Cartier Black Pearl 18k White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Brand Cartier Serial No. N****** Date 2001 ____________________________________________...
2010s French Band Rings
Black Pearl, White Gold
Cartier Black Pearl 18k White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Brand Cartier Serial No. N****** Date 2001 ____________________________________________...
Black Pearl, White Gold
Cartier Tahitian Pearl Diamond and Pink Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond And Pink Sapphire With Large Tahitian Pearl Ring by Cartier. With1 Tahitian pearl 12.5mm 12 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weight app...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Pink Sapphire
Vintage Cartier Black Shell, Diamond and Ceramic Drop Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A striking vintage Cartier black mother-of-pearl, diamond and ceramic drop necklace set in 18k white gold, circa 2000s.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
A Black Pearl And Diamond Necklace, by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Featuring an oval cable chain with accents of bezel-set diamonds along the full length, leading perfectly to a unique geometric pattern of circles before a stunning black pearl drop....
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Black Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style
Located in Blacksburg, VA
A black hardstone, gilt-metal, rock crystal, and mother-of-pearl desk clock by Cartier.
Rock Crystal, Metal
Cartier Yellow Gold Black Pearl Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic Cartier pearl ring circa 1990's set in 18k yellow gold. The pearl measures 9mm, and the ring is a size eu54 / us 6 1/2.
Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pearl Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A stunning 18k white gold Cartier band ring affixed with a 10mm Pearl at its crown. Size: US 5 1/2 / EU 51 Dimensions: The band measures 4mm Wide (.15″ Inches) Inventory ID: 0...
Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Pearl and Diamond Earrings in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful pair of Cartier pearl and diamond earrings in Platinum. The earrings are composed of 1 tahitian pearl and 1 south sea pearl finished off with a trapezoid diamond each. Th...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
Cartier Himalia Pearl Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A stunning pair of Cartier diamond drop earrings featuring white and black pearls crafted in 18k White Gold.
Black Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond
Cartier Himalia Pearl and Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of Cartier Himalia diamond drop earrings featuring Tahitian pearls suspended in a diamond encrusted 18k White Gold mounting. Comes with original Cartier box and certi...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Himalia Pearl Diamond Gold Long Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
A draping display of exotic luxury is masterfully spun in this scintillating Cartier necklace. The necklace is especially long with a 24" drop. 18K Rose Gold rolls like a river in a ...
Black Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Multi-Color Pearl Diamond Platinum Clip-On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Magnificently nuanced and graceful as ever, the delightful pearls are complemented by sparkling diamonds weighing in total 2.10 carats in these gorgeous platinum earrings from Cartie...
Black Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
Rare Cartier Panther Diamond Sapphire Tahitian Pearl Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Rare Cartier Diamond Sapphire Tahitian Pearl Panther Pin in original Cartier box. Pendant with removable Tahitian pearl drop, set with approximately 1.50 carats fine diamonds, 1.cara...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Diamond Tahitian South Sea Pearl Platinum Clip-On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Made of prestigious platinum and tastefully embellished with Tahitian and South Sea pearls as well as magnificent diamonds, these splendid earrings from Cartier boast a charmingly br...
White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Cartier Diamonds and Multi-Color Pearls White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The sublime gleam of pearls is harmoniously complemented by the prestigious sheen of 18K white gold in this splendid necklace designed by Cartier. Apart from the pearls, the necklace...
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Tahitian South Sea Pearl Platinum Clip-On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Made of prestigious platinum and tastefully embellished with Tahitian and South Sea pearls as well as magnificent diamonds, these splendid earrings from Cartier boast a charmingly br...
White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
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H 3.15 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in
Antique Cartier Art Deco 18 Karat Gold & Lacque Burgaute Vanity Caseb circa 1920
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description: Antique 20th century extremely rare Art Deco 18-karat gold and Lacque Burgaute' vanity case, both sides set with rectangular Lacque Burgaute' panels, beautifully inla...
Gold
Cartier Toi Et Moi White Black Pearl Two Pearls Bypass Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Two Pearls White And Black Pearl Bypass Toi Et Moi Band Ring by Cartier.
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Pearl Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic Cartier pearl ring circa 1990's set in 18k yellow gold. The pearl measures 9mm, and the ring is a size eu54 / us 6 1/2.
Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pearl and Diamond Earrings in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful pair of Cartier pearl and diamond earrings in Platinum. The earrings are composed of 1 tahitian pearl and 1 south sea pearl finished off with a trapezoid diamond each. Th...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
Cartier 1994 Paris La Bague Perla Ring in 18Kt Gold Round Tahitian Black Pearl
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A pearl ring designed by Cartier. Modern and sleek piece created in Paris France by the house of Cartier, back in the 1994.
Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Lucky Black Cat Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An 18ct gold and enamel charm by Cartier New York designed as a lucky black cat with a natural pearl ball and emerald eyes.
Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Champagne Swizzle Stick Pendent
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
An 18 carat gold Champagne stirrer that can be worn as a pendant, signed and numbered: Cartier, 279, in velvet case with a natural pearl on middle stem. weight: 6.90 grams dimensio...
Cartier Silver, Black Enamel and Mabe Pearl Earrings, circa 1940s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sterling silver earrings feature mabe pearls with black enamel and 18 karat yellow gold accents.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Cartier Tahitian Black Pearl & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
ESTIMATED RETAIL: $8,000 YOUR PRICE: $4,800 - Cartier "So Pretty" Tahitian black pearl and diamond ring in 18k white gold with approximately 1.20 carats in pave diamonds. 12.5 mm pea...
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe Pearl Diamond Gold Drop Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
White gold Cartier necklace, Agrafe collection entirely set with brilliants. The movable face pendant is decorated with a white pearl, the back one with a grey tahitian pearl. Diam...
Black Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2001 Cartier Himalaya Ring Black Pearl White Gold Bague Perle Noir or Gris, Box
By Cartier
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Ring Himalaya by Cartier. White gold 18K with a black pearl on the top.
Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Cartier Black Pearl and Asscher Diamond Stud Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Saint Louis, MO
The perfect earring by Cartier, featuring 14mm black pearls measuring accented by step cut square diamonds of F/G color and VS clarity all set in platinum.
Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
Cartier Black Tahitian Pearl "La Perla" Ring
By Cartier
Located in Vail, CO
"La Perla" ring, centering a black Tahitian pearl measuring approximately 8.4mm in diameter, mounted in polished 18k yellow gold, numbered D 33707, signed Cartier, circa 1994.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Black Onyx Pearl Garnet Gold "Panthere" Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold Cartier "PANTHERE" ring with pearl accents, Black Onyx Nose and Green Tsavorite Garnet, Includes box.
Cultured Pearl, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
$2,128Sale Price|23% Off
South Sea Pearl Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional ring features: 18K White gold Pink Sapphire weight: 0.48 Carats Diamonds Weight:: 0.46 Carats South Sea Pearl; 12-13 mm Ring size: 6.5 We Re size free of charge
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have an iconic necklace from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This piece forms part of their 'Juste Un Clou' collection and features an 18ct white gold p...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yianni Creations Pearl Fine Silver and Black Rhodium Artisan Wide Band Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
This is Yianni Creations Hephestos Collection handmade artisan ring from Fine silver plated with palladium to protect the ring from elements. The ring is finished with Black Rhodium ...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
White Gold, Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Ring Featuring An 11.5mm Tahitian Cultured Pearl Accented By 38 Round Diamonds Of SI Clarity & H Color. Finger Size 8.5; Purchase Includes One Sizing Service. Fin...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Pearl Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Fine 12mm Tahitian Pearl and Diamond ring. This gorgeous ring features a very fine 12mm Tahitian pearl surrounded by approximately 1.2 carats of mix cut diamonds. Ring Size: 7 (can ...
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Trinity Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold with Diamonds and Ceramic
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
• Model: Trinity Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold with Diamonds and Ceramic • Designer: Cartier • Condition: Great. Minor wear throughout. • Accessories: No Accessories • Mea...
Pearl, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pearl, Pink Sapphire 3.0 carats and Diamond 0.13 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 13.82 grams Pearl: 13mm "...
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Riviera Necklace: 23.40ct Diamond in Platinum Setting
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Lignes Essentielles necklace, platine 950/1000, set with 97 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 23.40 carats. Please note that the carat weight, number of stones and product dimensions...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Panthere 18K White Gold 2.82ct Diamond Pendant Necklace CA08-060426
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
This Cartier Panthere necklace will add opulence to any ensemble. Sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 2.82 carats make the pendant positively radiate light. Onyx accents in the...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Agrafe Paved Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold 1.48Ctw
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Agrafe paved diamond pendant necklace crafted in 18K white gold. Supple, fluid and airy, this gorgeous pendant features 73 round brilliant cut pave set diamonds totaling 1.48...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Ceramic 18k White Gold Diamond Drop Necklace Suite
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
This striking Cartier suite, crafted with a captivating geometric design, features a ceramic drop necklace and matching earrings. Each piece is adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds se...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,371
W 0.24 in D 0.2 in L 0.24 in
Cartier 1895 Diamond 0.23ct Round Brilliant Cut Pendant and Chain White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier 1895 diamond 0.23ct round brilliant cut pendant and chain 18 karat white gold. This pendant is designed as a single round brilliant cut diamond claw set within the signatu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with 0.09 Carat Round F VVS Diamond
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designer: CARTIER Detailed Description: Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pendant with 0.09 Carat Diamond, F VVS DESCRIPTION: In the dance of elegance and time, this vintage Cartier pendant ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Black Peacock Pearl and Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
With a Black Peacock freshwater pearl below; top of ring enhanced with Pink Sapphires; approx. 0.70tctw; Sterling Silver Tarnish-resistant Rhodium mounting; Size 8, we offer ring re-...
Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$105,000Sale Price|30% Off
Cartier 18K White Gold L'egers Diamants Spotlight Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier diamond jewelry is always beyond compare and especially when it comes to Cartier diamond necklaces. This model: L'egers Diamants Spotlight Necklace will add an elegant touch ...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Panthère de Cartier Diamond and Onyx Black Cord Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A striking vintage Panthère de Cartier diamond and onyx necklace set in 18k white gold.
The necklace features a pavé-set diamond circular link suspending a geometric recta...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,980Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels South Sea Pearl Ring 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Halo S.O
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Van Cleef & Arpels South Sea Pearl & diamond ring crafted in platinum (circa 1980s to 1990s). South Sea Pearl measures 11mm. 16 diamonds total an estimated ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Steven Battelle 20.7 Carat Green Tourmaline Cabochon Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful 15 x 20 mm Brazilian green tourmaline cabochon is set in a signature Steven Battelle "4 point with bun and jawan" high karat gold setting with two 1.7 mm VS1 diamonds fl...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 22k Gold
Art Deco Colombian Square Cut Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
You will truly "go green" with this extraordinary AGL and Gubelin certified Colombian untreated 2.78 carat square cut emerald ring attributed to the most ancient of mines. With an e...
Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
$8,500
Platinum Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond watch with 4.00 carat on the band
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring By Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Single Stone Ring, Circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier aquamarine 18 karat yellow gold single stone ring, circa 1960 This ring is set with an impressive emerald cut aquamarine of 8.77 carats approximately in a half bez...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Platinum and Aquamarine Ring
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum solitaire ring set with a large step cut aquamarine (app. 8.50 carat) set in a raised prong setting, signed: Cartier, US circa 1950-60. weight: 9.23 grams ring size: 16.7...
Aquamarine, Platinum
Mikimoto Diamond Large 12.5mm South Sea Pearl Platinum Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Large 12.5mm South Sea Pearl Ring by Mikimoto. A stunning Rare Authentic Mikimoto ring features a large 12.5mm South Sea pearl with a luminous sheen, set in elegant...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Cartier Deux Tetes Croisses Heart Motif Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Cartier, France. This charming diamond ring, with its subtle hearts motif, could only come from Cartier. Set with .12 carats of fine white diamonds (all G color,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,500Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size 4.5 Breathtaking pink sapphire and diamond halo Legacy engagement ring from Tiffany & Co.. This vibrant, ultra feminine ring was inspired by the glamour of the Edward...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1925s Art Deco 2 Carat Emeralds 2.20 Carat Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Sublime art deco ring, its entire platinum setting is closed set on its top with a Colombian emerald- cut emerald and an antique- cut diamond. This duo of gems is s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$8,750
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in Dm 2.63 in
Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli surrealist lady bug cuff bracelet. Of gilt plate metal the bombayed hinged cuffs inset with red, orange molded pate de verre glass lady bugs, partially painted in b...
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic Art Deco ring. Elegant, timeless and feminine, the ring is a great addition to your jewelry collection. It can also make a beautiful non-traditional engagement ring. Made of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Ring, centrally set with an oval Lapis Lazuli. Signed and numbered, finger size = 6 1/4
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Gold Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 34" 18k Gold 9.5 mm Certified $126,000 M126000 Estate Mikimoto 87 Pearls LARGE 9.5 mm 34 Inches 18 KT Yellow Gold Clasp TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 20...
Pearl, 18k Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar Heyman 14mm Golden South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
This Oscar Heyman ring is made from platinum and contains a 14mm Golden South Sea Pearl and 78 round diamonds weighing 1.78cts. The pearl is nestled in a cup of bead set pave diamond...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
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.
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
Cartier understands the value of preserving the signature codes of great design, and how to tweak it for modern aficionados.
Throughout the season, timepieces are clues to the characters' character.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Made with Sardinian coral, this gem packs so much presence — and is perfect for poolside soirees.
Through both his collection and his innovative designs, Louis Cartier’s passion for Islamic continues to resonate.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.