Cartier Panthère Bracelet

The Cartier Panthère bracelet is worked in 18k gold with tsavorite and onyx. The panther has been a Cartier signature since the 1910s, when Jeanne Toussaint established it as the house emblem, and the modern pieces keep her conventions: tsavorite garnets for the eyes, onyx for the markings, and a head modelled rather than stylised. The bracelet is built to sit close to the wrist so the head reads correctly from above.

Panthère pieces are produced in limited quantity and the stone setting is done by hand, which is the practical constraint on output. It is among the most recognisable designs in fine jewellery and rarely stays available. Sourced privately, with condition and documentation reviewed in full.

The bracelet is generally worn on its own rather than stacked, since the panther's head needs enough visual space to read clearly rather than being crowded by other pieces on the same wrist. Cartier's Panthère line has stayed close to Toussaint's original conventions for nearly a century, which is part of why collectors treat well-preserved examples, old or new, as consistent with each other rather than dated by era.

Because the panther's head and stone setting are modelled rather than cast flat, Clutch checks the tsavorite and onyx placement closely on each piece for security and colour consistency before listing, since these smaller stones are more prone to loosening with wear than a plain pavé surface would be. Every item is independently authenticated through Legit Grails ahead of purchase. Enquire for current availability and pricing.