Cartier Choker Necklaces
French jeweler Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) opened his namesake maison in 1847, and while the now-renowned luxury jewelry house would soon count Napoléon Bonaparte’s niece Princess Mathilde Bonaparte as a client, Cartier necklaces didn’t enjoy attention on the world stage until years later.
Louis-François’s son Alfred became a partner in the Cartier business in 1872 and took the reins officially in 1874. Later, he brought his sons Louis, Pierre and Jacques into the fold, and the brand became internationally known, with boutique branches opening in London, New York City and, in 1908, a Russian boutique in St. Petersburg. Soon, such famous international icons as Grace Kelly, Wallis Simpson and Marjorie Merriweather Post all donned Cartier jewels around their necks on a regular basis. The latter, an heiress to the Post cereal company, purchased what is referred to as the Art Deco style Post Emerald necklace, which features 24 baroque-cut drops of emerald sourced from Colombia, in the late 1920s.
Perhaps one of Cartier’s most recognizable designs is the Collier Hindou necklace, a sumptuous piece encrusted with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds commissioned by French-American socialite Daisy Fellowes in 1936. Fellowes’s piece was part of what would become the maison’s famous Tutti Frutti collection, whose origins began in 1901 when Pierre Cartier designed an Indian-inspired necklace for Queen Alexandra of Great Britain to be paired with Indian gowns that she received as gifts. Years later, Jacques Cartier started integrating stone-carving techniques from India’s jewelry-making traditions that he learned when he visited Delhi. The Cartier designs of the 1920s and ’30s that featured Indian-inspired carved gemstones in natural motifs such as fruits, flowers and berries would become part of the so-called Tutti Frutti collection, which officially earned its name in the 1970s.
Another well-known and cherished collection is the Amulette de Cartier, which the house launched in 2014. The padlock-shaped necklace symbolizes protecting one’s innermost wishes. The disk-shaped pendant, which opens and closes like a lock, initially featured a black-onyx or diamond centerpiece, and variations have the focal point surrounded by white mother-of-pearl, malachite and other materials. Models Karlie Kloss and Poppy Delevingne have been photographed in the Amulette de Cartier, and sales have soared since its debut.
On 1stDibs, find a variety of contemporary and vintage Cartier necklaces for sale, including pendant necklaces, chain necklaces and other accessories.
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Creator: Cartier
Cartier Double Chain Mini Trinity Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 16" Choker Estate
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed pre-owned Cartier double chain mini Trinity necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The necklace sits nicely at the nape of the neck, with an adjustable l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 70s Cartier Necklace Onyx Choker Sterling Silver 18k Gold Mabe Pearl
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Cartier onyx choker necklace finished with a sterling silver and 18 karat yellow gold Mabe pearl set clasp (circa 1970s).
One 18.5mm Mabe pearl is set into the cla...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier Agrafe Collection Diamond and Black Pearl Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier Agrafe Collection Diamond and Black Pearl Necklace
This exquisite Agrafe necklace by Cartier embodies the maison’s timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. The design fe...
Category
2010s French Modern Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
$70,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Cartier Diamond Star Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 16" Chain Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed vintage Cartier diamond star necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Three small diamonds total an estimated 0.05 carats (estimated at G-H color and VS1-2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Amber Cabochon Collar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Vintage Signed Jewelry
Style: Tubugas Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with Amber Cabochon
Serial Number: 745623
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Size: 14...
Category
1970s French Vintage Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere 18kt Gold and Steel Vintage Chocker
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
A stylish and timeless Cartier choker from the 1980s, crafted in 18k yellow gold and steel. Sleek, modern, and incredibly wearable, this iconic design reflects Cartier’s refined appr...
Category
Late 20th Century French Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Steel
Cartier Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Triple Row Tubogas Necklace circa 1987
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Maker:
Cartier
Summary:
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Triple Row Tubogas Necklace
Description:
A vintage 18ct yellow gold and steel tubogas necklace by Cartier, circa 1987. The collar is ...
Category
Late 20th Century British Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Trinity Vintage 18k White Yellow Rose Gold Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Cartier Trinity White Yellow Rose Gold Choker Necklace is a striking creation that embodies the elegance and innovation of the maison’s iconic Trinity collection. Crafted from 18...
