartier Santos wristwatch with automatic movement and gold
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1990s Swiss Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

New Vintage Cartier Demilune Santos Medium 50mm Reading France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Original 1983 Cartier Demilune Cartier Santos sunglasses with new honey brown lenses. Very
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1990s French Vintage Cartier Santos

Vintage Cartier Les Must Santos lighter Silver Plated 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Cartier Les Must Santos lighter Silver Plated This silver-plated Cartier Santos lighter is
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1970s Swiss Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

Silver Plate

New Vintage Cartier Must Santos Medium 55mm France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Original 1983 Cartier Santos Must sunglasses with new gradient brown lenses. Frame is with the
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

New Vintage Cartier Must Santos Medium 55mm France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Original 1983 Cartier Santos Must sunglasses with new gradient brown lenses. Frame is with the
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Chain 18 Inches Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Cartier Santos chain necklace is crafted from 18K yellow gold and measures 18 inches
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1970s Santos Dumont 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Cartier Santos Dumont manual wind 18k yellow gold wristwatch. The 1970s Cartier Santos
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1970s French Modern Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ladies Santos Galbee Automatic Steel And Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier ladies Santos Galbee automatic steel and gold wristwatch, circa 1979. Vintage Cartier
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1970s Modern Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Steel

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Santos Ronde Model W20028g1
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Santos Ronde is a little like the 1975 film The Stepford Wives; largely overlooked upon
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20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Santos Ronde Model W20028g1
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Santos Ronde is a little like the 1975 film The Stepford Wives; largely overlooked upon
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

Yellow Gold

New Vintage Cartier Must Vendome Medium 55mm France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Original 1983 Cartier Santos Vendome sunglasses with new brown lenses. Frame is with the front and
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

New Vintage Cartier Must Vendome Medium 55mm France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Original 1983 Cartier Santos Vendome sunglasses with new brown lenses. Frame is with the front and
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

Vintage Panthère de Cartier Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
elegantly on a click-shut bail. The pendant is paired with its original Cartier Santos chain necklace. Due
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1990s Modern Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Men s Cartier Galbee 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Diamond Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very chic and bold looking vintage Cartier "Santos Galbee" wrist watch crafted in
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1980s Swiss Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier, Ladies Santos Octagon
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
Automatic movement, white dial, Roman numerals, sapphire crystal, blue steeled sword hands with sweep center seconds hand, 18k yellow gold octagonal bezel, sapphire set crown, dial a...
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1990s Swiss Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Ladies Platinum Santos Galbee Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely Rare Cartier Platinum Santos Galbee Ladies Watch - Automatic. Platinum ( 24 mm ). White
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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Cartier Santos

Cartier Yellow Gold Automatic Santos Wristwatch with Date
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
at case: 16mm Case thickness: 8.7mm Band: Cartier 18k Santos Crystal: Sapphire Dial
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1990s Swiss Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Romance Santos 61mm Titanium France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Santos Titanium sunglasses with G15 grey (uv protection)lenses. Frame is
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

Cartier 18K Two Tone Santos 12 Charm Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This 18K white gold chain link Santos necklace from Cartier has 12 delightful charms spaced around
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Lady s Rose Gold Diamond Santos Demoiselle Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This Santos Demoiselle watch, quartz movement in mint condition. 18K pink (rose) gold case set with
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Santos de Cartier Link Bracelet with Two Diamond Charms
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond, Enamel, White Gold Bracelet The Santos de Cartier link bracelet features two
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Late 20th Century French Artist Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Vintage Santos Sunglasses Rare Style with Red Case
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Cartier Vintage sunglasses - no longer available. Beautifully detailed arms
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Cartier Santos

Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Wristwatch with Bracelet circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold Cartier wristwatch with a gorgeous mesh bracelet and deployant buckle. Full
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1980s Swiss Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier ladies Yellow Gold Santos Dumont paris mechanical Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
DIAMETER 23 mm CASE SIZE 23mm by 32mm BOX PAPERS Cartier Pouch MOVEMENT Mechanical Wind CASE 18k
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1970s Swiss Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Santos Watch Charm
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Fine and rare 18k two-tone gold watch charm in the likeness of the Santos model, by Cartier
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Late 20th Century Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Romance Santos 58MM France 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Santos sunglasses with the honey brown (uv protection)lenses. Frame is
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

