The Cartier Love necklace’s pendant features horizontal lines in the engraved “O” shapes, a reference to the round screws used to lock and unlock the bracelet that birthed this signature collection.
Initially requiring a small gold-vermeil screwdriver to wear and remove, the Love bracelet offered radical new symbolism about the eternity of love when it was launched by the legendary luxury jewelry house. Transgressive with its locking mechanism and timeless with its style — it was meant to be worn by a man or woman and match any outfit so you never had to take it off — the bracelet redefined romance in jewelry.
Italian designer Aldo Cipullo (1935–84) created the Love bracelet shortly after he joined Cartier in 1969. Born in Rome, his interest in jewelry was sparked by his father, Giuseppe, who had a costume jewelry company. Immigrating to New York City in 1959, he studied at the School of Visual Arts and went on to work with Tiffany & Co. and David Webb, though the Love bracelet at Cartier was his first big success.
The bracelet’s semicircle halves are connected by a locking mechanism. And the screwdriver that opens it can also be worn as a necklace, maybe by the person who gifted it and holds “the key” to the recipient’s heart. As Cipullo said in the late 1960s, “What modern people want are love symbols that look semipermanent — or, at least, require a trick to remove. After all, love symbols should suggest an everlasting quality.”
The Love design was not Cipullo’s sole hardware-inspired jewelry for Cartier; his unisex Juste un Clou (“just a nail”) bracelet takes the form of a curved nail. Cipullo spent only five years with Cartier, eventually moving on to start his own jewelry business, but his work remains among the house’s top sellers.
Cartier now offers a whole Love line that echoes the screw motif in all manner of adornment. The collection’s necklaces, watches, rings, earrings and cufflinks are made for versatility in daily wear, albeit in more user-friendly designs. The circular shape of the chain-link Cartier Love necklace, with its lobster-claw closure, presents its own symbol of eternity, with versions in yellow and rose gold as well as those embellished with bezel-set diamonds.
CARTIER 18K rose gold LOVE PENDANT Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Cartier LOVE necklace is a timeless expression of the Maison’s iconic design, inspired by the original LOVE collection created in New York in 1969. Defined by its...
Cartier LOVE Two Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier LOVE Pendant necklace crafted in 18 karat rose gold, featuring the iconic LOVE collection design accented with two round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.03 ca...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,395Sale Price|25% Off
Cartier Vintage 18K White Gold LOVE Charm Necklace, 16-Inch Chain
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Timeless, iconic, and unmistakably Cartier — this vintage LOVE charm necklace in 18-carat white gold embodies enduring elegance and modern sophistication. Featuring the legendary scr...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Collection Circle Diamond Pave 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Tysons, VA
Cartier Love Collection pendant necklace crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold and accented with brilliant pavé-set natural diamonds. Featuring the iconic circular Love motif with Car...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18KY Gold Heart Pendant Necklace Signed Au750 Luxury Love Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate timeless romance with this authentic signed Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Necklace, a refined expression of one of luxury jewelry's most enduring motifs. Crafted in...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pavé Diamond Open Circle Love Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold, with Box
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the Cartier Love Necklace, a stunning interpretation of the maison’s most iconic design. This elegant piece features an open circle pendant, symbolizing etern...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Necklace Pavé Diamonds 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301971 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2017 RRP £6,050 Incl. Taxes / €6,950 Incl. Taxes / $6,450 Excl. Taxes Model B7216300 Serial Number DZK2** Metal 18k White Gold Ston...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Y-Shape Plate Necklace 18K White Gold Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
This Cartier Love Y-Shape Plate Necklace is crafted from 18K white gold and features a pendant measuring 30.5mm x 5mm. The necklace has a neck circumference of 46 cm, providing a com...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Love Necklace B7216800
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant 18k yellow gold necklace from the Love collection by Cartier. The necklace comprises of 8 entwined iconic love screw motifs evenly spaced throughout the necklace. The neck...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Love Pendant 0.34ct B7058400
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold Cartier diamond pendant from the Love collection. The pendant comprises of a open work circular motif with the iconic screw motifs throughout the centre e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier LOVE Collier with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Lucerne, CH
Experience everlasting allure with Cartier's LOVE Necklace, a testament to sophistication and romance. Crafted in 18 Karat white gold, adorned in pave setting with 54 brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Ceramic Large Love Pendant Long Link White Gold Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond And Ceramic Screws Large Love Pendant with long Link Chain Necklace by Cartier With 279 round brilliant cut diamonds G color, VS1 clarity 8 ceramic screws Deta...
