But not only that, it was also intended to be worn by both men and women. The bracelet was designed in the shape of an oval in order to fit as closely as possible to a loved one's wrist. He then approached the maison with the prototype.Ģ. Rare Authentic Cartier 18k Tri-Color Gold Double C Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet. The Love bracelet wasn't designed at Cartier's headquarters in Paris, but rather at the Cipullo's workshop in 1969. Cartier Pav Set Diamond LOVE Bangle Size 18 In 18ct Rose Gold RRP: 36,300. Here are 10 fascinating facts about the iconic piece.ġ. Wrap the tape measure around the wrist on which you plan to wear your Cartier bracelet. The bracelet comes complete with a RichDiamonds presentation box and our own certificate of authenticity. The bracelet is a size 21 and has a gross weight 40.6 grams.
The bracelet has the screw motif displayed around the outer edge and features the new style screw fitting.
Here, a look at 10 facts that give insights into the Cartier Love bracelet's nearly 52 year history. Ways to measure your wrist: Use a tape measure. An iconic 18k yellow gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. Most recently, Assouline has published a new jewelry book about the Love bracelet's creator, Aldo Cipullo, which celebrates the iconic piece of jewelry as well. The piece has always been popular, but in the last decade has surged back into prominence. But instead, the Cartier Love bracelet was designed to not be taken off on a daily basis, as it is secured on the wearer with its very own screwdriver. And for good reason: designed as a unisex piece with tiny gold screws, when it was officially launched, the piece challenged traditional notions of jewelry-in particular, the notion that jewelry was meant to display both one's status and wealth, and worn sparingly. In fact, in 2016, the bracelet was the most Googled piece of jewelry in the entire world. If it is this kind of replica we came across, other identification methods should be adopted. Once you have found your size in the 'LOVE' column of the Bracelet Sizing Chart, Cartier recommends adding one centimeter for a tight fit and two centimeters for a loose fit. There are also a small number of manufacturers who will use real gold and diamond to make replicas. The usual bracelet sizing rules differ slightly in this case due to the design of the LOVE bracelet. The Cartier Love bracelet is one of the most popular pieces of jewelry designed, and one of the most iconic as well. For example, a genuine size 18 cm Cartier love bracelet without diamond has a weight of about 38.2g while a same-size replica is generally lighter than 30g.