How to sell & estimate your Cartier jewelry and watches at auction ?

The Cartier House

Founded in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, Cartier specializes in the sale of jewelry, watches and leather goods. During the Second Empire, it supplied the whole of Paris with jewelry and worked for the most important people, including the Empress Eugenie and then the British royal family after opening a store in London. Cartier then devoted himself to watchmaking, inventing iconic watch models such as the Santos watch, the Tank watch and the Baignoire watch. In addition to its high jewelry creations, after the Second World War Cartier established itself as a creator of timeless jewelry, which is regularly found in auctions: "Love" and "Juste un clou" bracelets , "Trinity" rings, and the variation of fauna and flora in bracelets, rings and necklaces through the various collections, including the famous "Panther" collection.

Cartier jewelry and watches at auction

Requests for estimates of Cartier jewelry and watches are frequent in the auction world. And for good reason: iconic models such asthe Santos, Tank and Baignoire watches are still - and sometimes 100 years after their creation - trendy and iconic pieces that are proudly worn on the wrist. Cartier jewelry auctions are also very successful and some models have become fashion icons for women and men, such as the famous "Trinity" ring or the "Love" bracelet .

In addition to these qualitative but mass-produced pieces, Cartier also makes "Haute Joaillerie " jewelry and watches - custom-made and with exceptional materials - setting records in auctions every year. Thus, certain pieces from Cartier's Art Deco period can achieve millionaire bids, such as the so-called "Tutti Frutti" pieces (jewelry, bracelets, rings and watches made of diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies) or the famous mysterious clocks, true and luxurious watchmaking masterpieces. 

Why sell your Cartier jewelry at auction ? 

The assistanceof an auctioneer in the estimation and sale of jewelry and watches from the house of Cartier at auction is necessary. Indeed, the reputation of the house is such that counterfeits are frequent . The expertise of an auctioneer will allow to detect the fakes and will guarantee to the buyer the veracity of his jewel or his watch. The auctioneer appreciates the quality of the objects he appraises. Thus, in the presence of an exceptional piece, he will be able to carry out research in the library or in the archives of the Cartier company, often accompanied by an expert in gemology, to enhance the value of your object and give it a pedigree that increases its value. Thus, the auction of Cartier jewelry and watches ensures that the owner can promote his object, advertise it and solicit his network of buyers to sell the piece at the best possible price.