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The Story Behind the Cartier Love Bracelet

Author Nada Allam
Time 6/30/20, 12:00 AM
The Story Behind the Cartier Love Bracelet
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The Cartier bracelet, also known as the Cartier Love bracelet, has an intriguing and romantic story behind it. The bracelet was designed by Aldo Cipullo, an Italian jewelry designer, in the 1970s. It quickly gained popularity as a symbol of enduring love and commitment.

The inspiration for the design came from the concept of a modern-day chastity belt. The bracelet features a unique locking mechanism, where two parts of the bracelet are held together by a tiny screwdriver. Once secured, the bracelet is meant to be worn continuously, symbolizing a commitment that cannot be easily broken.

The Cartier Love bracelet became a symbol of love, loyalty, and eternal connection. It was often exchanged between couples to signify their deep affection and commitment to each other. The design's simplicity and elegance appealed to both men and women, making it a unisex piece of jewelry.

Over the years, the Cartier Love bracelet has become an iconic piece in the world of luxury jewelry. Its timeless design and symbolic meaning have made it a favorite among celebrities, influencers, and jewelry enthusiasts alike.

Today, the Cartier Love bracelet continues to be highly sought after and has become a classic and recognizable piece within the Cartier jewelry collection. It serves as a reminder of the enduring power of love and the significance of commitment.

 

The history behind the Cartier Love Bracelet:

1. The controversial inspiration:

It was believed that a chastity belt was a device, where husbands would have it locked around their wives' waist to ensure their fidelity whilst they were away. The Cartier Love Bracelet is similar to the belt in more of a metaphorical way. The Cartier Love bracelet locks around the wrist, and comes with a tiny screwdriver.

2. The screw driver:

The locking of the Cartier bracelet symbolizes eternal love, and once the bracelet goes on the wrist it isn't easily removed, the only way to remove it is with the screw driver, therefore it is locked on forever. Initially there was a policy where no where no customer can purchase the Love bracelet for themselves. So, the key would sort of be only in the hands of the buyer. So if someone longed for a Cartier Love bracelet, they needed to drop some hints to their partner.

3. Changed how we see jewelry?

It might seem common and more normalized now to see luxury jewelry as an everyday piece, something we rarely take off, but back then it was different. Jewelry was something you'd put for special occasions. So, when the Cartier Love Bracelet came a long, locked on the wrists, it started to change people's perspective on jewelry.

4. Additional interesting Cartier Love Bracelet facts:

- To guarantee authenticity, they had to create special serial numbers for each Cartier bracelet.

- There was a rumor that hospitals had to have the Cartier screw driver at hand so they can be able to remove it from a patient when they need to.

- The Cartier bracelet was named 'modern love handcuffs'

- At some point, it became a problem for airport security when it came to passing through metal detectors and not being able to take it off.

- The oval shape in the Cartier bracelet is intentional so it can perfectly fit the wrist.

Main Image Credits: Instagram @arilovesfashionx

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