Everyone loves Cartier & Everyone Loves Love.
So, perfect match. Simplicity and beauty. The love bracelet (styled L⊝Ve, with the horizontal line inside the letter "O" alluding to the bracelet's locking mechanism) is a famous piece of jewelry designed in 1969 by Aldo Cipullo for the French jeweler Cartier SA. The bracelet quickly became popular for its provocative, and from what I've read, intentional resemblence to a chastity belt! Cartier (as of 2009) continues to make the bracelets, and has since created other products based on the original bracelet's design, including cufflinks, rings, necklaces and watches, expanding the design into the jewelry line.
Unlike traditional bracelets, which are either wide enough to slip them over the hand onto the wrist or can readily be opened in order to put them on, the Love bracelet is designed to be opened only using a special screwdriver that is supplied with every bracelet. The screwdriver is also available in the form of a necklace, allowing the bracelet to be "locked" onto one person while the "key" is kept around the neck of another as a symbol for their commitment to their relationship. The screwdriver does not act as a secure key, however. The Love bracelet can actually be opened with any standard slotted screwdriver. In addition, ten percent of sales go towards various charities. Over the past three years, Cartier has donated more than $4.5 million to 24 global charities from the sales of its Love Charity bracelet, which many celebrities have chosen to endorse.
Check out these celebs rockin the Cartier Love Bracelet & Cartier Love Charity bracelet.
Kourtney twitpic'd this months ago, over a dinner plate, I just don't know Kourtney but she can pull off almost anything. So, it works. :)
Even Mother Monster, Lady GaGa rocks is seen wearing the Cartier Love bracelet, not just for it's beauty but in tandum with it's meaning.
Eva Mendes has been the face behind the Cartier Love Charity bracelet. She is seen here at the premiere event but has continues to strive in the awareness of the mission.
How gorgeous, romantic and timeless is this piece??
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