Pre-Owned Luxury Jewelry
Cartier Love Bracelet
Cartier Vintage Love Series Diamond 18k White & Yellow Gold Band Ring Sz 6
Pre-Owned Cartier Love Jewelry
The world's most recognized fine jewelry collection — bracelets, rings, necklaces, and earrings — authenticated and available now at estate prices.
Cartier Love: Fifty Years of Unbroken Desire
Designed by Aldo Cipullo in New York in 1969, the Cartier Love bracelet was conceived as a lock — an unremovable symbol of devotion that required a screwdriver to open. The screw motif, the oval form, the weight of the 18-karat gold: everything about the design was intentional, and nothing about it has needed to change. More than half a century later, the Cartier Love bracelet remains the single most recognized fine jewelry piece in the world and the most actively traded luxury bracelet on the secondary market.
The Love collection has since expanded far beyond the original bracelet. The Love ring translates the screw-head motif to the finger as a band worn alone or stacked in multiples. The Love necklace suspends the collection's signature element from a fine chain at the collarbone. Love earrings — studs and hoops — carry the screw motif in formats suited to daily wear. Together, the collection represents one of the most complete and cohesive design languages in the history of fine jewelry. Browse our full Cartier collection or explore the Love pieces available below.
At Opulent Jewelers, we source pre-owned Cartier Love jewelry from private estates across the country. Every piece — bracelet, ring, necklace, and earring — is authenticated by our in-house specialists before listing. Buying pre-owned Cartier Love through Opulent Jewelers means the same piece that sells at Cartier boutiques for multiples of what we charge, with the same assurance of authenticity.
Cartier Love Ring: The Collection at Its Most Personal
The Love ring is the collection's most quietly worn expression. Where the bracelet announces itself — heavy, permanent, requiring a second person to close — the Love ring carries the same philosophy in a format that sits closer to the body and reads more subtly at a glance. The screw-head motifs circle the band at regular intervals, turning a simple gold band into an unmistakably specific object. Anyone who knows Cartier recognises it immediately.
Pre-owned Cartier Love rings in excellent condition represent some of the strongest value in the Love collection. The screw-head motif shows less wear than on a bracelet, stones remain protected by the low-profile setting, and the ring's durability means estate examples are widely found in near-pristine condition. Love rings are also the most versatile piece in the collection — worn alone as a daily band, stacked with other Love rings in different metals, or paired with the bracelet for a within-collection look.
Classic Band
The signature configuration — screw-head motif around the full exterior, no stones. Clean, architectural, available in yellow, white, and rose gold. The most understated and the most stackable format in the Love ring family.
Half-Pavé
Diamonds set across half the band's exterior, creating deliberate contrast between polished gold and stone. The most popular diamond configuration in the pre-owned market, balancing presence with restraint.
Full-Pavé
Diamonds across the entire outer surface — continuous brilliance with no visible gold background. The most formal and highest-value configuration in the Love ring range, and among the most actively sought on the secondary market.
Solitaire
A single centre diamond within the Love setting — the engagement ring format applied to the collection's design language. Less common and more collectible than band configurations; estate examples with documented provenance are particularly prized.
Cartier Love Bracelet Sizes Explained
The Cartier Love bracelet is sized by internal circumference in millimeters, ranging from size 16 through size 23. Sizing is critical — the bracelet is a rigid oval bangle with no clasp, designed to sit snugly on the wrist rather than slide freely. Cartier sizes Love bracelets to correspond to wrist circumference: a size 17 bracelet fits a wrist measuring approximately 16–17 cm.
| Cartier Size | Internal Circumference | Wrist Circumference (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 (custom order) | 150 mm | 13.5–14.5 cm |
| 16 | 160 mm | 14.5–15.5 cm |
| 17 | 170 mm | 15.5–16.5 cm |
| 18 | 180 mm | 16.5–17.5 cm |
| 19 | 190 mm | 17.5–18.5 cm |
| 20 | 200 mm | 18.5–19.5 cm |
| 21 | 210 mm | 19.5–20.5 cm |
Sizes 17, 18, and 19 represent the most common range for women. Size 20 and above are typically worn by men, though some women prefer a looser fit. Size 15 is available from Cartier as a custom order only and is rarely found in the pre-owned market. If you are unsure of your size, measure your wrist with a fabric tape measure and add approximately 1 cm for a proper Love bracelet fit. Contact us at contact@opulentjewelers.com for sizing assistance before purchasing.
How We Authenticate Cartier Love Jewelry
The Cartier Love bracelet is the most counterfeited fine jewelry piece in the world. Our authentication process was built to address every known method of imitation — from low-quality replicas to sophisticated fakes with plausible hallmarking. The same standards apply to every piece in the Love collection.
Cartier Signature & Hallmarks
Every authentic Cartier Love piece carries the Cartier signature, the metal hallmark (750 for 18k gold), a serial number, and — on bracelets — the size. We examine all elements under magnification, cross-referencing engraving depth, font, and spacing against known authentic examples across production eras.
