18K Yellow Gold Cartier Love Bracelet
Bracelet (Bangle) · Yellow Gold (classic warm tone, alloyed with copper and silver)
Purity: 18K (750 fineness, containing 75.0% pure gold)
Type
Bracelet (Bangle)
Purity
18K (750 fineness, containing 75.0% pure gold)
Gold Type
Yellow Gold (classic warm tone, alloyed with copper and silver)
Weight
Approximately 30 to 38 grams depending on the specific size, solid construction
Description
An iconic 18K yellow gold Cartier Love Bracelet, featuring the legendary screw motif stamped tightly around the rigid oval band. Designed to symbolize everlasting love, this modern luxury staple requires a specialized miniature screwdriver to lock and unlock, making it a permanent fixture of high-fashion adornment.
Key Features
Distinctive screw-motif design, rigid oval shape, functional hinge-and-screw locking mechanism, iconic status as a luxury symbol
Color & Finish
Rich warm yellow gold with a high-polish finish showing moderate surface wear and minor micro-scratches
Hallmarks & Stamps
Expected Cartier maker's marks, 750 purity hallmark, serial number, and size engraving on the inner band
Dimensions Estimate
Standard width of approximately 6.1 mm, available in typical sizes ranging from 16 to 20 cm
Gemstones & Inlays
None, featuring the iconic screw-motif engravings along the exterior surface
Clasp & Closure
Distinctive two-piece hinged closure secured by two functional side screw mechanisms
Chain & Links
Solid rigid oval-shaped cuff/bangle construction designed to be locked permanently onto the wrist
Craftsmanship Details
Precision-cast and hand-finished solid gold components, expertly engineered hinge mechanism, and sharply defined screw-head engravings displaying exceptional attention to luxury detail
Authentication Indicators
Precise depth and clarity of the screw motifs, correct proportions of the oval band, clear interior hallmark stamps and serial numbering consistent with authentic Cartier manufacturing standards
Origin & Maker
Cartier, France (or associated global high-end Cartier workshops)
Era & Period
Contemporary Designer (originally designed by Aldo Cipullo in 1969, produced continuously since)
Age Estimate
Likely produced between the 1990s and present day based on design standards
Cultural Significance
A defining icon of 20th and 21st-century luxury jewelry, representing commitment, status, and modern romantic modernism
Condition Notes
Very Good condition, exhibiting typical surface micro-scratches from gentle daily wear on the high-polish finish, with all structural components and hinge elements remaining completely intact
Value Estimate
High market value driven primarily by brand prestige and design demand, significantly exceeding the raw melt value of the 18K gold content
Care & Maintenance
Clean gently with warm soapy water and a soft-bristled brush, avoid harsh chemical cleaners and abrasive polishing compounds, store in the original Cartier presentation box or a lined pouch
Similar Items
Cartier Juste un Clou bracelet, Tiffany & Co. T Wire bracelet, generic screw-motif fashion bangles (distinguished by lack of genuine hallmarks and solid 18K gold weight)
Interesting Facts
Created by Aldo Cipullo for Cartier in 1969, the Love Bracelet was famously rumored to have been distributed by hospitals in the 1970s to famous couples like Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, and requires a partner to help put it on or take it off