I have the thin pave and I never wear it on its own. For me it’s a stacking piece. I love it stacked with the regular Love. You can always add the JUC to the stack later.
Cartier LOVE *Bracelet* Discussion Thread!
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Hello! I have a question about your love bracelets. When your love bracelet is unscrewed, do the two halves of the bracelet align perfectly (even when they’re not screwed together)? When unscrewed, mine is misaligned even when I try to align it perfectly. It only aligns when I screw the two halves together but I believe that’s causing stress/constant pressure on the gold. I’ve attached a photo to try and explain what I’m referring to. Thanks!
Interesting. I haven't had any major issues with mine, but I did notice the seams widening over time if that makes sense. There was a bit of a gap where there wasn't initially. I took it to Cartier and they tightened it and haven't had a problem ever since. With that said, as I'm considering buying a second Love bracelet, I am seriously considering getting the old screw style pre-loved. I don't care what others say...I do think the old style is better, plain and simple. Just look at the mechanics of it. The new screw is basically just gold pressing onto gold. There is no secure mechanism...and we are supposed to screw the bracelet in a very specific way. I would definitely take it to the store and have them check your bracelet just in case.
I have watched an interview with the Love bracelet creator, Aldo Cipullo (I am assuming from the 1970s). Such a creative designer...and he struck me as a gentle soul. So sad he left us so young...I am sure he would have continued to design beautiful jewelry. He would probably be very sad to learn that so many of us have had issues with the new screw system.
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Question Love lovers: I am considering buying an old screw style Love and was wondering if there are any differences compared to the new screw system. Are there differences as far as sizing, width, circumference/ shape and overall look? I've read articles that said there are no major differences, but I think our group knows best and we are the experts...we are obsessed (and proudly so)! I think we are very detail-oriented when it comes to these things. I am looking to see if there are those differences, even if minor ones. I'm sure people in our group are better at noticing those things than some random person that just wants to make a sale.
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If I recall correctly, the original screws stick out a bit more than the new version. I’m just basing that off of pics I’ve seen as I have the new version.
Sorry for the not very nice looking pics. Here is the old system (my bracelet is 11 years old) and it seems to me that it sticks out less
But maybe that is only my perception Attachments
I tried at the store to stacking both.
As most have mentioned, the RG is not very pronounced. I stacked both YG and I think they look good together. Maybe you can try out at the store to see what you prefer.
Hi! I'm so excited for you!
My love bracelet did fall off ONCE the first day I was wearing it. However, it didn't just fall off? Like I felt the screws got looser and looser (because you know, the first time you wear it, you probably couldn't stop touching it like I did, so I feel like I was lucky because I was paying SO MUCH attention to my new bracelet that day). My tip is to bring with you the screw driver for the first few days you will be wearing the brand new love bracelet, which I didn't do.. So what I did was I tightened the screws using my nails lol (wouldn't recommend).But all in all, yes, I think there's a possibility that it will fall off (I watched some reviews online and some people experienced the same thing), but only in the first few days.
Mine fell off only that one time.
Just keep in mind that you should tighten the bracelet every day for the first month (as the sales associate would recommend you). In my case, I tighten it every day for more than one month because some days I could still feel that my bracelet is not tight enough (you can tell if your bracelet makes a clicking sound when you touch/press the two different parts against each other).
So, overall, I feel like you don't need to be too nervous about it. Just make sure you have your screw driver with you at all times during the first month, and check you bracelet once in a while and see if it makes a clicking sound.
I've had mine since Nov 2019, and it has never fallen off the second time until now
Hope this helps!
After finally experiencing both the old screw and new screw styles, I just wanted to share some thoughts. I decided to sell my new screw altogether and buy an old screw style pre-loved. I didn't have any major issues with the new screw system, but I heard so many horror stories...and I did notice a widening of the seams with the new style. And I hated that you had to be so specific with it and how to put it on, not to mention the need for tightening all the time. I was getting paranoid! Ultimately, I just don't like the new system. Again, if you look at the mechanics of it, it's just gold pressing onto gold! It's pressure based and there is no secure mechanism! I find the old style much more secure. I bought it through a reputable site so I am sure of its authenticity (and paperwork).
There is no major difference between the old and new style as far as looks. Same width. The locking screws look different, but that's just a minor detail. I don't know if this is just my imagination since I hadn't worn a Love bracelet in a couple of weeks, so I am getting used to wearing it again. But it seems that the shape of it is slightly different and even though the sizing is the same, the old love seems to be a slightly tighter fit (again, it could be in my head, lol). If so, it will be my motivation to lose those pesky 10 lbs!
I do prefer the old style...by a lot! I heard people lose the screws but 1) the bracelet was not designed to be taken off and 2) one can be extra careful when removing the screws, so there's that. I know some have not had any issues with the new system, but this is my opinion...and you know what they say about opinions.
I would love to hear thoughts from those who have had both styles.
There is no major difference between the old and new style as far as looks. Same width. The locking screws look different, but that's just a minor detail. I don't know if this is just my imagination since I hadn't worn a Love bracelet in a couple of weeks, so I am getting used to wearing it again. But it seems that the shape of it is slightly different and even though the sizing is the same, the old love seems to be a slightly tighter fit (again, it could be in my head, lol). If so, it will be my motivation to lose those pesky 10 lbs!
I do prefer the old style...by a lot! I heard people lose the screws but 1) the bracelet was not designed to be taken off and 2) one can be extra careful when removing the screws, so there's that. I know some have not had any issues with the new system, but this is my opinion...and you know what they say about opinions.
I would love to hear thoughts from those who have had both styles.
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I tried on a stack with sm love with 6 diamonds. I'm so smitten by this combination, compared to stacking with JUC (I feel JUC is not really my style and moreover it crosses over my Classic love which I don't fancy).
YG or WG looks better on me when stacked with Classic YG?
YG or WG looks better on me when stacked with Classic YG?
I love the contrast of the WG! So pretty! Then again I don't mind mixing metals. If you do, the 2 YG together are pretty as well.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I had wanted to mix metals (so that it won’t be too flashy with the stark gold on both). However after trying on, I actually think the mix metals is more eye catching (due to the contrast). I do like very much how both in YG look in a pair (I feel it is more put-togethe). And not flashy at all (haha maybe my mind has found the answer).
I do have time to think this over lol.
Would you say that you see MORE damage and wear than you initially expected on the YG? I've seen 5 year old love bracelets that look very rough -- scratches everywhere, but then I've seen years' old Cartier watches with barely any blemishes.