If the robust locking mechanism and miniature screw heads that characterized the Cartier Love bracelet when it first appeared conjured crude, medieval hardware, there’s a good reason. When Italian-born American jewelry designer Aldo Cipullo created the company’s signature bangle, he was inspired by chastity belts. Cipullo believed that the bond and commitment embodied in love deserved their own distinctive symbol.
When he designed the Love bracelet, in 1969, Cipullo (1935–84) hadn't been working long for Cartier, where he was hired only a decade after arriving in the United States. In fact, it was his first piece for the internationally acclaimed French jewelry house, which already counted numerous celebrities among its loyal clientele and had attracted legions of admirers for its brooches and Santos de Cartier wristwatch.
The son of a well-known costume jewelry manufacturer, Cipullo developed an appreciation for design in his youth and gained firsthand experience with manufacturing jewelry during an apprenticeship at his father’s factory in Florence. After arriving in New York City, in 1959, he studied at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, then worked for Tiffany & Co. and David Webb, honing his talent for crafting rich and innovative designs before finally landing at Cartier.
As for the history of the Cartier Love bracelet, its launch created a frenzy, stoked by media buzz and a publicity campaign involving marquee-name couples like Nancy and Frank Sinatra, who happily accepted prototypes of the piece. It wasn’t just the bracelet’s look that generated conversation.
The yellow-gold band, rimmed in mock flathead screws, was intended to be worn all day and all night by both men and women and not matched to specific attire. These attributes were certainly audacious for luxury jewelry of the era, but Cipullo’s now-instantly recognizable piece was also endowed with narrative.
Although it’s since been updated to lock and unlock on its own, the original Love bracelet came with a gold-vermeil screwdriver. One lover wore Cipullo’s striking cuff, while the other carried the tool to open and close it. By design, Cartier’s Love bracelet is a physical representation of love’s promise — a clean and elegant symbol, wearable by anyone.
Cartier Love Bracelet, Classic Model, 18K Yellow Gold, 4-Diamond, Size 16
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
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By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
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By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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18K Yellow Gold Love Bracelet Open Cuff Size 19 by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Cartier LOVE 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet Size 16
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
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By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
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By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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Cartier Love Bracelet Classic Model in 18 Karat White Gold, Size 18
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
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By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
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By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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By Cartier
Located in Austin, TX
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By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
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By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Original medium Cartier Love bangle / bracelet with screw. Made in France, 18k yellow gold, bangle 34.5 grams, screw 4.2 grams, size 19. 2021 Cartier certificate. Accommodated with ...
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By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
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By Cartier
Located in Westport, CT
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By Cartier
Located in Coral Gables, FL
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By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
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By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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By Cartier
Located in Lisboa, PT
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By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
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By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
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By Cartier
Located in Addlestone, GB
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By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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Located in Mayfair, London, London
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Cartier White Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 19 B6040719
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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Cartier Yellow Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 15 B6035915
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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By Cartier
Located in Lisboa, PT
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By Cartier
Located in Lisboa, PT
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Located in Mayfair, London, London
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Cartier Rose Gold Coloured Stones Love Bracelet Size 18 B6036518
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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Cartier Pave Diamond and Ceramic Love Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
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Cartier Yellow Gold Plain Love Bracelet Size 15 B6035515
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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Cartier White Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 20 B6035820
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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Cartier White Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6040716
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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Cartier Yellow Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 20 B6040520
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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Cartier Love Bracelet in 18K Rose Gold Size 17 With Box and Papers
By Cartier
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Brand: Cartier Style: Cartier Love Bracelet Metal: 18K Rose Gold Size: 17 Width: ~6mm Weight: 30.5 grams
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Cartier Four Diamond LOVE Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Box, Size 15
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
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Cartier Love 4 Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet Diameter 17
By Cartier
Located in Poitiers, FR
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Cartier White Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 18 B6040718
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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Cartier 18 Karat Rose Gold Love Bangle Bracelet with Box & Screwdriver, Size 16
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
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Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond & Pink Sapphire Double Love Bracelet Size 17 N670
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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Cartier Yellow Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet SM Size 15 B6047815
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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By Cartier
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
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Cartier White Gold Plain Love Bracelet Size 19 B6035419
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
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Cartier LOVE 18K Yellow Gold Interlocking Rings Chain Bracelet, 18 cm
By Cartier
Located in Vannes, FR
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Cartier Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Cuff Love Bracelet Size 16 B6030016
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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By Cartier
Located in Lucerne, CH
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