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 White Gold 4-Diamond Size 17
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet: A Cartier Love bangle bracelet designed in 18k white gold gold, set with (4) round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.42 carat. This classic model is a si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet, Classic Model, 18K Yellow Gold, Size 17
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet: A Cartier Love bangle bracelet designed in eighteen karat yellow gold. This classic model is a size 17, it measures 0.24 inch in width; it weighs 30.1 grams. The brace...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6036016
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k rose gold half diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The iconic screw motif alternates with 4 round brilliant-cut diamonds throughout the centre of the ban...
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Cartier Love Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold. Signed by Cartier Size 21 Comes with its Certificate of Authenticity, original invoice from Cartier, original box and screw.
18k Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet With 6 Brilliant Cut Diamonds 18K Rose Gold Small Model
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
The LOVE collection began with the iconic bracelet created in New York in 1969. An expression of Cartier's design vision, this oval bracelet can be identified by its radical, innovat...
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Cartier Love Bracelet 0.42 Carats 18K White Gold 4 Brilliant Cut Diamonds Bangle
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
LOVE bracelet, 18K white gold (750/1000), set with 4 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.42 carats. Comes with a screwdriver. Width: 6.1 mm. Created in New York in 1969, the LOVE brace...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet 18K Rose Gold Size 17 With Screwdriver Bangle
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
LOVE bracelet, 18K rose gold (750/1000), set with 4 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.42 carats. Comes with a screwdriver. Width: 6.1 mm. Created in New York in 1969, the LOVE bracel...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6040616
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold full diamond bracelet by Cartier from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout in a rubove...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Classic Model 18K Rose Gold with Screwdriver Size 18
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
LOVE bracelet, classic model, 18K rose gold (750/1000), original fastening system with two functional screws. Comes with a screwdriver. Width 6.1 mm. Created in New York in 1969, the...
Rose Gold
Cartier White Gold Pave Diamond Love Bracelet Size 17
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1086 Comes With Full Set (Box + Papers) Date Circa 2018 RRP £59,500 Incl. Taxes / €67,000 Incl. Taxes / $62,000 Excl. Taxes Model N6033602 Serial Number XJ**** Size 17 Size Gu...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unworn Cartier Double Love Diamond 18K White Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic 18K white gold diamond double Cartier Love bracelet, unworn, with the tag still attached. Diamond W...
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier 18ct Rose Gold Love Bangle
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 18ct Rose Gold Love Bangle Product Details Xupes Ref: J1538 Brand: Cartier Model: Love Bangle Type: Bracelet Serial Number: T****** RRP: £7,050 Accompanied By: Cartier Pouch...
Rose Gold
Cartier White Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 17 B6035817
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold Cartier half diamond bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of the iconic screw motifs on the outer edge alternating with 4 round brilliant cut d...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Love All Diamond and Ceramic White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond "LOVE" Bangle Bracelet by Cartier. SIZE 18. This bracelet comes with Cartier box & service paper from Cartier store in NYC. Retail Price: $49,800 plus tax. Wi...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier LOVE 18k White Gold Classic Model Size 20 Bangle Bracelet In Stock
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier LOVE 18k White Gold Size 20 Bangle Bracelet Designer: Cartier Collection: LOVE Style: Classic Model Bracelet Material: 18k White Gold Bracelet Size: 20 Closure: Old Sty...
18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Cartier White Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 17 B6040717
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold full diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout in a rubover ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Brushed Classic Model 18K White Gold Size 20
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Love bracelet crafted in 18k white gold. Brushed, classic model. This bracelet is a statement of luxury and class. New style screw system. Width: 6.1mm. Size 20. Excellent pr...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet 6 Diamonds Small Model In 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
The Small LOVE bracelet in 18K white gold, with 6 diamonds, a polished finish, and a single-screw closure. Details: Brand: Cartier Model: Small Model Type: Love Bracelet Size: 17 Ma...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Classic Model 4 Diamonds 18K Rose Gold with Screwdriver
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
The LOVE collection began with the iconic bracelet created in New York in 1969. An expression of Cartier's design vision, this oval bracelet can be identified by its radical, innovat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier 18ct White Gold Love Bangle
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 18ct White Gold Love Bangle Product Details Xupes Ref: J1641 Brand: Cartier Model: Love Bangle Type: Bracelet Serial Number: E***** RRP: £7,550 Accompanied By: Cartier Box, ...
White Gold
Cartier Classic Love Bracelet Four Diamond Bangle in White Gold Size 19
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Love Bracelet Four Diamond Bangle in White Gold Size 19. Features 4 brilliant cut diamonds with a total carat weight of 0.42ct. Crafted in 18k white gold, it has a screw clos...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet, Classic Model, 18K Rose Gold, Size 20
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet: A Cartier Love bangle bracelet designed in eighteen karat rose gold. This classic model is a size 20, it measures 0.24 inch in width; it weighs 32.0 grams. The bracel...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet, Classic Model, 18K Rose Gold, Size 17
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet: A Cartier Love bangle bracelet designed in eighteen karat rose gold. This classic model is a size 17, it measures 0.24 inch in width; it weighs 29.2 grams. The bracel...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet, Classic Model, 18K Rose Gold, Size 19
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet: A Cartier Love bangle bracelet designed in eighteen karat rose gold. This classic model is a size 19, it measures 0.24 inch in width; it weighs 30.9 grams. The bracel...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet, Classic Model, 18K Rose Gold, 10-Diamonds, Size 17
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet: A Cartier Love bangle bracelet designed in eighteen karat rose gold set with (10) round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.96 carat. This classic model is...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet, Classic Model, 18K White Gold, Size 17
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet: A Cartier Love bangle bracelet designed in eighteen karat white gold. This classic model is a size 17, it measures 0.24 inch in width; it weighs 32.4 grams. The bracel...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet 18k White Gold Classic Model Size 16 - Bracelet Only
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Love Bracelet 18 Karat Size 16 In Stock Discover timeless elegance with the Cartier Love Bracelet in 18-karat white gold, available in size 16. This iconic piece embodies lu...
