A timeless icon of French jewelry design, this Cartier Trinity ring is crafted in 18K tri-color gold and showcases the Maison’s celebrated interlocking motif. Created in 1924, the Trinity ring remains one of Cartier’s most enduring and recognizable designs.

The ring’s origins are closely tied to one of the most fascinating legends in Cartier history. According to tradition, French poet, playwright, and filmmaker Jean Cocteau, a close friend of Louis Cartier, was captivated by the rings of Saturn and envisioned their celestial beauty transformed into a jewel. Inspired by the idea of something vast and universal becoming deeply personal, Cocteau is said to have shared this vision with Cartier, challenging the Maison to bring it to life.

The result was the Trinity ring: three seamlessly interlocking bands of yellow, white, and rose gold that move fluidly together in perfect harmony. Revolutionary for its time, the design departed from the era's heavily gem-set jewelry, relying instead on pure form, movement, and symbolism. Over the decades, the three bands have come to represent love, fidelity, and friendship, making the Trinity ring both a meaningful talisman and a design masterpiece.

Elegant in its simplicity and unmistakably Cartier, the Trinity ring has been worn by artists, collectors, and style icons for generations, standing as a testament to the enduring appeal of great design.

Circa - 1990s

Size - 50/5.25

French Assay Marks

Signed - Cartier