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History of the Cartier Juste un Clou Bracelet

One wouldn’t expect an iconic fashion statement to have roots in construction work, and yet, for over 40 years now, Cartier’s utilitarian-inspired accessories—namely, the Love and the Juste un Clou collections—have reigned supreme. Aldo Cipullo, the luxury brand’s jewelry designer, was the genius behind the simple, iconic pieces.

Aldo Cipullo poses with some of his most iconic designs, including the Cartier Love and Juste un Clou Bracelets. Photo courtesy of Toteone.

Cipullo was not just a jewelry designer; he was an avid observer of the world around him, and he was so inspired by life’s minute details that he channeled his creativity into some of the most popular jewelry collections in history.

The Cartier Juste un Clou bracelet, the iconic Love bracelet’s younger and easier-to-remove sister, was inspired by the humble nail. Released in 1971, the bracelet was steadily in line with Cipullo’s minimalist, androgynous style and the designer’s professed love for all things nuts, bolts and screws.

In 2012, to commemorate Cartier’s 165th anniversary, the brand opened an exhibit at the Cartier Maison on Fifth Avenue. The focal point of the exhibit was Cipullo’s work, set against a backdrop of New York City in the 1970s. To add to the glamor of the evening, Cartier released an entire collection based on the Juste un Clou bracelet.

The new Juste un Clou collection was comprised of rings and bracelets shaped like gracefully bent nails, like the original, but with a modern twist. They were made available in rose, white, and yellow gold, and some models were outfitted with pavé diamonds set into the “head” of the nail.

2017 saw Cartier expand the incredibly successful original collection to include earrings, cufflinks and a torque necklace. The most recent iterations are available in rose, white, and yellow gold. Some designs are available with pavé diamonds studding the entire piece, as well. In addition to that, the bracelet line has been updated to include thicker designs and a winding wrap design.

To read up on the history of Juste un Clou’s sister collection, Cartier Love, click here. If you’re interested more about the history of the brand in general, we have some fun facts for you here.

How Much is My Cartier Love Bracelet Worth?

Cartier Love Bracelets are consistently one of TrueFacet’s best-selling items on our marketplace. And one of the most common questions we receive is, “What is my Cartier Love Bracelet worth?”

Speaking in very broad strokes, a classic Cartier Love Bracelet on TrueFacet will resell for $5,000, earning any consignor upwards of $4,250. But some variations of the Love Bracelet can resell for over $8,000!

The earning potential of your Cartier Love Bracelet is influenced by its size, metal type and overall style. We break down how these factors ultimately affect how much you can earn when reselling your Love Bracelet.

Size
Cartier Love Bracelets are carried in size 15-21 cm. The most popular sizes are 16 and 17 which, in turn, fetch a higher resale value and sell faster.

Metal Type
When the Cartier Love Bracelet debuted in 1969, it was only available in yellow gold plating. Since then, Cartier has expanded into solid yellow, white and rose gold.

The classic yellow gold still leads the pack and is by far and large the most sought after metal type for the Cartier Love Bracelet—and therefore has the highest resale value.

However, the trendier rose gold is quickly turning into a fan favorite and we’ve seen an uptick in its overall resale value. White gold meanwhile is still a popular option but is not as in demand as yellow or rose gold.

Diamonds
Cartier now offers their Love Bracelets in a myriad of diamond and gemstone combinations including fully covered pavé versions and Love Bracelets with garnet and amethyst stones in lieu of screws. Love Bracelets with precious stones retail far above the classic Love Bracelet.

Although diamonds usually yield a higher resale value being that they are more expensive to begin with, they are not as widely popular as the classic Cartier Love Bracelet. Therefore, it may take longer to sell.

Model or Style
Cartier recently (and quietly) released a new Cartier Love Bracelet, SM in February 2017 that is a thinner version of the original Love Bracelet. Unlike its predecessor, which is locked with a screwdriver kept by your partner, this updated Love Bracelet includes a self-fastening closure to symbolize self-love and independence. The Cartier Love Bracelet, SM has seen an uptick in sales and is starting to command a higher resale value as they become more and more sought after.

Cartier offers a cuff version of the Love Bracelet which, unlike the original, has an open back for easy and quick removal. These retail for less than the classic Love Bracelet and have a proportionately lower resale value.

To learn more about how to list or consign your Cartier Love Bracelet on TrueFacet, visit our website here.