LOVE ACTUALIZED: Love comes in many forms but for the past 56 years, the one from Cartier was a solid oval band of metal with 12 screws that required a screwdriver — and a helping hand.
Now this iconic design has been recast as the Love Unlimited, a supple articulated ribbon that can be done with one hand.
At first glance, the bracelet’s gadroons appear to be a decorative feature of the gold surface. The Cartier team imagined and assembled 200 miniaturized components as well as an invisible clasp system operated by a screw, which is pending a patent.
Two or more pieces can be attached together thanks to this novel element, forming necklaces or even belts. In addition to the bracelet, a ring featuring the same gadroon design and screws has also been created.
Arnaud Carrez, Cartier’