Cartier Stud Earrings
Vintage Cartier earrings have forever been a favorite of celebrities and royalty alike. Apart from its statement pieces, the house’s offerings include understated accessories, such as diamond-studded hoops, delicate danglers and classic stud earrings that feature diamonds, pearls and brilliant colored gems. Cartier’s signature designs have transcended time and trends, appearing everywhere from red carpets to royal courts.
Ordained “the jeweler of kings and the king of jewelers” by King Edward VII of England, Cartier is the brand behind some of the world’s most iconic, luxurious and regal designs. It was founded in 1847 by master jeweler Louis-François Cartier and expanded considerably under Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874. While Alfred’s three sons Louis, Pierre and Jacques later grew the business on an international level, Cartier’s associations with royalty can be traced back to its early days.
Commissions from Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, for earrings and other accessories began in the late 1850s, and relationships between Cartier and Czar Nicholas II of Russia, King Edward VII and others took shape in the decades that followed.
For more than 100 years, Cartier jewelry has been a favorite of the British Royal Family. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, inherited Cartier chandelier earrings as well as a pair of Cartier-designed pear-drop diamond earrings, which feature two pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 20 carats each, from Margaret Greville during the early 1940s. They would in turn be inherited by Queen Elizabeth II in 2002. (Diana, Princess of Wales, borrowed them in the 1980s from time to time.) Meghan Markle favors her Galanterie de Cartier studs.
Cartier earrings are defined by the bold design sensibility and attention to detail for which the fine jewelry house is known. Earrings that have origins in its revered collections, such as the Love collection’s modernist Love earrings, Trinity earrings, the Panthère earrings and others, are everyday classics for women who want jewelry that is elegant and tells a story. Angelina Jolie has been spotted in the audacious Juste un Clou earrings, which were designed during the 1970s and inspired by carpenter nails, while filmmaker Sofia Coppola has touted her affection for Cartier’s Paris Nouvelle Vague collection and the brand’s Art Deco diamond earrings. (The luxury house helped define the Art Deco era — the look that Cartier was favoring in post–World War I Paris, London and New York was a radical departure from the Belle Epoque garland style it had once popularized.)
New and vintage Cartier earrings are an important part of its grand heritage — find your next pair on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Cartier
Cartier Caresse d’Orchidées Earrings in white gold and pave diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Coral Gables, FL
These spectacular Cartier Caresse d’Orchidées earrings embody the exquisite craftsmanship and sculptural beauty for which the Maison is renowned. Crafted in luxurious 18 karat white ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18k White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Stud Earrings 1.08ct
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Cartier 1895 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Stud Earrings embody timeless elegance and refinement. Featuring two hand-selected diamonds totaling 1.08 carats, they dazzle with except...
Category
2010s Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthere Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and black lacquer with Tsavorites for the eyes and Round brilliant cut Diamonds.
Signed by Cartier
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Tsavorite, 18k Gold
$11,950
CARTIER Platinum Diamond Stud Earrings Rounds 2.05 Carats GIA Certificates
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier 1895 Round Brilliant Diamonds Stud Earrings
Style: 4 Prong Stud Earrings
Ref. number: N8515231
Metal: Platinum PT950
TCW: 2.05 tcw
Main Diamond:
1. RBD 1.02 G VS1 GIA...
Category
2010s Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
"Panthère de Cartier" Diamond, Emerald and 18k White Gold Stud Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
'"Panthère de Cartier" Diamond, Emerald and 18k White Gold Stud Earrings. The earrings feature "Panthere "head motif. Each is set with round cut emerald for eye, onyx nose, encrusted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Cartier Love 18K Yellow Gold Single Earring
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 77701691
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
Date 2024
Model B8301421
Serial Number 96****
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Weight Approximately 1.21 g
Width Approximately 0.5 cm
Condition Exc...
Category
2010s French Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,074 / item
Cartier Love Stud Earrings 18k White Gold COA + Receipt Estate Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Cartier LOVE stud earrings crafted in 18k white gold (current collection).
The classic love motif stud earrings are great for everyday wea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthère Tsavorite Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301834
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
Date 2013
RRP £5,600 Incl. Taxes / €6,650 Incl. Taxes / $6,750 Excl. Taxes
Model B8043900
Serial Number WO****
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Sto...
Category
2010s Italian Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Onyx, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier, 1.03 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond: Round brilliant cut
Carat weight: 1.03 carats total
Color: G
Clarity: VVS1
Fluorescence: None
Setting: Four Prong
Metal: Platinum
Stamp: WD 4737 (French maker's mark) Cartie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
CARTIER Paris Gia Certified Studs Earrings 18Kt Gold With 0.50 Cts E VS 1 In Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds earrings studs designed by Cartier.
