Iconic Cartier LOVE Bangle crafted in 18 karat rose gold,
size 17. This bangle is accompanied by the Cartier box and paperwork. The
Cartier love collection has created a timeless tribute to the symbol of love
that transcends through an iconic style originating from the 1970s. The love
collection studded screws and locks on to the wrist to symbolize infinite
love. The love collection unquestionably is one of the most significant
and recognized designs in the modern era. Founded in Paris in 1847, by
Louis-Francois Cartier, the firm known as Cartier quickly became recognized for
its exemplary workmanship and taste. Louis-Francois Cartier began his esteemed
career at 28, after an apprenticeship with master watchmaker Adolphe Picard
resulted in Cartier taking over the master’s workshop, 29 rue Montorgueil,
Paris. He expanded the premises, and built his reputation on knowing how to
satisfy the most extravagant of desires. By 1853 Louis Francois was able to
move his business to the more fashionable Palais-Royal district at 5 Rue Neuve
des petits Champs. He became a favorite of Princess Mathilde, the cousin of
Napoleon III, whose patronage opened the door to Parisian society. In 1874
Alfred Cartier took over the company from his father Louis Francois. In 1898
the Cartier firm made a final move in Paris and they still remain at 13 Rue de
La Paix, in the heart of Parisian elegance and luxury. Alfred Cartier entrusted
his three sons to manage the Maison de Cartier Among Louis Cartier’s most
important and lasting innovations was introducing the combination of platinum
and diamonds to create garland style jewelry. Cartier wove the platinum into
extremely fine threads in order to bring out the sparkle of the diamonds,
making platinum a legitimate and irreplaceable precious metal in jewelry making.