White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Original Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic Cartier Love 18K rose gold bracelet. Crafted in a classic oval shape, measuring 2.25 in diameter. This iconic piece features the signature screw motifs evenly spaced aro...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier White Gold Plain Love Bracelet Size 16 B6035416
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of the iconic screw motifs on the outer edge. The bracelet is a size 16 and features the old-style...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond & Pink Sapphire Love Bracelet Size 19 N6705919
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k rose gold half diamond and pink sapphire double Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The double bangle features the iconic screw motif alternating with 6 round br...
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Cartier Love Bracelet 18K Rose Gold Size 16 With Screwdriver
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
LOVE bracelet, 18K rose gold (750/1000). Comes with a screwdriver. Width: 6.1 mm. Created in New York in 1969, the LOVE bracelet is an icon of jewelry design: a close fitting, oval b...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 17 B6036017
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k rose gold half diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The iconic screw motif alternates with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds on the outer edge of the bracele...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Love Bracelet Open Cuff Size 19 by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
One of the timeless designs from Cartier that is beloved by many, the Love Bracelet was originally designed by Aldo Cipullo in 1969. The subtle motif of screw heads on the band is in...
Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Classic Model Two Functional Screws 18K Rose Gold Size 17
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
The LOVE collection began with the iconic bracelet created in New York in 1969. An expression of Cartier's design vision, this oval bracelet can be identified by its radical, innovat...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Classic Love Bracelet in White Gold Size 20 with Box & Papers B6067620
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This Classic Size Cartier Love Bracelet is a stunning piece of jewellery crafted from white gold. The bracelet features an oval shape with a screw closure and is hallmarked. The item...
White Gold
Cartier White Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6040716
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k white gold full diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout in a r...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Pave Diamond & Ceramic Love Bracelet Size 21 N6032421
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond and ceramic bracelet by Cartier from the Love collection. The bracelet has black ceramic set to the iconic screw motifs around the outer edge with 204 round...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet 18K Rose Gold Bangle Size 17 with Screwdriver
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
LOVE bracelet, 18K rose gold (750/1000). Comes with a screwdriver. Width: 6.1 mm. Created in New York in 1969, the LOVE bracelet is an icon of jewelry design: a close-fitting, oval b...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 18 B6040618
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold full diamond bracelet by Cartier from the Love Collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout totalling 0...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat Rose Gold with Sapphire Gemstone Size 17
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Cartier's Love bracelet is a modern symbol of luxury and a way to lock in one's love. Designed in an oval shape to comfortably sit around your wrist, the iconic love handcuff is laid...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 19 B6036019
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold half diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The iconic screw motif alternates with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds on the outer edge of the bracelet total...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier 18ct White Gold Love Bangle
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 18ct White Gold Love Bangle Product Details Xupes Ref: J1603 Brand: Cartier Model: Love Bangle Type: Bracelet Serial Number: E***** RRP: £7,550 Accompanied By: Cartier Box, ...
White Gold
Cartier Classic Love Bracelet in Rose Gold Size 17 with Box & Papers B6067417
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This Cartier Love Bracelet is a stunning piece of jewellery crafted from rose gold. The bracelet features an oval shape with a screw closure and is hallmarked. The item has a rose go...
Rose Gold
Cartier White Gold Plain Love Bracelet Size 20 B6035420
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of the iconic Cartier screw motif design on the outer edge. A size 20, featuring the old style scr...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet 18K White Gold 0.42 carats 4 Brilliant Cut Diamonds Bangle
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
LOVE bracelet, 18K white gold (750/1000), set with 4 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.42 carats. Comes with a screwdriver. Width: 6.1 mm. Created in New York in 1969, the LOVE brace...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond & Pink Sapphire Double Love Bracelet Size 17 N670
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold half diamond and pink sapphire double Cartier bracelet, from their signature Love collection. Featuring the iconic Cartier screw motif, alternating with 6 round bril...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Classic Model With Two Functional Screws 18K Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
The LOVE collection began with the iconic bracelet created in New York in 1969. An expression of Cartier's design vision, this oval bracelet can be identified by its radical, innovat...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Classic Model Two Functional Screws 18K Rose Gold Bangle
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
The LOVE collection began with the iconic bracelet created in New York in 1969. An expression of Cartier's design vision, this oval bracelet can be identified by its radical, innovat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 18 B6040618
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold full diamond bracelet by Cartier from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout in a rubove...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier White Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 17 B6040717
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold full diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout in a rubover ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 10 Diamond Love Bangle
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
From the designer Cartier comes this iconic bangle from their ‘Love’ collection. Crafted in 18 carat white gold, this classic model features ten diamonds, each bezel set. Totalling 0...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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