Juste un Clou as a religious symbol?

[Carnel]

The JUC was designed in 1970's and re released. It is to symbol rebellion.

Interesting, didn't know that...

 

[PurpleLo]

I am one of those people who likes to ascribe sentimentality to their jewelry and I have never thought of the juste in that way. I just think it's edgy and gorgeous.

 

[LVoeletters]

The JUC was designed in 1970's and re released. It is to symbol rebellion.

Cool! What's the connotation of the nail and rebellion???

 

[Jetsetmax]

Interesting, didn't know that...

It was designed by Aldo Cipullo, who also designed the Love Bracelet around the same time.

 

[phillj12]

It has nothing to do with religion, it has to do with simplicity...

If you read about it you'll see. Despite Cartier being French, its not meant as a religious symbol.

 

[Bethc]

from the Cartier website...

Just En Clou:
An unhindered transformation with a remarkable strength. Designed in the 1970’s during the creative frenzy in New York, Juste un Clou is the expression of a rebellious nature and the reflection of self-belief. This collection traces the outlines of a style that is both modern and daring.

 

[alf13]

Thank you all for your replies! It's back on my wish list!

 

[Aficionada]

I'm so glad it's back on your wish list. The JuC bracelet is such a gorgeous piece.

 

[alf13]

I'm so excited!! I dropped by Cartier this afternoon, and they are ordering the white gold with diamonds JUC for me in a 16! It should be in by Friday. I talked my husband into making it an early bday gift in order to beat the price increase on Monday. I am NOT waiting until my birthday to wear it, however!

 

[PurpleLo]

That's great! Of course wear it!!

 

[Aficionada]

Yay! Please post modeling pics when you get it.

 

[Greentea]

I'm so excited!! I dropped by Cartier this afternoon, and they are ordering the white gold with diamonds JUC for me in a 16! It should be in by Friday. I talked my husband into making it an early bday gift in order to beat the price increase on Monday. I am NOT waiting until my birthday to wear it, however!

:girlwhack:

 

[VuittonsLover]

I just got this two days ago.. and never thought of it that way...

Not sure if thats good or bad.. but can see why people would think or say that...

 

[KW1]

Yes, I've heard that before too.

 

[Jeanne Aldo]

I am reviving an old thread for two reasons.
One being that I found interesting info on Aldo Cipullo’s motivation for creating the Nail bracelet .( Vivianne Beckers book Cipullo: Making Jewelry Modern).
The second reason being -I’m wondering if attitudes towards Christian symbolism and the JUC have changed over the past decade.
For myself,I attach layers of meaning to my JUC. It symbolizes my “need” to keep parts of my life attached/connected as I spend time in two very different locations .
I also regard the JUC to symbolize (as its creator did,)a reflection of LOVE and Christ’s sacrifice .
Another layer of meaning for me is its edgy industrial non conformist vibe.
Any one else care to share their thoughts on wearing the JUC?