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Pre-owned Cartier LOVE jewelry: the screw motif that became eternal

The Cartier LOVE collection turned a tiny screw into one of jewelry's most recognized symbols. Discover our pre-owned Cartier LOVE bracelets and rings, each piece authenticated by our experts.

Cartier LOVE, the bracelet that rewrote the rules

Few pieces have shaped modern jewelry as much as the Cartier LOVE bracelet. Here is the story behind its screw motif and its lasting appeal.

Aldo Cipullo and the 1969 design

Designed by jewelry designer Aldo Cipullo and launched by Cartier around 1969, the LOVE bracelet broke from traditional fine jewelry with a bold, industrial idea: an oval bangle fastened with tiny screw heads, closed with a matching screwdriver rather than a clasp. The bracelet quickly became a symbol of a bond meant to last, since removing it required the help of another person.

A design still faithful to the original

More than fifty years later, the Cartier LOVE bracelet keeps the same screw motif and oval silhouette, whether on a classic model in plain gold or a diamond-set version. This continuity, rare in high jewelry, is part of why pre-owned Cartier LOVE pieces remain so sought after, and why the bracelet is often the first Cartier model a collector chooses. Over the decades, the LOVE bracelet has been worn by a long list of public figures, cementing its status as a modern classic rather than a passing trend.

The LOVE bracelet, in gold and diamonds

The Cartier LOVE bracelet exists in a range of metals and finishes, letting each owner choose a version that matches their own style.

Yellow gold, white gold and rose gold

A Cartier LOVE bracelet is available in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold, each shade giving the same oval shape a slightly different character. Yellow gold offers a warm, classic look, white gold a cooler and more contemporary finish, and rose gold a softer, romantic tone, so the same bracelet reads differently in each of these three gold tones.

Classic and diamond-set models

The classic model keeps the bracelet's surface smooth apart from the screw motifs, while diamond-set versions line the bangle with a row of diamonds for extra brilliance. Some references combine yellow gold and white gold in a single bracelet, adding subtle contrast to the design, while a full diamond-paved model covers the entire bangle for a more dramatic effect.

Small and medium sizes

Cartier LOVE bracelets come in a small model, with a narrower band suited to a delicate wrist, and a medium model, offering a slightly bolder presence. Because the bracelet is meant to be worn continuously, getting the size right matters as much as choosing the metal, and our product details always list the exact size of each pre-owned model. Unlike a ring, a Cartier LOVE bracelet cannot simply be resized after purchase, which is why our size guide and detailed measurements help you choose the right model the first time.

Ceramic and gold LOVE bracelets

Beyond solid gold, Cartier has also produced the LOVE bracelet in black or white ceramic paired with 18-carat gold screws, and sometimes a row of diamonds, for a more graphic, contemporary take on the collection.

A sportier alternative within the collection

A ceramic LOVE bracelet keeps the same screw motif and closure ritual as the gold models, but its matte, scratch-resistant surface gives it a sportier character. The contrast between the dark or light ceramic band and the gold screws makes this version easy to recognize among pre-owned Cartier LOVE pieces, and it appeals to collectors looking for a design that feels closer to a modern accessory than to traditional fine jewelry.

Juste un Clou, the nail reimagined

Alongside the LOVE bracelet, Cartier also introduced Juste un Clou, a bracelet shaped like a bent nail, born from the same rebellious spirit of hardware-inspired jewelry in the early 1970s.

From nail to bracelet

A Juste un Clou bracelet curves a single gold nail into an open cuff around the wrist, its head and point still visible at each end. Available in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold, and sometimes set with diamonds, it comes in its own range of sizes and pairs naturally with a Cartier LOVE bracelet for a more personal, layered look. A Juste un Clou ring and necklace follow the same design, letting the motif travel across a full set. Because Juste un Clou reads as slightly more graphic than the rounded LOVE bracelet, many collectors choose to wear both together on the same wrist rather than one or the other.

LOVE rings and other matching pieces

The screw motif introduced on the bracelet quickly extended to rings and other jewelry, giving the collection its own consistent visual language.

LOVE rings, necklaces and earrings

A Cartier LOVE ring repeats the same screw detail around a slim gold band, in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold, plain or set with diamonds. The collection also includes a LOVE necklace, with a small pendant version of the motif on a fine chain, and LOVE earrings that echo the same rounded, screwed silhouette. Together, these rings, earrings and the LOVE bracelet form a consistent wardrobe that many collectors build piece by piece, often starting with a single ring before adding a bracelet and, later, a necklace or a second stacked ring.

Buying pre-owned Cartier LOVE jewelry with confidence

Buying a pre-owned Cartier LOVE piece means trusting both its authenticity and its condition after years of daily wear.

Authentication of hallmarks and screws

Every product for sale at Castafiore is examined in detail: gold hallmarks (official stamps guaranteeing metal purity), the condition of the screw motifs, and the security of any diamond setting. Our cofounder Anne Borde spent 30 years in auction houses, notably at Drouot, and her trained eye rarely misses replaced screws or a reshaped band.

Condition and completeness

Our cofounder Charlotte Rey, who spent 20 years at Cartier, checks that a bracelet, ring or necklace has kept the clean lines the collection is known for, with details such as the original screwdriver, box and certificate adding to a piece's completeness, though their absence does not affect authenticity. Every pre-owned Cartier LOVE item we offer comes with a full description of its condition, so there are no surprises once your selection arrives.

What shapes the price of a pre-owned item

Rather than fixed price lists, Castafiore applies an individual valuation approach to ensure fair and transparent pricing for every item, based on:

• the model, such as a bracelet, ring or necklace, and its size, from small to medium
• the material, whether yellow gold, white gold or rose gold, plain or set with diamonds
• the condition of the gold surface, screw motifs and any stones
• the completeness of the piece, including its original screwdriver, box or certificate

Whether you are drawn to a classic yellow gold bracelet, a ceramic model, a diamond-set ring or a Juste un Clou in rose gold, our pre-owned Cartier LOVE selection lets you browse each product online with full confidence, from its exact size to its condition. Every item in our selection is sourced from private collections and exclusive resellers, then authenticated with care before beginning its next chapter with you. Every order comes with free, fully insured shipping, and our flexible returns policy means you can choose your model, your metal and your size with complete peace of mind.