Cartier’s Famous Love Bracelet Is One Of Its Seven Icons Celebrated At The New Saatchi Gallery Exhibition

Beloved by everyone from Tina Turner to Jennifer Aniston.

Jennifer Aniston wearing Cartier's Love bracelet

by Natalie Hammond |
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Ever since it was created in 1969, Cartier's Love bracelet - a solid loop of yellow gold with a binding closure and screw motifs - has become a jewellery classic. Owning one denotes a dedication to all that is timeless instead of trend-driven, which is probably why it's as in demand as it was more than five decades ago.

Tina Turner with Azzedine Alaïa
Tina Turner, wearing Cartier's Love bracelet, with Azzedine Alaïa ©Getty

But if it's on your wish list but not your wrist (yet), you can pay homage to the bracelet, along with six other icons across watches and jewellery from the brand's archive, at Studio 7, a new exhibition at London's Saatchi Gallery.

Eva Mendes wearing Cartier's Love bracelet
Eva Mendes wearing Cartier's Love bracelet ©Getty

Opening from today, the exhibition is a photographic journey from past to present of the most famous designs from Cartier, as well as their famous fans.

Studio 7 at the Saatchi Gallery
Studio 7 at the Saatchi Gallery ©Cartier

Besides the Love bracelet, a favourite of Tina Turner's, Andy Warhol's chosen watch, the Tank, is celebrated, along with the Panthère, the timepiece first created in the 1980s worn by Gwyneth Paltrow, Dua Lipa, Sienna Miller and Bella Hadid.

Sienna Miller wearing Cartier's Panthère watch
Sienna Miller wearing Cartier's Panthère watch ©Getty

Photographer Mary McCartney has also contributed seven portraits to the exhibition, all of which feature friends of the maison, from Ramla Ali to Emma Corrin, wearing their favourite pieces from Cartier.

Mary McCartney's portrait of Ramla Ali
Mary McCartney's portrait of Ramla Ali ©Cartier

The Love Bracelet's creator, Aldo Cipullo, was responsible for designing some of the brand's most beloved best-sellers (the Juste Un Clou, a bangle that is essentially an elongated nail that curves to fit around the wrist, was also one of his). Why not spend this weekend admiring his craftsmanship, not to mention pieces of fashion history, at Studio 7?

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Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's Relationship Timeline

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1994

In an interview with Rolling Stone{=nofollow}, Jen revealed that, thanks to their managers, the actors met for the first time in 1994, saying 'He was just this sweet guy from Missouri, you know?'

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1998

A few years later, after both splitting from their significant others (Jen with Tate Donovan and Brad with Gwyneth Paltrow), they went on their very first date, arranged by their managers. Jen would later say that from this very first date, they both knew.

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September 1999

It wasn't long before Hollywood's newest, hottest couple made their red carpet debut at the 1999 Emmy's.

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November 1999

Only a few months later, the couple attended a Sting concert in New York City where they joined the singer on stage so Jen could flash her new rock — a diamond engagement ring. They sang along to Sting's song 'Fill 'Er Up', which has some pretty poignant lyrics: 'We're going to Vegas, we're gonna get wed / So fill her up, son, don't be staring / Yeah, that's a real diamond she be wearing.'

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July 2000

Nine months later, Jen and Brad are wed in a magical Malibu celebration with 200 guests, 50,000 flowers, four bands, fireworks and a gospel choir, according to People{=nofollow}.

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September 2000

Two months later, the newlyweds make their red carpet debut as Mr and Mrs at the 2000 Emmy's.

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November 2001

Brad guest stars on Friends as Will Colbert, a man who hates Jen's character, Rachel Green. Is this telling?

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February 2003

In an interview with W Magazine{=nofollow}, Jen is asked if Brad is the love of her life. We'll let her answer speak for itself: 'Is he the love of my life? I think you're always sort of wondering, "Are you the love of my life?" I mean, I don't know, I've never been someone who says, "He's the love of my life." He's certainly a big love in my life.'

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February 2004

Speaking to The Guardian{=nofollow}, Jen says she's ready to start a family with Brad: 'It's time. It's time. You know, I think you can work with a baby, I think you can work pregnant, I think you can do all of it. So I'm just truly looking forward to slowing down.'