Category
1970s Vintage Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Torque Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Weight: 11.8 grams
Length: 15.5 inches
Designer: Cartier
Vintage Cartier choker torque necklace. Can be worn alone, a...
Category
20th Century Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 1960s Diamond Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier diamond necklace set in 18k yellow gold, circa 1950-1960.
From Cartier’s discontinued collection, the necklace is set in a unique pattern with 86 round b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity 18k Multi-Colored Gold Pavé Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier Trinity 18k Multi-Colored Gold Pavé Diamond Necklace
A timeless Cartier icon, this Trinity pendant necklace is crafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold and accented with ...
Category
2010s American Modern Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$11,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Retro Period Cartier Snake Link Choker Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This particular American Cartier necklace is truly an expressive "Iconic Style" from the Retro Period. The snake link is bombe on the front and on the back, which gives a more substa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Panthere Necklace 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking vintage Cartier Panthere necklace made of 18k gold, featuring a panther.
This collar necklace designed as three rows of softly curved brick-link chains. Because of its low...
Category
1980s French Vintage Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier
Les Oiseaux Liberees
Sapphire Diamond 5-Piece Suite
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A mesmerizing celebration of freedom and elegance, the Cartier Les Oiseaux Libérés suite captures the grace of nature in dazzling brilliance. Craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Exceptional Ruby and Diamond High Jewelry Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Magnificent Cartier ruby and diamond necklace features 22 carats of dazzling diamonds and over 10 carats of vivid red rubies all set in 18 karat yellow gold. This vintage creation fr...
Category
1980s French Vintage Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthere Three-Row Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Three-Row Maillion Panthere Necklace by Cartier.
Cartier’s iconic Panthère collection encapsulates timeless elegance in this 3 Row Maillon Panther Panthere 18k Yellow...
Category
1990s French Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Tubogas Tri Color 18K Yellow Gold Snake Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Cartier Vintage Tubogas Tri Color18K Yellow Gold Snake Collar Necklace
Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, a classic tubogas design, this piece beautifully graduates from 7mm to 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier 18kt Gold Trinity Round Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
The Cartier Trinity necklace is a classic and iconic piece of jewelry designed by the renowned French luxury jewelry brand Cartier. The Trinity collection was first introduced in 1924 and is distinguished by its three interlocking bands, each made from a different color of gold: yellow gold representing fidelity, rose gold representing love, and white gold representing friendship. Tappers on the neck for a flattering perfect fit
♦ Designer: Cartier
♦ Circa: 1980s
♦Original cartier Catalog...
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Cartier Diamond Three Row Gentiane Rice Link Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Gentiane 3 Row Rice Link Necklace by Cartier.
With 54 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity F color Total Diamond Weight approx. 1ct
This beautiful neckl...
Category
1980s French Vintage Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Platinum Necklace Dentelle Collection Paris
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Necklace "Dentelle" Collection in Platinum made with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. 120 Stones Approx 9.00 cts
Set in Platinum with 18k White gold Clasp
circa 2006
A wonderful...
Category
Early 2000s French Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Indomptables De Cartier Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier
Material: 18K yellow gold
Black Onyx, Tsavorite Garnet, Moonstone, and Black Lacquer
Serial # TTJXXX
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Maillon Panther Diamond 3 Row Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Cartier Maillon Panthère diamond necklace is a striking masterpiece, featuring interlocking links adorned with brilliant diamonds.
This necklace features 3 rows with approximate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Gentiane Rice Link 5 Row Necklace #22297
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Gentiane Rice Link 5 Row Necklace
circa 1990's
This beautiful choker necklace is set in 18K yellow gold and uses a pattern of rice links to create and elega...
Category
1990s Contemporary Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier by Aldo Cipullo Vintage Onyx, Carnelian and 18ct Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage onyx, carnelian and 18ct yellow gold necklace by Cartier, designed by Aldo Cipullo, circa 1970. The necklace is designed as five u...
Category
Late 20th Century American Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Onyx, 18k Gold
Cartier Hindu Diamond Necklace Estate 18 Karat Gold Black Silk Cord Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pre owned Cartier Hindu diamond necklace, crafted in 18 karat white gold.
Round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.60 carats (estimated at E-F color and VVS2 clarity).