Cartier Ladies Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Guilloche Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Ladies Wristwatch, silver guilloche millenium dial with applied
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1990s Swiss Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Tortue Pasha Tank Watch Charm Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
watches of the French jewellery house Cartier. The models are from the Pasha, Tortue, Tank and Santos
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

New Vintage Cartier Romance Santos 58MM France 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Santos sunglasses with original Cartier brown (uv protection)lenses
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

New Vintage Cartier Romance Santos 54MM France 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Santos sunglasses with the honey brown (uv protection)lenses. Frame is
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

New Vintage Cartier Romance Santos 58MM France 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Santos sunglasses with the honey brown (uv protection)lenses. Frame is
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

New Vintage Cartier Romance Santos 58MM France 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Santos sunglasses with solid brown (uv protection)lenses. Frame is with
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

New Vintage Cartier Romance Santos 56MM France 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Santos sunglasses with solid brown (uv protection)lenses. Frame is with
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

Cartier Lady s Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Santos Galbee Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Quartz movement. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold bezel, 24mm x 34mm. Gray dial with gold Roman numerals. Stainless steel bracelet with gold screws.
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1990s Swiss Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Cartier Lady s Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Santos Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic movement. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold bezel, 24mm x 34mm. Ivory-colored dial with black Roman numerals. Stainless steel bracelet with gold accents, will fit a...
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1990s Swiss Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

New Vintage Cartier Romance Santos 61MM France 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Santos sunglasses with the honey brown (uv protection)lenses. Frame is
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

Cartier Tiger s Eye 18 Karat Gold Men s Cushion Santos Dumont Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
famed Santos de Cartier watch Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Numbered and fully signed Cartier Stamped
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Louis Santos Demi Lune 50mm Reading Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Louis Santos demi lune sunglasses with new honey brown lenses. Perfect and fit for
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

Vintage Cartier Louis Santos Demi Lune 50mm Reading Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Louis Santos demi lune sunglasses with new honey brown lenses. Perfect and fit for
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

Cartier Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Santos 100 Men s Watch W20072X7 2656
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Santos 100 Men's Watch W20072X7 2656 - Automatic
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Cartier Santos

Cartier Steel and Gold Santos Two-Tone Automatic Wristwatch with Date
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
dial with black Roman numerals; date at 3 o'clock. Stainless steel Santos bracelet with 18k gold
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Cartier Santos

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

New Vintage Cartier 58/16 Edition Santos Dumont Platine Plated Frame Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1990 Cartier Edition Santos Dumont Sunglasses with medium grey gradient original Cartier (uv
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1990s Vintage Cartier Santos

New Vintage Cartier Romance Santos 61MM Full Set France 18k Gold Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Santos sunglasses with the light brown Cartier (uv protection) lenses
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

New Vintage Cartier Romance Santos 61MM Full Set France 18k Gold Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Santos sunglasses with the light brown Cartier (uv protection) lenses
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Tortue Pasha Tank Watch Charm Link Chain Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare 18k gold Cartier charm bracelet with 4 different miniature working movements in a variety of
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1990s French Modern Vintage Cartier Santos

Cartier Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Ronde Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1910
By Cartier
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3614 MODEL NUMBER 1910 SERIAL NUMBER CC2***** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Unisex AGE 1990's CASE DIAMETER 34 mm CASE SIZE 34mm BOX PAPERS Xupes Presentation ...
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1990s Swiss Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mint Vintage Cartier Louis Santos Demi Lune 50mm Reading Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Cartier Louis Santos demi lune sunglasses with new honey brown lenses. Perfect and fit
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Santos

Cartier Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Santos 100 Men s Watch W20072X7
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Santos 100 Men's Watch W20072X7 - Automatic. Stainless
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Cartier Santos

CARTIER Screw Steel Gold Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Narberth, PA
of 18kt yellow gold and steel, and were originally part of the "Santos de Cartier" Collection from
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Late 20th Century Vintage Cartier Santos

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Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Iconic Suspended Panthere Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
number. With: Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Santos Link 21 Inch Chain.
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Cartier Santos

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ref 2444 18K White Gold Trinity Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
From the pioneer men's wristwatch Santos, to the ethereal Ballon Bleu, Cartier watches are known
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Cartier Santos

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Vintage Cartier Santos For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage cartier santos for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Gold vintage cartier santos and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Pink and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women and unisex.

How Much are Vintage Cartier Santos?

The prices for vintage cartier santos start at $799 and top out at $2,399 with these items, on average, selling for $1,286.

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 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
    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 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
    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 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
    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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