Cartier Love Bangle Bracelet vs. Cuff

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Thanks to everyone who has weighed in!As an update, I eventually got the cuff for its convenience. I even got an Hermès CDC in rose gold at one point, but didn’t like how easy it could get scratches around the lock.
I’m very happy with my cuff :)

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It looks lovely on you .Did you get it in rose gold as I too am debating between the cuff in rose gold of Cartier and CDC of Hermes .Which one is lighter and subtle .Thanks .wear in good health .
 
It looks lovely on you .Did you get it in rose gold as I too am debating between the cuff in rose gold of Cartier and CDC of Hermes .Which one is lighter and subtle .Thanks .wear in good health .

Hey- I got the rose gold cuff in 16. The Hermès CDC I returned was also in rose gold, SH. I’d say Cartier definitely feels more substantial. Call me cheap but I feel I’m getting a more classic look and more gold for the amount of $ paid.
Here’s a pic I took before sending it back.

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Hey- I got the rose gold cuff in 16. The Hermès CDC I returned was also in rose gold, SH. I’d say Cartier definitely feels more substantial. Call me cheap but I feel I’m getting a more classic look and more gold for the amount of $ paid.
Here’s a pic I took before sending it back.

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I love the Bulgari. Does the charm pretty much stay put or does it move around?
 
May I chime in for a question? How do these tiny bracelets behave with a Love? Do they go under and over it or do they tend to stay away bravely. Would it be advised to chose different sizes to prevent such inaproppriate behaviour? :eek: :smile:
 
May I chime in for a question? How do these tiny bracelets behave with a Love? Do they go under and over it or do they tend to stay away bravely. Would it be advised to chose different sizes to prevent such inaproppriate behaviour? :eek: :smile:

I only have chain bracelets which are more flexible than solid gold bangles. So I’d put my Bvlgari at the end of the stack to avoid any tangling. But that’s just my two cents.
I’d be curious to hear from folks with multiple bangles! :)
 
Thanks to everyone who has weighed in!As an update, I eventually got the cuff for its convenience. I even got an Hermès CDC in rose gold at one point, but didn’t like how easy it could get scratches around the lock.
I’m very happy with my cuff :)

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It’s a beautiful tone on you. Question... does the shape change easily as you take it off and put it back on?
 
No, it’s true. The cuff is tighter. I wear an 18 in the bangle and when I tried on the cuff, I needed a 19. The 18 would not fit, it was far too tight.

someone did a comparison and stacked the cuff on top of a regular bangle and it indeed showed that the cuff needed a size up. Unfortunately, I can’t remember which thread it was in. A 19 cuff matches an 18 bangle, they will not cross over.
This was my experience when I tried both in store.
 
Give me your honest thoughts! Pros versus cons. I want to hear them all, please! Btw I have a small JUC- debated if stacked how that would look with the small bracelet vs cuff vs regular...so confused!
 
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Give me your honest thoughts! Pros versus cons. I want to hear them all, please!

I have the regular love bangle. When I first became interested in getting it, I wasn’t sure if I'd be comfortable wearing a bracelet 24/7 and considered if the cuff would be a better fit. I tried it at the boutique and immediately felt that if I was to get the love bracelet, it would have to be the full one. The cuff just didn’t feel special enough with the opening on bottom. I’ve been wearing it nearly 3 years now and love it so much. It’s extremely comfortable and I don’t even feel it most of the time (I also wear a thin stacked 24/7)

I think there are people who like the cuff but there are so many on this board who are surprised by how comfortable the full love is and how easy it is to wear. Not sure if this answered pros and cons, but just thought I’d share my thoughts anyway. The regular love obviously gets my vote!
 
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