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Cartier Trinity 7 Ring

Cartier Trinity Bracelet 18k Yellow White Rose Gold Estate Jewelry
Cartier Trinity Bracelet 18k Yellow White Rose Gold Estate Jewelry

Cartier Trinity Bracelet 18k Yellow White Rose Gold Estate Jewelry

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Each of the three Cartier Trinity bracelet rings measures 7 ¾” x ¼” (20.4 x 0.6 cm).

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Cartier Trinity 7 Band Tricolor Gold Ring
Cartier Trinity 7 Band Tricolor Gold Ring

Cartier Trinity 7 Band Tricolor Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Tri-Color Gold Trinity 7 Band Ring by Cartier. Details: Ring Size: 5 Band Width: 6mm Weight: 6.3 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier Paris 750 *Free Shipping within the United St...

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Materials

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Cartier Trinity 7 Band Tricolor Gold Ring
Cartier Trinity 7 Band Tricolor Gold Ring

Cartier Trinity 7 Band Tricolor Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Tri-Color Gold Trinity 7 Band Ring by Cartier. This ring comes with Cartier certificate of authenticity.

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CARTIER Trinity Platinum Rare 7 Rolling Ring
CARTIER Trinity Platinum Rare 7 Rolling Ring

CARTIER Trinity Platinum Rare 7 Rolling Ring

By Cartier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extremely rare ring from Cartier's iconic Trinity collection. No longer in production. Composed of SEVEN platinum intertwined bands. Each band is stamped with a Dogs Heads. The Fre...

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Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Trinity Vintage 18k Tri-Tone Rolling 7 Band Ring
Cartier Trinity Vintage 18k Tri-Tone Rolling 7 Band Ring

Cartier Trinity Vintage 18k Tri-Tone Rolling 7 Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

This is the Classic Trinity de Cartier with seven rolling bands ring, which is the epitome of elegance and timelessness.

Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

CARTIER RING WOMENS Size 7 TRINITY 18K DIAMOND PAVE VINTAGE LUXURYCORE
CARTIER RING WOMENS Size 7 TRINITY 18K DIAMOND PAVE VINTAGE LUXURYCORE

CARTIER RING WOMENS Size 7 TRINITY 18K DIAMOND PAVE VINTAGE LUXURYCORE

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

18K Cartier Trinity Ring Metal Type: 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 11.4 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Not Resizable) 1: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Primar...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Cartier Trinity 18 Karat Three-Tone Gold 7 Band Rolling Ring
Cartier Trinity 18 Karat Three-Tone Gold 7 Band Rolling Ring

Cartier Trinity 18 Karat Three-Tone Gold 7 Band Rolling Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

This Trinity De Cartier rolling ring features seven rings crafted from 18k rose, yellow and white gold, symbolizing love, fidelity, and friendship. Ring size 44 US 3. Works great as ...

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2010s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold

Cartier Trinity Bracelet Diamond 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
Cartier Trinity Bracelet Diamond 18k Gold Estate Jewelry

Cartier Trinity Bracelet Diamond 18k Gold Estate Jewelry

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Each of the three Cartier Trinity bracelet rings measures 7 ¾” x 1/8” (19.7 x 0.4 cm).

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Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity 7 Band Tricolor Gold Ring
Cartier Trinity 7 Band Tricolor Gold Ring

Cartier Trinity 7 Band Tricolor Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Tri-Color Gold Trinity 7 Band Ring by Cartier. This ring comes with Cartier certificate of authenticity.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Gold

Cartier Trinity 7 Band Tricolor Gold Ring
Cartier Trinity 7 Band Tricolor Gold Ring

Cartier Trinity 7 Band Tricolor Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Tri-Color Gold Trinity 7 Band Ring by Cartier. This ring is in mint condition and comes with Cartier box and Cartier certificate.

Category

Early 2000s French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Trinity 7 Band Tricolor Gold Band-Ring
Cartier Trinity 7 Band Tricolor Gold Band-Ring

Cartier Trinity 7 Band Tricolor Gold Band-Ring

By Cartier

Located in Bethesda, MD

Three bands. Three colors. Pink gold, yellow gold and white gold, intertwined in a display of mystery and harmony. Cartier’s timeless trinity ring. ♦ Designer: Cartier ♦ Metal: 18 k...

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1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Gold

Size 7 Trinity De Cartier Tricolored Gold Band Ring
Size 7 Trinity De Cartier Tricolored Gold Band Ring

Size 7 Trinity De Cartier Tricolored Gold Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tri-colored gold Cartier band. Size 54. Ring is in excellent condition and is extremely reminiscent of Cartier's style. Serial number is very visible on the inside of the band as is ...

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Vintage 1980s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier 7 Band Trinity Ring 18k Gold Bands Estate Fine Jewelry
Vintage Cartier 7 Band Trinity Ring 18k Gold Bands Estate Fine Jewelry

Vintage Cartier 7 Band Trinity Ring 18k Gold Bands Estate Fine Jewelry

By Cartier

Located in Torrance, CA

Vintage Cartier 7 band Trinity ring crafted in 18k yellow, white & rose gold.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Trinity 18K Three Tone Gold 7-Band XXS Ring Size 51
Cartier Trinity 18K Three Tone Gold 7-Band XXS Ring Size 51

Cartier Trinity 18K Three Tone Gold 7-Band XXS Ring Size 51

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Trinity ring was designed by Louis Cartier in 1924 and it continues to be a celebrated design from Cartier. The central motif of the Trinity collection is the ring which comes as...

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Gold

Cartier Trinity Bands 18K Gold Size 7
Cartier Trinity Bands 18K Gold Size 7

Cartier Trinity Bands 18K Gold Size 7

By Cartier

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Cartier 'Amour et Trinity' ring

Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

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Cartier Trinity 7 Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate cartier trinity 7 ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 316 antique edition and 296 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a cartier trinity 7 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. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. While most can agree that any cartier trinity 7 ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 265 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a cartier trinity 7 ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Cartier Trinity 7 Ring?

Prices for a cartier trinity 7 ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $450 and can go as high as $75,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,761.

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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.