These are a modern studs earrings created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier. This pair is from the C de Cartier collection...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Love 18K Yellow Gold Single Earring
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 77701682
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
Date 2024
Model B8301421
Serial Number 11*****
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Weight Approximately 1.21 g
Width Approximately 0.5 cm
Condition Ex...
Category
2010s French Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,074 / item
Cartier Panthere de Cartier Emeralds Onyx 0.77ct Diamond Earrings White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Panthère de Cartier earrings, white gold 750/1000, each set with emeralds, onyx, and 63 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 0.77 carats. Width of the motif: 12.7 mm. Thickness of the mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
White Gold
Cartier 1970 Geometric Earrings in Sterling Silver&Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric bicolor earrings designed by Cartier.
Beautiful and very rare pair of earrings, created by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1970. ...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,358 Sale Price
20% Off
Cartier Love Vintage 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER LOVE VINTAGE 18K YELLOW GOLD WITH DIAMONDS EARRINGS
-Material: 18k Yellow Gold
-Diamonds: VVS D 0.25ct
-Dimension: 9mm
-Weight: 3.7 Grams...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pave Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Dome Earrings Studs
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Cartier Pavé Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Dome Earrings Studs—an exquisite expression of elegance and luxury that encapsulates Cartier's legacy of sophistication and e...
Category
Late 20th Century Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
CARTIER d
Amour Pave Diamond Gold White Stud Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite stud Cartier earrings from the classic d'Amour collection are crafted in in 18k white gold and set with round brilliant-cut D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estim...
Category
2010s Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Cartier 18k Gold Trinity Studs Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18 kt Multi-tone Gold - Yellow, White and Rose Gold
Diamond: 0.36 ct twd
Comes with the original Cartier Earrings Box
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,585 / set
Cartier Vintage Sapphire and 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage 0.16 carat sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold earrings, made by Cartier; part of our diverse sapphire jewelry collections.
These fine and impressive vintage cabochon cut sapphire earrings have been crafted in 18k yellow gold
Each earring consists of an 18k yellow gold elongated drop setting, ornamented with a feature collet set cabochon cut sapphire to the apex.
Each impressive sapphire setting incorporates a yellow gold scalloped border.
The stunning sapphire earrings for non-pierced ears secure to the reverse with a clip-on hinged fastening.
These impressive Cartier earrings have been hallmarked to the inside of the setting with the maker's mark (Cartier), the 18k gold fineness mark 750, and the registration number '164369'.
The impressive Cartier sapphire earrings...
Category
1990s Unknown Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Petite Dome Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Cartier Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Earrings—a breathtaking testament to the union of nature's finest treasures with Cartier's unparalleled craftsmanship. These exquisi...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Stud Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301647
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
Date 2023
Model B8301254
Serial Number TB****
Metal 18k Rose Gold
Weight Approximately 3.3 g
Width Approximately 0.7 cm
Condition Excell...
Category
2010s French Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier diamond pave heart stud earrings full set, box and Cartier certificate
By Cartier
Located in Addlestone, GB
Beautiful Cartier Diamond-set heart shape earrings
Absolutely classic and stunning heart shape Cartier earrings, these Pave set Brilliant-cut earrings are perfect for any occasion. ...
Category
1990s French Contemporary Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Petite Dome Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Cartier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Petite Dome Earrings are a stunning example of Cartier’s timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship. These stud earrings are crafted from l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère Emerald Diamond 18K White Gold Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 77701754
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
Date 2018
Model N8515007
Serial Number AG****
Metal 18k White Gold
Stones Emerald, Diamond, Onyx
Total Diamond Weight 1ct approx
Weight ...
Category
2010s French Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier GIA Certif. Diamond Stud Earrings, 2 Total Carat Weight, H/G Color VS1
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
These elegant Cartier diamond stud earrings feature two exceptional GIA-certified natural round brilliant diamonds with a combined Total Carat Weight of 2 carats. Each diamond is mas...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$54,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Cartier Platinum Sapphire
Ruby Floral Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Platinum Sapphire & Ruby Floral Earrings
Description: These striking Cartier earrings bloom with sculptural elegance, each centered by a richly saturated square-cut sapphire...
Category
20th Century French Retro Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
A Pair of 18k Gold Cartier Studs with Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold ball earrings set with brilliant-cut diamonds (total app. 0.96 ct) signed and numbered: Cartier, K69247, France, circa 2010.
weight: 3.37 g
diameter: ...