The pendant is attached to an adjustable black silk cord necklace...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Cartier Vintage 18 Karat White Yellow and Rose Gold Panthère Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier Panthère collar necklace in tri-colored 18 karat gold.
This beautiful vintage 1990’s structured necklace is formed as an open collar featuring alternating yellow, white a...
Category
1990s French Retro Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Clover Necklace and Bracelet Suite in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Cartier diamond clover necklace and bracelet suite features delicately crafted clover motifs with dazzling diamonds, seamlessly blending luxury with the timeless beauty of nature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold "Gentiane" 5 Row Rice Link Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This truly iconic Cartier five row Gentiane, colloquially referred to as " Rice Link", 18K yellow gold choker length necklace is a greatly admired Cartier design. No longer produced,...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Round Link Multi-Color Gold Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Multi Color Gold Round Link Trinity Choker Necklace by Cartier.
Details:
Length: 16''
Width: 21mm
Weight: 131.4 grams
Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier...
Category
1990s French Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Twist Diamond Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
You are looking at the epitome of luxury and elegance: the Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Twist Diamond Choker Necklace. This stunning piece is a true masterpiece, meticulously craft...
Category
20th Century French Modern Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panther Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Panthère collar necklace in tri-colored 18kt gold. Structured style formed as an open collar with a ribbed design with a pair of sculpted yellow gold panther heads in front. ...
Category
Early 2000s French Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Platinum Diamond Necklace 60.00ct D/VVS
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A luxurious platinum Cartier diamond necklace. The necklace comprises of a choker style with 68 platinum collet strands with 306 round brilliant cut diamonds each set in a rubover se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Naiade Choker 3 Row Diamonds
18K White Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite choker necklace is expertly crafted from 18k gold. The design features a series of both marquise and round settings, each holding a sparkling diamond, with a total wei...
Category
1980s Vintage Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Gold Perles de Diamants 18K Yellow Gold Bead Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Gold Perles de Diamants 18K Yellow Gold Bead Necklace. A classic Cartier necklace crafted in 18K yellow gold with polished graduated beads. The design features smooth gold be...
Category
1990s Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Calin Diamond Tahitian and South Sea Platinum Pearl Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Tahitian And South Sea Pearl Calin Necklace by Cartier.
With Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. 5.30ct
The Tahitian and South Se...
Category
20th Century French Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Gucci Panther Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A strikingly chic Gucci necklace depicting a double panther motif adorned with round brilliant cut diamonds in shimmering 18k yellow gold. The necklace weighs 56.4 grams
Category
Early 2000s Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tectonique Diamond Tennis White Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Tectonique Tennis Necklace by Cartier.
With 85 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VVS1clarity, E color total weight approximately 13.6ct
Details:
Length: 17"
Width...
Category
1990s French Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier 18k Two Tone Necklace Hallmarked 1967
By Cartier
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
An original Cartier choker length necklet crafted in 18 two tone gold, featuring three strands of joined foxtail links in a plaited formation, secured by a hidden tongue and box clas...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Trinity 18k Multi Color Gold Circular Link Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This Iconic Cartier Trinity 18k Multi Color Gold Circular Link choker Necklace In One of the most famous designs and it is made in yellow gold with a touch of white and pink gold Cir...
Category
1990s European Modern Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Cartier “Maillon” Yellow Gold Necklace with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A chic 18 karat yellow gold “Maillon” necklace by Cartier, embellished with round brilliant-cut diamonds. Made in France. Length approximately 15.50 inches.
Category
Late 20th Century Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Orissa 9.17 Carat Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Orissa Necklace by Cartier.
This necklace comes with Cartier certificate and a Cartier box.
With 280 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity E color Total D...
Category
20th Century French Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tri-Colour Gold Trinity Link Choker Necklace 1996
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A bold 18k tri-colour gold choker necklace by Cartier, from the iconic Trinity collection. This striking design features 19 stations composed of a series of beautiful dome-shaped mot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Cartier Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier choker necklaces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Cartier choker necklaces 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 choker necklaces, from our inventory of 29, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 50 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 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider choker necklaces by Van Cleef
Arpels, Hermès, and Givenchy. Prices for Cartier choker necklaces can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,285 and tops out at $199,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $25,250.
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Questions About Cartier Choker Necklaces
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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.