Pawn Your Cartier Jewellery

Yes, Cartier is one of the most pawnable brands of jewellery with high end pawnbrokers. At New Bond Street Pawnbrokers, we consider loans against authentic Cartier jewellery with an established secondary market. Cartier Pieces we commonly assess for collateral loans at our Mayfair, Central London pawn shop include:

– Cartier Love bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings.
– Juste un Clou bracelets, rings, earrings and pendants.
– Trinity rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings.
– Panthère de Cartier rings, brooches, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and watches.
– Clash de Cartier, Écrou de Cartier, Maillon Panthère, C de Cartier and selected current collections.
– Cartier diamond engagement rings, solitaires and coloured-gemstone rings.
– Art Deco jewellery, Tutti Frutti pieces, Mystery Clocks-related jewels and historic high jewellery.
– Vintage Cartier gold jewellery, enamel work, brooches, clips, cigarette cases and dress sets.

Examples of Cartier collections you can you use as collateral for loans:

1. Cartier Trinity Ring
2. Panthere de Cartier Ring
3. Cartier Love Ring
4. Cartier Juste Un Clou Ring
5. Clash de Cartier Ring
6. Les Berlingots de Cartier Ring
7. Beautés du Monde Ring
8. TANK FRANÇAISE
9. CARTIER D’AMOUR
10. DIAMANTS LÉGERS DE CARTIER
11. ÉCROU DE CARTIER
12. MAILLON PANTHÈRE
13. Cartier Rings for Engagements (Men & Women) i.e. Etincelle de Cartier range of rings, the Love Solitaire range, Trinity Solitaire
14. Cartier Rings for Weddings i.e. The Trinity ring (also sometimes called the Cartier Russian wedding ring), the Cartier Love band ring, Cartier A’Amour range

Cartier’s market is broad. A plain 18ct gold Love bracelet can be relatively liquid because it is easy to recognise and consistently traded. At the same time, an important Art Deco necklace may have a much higher value but require a specialist appraisal of design, gemstones, provenance and historic condition.

Established collections can make a Cartier piece easier to identify, compare and resell, but the exact model, metal, size, condition and completeness still determine the final appraisal.

Collections with consistent secondary-market interest include:

– Love: Especially classic and diamond-set bracelets in desirable sizes, with original screws and screwdriver.

– Juste un Clou: Gold and diamond-set bracelets and rings, particularly larger sizes and well-preserved examples.

– Trinity: Original three-colour-gold rings and high-jewellery variations, including vintage and diamond-set examples.

– Panthère de Cartier: Particularly articulated, diamond-set and gemstone Panthère jewellery, as well as collectable vintage designs.

– Clash de Cartier: Gold and diamond-set pieces where the moving studs, hinges and engraving remain in strong condition.

– Maillon Panthère: Gold link bracelets and necklaces with original links, clasp and correct construction.

– Tutti Frutti and Art Deco: Rare pieces with important coloured gemstones, period provenance and original design.

– High jewellery: Pieces with exceptional diamonds, gemstones, technical craftsmanship or historical significance.

Cartier jewellery often contains design elements that are both aesthetically important and mechanically vulnerable. For a pawnbroker, condition is not simply about surface scratches: it affects whether the jewellery is safe to store, marketable and economically repairable.

We pay particular attention to:

– Love bracelets: Screw heads, thread condition, hinge alignment, security of the closure and whether the bracelet opens and closes correctly.

– Juste un Clou: The nail head, pointed end, curve of the bracelet and signs of distortion from bending or resizing.

– Trinity rings: The free movement and correct proportion of all three yellow, white and rose gold bands; stretching or soldering can affect fit and originality.

– Panthère pieces: Articulated joints, tail, head, claws, gemstone eyes, enamel spots and secure pavé stones.

– Clash de Cartier: Movement of the studs, integrity of the articulated structure, hinges and clasp.
Maillon Panthère: Link stretch, clasp wear, missing links and whether bracelet length has been altered.

A missing screw on a Love bracelet is more than a cosmetic issue because a replacement needs to be compatible with the fastening mechanism, metal and overall finish. Similarly, a Panthère with a damaged joint or missing gemstone eye may need specialised repair and may lose collector appeal.

Yes. Vintage, discontinued and historically important Cartier jewellery may require a deeper specialist appraisal because value can be driven by period, design, provenance, rarity and original construction as well as the diamonds or metal.