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May 2004

Brad meets actress Angelina Jolie on the set of Mr and Mrs Smith. Angelina would later state in an interview with Vogue{=nofollow} that she fell in love with Brad on set: 'Because of the film we ended up being brought together to do all these crazy things, and I think we found this strange friendship and partnership that kind of just suddenly happened. I think a few months in I realized, 'God, I can't wait to get to work. ...anything we had to do with each other, we just found a lot of joy in it together and a lot of real teamwork. We just became kind of a pair.'

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January 2005

Brad and Jen announce that they are splitting, releasing a statement that said: 'We would like to announce that after seven years together we have decided to formally separate. For those who follow these sorts of things, we would like to explain that our separation is not the result of any of the speculation reported by the tabloid media. This decision is the result of much thoughtful consideration. We happily remain committed and caring friends with great love and admiration for one another. We ask in advance for your kindness and sensitivity in the coming months.'

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September 2005

In an interview with Vanity Fair, Jen addresses all the drama surrounding her and Brad's split, and Brad and Angelina getting together — specifically, a W Magazine shoot of Brad and Angelina together. 'Is it odd timing? Yeah. But it's not my life. He makes his choices. He can do—whatever. We're divorced, and you can see why…Brad is not mean-spirited; he would never intentionally try to rub something in my face,' Jen stated, before adding: 'There's a sensitivity chip that's missing.' Iconic.

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October 2005

Brad and Jen's divorce is finalised.

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December 2008

Jen gives another interview to Vogue{=nofollow} and discusses the statements made by Angelina regarding falling in love with Brad on set: 'There was stuff printed there that was definitely from a time when I was unaware that it was happening. I felt those details were a little inappropriate to discuss…. That stuff about how she couldn't wait to get to work every day? That was really uncool.'

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2011

Jen begins dating actor Justin Theroux after the two worked on the film Wanderlust together.

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September 2011

Brad gives an interview to Parade{=nofollow} in which he seemingly calls his marriage to Jen a mistake: 'It became very clear to me that I was intent on trying to find a movie about an interesting life, but I wasn't living an interesting life myself. I think that my marriage had something to do with it. Trying to pretend the marriage was something that it wasn't.'The day the interview was published, Brad issued a statement apologising to Jen, saying 'Jen is an incredibly giving, loving, and hilarious woman who remains my friend. It is an important relationship I value greatly. The point I was trying to make is not that Jen was dull, but that I was becoming dull to myself — and that, I am responsible for.

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September 2014

Brad and Angelina are married.

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January 2015

Jen sticks up for Brad in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter{=nofollow}, stating, 'We're not in daily communication. But we wish nothing but wonderful things for each other. Nobody did anything wrong. You know what I mean? It was just, like, sometimes things [happen]. If the world only could just stop with the stupid, soap-opera bullsh*t. There's no story.'

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August 2015

Jen and Justin tie the knot.

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September 2016

Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt.

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March 2017

Reports come out saying that Jen and Brad have been in contact after he tracked down her number through a 'tangled web' of contacts. It's stated that Brad wished Jen a happy birthday and confided in her regarding his split from Angelina.

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February 2018

Jen and Justin announce their separation.

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February 2019

Jen throws a lavish party for her 50th birthday and Brad is famously in attendance, sparking speculation that the exes are more than just friends.

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December 2019

Jen hosts an 'intimate' holiday party for close friends, including Brad. A source tells People 'they have been in touch a few times since her birthday and are keeping it friendly.'

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January 2020

In his acceptance speech at the Golden Globes, Brad jokes that he wanted to bring his mum as his date, but couldn't because 'any woman I stand next to, they say I'm dating.' Jen laughs in the audience, and the speculation begins.

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January 2020

Then a few weeks later, it's the picture seen around the world — Brad and Jen reunite backstage at the SAG Awards, and the media goes crazy. Since then, they've been reported to have kept in touch as friends.

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September 2020

And Brad and Jen treated us again in September 2020, when they reunited for a charity table read of Fast Times At Ridgemont High. It was a tiny bit awkward as the exes played Linda Barrett and Brad Hamilton - and read that steamy scene. Jennifer stayed incredibly cool as she read, 'I think you're so sexy. Will you come to me?' Brad, however, blushed quite a bit.

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