Category
1990s French Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 0.56ct Diamond Square Earrings
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
These 18 carat yellow gold earrings from Cartier make the perfect gift. They feature four 0.07 carat round brilliant diamonds set in a square on each. As expected of Cartier the diam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
C de Cartier in Signature Setting Diamond Studs and Solitaire Necklace Set.
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
C de Cartier in signature setting diamond studs and solitaire necklace set. The studs are set with 0.51ct round brilliant cut diamond, color E, clarity VVS2, with GIA certificate xxxxxxxxxxx, and 0.50ct round brilliant cut diamond, color E, clarity VVS2, GIA Inscribed...
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tri-Gold Trinity Cufflinks T1220731
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic pair of 18k tri-colour gold Cartier Trinity cufflinks. The cufflinks are composed of a white, yellow and rose gold band interwoven into a large knot leading to a smaller kn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Earrings 18k Gold Shell Design
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Cartier
CIRCA: 1990s
MATERIALS: 18k Yellow Gold
WEIGHT: 19.1 grams
MEASUREMENTS: 13/16" x 5/8"
HALLMARKS: Cartier
ITEM DETAILS:
A pair of glossy Cartier earrings, crafted ...
Category
1990s Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
$5,950 / set
Cartier Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Heart Love Stud Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as heart shaped forms bead set with round brilliant cut diamonds
Weighing approximately 0.48 carat - G color with VS2 clarity
With high polish finish
Completed by posts with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Leaf 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
These elegant Cartier earrings crafted in 18k gold, featuring a serial number of 10013. The earrings measure approximately 29 x 19 mm and have a total weight of 10 grams.
Category
1990s French Contemporary Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 70s Cartier Earrings Sterling Silver 18k Gold Mabe Pearl Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Cartier Mabe pearl earrings crafted in sterling silver and 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s).
Two 12mm Mabe pearls are set into the earrings. The pearls exhibit a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Cut Jade Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this pair of earrings from Cartier, a stunning addition to the retro and modernist-inspired set. Crafted with exceptional craftsmanship, these ear...
Category
20th Century French Modern Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Jade, Yellow Gold
Aldo Cipullo for Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Earrings, featuring spiraled dome design, brightly polished, worn through pierced earlobes with posts and omega backs, marked: "Cartier 18K". Measurin...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modernist Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Cartier 8.70 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with marquise cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 7.50 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.20 car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier stud earrings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Cartier stud earrings available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Cartier jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Cartier diamond stud earrings, from our inventory of 21, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 35 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider stud earrings by Christian Dior, and Poiray. Prices for Cartier stud earrings can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,358 and tops out at $49,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $4,322.
Questions About Cartier Stud Earrings
- 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 Vermeil?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cartier Vermeil means a timepiece made by the French luxury jewelry house of Cartier out of a material called vermeil. It is a precious metal produced by combining genuine gold and silver. Shop a variety of Cartier Vermeil watches on 1stDibs.
- What is Cartier Vendôme?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The meaning of Cartier Vendôme varies. Most often, the term describes a line of watches made by the French luxury jewelry house. However, the company has also produced sunglasses and wedding jewelry with the style name Cartier Vendôme. Shop a variety of Cartier Vendôme watches 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 logo?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The Cartier logo is a pair of interlocking Cs. However, many people associate the panther with the French luxury jewelry maker more than its actual logo. Louis Cartier incorporated the feline figure into its design lexicon. In 1914, Cartier hired illustrator George Barbier to design advertisements for the jewelry house. Barbier drafted a drawing that featured a glamorous woman with an elegant panther at her feet, and Cartier loved it. He had an additional connection to the panther in the form of his alleged romantic interest, fellow Cartier designer Jeanne Toussaint, who adored the animal so much that she decorated her apartment with furs and donned a coat of panther fur. Cartier gave her the long-lasting nickname Panthère. Since then, Cartier has offered watches, bracelets, necklaces, brooches and earrings inspired by the panther. Find a diverse assortment of Cartier jewelry 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.
- Why Cartier is so expensive?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021One of the reasons Cartier is so expensive is because, since its inception in 1847, the brand has had a massive celebrity fan base that spans royals, movie stars, singers and socialites. The brand also uses the highest quality metals and gems in their pieces, rendering them expensive to produce. Lastly, most Cartier pieces are easy to identify, making brand recognition a key factor in the brand's exclusivity.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Cartier is special for at least a few reasons. The French luxury brand is one of the most well-known and internationally revered jewelers in the world.
