Transgressive may not be the first word that comes to mind when you think of Cartier's Love ring, but when the collection was designed in 1969, it was immediately understood as radical and provocative.
With respect to traditions at the acclaimed French luxury jewelry house, Cartier had a policy that mandated the anonymity of its designers, so the names of its in-house artisans weren’t known outside the firm. The brand’s much-publicized emergence of Italian jeweler Aldo Cipullo (1935–84), who created the Love bracelet not at the brand’s headquarters in Paris, but in its New York City workshop, was indicative that change had come.
And, of course, there’s the Love bracelet itself: Modeled after a medieval chastity belt, Cipullo designed the cuff in two halves to be locked or unlocked with “a special vermeil screwdriver” — according to Cartier’s print advertisements at the time — that one’s lover would keep on hand.
In its understated, unisex design, which simultaneously seemed to take aim at conventional ideas about fashion, sexuality, love and romance at once — particularly as city streets and college campuses of the era were engulfed in social unrest — the Love bracelet became an instant classic.
Following the immense success of the Love bracelet, Cartier went on to produce earrings, necklaces and, perhaps most obviously, rings. It’s long been reported that the Love collection is the brand’s most popular and largest series, as Cartier has since augmented the line with cufflinks and watches, too.
When the Love ring was introduced, it boasted little in the way of ornamentation, much like the bracelet that launched the line. (Subsequent variations of the bracelet were embellished with diamonds and sapphires.)
The ring was originally dotted with miniature faux screwheads that mirrored those of the groundbreaking modernist cuff before it — not only referencing the series’ playful signature characteristic but also prominently underscoring the theme of permanence that Cipullo had in mind when he conceived of the design.
Today, the Cartier love ring is available in a variety of models: from a simple 18-karat yellow-gold wedding band to an 18-karat pink-gold ring inlaid with six brilliant-cut diamonds. Every Cartier Love ring is stamped with its metal type, serial number and ring size.
Cartier White Gold Diamond & Ceramic Love Ring Size 51 B4207600
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond Love ring by Cartier. The ring features the iconic Cartier screws featuring a ceramic inlay and has 66 pave set,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k White Gold 3 Diamond Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Cartier 18k White Gold 3 Diamond Love Ring is in excellent condition and ready to ship! Brand: Cartier Material: 18k white gold Ring Size: Cartier size 51 Ring Measurements: 2...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond & Ceramic Love Ring B4207600
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond set Love ring by Cartier. The ring features the classic screws featuring a ceramic inlay and has 66 pave set, round brilliant cut diamonds set between each ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k white gold love ring
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier 18k white gold love ring Brand: Cartier Design: Love Ring Material: 18k white gold Ring Size: 6.75 (Cartier Size 54) Ring Measurements: This ring is approximately 19.5 mm x...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Cartier Love Band. Diamond Engraved Screw Wedding Band Platinum 5.4mm Size 3.75
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 3.75 US Signed: Cartier Color: F Color Clarity: VVS Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 5.4mm This exquisite Cartier Love Band is a timeless ...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 3 Round Diamond Love Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold, Size 52 with Box
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 52 EU / 6 US Celebrate timeless love with the Cartier Love band ring, meticulously crafted in luminous 18-karat white gold. This sleek and sophisticated design is elevate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Astro Love Ring, Size 50, France, 21st Century
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Love ring from the Cartier Astro collection. The ring holds the same design as an original love ring, featuring the 6 iconic screw motifs. This ring differs as it ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18ct White Gold Love Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 18ct White Gold Love Band Product Details Xupes Ref: J525 Brand: Cartier Model: Love Band Ring Type: Ring Serial Number: K***** Age: 2006 RRP: £1,990 Accompanied By: Cartier...
White Gold
Cartier Three Diamond Love Ring Set in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A classic three diamond Cartier Love ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is set in the iconic love design and instead of being stamped throughout with the nail motif is set with three additional round brilliant cut diamonds. These diamonds add a perfect amount of additional sparkle to the piece making the ring perfect for everyday wear. Due to the simplistic design it could easily be stacked amongst other pieces of jewelry or worn as a standalone piece. The ring is currently a Cartier size 48...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Ring Size 50 B4087500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k rose gold ring from the Love collection, by Cartier. Set with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover setting totalling 0.22ct, alternating between the iconic screw ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
CARTIER Mini Love ring in rose gold and diamonds
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER Love mini ring in 18k rose gold and diamonds. Original price: €5,450. Condition: like new. Size: 50. Width: 2.6 mm. Diamond weight: 0.19 carats. Total weight: 1.92 g. Signed...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Ring Classic Model Rose Gold Size 66
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...
Rose Gold
Cartier Love Collection Polished Platinum 5.5 mm Band Ring with Box Size 57
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 57 (U.S 8) Iconic 'Love' band ring from Cartier is the perfect everyday piece. Cartier is a French high-end luxury goods company that designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells jewelry, leather goods, and watches. It was founded by Louis-François Cartier in Paris in 1847, and is still universally recognizable to this very day. This classic Cartier Love Collection ring...
Platinum
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Ring Size 54 B4087500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A signature ring from the Love collection by Cartier in rose gold. The ring is set with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.22ct, alternating between the iconic Cartier screws...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Platinum Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
From the designer Cartier comes this ring from their iconic ‘LOVE’ collection. Crafted in platinum, the ring features the classic screw pattern all the way around. The original Carti...
Platinum
Cartier 0.22ct Diamond Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
From Cartier comes this iconic ‘LOVE’ ring. Made in 18 carat white gold, the ring features three diamonds accompanied by the classic screw pattern. The diamonds total 0.22 carat and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Signed Classic Model Platinum Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Cartier LOVE Ring is a timeless symbol of commitment and elegance. Expertly crafted in platinum, this ring features the Cartier makers mark, serial number and hallmarks, a...
Platinum
Cartier White Gold Diamond Love Wedding Band Size 48 B4050500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Cartier diamond wedding band, in white gold from the Love collection. Compromising of the iconic Cartier screws and a single round brilliant cut diamond set in the centre, totallin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
