Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Stack (LOVE and Juste un Clou)
Bracelet (Bangles and Hinged Cuff) · Yellow Gold (Classic 18K warm yellow hue)
Purity: 18K/750 (75% gold, 25% alloy metals)
Type
Bracelet (Bangles and Hinged Cuff)
Purity
18K/750 (75% gold, 25% alloy metals)
Gold Type
Yellow Gold (Classic 18K warm yellow hue)
Weight
Approx. 75g - 90g for the total stack depending on sizes
Description
An iconic 'stack' comprising a classic yellow gold LOVE bracelet, a diamond-set yellow gold LOVE bracelet, and a Juste un Clou 'Nail' bracelet. These pieces represent the pinnacle of industrial-chic luxury jewelry design.
Key Features
Signature flat screw motifs on LOVE bangles and the characteristic curved silhouette of a hardware nail for the Juste un Clou.
Color & Finish
Polished high-shine mirror finish; rich warm yellow gold characteristic of 18K Cartier
Hallmarks & Stamps
Engraved 'Cartier', '750', serial number, and size (e.g., 17, 18) usually on inner circumference
Dimensions Estimate
Sizes approx. 16-19cm; thicknesses vary between standard Love (6.1mm) and SM/Classic JUC
Gemstones & Inlays
The Juste un Clou is set with round brilliant diamonds on the head and tip; middle Love features inset diamonds alternating with screw motifs
Clasp & Closure
Love bracelets use a screw-locking system with tiny gold screws; Juste un Clou features a hidden push-button clasp
Chain & Links
Solid oval-shaped rigid bangles; no links; hinged construction for the diamonds Love and JUC
Craftsmanship Details
Precision casting and hand-finishing; pavé diamond settings are flush and perfectly aligned; internal hinges are engineered to be invisible when worn.
Authentication Indicators
Screw alignment precision, hallmark font sharpest, weight-to-volume ratio, diamond setting quality. Red flag awareness: many fakes exist in this style.
Origin & Maker
French Luxury Maison Cartier
Era & Period
Contemporary (LOVE designed 1969; JUC 1971; items shown are modern productions)
Age Estimate
Likely 2010s to present day based on design variations
Cultural Significance
Symbol of modern luxury, eternal attachment, and high-fashion social status.
Condition Notes
Likely Excellent to Very Good; visible high luster implies minimal wear or professional polishing.
Value Estimate
Total current retail replacement value approx. $25,000 - $35,000 USD; high secondary market retention.
Care & Maintenance
Clean with warm soapy water and soft brush; service screws annually; professional polish only when necessary as it removes gold.
Similar Items
Tiffany T-Square bracelet, Bulgari B.zero1 bangle, Hermès Clic Clac H.
Interesting Facts
The LOVE bracelet was famously designed by Aldo Cipullo in 1969 and was initially marketed as a piece couples could only buy together.