A silver money clip from Cartier, dating back to the 1980s.
Crafted with a slight thickness and sharp, angular C-shape edges, the clip portion is made of metal (likely copper). Despite its small size, it carries a powerful presence.
The combination of sterling silver and copper metal in this design is sublime. The way these colors and materials complement each other is beyond compare—an endless sense of allure.
It is a solid, minimalist, yet lavish and luxurious accessory typical of Cartier.
The side of the C-shape features Cartier’s script logo, a serial number, and stamps indicating the material and origin. These engravings are incredibly cool, becoming an integral part of the design itself.
On a personal note, my wedding ring was purchased at Cartier in Prague, and even now, years later, I still feel a sense of joy whenever I glance at my finger. I truly feel there is a kind of magic in wearing their pieces. I’m so glad we pushed ourselves to choose Cartier. Haha.
I remember being overwhelmed by their long history and authority at the boutique—where everything from the most opulent jewelry to simple pieces with no stones at all felt equally beautiful and infused with class in every detail.
Cartier holds a special place in my heart for such reasons, but
beyond jewelry, Cartier has produced various silver accessories, including money clips like this one, as well as lighters and cigarette cases.
While some of these items are so luxurious they feel reserved for celebrities, a money clip is an entry-level piece that makes you want to give it a try.
That said, they were produced in smaller quantities than their other jewelry even back then, and this piece in particular is said to be especially rare. The dealer told me, "Extremely rare!"
Indeed, after looking into it, while you can find common tie-pin style clips or other C-clips, this specific design almost never appears on the market.
The clip has a slight gap by design, so if you are holding only a few bills, please fold them or adjust accordingly to ensure they are held securely.
Just like with Tiffany, I recommend using this for anything that needs holding, whether it’s documents or restaurant checks. Haha.
Whether visible to others or kept for your eyes only, this is a beautiful accessory that will lift your spirits.
made in France
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material - sterling silver 925 / metal
size - approx. 3×3cm
weight - 7.4g
condition - Excellent
