**SOLD** PRISTINE Cartier 18K Yellow Gold LOVE Bracelet Small 20

PRISTINE Cartier 18K Yellow Gold LOVE Bracelet Small 20 The Cartier LOVE bracelet was created by Aldo Cipullo in 1969. Inspired by the industrial elements of NYC and a fascination with hardware, Cipullo designed the first variation (prototype) of the bracelet aiming to create something that would signify the eternal bonds of love. Aesthetically, Cipullo steered away from any fussiness, paring back the bracelet to a simple, flat, yellow gold cuff, punctuated with industrial-style screws. The rivets on the bezel were a gentle homage to the Cartier Santos watch. Two of them being functional, which fasten the tight-fitting bracelet to the recipient’s wrist, essentially “locking” the giver and receiver into a jewelry love contract of sorts. Drawing inspiration from the shackles of a chastity belt, he designed the jewel for both men and women (a unisex bracelet was unheard of at the time), and initially they were to be sold only as a pair. Heralded as the emergence of modern jewelry design, the LOVE bracelet challenged the concepts of “day” and “night” jewelry by being worn constantly. The very idea of preciousness and what constitutes a love token was suddenly challenged. To this day, the LOVE bracelet remains iconic and is still one of the most popular and sought after pieces Cartier produces. Cartier LOVE bracelet small in 18K yellow gold (750/1000) in size 20 Comes with a screwdriver, travel pouch, box, & certificate of authenticity.