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Cartier Panthere De Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Cartier Panthère de Cartier diamond cocktail ring is a quintessential embodiment of luxury
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Panthere De Cartier Ring 64.08g
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Panthere De Cartier Ring, made of 18ct Yellow Gold. Featuring pear shape cut Peridot Eyes, Black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, Peridot, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold, this ring is detailed with black enamel and boasts a double panther motif. Add a ferocious
Category

20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Massai Panthere Ring Yellow Gold 50
By Cartier
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Cartier Massai Panther Ring Stones: Tsavorite Garnet, Onyx Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s French More Rings

Materials

Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Panthère de Cartier Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Panthere De Cartier 18k yellow gold diamond panther head ring with emerald eyes and onyx nose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Vintage Bombe Cocktail Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
An incredible Cartier cocktail ring from the Panthere collection circa 1990s' featuring a Bombe
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere 18 Karat Yellow Gold Skeleton Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
skeleton look. Panthere de Cartier ring, 18K yellow gold, tsavorite garnets, onyx. size EU50 it's approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Panthère de Cartier Ring in Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Cartier 'Panthère de Cartier' ring set in 18k yellow gold. From Cartier
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Enamel Peridot Onyx Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k yellow gold Panthere de Cartier ring, with peridot eyes, onyx nose and black enamel
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Cartier Panthère Lakarda Ring in Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Cartier Panthère Lakarda ring set in 18k yellow gold with emerald and onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Griffe Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Panthere Griffe Band Ring by Cartier. With 68 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold and Diamond 'Mahango Panthère' Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Gold and Diamond 'Mahango Panthère' Ring is an exquisite masterpiece of jewelry
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Paris Panther Blue Sapphire Ring containing a Beautiful 4.32 cts Oval Blue Sapphire
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthère De Cartier Period Onyx Lacquer 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous unisex Panthère de Cartier ring features a bold and fierce openwork panther design
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Onyx, Peridot, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panther Panthere Tsavorite Onyx Yellow Gold Large Ring
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Panther Tsavorite, Onyx Large Ring by Cartier. From Cartier's "Panthere
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Tsavorite Lacquer Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Tsavorite Lacquer Panther Ring by Cartier. Part of the "Panthere
Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthère De Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Tsavorite Ring Size 55
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Gold Stones Tsavorite Weight Approximately 7.48 g Ring Size 55 Condition Excellent
Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Cartier Diamond Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Panther Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald, Onyx Panther Ring by Cartier. Part of Cartier's "Panthere
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Claws Black Lacquer 18k Yellow Gold Ring 54
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning authentic Cartier ring from the chic Panthere Claws collection is crafted in 18k
Category

1990s Dome Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Panther Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Ring by Cartier. From Cartier's "Panthere
Category

2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Panthere La Carda Tsavorite Onyx Yellow Gold Ring Box
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Cartier ring from the Panthere La Carda collection features a panther design crafted
Category

1990s Dome Rings

Materials

Onyx, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthère De Cartier Emeralds Onyx 1.15ct Diamonds Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
ring Size: 59 Material: Yellow Gold (750/1000) Width Of The Pattern: 11.05 mm Stones: Emeralds, Onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Classic Maillon Panthere 18k yellow gold band ring, by Cartier. Round brilliant-cut diamonds of
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Tsavorite Lacquer 18K Yellow Gold Panthere De Cartier Ring US 4
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item No: 31650906 ■Brand: Cartier ■Name: Panthere de Cartier Ring ■Material: Diamond, tsavorite
Category

Early 2000s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Skeleton Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 50 US 5.25
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
and boasts an almost skeleton look. Panthere de Cartier ring, 18K yellow gold, tsavorite garnets, onyx
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthère Double Leopard Head Yellow Gold Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Gold Stones Onyx, Tsavorite, Green Garnet Weight Approximately 14 g Ring Size 52 Condition Excellent
Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Mahango Walking Panthere Panther Diamond White & Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow & White Gold Cartier Mahango Walking Panthere Band Ring by Cartier. Part of Cartier
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tsavolrite Garnets Black Lacquer Diamond Panthere Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier's Panthere de Cartier ring, crafted in 18K yellow gold, set with 5 round brilliant-cut
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Panthere De Cartier Green Chrysoprase Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage Panthere De Cartier ring features a panther holding an oval cabochon green chrysoprase
Category

