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| A vintage Cartier scarf. |
I have been getting so much wear out of my silk scarves this spring because of the cool-but-sunny weather that I started to think that it was time to add a new one to my collection. I wanted something vintage but didn’t want to spend too much money. I started my eBay search looking for a YSL scarf but ended up with a Cartier! I had almost forgotten they make them but at $400 new (ouch), they are as expensive as Hermès so it was nice to find vintage ones for a fraction of the cost. I loved this red scarf featuring clocks and watches and white and yellow diamonds and I got it for under $40.
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| Love these white and yellow diamonds! |
The silk twill is on par with Hermès (the weight of the 90cms, not the 70cms, for all you die-hards who know the difference), the colors are saturated and intense, with the Cartier “C” woven throughout, and the hems are hand-rolled and stitched! Most Cartier scarves feature gems and jewelry (particularly jewelry made famous by the Duchess of Windsor), which I think only adds to their appeal. I would have to win the lottery to own any serious Cartier jewelry but it’s nice to have a luxurious silk scarf from them, strewn with pictures of their famous watches and gems, to tie around my neck!
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| Great design details throughout. |
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| Love this watch picture in particular! |
Let me know if you own any Cartier scarves. If there are other brands you like for silk scarves, please share what they are!
6 comments:
:-) What a beautiful scarf, dear Jill!
Yet, it's true - Cartier makes lovely scarves. And what I like about them is that they also make jacquard scarves.
I had one but lost it. Boo-hoo-hoo :-(
Congratulations on your great find!
xo :-)
Hi Claudia, I knew you would know about Cartier scarves! I'm sorry you lost the scarf you had! I would like to add another Hermes scarf to my collection some time but I am going to have to be absolutely crazy about the pattern. In the meantime, I am going to be keeping my eyes out for more Cartier! xx
That's one gorgeous scarf, the color is wonderful! You really can find some great treasures, Jill. This is a perfect example. It'll look beautiful on you. Thanks for sharing the pics and info. I had no idea Cartier made scarves!!
XO-M.
Hi Mom! I knew Cartier made scarves but always seem to forget about it since I first think of Hermes. I can keep an eye out for you on eBay if ya want! Just tell me what colors or motifs you have in mind. xoxo
I love your scarf,Jill, and I think it's as beautiful as any Hermes scarf. I don't own anything Cartier; but I may just start taking a look at their scarves.
Hiya Duchess of H! They have some beautiful scarves on the Cartier website but I am going to stick with vintage for now since I want to keep putting money into my Jewelry Fund ha ha! xx
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