Cartier Love Bracelet vs Juste un Clou: which to buy pre-loved?
Both are Cartier gold bracelets that began with designer Aldo Cipullo. The Love is a flat oval bangle you screw shut, meant to stay on; the Juste un Clou is a bent nail that wraps the wrist and opens with a hidden clasp. Choose the Love for the classic, wear-it-always statement; choose the Juste un Clou for an edgier piece you can take off easily.
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| Cartier Love Bracelet | Cartier Juste un Clou | |
|---|---|---|
| Origins | Designed by Aldo Cipullo, 1969 | Cipullo's 1970s nail bracelet, relaunched as Juste un Clou in 2012 |
| Shape | Flat oval bangle with screw motifs | A nail bent into a bracelet |
| Closure | Screw closure with a screwdriver; a newer single-screw hinged version can be put on alone | Hidden clasp; slips on and off |
| Metals | Yellow, rose or white gold; some with diamonds | Yellow, rose or white gold; some with diamonds |
| Sizing | Sized in centimetres to the wrist; classic and thinner small models | Sized in centimetres to the wrist; classic and small models |
| Best for | An everyday bracelet you rarely take off | A bolder look that's easy to remove |
| Median asking price | £4,562 (77 listings) | £3,918 (77 listings) |
Asking prices across live listings from the partner retailers we index, updated 11 Oct 2026. Asking prices, not sold prices.
Choose the Cartier Love Bracelet if…
- •You want the most recognised Cartier bracelet
- •You'll wear it every day and rarely take it off
- •You like to stack it with a watch
Choose the Cartier Juste un Clou if…
- •You want something edgier
- •You want to take it on and off easily
- •You already own a Love and want to stack a contrast
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Pre-loved Cartier Love Bracelet listings
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Cartier Yellow Gold Plain SM Love Bracelet Size 19 B6047519£4,000.00 askingvia eBayShips from the UK · no import charges
Cartier Love Bracelet 4 Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Size 17 Box Certificate£8,586.70 askingvia eBayShips from the UK · no import charges
Cartier 18ct White Gold LOVE Bangle ‘Classic Model’ - Size 18 - Full Set - 20...£5,800.00 askingvia eBayShips from the UK · no import charges
Cartier Yellow Gold Plain SM Love Bracelet Size 20 B6047520£4,150.00 askingvia eBayShips from the UK · no import charges
Pre-loved Cartier Juste un Clou listings
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Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Juste Un Clou Bracelet ‘Classic Model’ - Size 17 - F...£6,000.00 askingvia eBayShips from the UK · no import charges
Cartier Juste un Clou Bracelet B6048316 Size 16 - RRP£8200 - Collected £5800£6,195.00 askingvia eBayShips from the UK · no import charges
Cartier Juste Un Clou Ring 18ct Yellow gold£3,984.70 askingvia eBayShips from the UK · no import charges
Cartier White Gold Plain Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 20 B6048320£6,700.00 askingvia eBayShips from the UK · no import charges
Cartier Love Bracelet vs Juste un Clou: questions
Can you take a Love bracelet off yourself?
On the classic two-screw version you'll usually need a second pair of hands; the newer single-screw hinged version can be put on and removed alone.
How do I get the size right pre-owned?
Both are sized in centimetres around the wrist. Check the size stamped inside and compare with a bracelet you already wear; a snug fit matters more with the Love.
What should I check before buying either pre-owned?
The engraved serial number and hallmarks inside, the screw or clasp action, and ideally a Cartier certificate or service record. Buy from a seller offering an authentication guarantee.
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