Screw Construction
The Love collection's screw motif is one of its most diagnostic features. Authentic screws are precisely machined, uniformly positioned, and countersunk to a specific depth. The screw head profile on genuine pieces is difficult to replicate accurately. We inspect each screw individually under magnification.
Weight & Metal Testing
18-karat gold has a predictable weight for each bracelet size and ring width. We weigh every piece and compare against known weight ranges — a meaningful deviation is a red flag. Metal purity is tested to confirm gold content. Gold-plated pieces read very differently from solid 18k.
Diamond Verification
Diamond-set Love pieces carry additional requirements. We verify stone count, carat weight consistency, setting quality, and the specific prong style Cartier uses across different production eras. Cartier's diamond quality standards for the Love collection are consistent and well-documented.
Why Buy Pre-Owned Cartier Love Here
A pre-owned Cartier Love piece purchased through Opulent Jewelers represents a meaningful savings against boutique retail — typically 20 to 40 percent depending on condition and configuration — without any compromise on authenticity. We have sourced and sold authenticated Cartier jewelry for over fifteen years from our store in Feasterville, Pennsylvania.
- Full authentication performed before every listing — no exceptions
- Accurate condition grading with detailed photography
- Bracelet sizes 16 through 22 sourced regularly
- Yellow, white, and rose gold configurations available
- Diamond and non-diamond variants in active inventory
- Secure insured shipping on every order, complimentary
Cartier Love Collection — What Buyers Ask
What is the price of a pre-owned Cartier Love bracelet?
Pre-owned Cartier Love bracelet prices vary by metal, size, and diamond configuration. A classic yellow gold Love bracelet without diamonds typically ranges from $5,000 to $7,500 in the pre-owned market depending on condition and size, compared to a current retail price of approximately $7,750 new from Cartier. Diamond-set configurations — with 1, 4, 6, or 10 diamonds — command higher prices, as do rose gold and white gold variants in certain sizes. Contact us at contact@opulentjewelers.com for current inventory pricing, or browse our full Cartier collection for available pieces.
What is the price of a pre-owned Cartier Love ring?
Pre-owned Cartier Love rings vary significantly by configuration. A classic Love band without diamonds in yellow gold typically ranges from $800 to $1,500 depending on condition and width. Half-pavé configurations generally range from $1,500 to $3,500, while full-pavé bands command $3,500 and above depending on stone weight. Solitaire Love rings — the rarest configuration — are priced case by case based on diamond quality and provenance. All prices represent meaningful discounts against current Cartier boutique retail. Contact us for current availability and pricing.
Is the Cartier Love bracelet a good investment?
The Cartier Love bracelet is one of the best-documented value-retention assets in fine jewelry. Industry data consistently shows Love bracelets retaining 75 to 95 percent of retail value in the pre-owned market, with certain configurations trading at or above original retail. The bracelet's global brand recognition, consistent demand, and limited design changes over fifty years make it one of the most liquid pieces in the signed jewelry secondary market. Buying pre-owned at a discount to retail provides additional downside protection from day one.
How do I know what size Cartier Love bracelet to buy?
Cartier Love bracelets are sized by internal circumference in millimeters. The most reliable method is to measure your wrist with a soft tape measure, then add 10 to 15 mm for a proper fit — the bracelet should sit snugly but not be uncomfortable. Women most commonly wear sizes 17, 18, and 19; men typically wear 20 through 22. See the sizing table above for the full range, or contact us for personalized sizing assistance before purchasing.
Can the Cartier Love ring be resized?
Unlike the bracelet, the Cartier Love ring can be resized — though the process requires the attention of a skilled jeweler. Plain band configurations are the most straightforward to resize. Pavé-set bands require more care to ensure stones are not disturbed during the process and should only be resized by a qualified specialist. We recommend having your ring finger measured by a jeweler before purchasing to ensure the correct size. Contact us if you need guidance on sizing before your purchase.
Does a pre-owned Cartier Love bracelet come with the original screwdriver?
Original Cartier screwdrivers are included when they accompany a piece through our sourcing process. When one is not present, we note this clearly in the listing. The screwdriver is a functional tool — a replacement can be sourced from Cartier boutiques — and its absence does not affect the authenticity or integrity of the bracelet itself. Original red Cartier boxes and outer packaging are similarly noted and transferred whenever available.
What Cartier Love pieces does Opulent Jewelers carry?
Our Cartier Love inventory is sourced from private estates and rotates frequently. We regularly carry Love bracelets in yellow, white, and rose gold — with and without diamond settings — as well as Love rings, Love pendant necklaces, and Love earrings. Availability changes as pieces are acquired and sold. Browse our current Cartier collection for all available pieces, or contact us directly if you are seeking a specific configuration — we often have pieces in authentication review not yet listed.
Can the Cartier Love bracelet be resized?
The Cartier Love bracelet cannot be resized in the traditional sense — it is a rigid hinged bangle without links to add or remove. Purchasing the correct size is essential. We strongly recommend confirming your size before purchase; contact us and we will walk you through the measurement process. See the sizing table above for the full Cartier size range and corresponding wrist measurements.
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