One of the first jewelers to use the padlock was Van Cleef and Arpels, with the Cadenas jewel watch.
Created in 1935, it would have been inspired by the Duchess of Windsor.
The fashion effect became obvious in the 1970s with the punk movement.
To affirm their dissatisfaction with society, its followers use it to close a chain worn around the neck.
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Since then, it is regularly found in jewelry, in the form of earrings, bracelets, necklaces and even rings.
The creator of Tiffany&Co, Charles Tiffany, already sold jewelry but also everyday silver objects such as padlocks.
It was not until 1970 that the house created a heart-shaped latch jewel, which was a great success.
Since then it has been one of the brand's best-sellers.
It is only logical that the American jeweler announced the launch of the Lock bracelet collection last year.
This time it is the closing mechanism which is taken over.
Another famous padlock closes the Kelly bag.
The Hermès house diverts it first into a watch, then into a bracelet.
Until the ultimate luxury devoting a collection of high jewelry to it in 2020.
The masculine-looking jewel becomes pop with flashy colors, or reinterprets itself more girly with diamond rings and a heart.
Nothing better to seal an eternal love.
Whatever the symbolism, the padlock brings people together.