Late 20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Iconic Cartier Panthère Turquoise and 18k Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An Iconic Cartier 'Panthère' ring in 18k yellow gold with a turquoise cabochon. Made in France
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere Full Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 3 Row Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This authentic Cartier band from the iconic Maillon Panthere collection features 3 rows of links
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Panthère de Cartier Diamond Onyx Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A striking embodiment of Cartier’s iconic feline, this Panthère de Cartier ring captures the spirit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Double Panthére Yellow White and Rose 10.90 Grams Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic Cartier Panthère Ring, made in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold. The weight of this ring
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Maillon Panthere Band by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite 18K yellow gold Maillon Panthère band by Cartier embodies timeless elegance with a
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold EU 53 Panthere Head Solid Design Spotted Lacquer Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER 18K Yellow Gold Panthere Head Solid Design Spotted Lacquer Ring. This is a must-have
Category

20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Panthere de Cartier Ring 18k Yellow Gold Sz 6.25 53 Estate Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned "Panthere de Cartier" ring crafted in 18k yellow gold. Tsavorite garnets are set into
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Panthere de Double Head Emerald Yellow Gold Ring. Sz 7.25 - EU 55.
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Cartier ring from the iconic Panthere de Cartier collection is crafted in
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tri Tone Panthere Emerald Onyx Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 51 US 5.5
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 18k yellow gold ring by Cartier from the Panthere De Cartier collection. This ring is
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris 18K Gold and Diamond "Maillon Panthère" Bombé Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Created in France by Cartier, Paris, this "Maillon Panthère" bombé ring is composed of 18K gold and
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Panthere de Cartier Black Enamel Dome Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Chic Cartier pinky ring. Highly Polished Dome with black enamel Leopard marks on a diagonal. Made
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Maillon Panthere Design Oval Ruby and Diamonds Ring, 18 Karat Yellow
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare Cartier "Maillon Panthere" Design Oval Ruby and Diamonds Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Walking Panthere Ring with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Massai Panthère Ring Size V 1/2 (64)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful ring from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. This piece has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere De Cartier 1.15 ct Round Diamond, Tsavorite Garnet & Oynx Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier Panthere De Cartier 1.15 ct Round Diamond, Tsavorite Garnet & Oynx Ring 18K Rose Gold Size
Category

2010s French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Paris Sauvage Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 3.22 Ctw In Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
collection named Sauvage Panthere. The ring was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Cartier Panthere Sookie Diamond Emerald Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Ring US 7
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item Number: 22310501 ■Brand: Cartier ■Product Name: Panthere Sookie ring ■Reference Number
Category

1990s French More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Panthere Amethyst & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Panthere Amethyst & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Fantastic Oriental
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Neoclassical Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k G...

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panthere On A Black Ceramic Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The pendant features a mesmerizing panther, gracefully perched on a ceramic ring, adorned with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold European Cut Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring Circa 1950s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 14k Yellow Gold European Cut Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring Circa 1950s is a breathtaking piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 1989 Cartier 'Panthere de Boadilla' Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A rare and striking collector’s piece, this vintage 1989 Cartier “Panthère de Boadilla” pendant
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere 18k Tri-Color Gold Clip On Huggie Earrings with Service Paper
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
chain is crafted from solid 18k yellow gold with the three mini rolling rings, crafted in solid rose
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Ring Silver 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Victorian ring, made of silver and 18k gold, features enamel and diamond. The ring has
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Pink Quartz & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pink Quartz & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Fantastic Oriental-style ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold ...

Vintage Cartier Double Headed Panther Brooch Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Cartier Panthère double headed brooch set in 18k yellow and white gold. From a
Category

1990s Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Solid 14k Yellow Gold and Glass Very Rare Vintage Lidded Ice Bucket
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Made in the USA in the 1970s Made of 14k Yellow Gold and Glass Hallmarked with '14 KT' and signed
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Thermos Flask/Bottle 14k Yellow and White Gold Very Rare Vintage Piece
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Made in New York in the 1970s Made of 14k Yellow and White Gold and Glass Hallmark on the bottom
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Bracelet Diamond 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Cartier Trinity bracelet made of 18k gold and round full cut diamonds. The piece consists of
Category

Vintage 1980s French More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Women’s Yellow Gold Pearl Ring
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: CARTIER Model: PANTHERE Gender: WOMENS Metal: 18k YELLOW GOLD Stones: EMERALD
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Cartier Mailon Panthere Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Mailon Panthere Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Additional Information: Brand: Cartier
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Panthere de Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size 60
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A stylish gold ring designed as a panther head from Panthere collection by Cartier. 18K yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Yellow Gold

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Cartier Panthere Yellow Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate cartier panthere yellow gold ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 72 antique edition and 92 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a cartier panthere yellow gold ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A cartier panthere yellow gold ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 59, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes pear cut and emerald cut alternatives. Finding a cartier panthere yellow gold ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 62 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Cartier Panthere Yellow Gold Ring?

