The Cartier Love Bracelet is a popular bangle style bracelet that has been in fashion since 1969. The bracelet design is fastened with a tiny screw which requires a screwdriver to open and close it. This signifies a committed relationship and was originally a conceptual piece using the bracelet as a reflection of the old medieval chastity belt. The bracelet is screwed into place with the accompanying screwdriver.

The Cartie Love Bracelet has continued to develop a following of people including celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Hilary Duff, Fergie, and Faith Hill that have been seen wearing this gold bracelet. It is created with 18 K Gold and comes in a variety of sizes. There is also a white gold version of the bracelet.http://www.bessed.com/cartierlove/

With the love bracelet collection, a popular item in it's own right, celebrities were willing to get on board with the Cartier Love Charity Bracelet.

The look is one of knotted silk band that has a small love link in the front which will be various colors. These colors will reflect which charity the bracelet helps. The proceeds of $100.00 will go toward the charity. This started in 2006 and continued through 2008. Celebrities have gotten behind this charity event and were showing their colors at various events. The first event started with celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, Salma Hayek, Ashley Judd and many others.http://www.love.cartier.com/cartier_love_charity.pdf

The following years gathered new celebrities and new charities. The charities started with just a few, and each charity had a celebrity face attached to the cause. Then as the second and then the third year of the love charity bracelet took off, it gained more causes and more celebrity ambassadors.

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