If he didn’t consider a piece to be up to the impeccable Cartier standard, it was never sold or seen! Although most of the established jewelers of that time had strict quality standards, never before had such stringent adherence to flawless craftsmanship been seen. One of Cartier’s distinct advantages was Louis’ insistence on perfection. He acquired the finest jewels he could find and afford, within France and beyond.
In 1847, Cartier bought the store from Picard.Ĭartier began adding jewelry pieces to the store’s inventory to expand his available collection beyond that of just watches. Louis first worked as an apprentice under the master watchmaker Adolphe Picard, in his store on Rue Montorgueil. There are many other fascinating facts about Cartier’s history that you may not know.Ĭartier’s founder, Louis-François Cartier, was born in Paris in 1819.
But many are unaware that the company was first established exclusively with watchmaking.
In addition to the standard stamping that all Cartier jewelry has, both halves of the Love bracelet will include the bracelet’s serial number and respective metal.Cartier has produced countless pieces of stunning merchandise over the years, from watches and rings to various decorative accessories. Fake Love bracelets are often round, while real Love bracelets have an oval shape so they can rest close to the wearer’s pulse point. The screws should easily turn with the screwdriver. Cartier includes a small screwdriver with all of their Love bracelets which is plated in the bracelet’s respective metal. However, new Love bracelets have their screws attached to the bracelet. 
Two of the screws on the opposite sides of the bracelet must be removed with a screwdriver so that the wearer can place the bracelet on their wrist then screw the two halves back together. Select Love bracelets have their screw motif replaced with round brilliant gemstones. Love bracelets feature a screw motif, each motif will be perfectly stamped into the metal while counterfeits can have faint or misaligned printing. If a bracelet is one solid piece, it is fake. Real Love bracelets are comprised of two halves which are held together by two screws. 
Depending on the bracelet’s size, it should weigh between 30 to 38 grams.
As Cartier uses high quality materials in their jewelry, all Love bracelets will feel solid. As such, we have outlined everything that you need to know to spot fake Love bracelets:
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