I understand. I personally think Tifannys is wayy overpriced, but it is what it is. Now Yurman is wayyyy overpriced and I made that mistake too many times. sold it at a biggg loss.
Cartier Love Bangle
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I think you can negotiate prices at Cartier like you can at HW. I know with HW, you can get up to 30% off their e-rings which brings their prices on par with Tiffany, so maybe it's the same with Cartier? I am not positive about this . . . but yes, I agree that Tiffany is more "reasonably priced" than Cartier but I've noticed that some of the items at Cartier have better workmanship and quality than Tiffany (not to mention their customer service). Personally, I like both and will pay the premium for both names since I'm a sucker
I think you can negotiate prices at Cartier like you can at HW. I know with HW, you can get up to 30% off their e-rings which brings their prices on par with Tiffany, so maybe it's the same with Cartier? I am not positive about this . . . but yes, I agree that Tiffany is more "reasonably priced" than Cartier but I've noticed that some of the items at Cartier have better workmanship and quality than Tiffany (not to mention their customer service). Personally, I like both and will pay the premium for both names since I'm a sucker
Good observation Kohl. The bridal collection at Cartier can certainly be negotiated and they are very open about that.
I have also heard that HW is very open to negotiating, however I didn't realize it was up to 30%. The most I have heard about was 20%, so perhaps HW isn't out of the question.
Do you think that a worn (... scratches...) love bracelet could look unprofessionel in a professional work environment?
I think you can negotiate prices at Cartier like you can at HW. I know with HW, you can get up to 30% off their e-rings which brings their prices on par with Tiffany, so maybe it's the same with Cartier? I am not positive about this . . . but yes, I agree that Tiffany is more "reasonably priced" than Cartier but I've noticed that some of the items at Cartier have better workmanship and quality than Tiffany (not to mention their customer service). Personally, I like both and will pay the premium for both names since I'm a sucker
Really? I didn't know that you can negotiate prices at Cartier? So people can actually get the Love Bangle for less than its list price? Or you think the negotiation only applies to big ticket items?
My SA at Cartier told me that only the bridal collection (engagement rings) were open for negotiation. And this was only for the stone, not the setting.
Other items such as watches, love collection, etc are non-negotiable
Yes, sorry for the misunderstanding - I believe only e-rings can be negotiated (though one tPFer mentioned she was able to get a "discount" of I think 15% off for her love bracelet with diamonds, and others have gotten around 10-15% for their watches as well) but I don't think prices are negotiable per se.
Also, my Tiffany SA told me that some big ticket items are also negotiable - I *think* it was around $50k+.
Bentley - yes, I read on PS that if you hint enough to your SA, he will "work out a deal with you" and give the manager a call up to 30% off. I only learned of this recently, otherwise I would've asked my DF to hold off on the proposal so he could save longer for the HW micropave
But the soleste isn't a bad alternative!!! Yes, sorry for the misunderstanding - I believe only e-rings can be negotiated (though one tPFer mentioned she was able to get a "discount" of I think 15% off for her love bracelet with diamonds, and others have gotten around 10-15% for their watches as well) but I don't think prices are negotiable per se.
Also, my Tiffany SA told me that some big ticket items are also negotiable - I *think* it was around $50k+.
Bentley - yes, I read on PS that if you hint enough to your SA, he will "work out a deal with you" and give the manager a call up to 30% off. I only learned of this recently, otherwise I would've asked my DF to hold off on the proposal so he could save longer for the HW micropave
Lets put it this way, your gorgeous Soleste has me doubting my loyalty to HW Micropave. That is how stunning it truly is!!! Not to mention it looks so beautiful on your hand, like it belongs there!
I'm shocked and pleased to hear that a steeper negotiation is possible at HW. I wear a size 6, so I am hoping to get something that faces up at least 1.5 to get good finger coverage. The Micropave at 1.5+ is
out of budget!! Even with 30% off its a stretch, but at least a possibility. I read about a lady that had to shop various HW SAs to find someone to give her 18%, so I figured that was the maximum? Perhaps they are more lenient due to the economy?? 
OMG I forgot - I got mine!!! Well I didn't forget I got it - forgot to post! I'm not wearing it yet as it's for an anniversary gift and you probably don't need yet another picture of one! 
But it's YG and I got it BIG - size 19 - so it really fits like a bangle, which I love. I had it engraved with my husband's name and my two daughters and left room for a third one day if we go there...
But it's YG and I got it BIG - size 19 - so it really fits like a bangle, which I love. I had it engraved with my husband's name and my two daughters and left room for a third one day if we go there... 
OMG I forgot - I got mine!!! Well I didn't forget I got it - forgot to post! I'm not wearing it yet as it's for an anniversary gift and you probably don't need yet another picture of one!
OMG! I wanna see it! When is your anni?