Cartier has helped create style trends over the course of its long history, including playing a prominent role in defining Art Deco jewelry. The brand designed one of the first modern wristwatches for men — the Santos de Cartier — and its Panthère motif and Love bracelet are universally renowned among lovers of fine jewelry.
Additionally, it should come as no surprise that Cartier engagement rings are among the most desirable on the jewelry market for those hoping to be betrothed. The house, founded in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry in the late 1800s, identifying the strong, lustrous metal as ideal for bringing out the true qualities of diamonds.
Find Cartier jewelry for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024There is no definitive answer to the question of which is cheaper, Rolex or Cartier. Some entry-level Cartier watches do tend to have lower starting price points than some Rolex watches. However, both makers offer a wide variety of watches, so it's not accurate to say that Cartier is always the cheaper option. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Cartier and Rolex watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Why it is called the Cartier Crash relates to the unique shape of the watch. The case and dial of the timepiece have a smashed, wavy appearance, similar to what a watch might look like if it were smashed or crushed in a crash or collision. There are various stories of how this imaginative design came into being. Some people claim that the designers Jean-Jacques Cartier and Rupert Emmerson got the idea for the timepiece after a customer brought in a damaged watch for repair. Another theory is that the prominent melting clock in Salvador Dalí's painting The Persistence of Memory served as the inspiration. Shop a variety of Cartier 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. - Are all Cartier rings gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, not all Cartier rings are gold. Although the luxury jewelry maker produces many white, rose and yellow gold pieces, some rings are platinum. The French jewelry house, founded in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry in the late 1800s, identifying the strong, lustrous metal as ideal for bringing out the true qualities of diamonds. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Cartier rings.
- Are Cartier diamonds real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Yes, Cartier diamonds are real. The French luxury jewelry maker follows stringent standards when selecting the diamonds that go into its pieces. For example, the central brilliant cut diamonds in Cartier rings that are over 0.3 carats in weight must be classified as Very Good or Excellent to be used by the brand, and Cartier rarely chooses diamonds with clarity ratings below VS2 or color ratings below H. Shop a selection of Cartier diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- How do I wear Cartier earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to wear Cartier earrings depends on your personal preferences. Small hoops and studs can balance chunky statement necklaces, while dramatic drops and oversized hoops can become the bold focal point of an outfit. Shop a variety of Cartier earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether a Cartier watch is bigger than a Rolex watch depends on the particular timepiece. Cartier offers watches in sizes ranging from 28 millimeters for women to 44 millimeters for men. Rolex's smallest women's watch is bigger than Cartier's at 31 millimeters, but the watchmaker's largest men's watch is only 43 millimeters. Find a variety of Rolex and Cartier watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023To authenticate a Cartier lighter, locate the serial number. Then, contact Cartier’s customer service team to assess whether it is a genuine serial number and whether the product type and style match your piece. Check the official Cartier website for current contact information. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Cartier lighters.
- Does Cartier make earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cartier does make earrings as well as a slew of other exquisite and high-end pieces of jewelry. Established in 1847 in Paris, France, this luxury goods brand is known throughout the world for its jewelry and watches. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Cartier pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023While the Panthère de Cartier watch collection was initially launched in 1983, Cartier included panther spots (and only the spots) in diamonds and onyx on at least one women’s watch in 1914 and another in 1915. These creations were conceived by the Cartier designer Charles Jacqueau. The cat’s major breakthrough came in 1949, with a brooch on which Jeanne Toussaint worked hand in glove with designer Peter Lemarchand. The luxury jewelry house now offers dozens of versions of the Panthère de Cartier timepiece, including double- and triple-wrap bracelets, a series of cuffs and a diamond-encrusted panther spot version. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Cartier pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The original Cartier Tank watch, which was emblematic of a stark departure from the renowned jewelry house’s curved and round watch faces in that its case resembled the FT-17’s cockpit, served as a sleek update to the Santos watch. Crafted in 1917, one year before the Great War came to a close, Cartier’s Tank watch reportedly borrowed its clean, sharp lines and boxy silhouette from France’s legendary Renault FT-17 light tank, itself a compact and extraordinary design that inspired numerous copies. When the Tank watch went to market, Cartier offered a limited run in Paris. After those quickly sold, it was given a name, the Tank Normale. The timepiece took off in popularity, but only slightly more than 30 were made in 1920 and annual production has been slow over the years since then. Find Cartier Tank watches on 1stDibs.