We may use a specialist route where the piece has:

– Art Deco, Belle Époque, Tutti Frutti or mid-century design features.
– Original Cartier London, Paris or New York signatures and relevant period marks.
– Important coloured gemstones, including carved rubies, emeralds, sapphires, jadeite, coral or onyx.
– Documented ownership, family provenance, published history or previous auction catalogue entries.
– Original fitted case, period invoice, archive material or photographs.
– Transformable, articulated or technically complex construction.
– A complete matching suite or a rare discontinued Cartier model.

Originality is often more important than a flawless appearance. Carefully documented period restoration can be acceptable, but replacement gemstones, altered clips, changed clasps, re-plated metal or a later conversion can reduce the collector premium.

They can help. Cartier documents make it easier to verify ownership history, identify the exact model, assess completeness and prepare the piece for potential resale. They are especially useful for Love bracelets, diamond rings, high jewellery and vintage items.

Helpful supporting materials include:

– Original Cartier invoice or sales receipt.
– Cartier certificate of authenticity and warranty card.
– GIA reports for principal diamonds and laser-inscription information.
– Gemstone reports from GIA, SSEF, Gübelin or AGL for high-jewellery coloured stones.
– Original red Cartier box, pouch, fitted case and, where relevant, the Love screwdriver.
– Cartier service, polishing, repair or resizing records.
– Previous auction catalogues, estate valuations and provenance documents.
– Design sketches, archival material or historical correspondence for rare vintage pieces.

Documents are helpful but do not replace physical authentication. A Cartier box can be separated from the jewel, and an insurance valuation may represent replacement cost rather than realistic second-hand value. We verify that the paperwork aligns with the signature, serial number, construction, gemstones and current condition of the item.

Yes. Our pawn shop takes Cartier necklaces, pendants, Love bracelets, bangles, rings, earrings, earclips, brooches and selected jewellery watches, subject to authentication and appraisal.

Each category has distinct points of scrutiny:

– Bracelets: Screw and hinge condition, length, link wear, clasp, safety catch, serial number and original components.

– Necklaces: Chain originality, clasp, pendant attachment, articulation, detachable drops and stone matching.

– Rings: Centre-stone quality, claw condition, resizing history, hallmarks and whether diamonds remain original to the setting.

– Earrings: Matched-pair status, original posts or clips, diamond and gemstone matching, working fittings and correct backs.

– Brooches: Pin, hinge and catch function; condition of enamel, pavé, articulated parts and gemstone details.

– Jewellery watches: Both jewellery construction and the underlying watch component require review.

Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier and referred to as the ‘jeweller of kings and the king of jewellers’ by King Edward VII of England. Famous collectors include Barbara Hutton and the Duchess of Windsor. Rarer and more highly valued are pieces of vintage Cartier jewellery, and provenance is an essential part of any appraisal by our pawnbroking team.

In the early 20th century, Cartier designed jewellery became internationally renowned and visionary designers took inspiration from Indian jewels, creating some of the most iconic pieces of the century. Using your Cartier jewellery to secure a loan, provides a quick, discreet way to generate the cash needed in the short term, for unexpected circumstances or maybe to help fund a special occasion, such as a wedding?

Luxury pawnbrokers offer loans on most Cartier Love bracelets, necklaces, earrings, brooches, and rings (including engagement and wedding rings) – Cartier jewellery is often more valued the older it is.

That’s why, for example, the original bracelets from the 1970s Love collection are usually worth more than more modern pieces from the line. They may not be adorned with jewels, but vintage Cartier Love bracelets have kept their value well over the decades.

The Cartier panther, first introduced over a hundred years ago, has become iconic and can be seen in a number of different pieces. Lending on Cartier brooches and other types of jewellery which feature the panther motif is also available. Many vintage pieces have the emblematic big cat on them, and you’ll have no problem releasing capital on Cartier earrings, necklaces, and other pieces that showcase the panther.

One of the most famous and sought-after pieces is the Trinity design, which features three interlocking bands in yellow, white, and rose gold. Cartier Trinity rings are often used for engagement or marriage, so they are a common piece when it comes to financing Cartier wedding bands. These romantic pieces have deep symbolism behind them: the white gold band is said to represent friendship, the yellow gold band loyalty, and the rose gold band love.

Pawn shops also provide loans on Cartier wedding bands. Be aware, however, that when it comes to Cartier wedding bands, the presence of a personalised engraving may lower the value of your piece. The same is true if you wish to pawn Cartier engagement rings.

Modern pieces may not have the same wow factor as vintage Cartier jewellery, but they are still luxurious and valuable, so it’s not hard to pawn Cartier necklaces, earrings and rings with a shorter history. Some of the more recent collections, such as the very modern Cactus de Cartier line, can also attract high prices.