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond heart pendant 18KT gold yellow gold heart love pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Sweet heart pendant made in 18KT yellow gold with natural diamonds, chain is 18" comes with box and certificate! Metal Type: 18KT Natural Diamond(s): Color: G-H Cut:Round Brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Panthere Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The panther, the symbolic animal of Cartier, made its first appearance in the Maison's collections in 1914. Louis Cartier was the first to tame the mythic animal, and his colleague J...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Pavé Large Heart Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Heart Pendant Necklace by Cartier. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity E color total weight approx. 2ct Details: Weight: 11 grams Pendant Size:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$26,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and highly refined Cartier diamond pendant necklace, crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 2.00 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Diamond Myst Pendant Necklace w/Box #25058
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Diamond Myst Pendant Necklace w/Box- Thes exquisite 18K yellow gold Cartier necklace features a stunning central pendant showcasing brilliant cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Purple Amethyst Gemstone 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold Fashion Bracelet
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Exquisite Purple Amethyst Gemstones Satin Yellow Gold Fashion Bracelet, from Sacchi's "Spring" Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting tec...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Gold Pendant Cord Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Signature Love collection 18k white gold pendant on a cord necklace. Necklace is 20" long, pendant - 30mm x 6mm. Marked: Cartier, 750, ES 1202. Weight ...
Gold
Cartier Love Charm Pendant in 18K White Gold, France, Circa 2005
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item Number: TMR2510010001 ■Brand: Cartier ■Product Name: Love Charm ■Model/Reference No.: - ■Material: 18K White Gold ■Weight: Approx. 3.1g ■Size: Approx. W3.53mm × H26mm / W0.13in...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18k White Gold Diamond Parentesi Lariat Necklace, 1.16ct
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold diamond necklace by Bvlgari from the Parentesi collection. The necklace is in a lariat style with 1 large diamond set Parentesi pendant...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,300Sale Price / item|20% Off
L 18 in
16.7 CTW Opal Charm Chain Necklace for Party in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
16.7 CTW Opal Charm Chain Necklace for Party in 18K Gold studded with oval cut opal of 16.7 carats. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. ...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
23 Carat Natural Emerald Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 15 stones of oval Emeralds . Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 23 carat. The bracelet is expertly crafted with ...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,092
Messika my move bracelet
By Messika
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Discover the MY MOVE bracelet and its motif set with a freely moving brilliant-cut diamond and leather double loop bracelet. An ultra-versatile piece of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold 3 Diamond Love Necklace B7014600
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond pendant by Cartier from the Love collection. This pendant comprises of an open circular motif, set with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.07ct and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Necklace 18K Rose Gold Pavé Diamond Pendant 20" Box and Papers
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Love necklace crafted in 18K rose gold, featuring the iconic circular Love motif accented with pavé-set round brilliant diamonds. The pendant is paired with a fine rose gol...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Necklace Pavé Diamond 18K Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301924 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2020 RRP £5,650 Incl. Taxes / €6,500 Incl. Taxes / $6,600 Excl. Taxes Model B7224528 Serial Number JZ**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stone...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Paved Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301813 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2016 RRP £6,050 Incl. Taxes / €6,950 Incl. Taxes / $7,100 Excl. Taxes Model B7216300 Serial Number CN**** Metal 18k White Gold Ston...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Love Necklace 0.03ct 6.41g
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This elegant Cartier Love necklace is a symbol of timeless devotion, finely crafted in 18ct yellow gold and weighing 6.41 grams. The pendant features the iconic LOVE collection’s scr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Baby Love Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Baby Love Necklace Brand- Cartier Model- Baby Love Necklace Product Type- Necklace Serial Number- IM**** Accompanied By- Cartier Box, Certificate Material(s...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Love 18k Yellow Gold Long Tassels Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301298 Comes With Box Only Date 2007 Model B723100 Serial Number FW**** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight Approximately 9.74 g Length Approximiately 46 cm Condition Excellent Other ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love 18k White Gold Long Tassels Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301299 Comes With Full Set Cartier box and Cartier certificate of authenticity Date 2009 Model B7213200 Serial Number EY**** Metal 18k White Gold Weight Approximately 9.74 g L...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18ct White Gold Baby Love Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 18ct White Gold Baby Love Necklace Product Details Xupes Ref: J1418 Brand: Cartier Model: Baby Love Necklace Type: Necklace Serial Number: E***** RRP: £2,600 Material(s): 18...
White Gold
Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Baby Love Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Baby Love Necklace Product Details Xupes Ref: J1451 Brand: Cartier Model: Baby Love Necklace Type: Necklace Serial Number: E***** RRP: £2,430 Accompanied By...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Pave Diamond Love Pendant B7224528
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k rose gold pendant by Cartier from their iconic Love collection. The necklace features two interlocking circular motifs, displaying the iconic screw motif and both pav...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love 18k Yellow Gold Long Tassels Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301222 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2009 Model B7213100 Serial Number HG**** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight Approximately 9.74 g Length Approximately 46 cm Condition Excellent ____...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