On average, a cartier panthere yellow gold ring at 1stDibs sells for $8,858, while they’re typically $1,750 on the low end and $102,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Cartier for sale on 1stDibs

For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.

Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.

Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)

Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.

One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.

Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.

On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.

While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.

Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Cartier
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024
    Yes, some Cartier watches are automatic but the legendary French luxury house also creates collections that include watches with quartz movements. Cartier’s iconic Tank collection, which includes the Tank Française, the Tank Louis Cartier and other models, features both quartz and automatic options for all kinds of collectors. Each of the watches in the Panthère collection, however, carries a quartz movement.

    While quartz watches are powered by a pre-installed battery and a high-frequency quartz crystal, automatic watches rely on a spring system and are self-winding. An automatic watch does not have a battery and is recharged on the wrist owing to the wearer’s movements during the day.

    It was Louis Cartier, grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François Cartier, who was responsible for bringing watchmaking to the venerable maison when he presented Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont with a wristwatch in 1904. 

    Although the pocket watch was the de rigueur men’s accessory of the day, Santos-Dumont found his own pocket watch hard to consult while keeping his plane aloft. Louis fashioned a timepiece with a flat, square case on a leather strap that could be referred to easily at a glance. Named in honor of Louis’s friend, the Santos was eventually produced for sale in 1911. 

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cartier watches are considered luxury watches. Cartier is a noted jeweler, taking that attention to detail and access to high-quality metals and jewels to their watches—they spare no expense and are highly desirable. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Cartier watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier pieces may be cheaper in Paris than they are in the U.S., but that's because of the exchange rate. Cartier doesn't price the pieces depending on the country.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much a Cartier is worth varies. Many Cartier pieces do appreciate in value over time, but their potential selling prices depend on their age, style, type, availability and other factors. The condition also greatly impacts value, and there can be variability between very similar pieces. For example, one 1930 Tutti Frutti fetched $1.34 million at an auction in 2020, but a simpler one sold for $508,000 in 2023. Because it can be difficult to estimate the value of a piece on your own, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Shop a wide variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The price of Cartier bracelets varies based on age, condition, and rarity. The least expensive versions of the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, can still cost around $4,000. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of Cartier bracelets for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier rose gold doesn't tarnish but over many years of wearing, rose gold generally is said to become darker. Rose gold allegedly becomes slightly yellower in tone, toward a traditional gold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    As one of the top luxury jewelry houses in the world, Cartier uses some of the finest quality materials. The company uses 18k gold in their jewelry and real diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    There are a few reasons why Cartier is so popular. For one thing, the French luxury house is known for its very long history of unparalleled prestige and quality craftsmanship. Cartier has been producing extraordinary jewelry, watches and accessories since 1847. While jewelry lovers have long been enthusiastic about Cartier’s elegant and streamlined designs for bracelets, rings, necklaces and other pieces, the brand is also known for innovation. It pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry, and its artisans were so mindful of trends in fashion that the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Later, Cartier’s Art Deco-era pieces would help define the movement with which they are associated. One of the brand’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch, one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. Today’s influencers continue to help popularize the brand, increasing the demand for certain pieces like Cartier buffalo horn sunglasses and the Cartier Love bracelet, an icon of modernist jewelry. Find a wide range of Cartier watches, jewelry and eyewear on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cartier is famous for producing jewelry and watches out of rare and luxury-grade materials and creating innovative designs, often packed with symbolism. Some of the jeweler's most famous pieces include the modern Love and Trinity bracelets and its custom-made antique and vintage jewelry like the Crocodile and Patiala necklaces. Find a range of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Today, the Cartier symbol, or logo, is the luxury house's name written in a clean serif font that mimics cursive handwriting. Typically, the logo is either black on white or white on a black background. Its refined and understated appearance references the high standards that have long been associated with this celebrated brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    No, Cartier is not the same as Rolex. Louis-François Cartier founded Cartier in Paris in 1847. Some of its most iconic watches include the Tank, the Santos, the Ballon Bleu, the Calibre de Cartier and the Drive de Cartier. Hans Wilsdorf established Rolex in London in 1905. Today, the maker is well-known for its sophisticated watches, including the Submariner, the Daytona, the DateJust, the Oyster Perpetual and the GMT-Master II. Find a selection of Cartier and Rolex watches on 1stDibs.