Cartier LOVE *Bracelet* Discussion Thread!

[Swanky]

Is the small/thinner love bangle version's sizing similar as the regular loves?

Yes, I take 16 in both. Like a wider ring, however, some may prefer a larger size in a larger band, but I don't on the Love.

 

[lxrac]

Did they update the locking mechanisms for the LØVE bangles? On the website there are bangles with no screwdriver on the pics. It looks like there's a button instead? For example:

 

[scheurin]

You are looking at the reg Pavé which has a completey different locking mechanism than all others.

 

[Evescot]

Sorry if this was discussed before, but today, after wearing Love 24/7 over ....well 28years or so, I was spotted & spoken to by a stranger on public transport, she showed me her Love (two stacking, reg full diamond & sm both YG) and pointed at mine (RG rainbow & RG SM half diamond), we chatted a short while = her DH (I guess) was quietly smiling by her .

Just wondered if this ever happened to you? I wouldn't have courage to speak to stranger just because s/he is wearing Love tbh but it was nice surprise.

 

[merekat703]

Sorry if this was discussed before, but today, after wearing Love 24/7 over ....well 28years or so, I was spotted & spoken to by a stranger on public transport, she showed me her Love (two stacking, reg full diamond & sm both YG) and pointed at mine (RG rainbow & RG SM half diamond), we chatted a short while = her DH (I guess) was quietly smiling by her .

Just wondered if this ever happened to you? I wouldn't have courage to speak to stranger just because s/he is wearing Love tbh but it was nice surprise.

That was nice of her. Once in a while I get compliments but I rarely see other people with Cartier where I live.

 

[merekat703]

Two things!

Yesterday I looked down and noticed my Cartier SM love hanging off my wrist. I initially thought the lock mechanism was still in the lock position but I subsequently realized that it had somehow come unlocked by itself! I am now super worried about wearing it and losing it. Honestly I feel like it never locked properly - it just didn’t feel secure. It kind of moved/clicked back and forth. Do you think Cartier would consider taking it back and giving me a credit so I could get a Regular size instead?

Secondly, it’s the first time I’ve taken it off in 6 months and I’m wondering if it’s tarnished or just dirty. It looks awful! Pics attached.
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Yikes!! Take it back asap

 

[merekat703]

I know a few people have asked recently about going through the airport with your bracelets. I just got back from travel and I set off the alarm at both locations I flew into. They had me show my wrists and that was all. The TSA agent actually complimented me on my jewelry

 

[americanroyal89]

So after years of my screws not budging, it’s finally happening. I recently started jogging and I’ve noticed it’s made one screw on my love bracelet come loose. But it’s VERY slight. Like at a glance you wouldn’t be able to tell, but I am obsessed with my bracelets and stare at them a lot lol so I know exactly where the screws should be.
So I’ve been tightening it then keeping an eye on it and it seems like it takes about a week for the screw to move again. My guess is it’s the vibration of my stack when I jog making the screw come loose.
Do you think it’s something worth having Cartier look at? Or is it more of a take off the bracelet and put it back on with loctite situation?

 

[avcbob]

So after years of my screws not budging, it’s finally happening. I recently started jogging and I’ve noticed it’s made one screw on my love bracelet come loose. But it’s VERY slight. Like at a glance you wouldn’t be able to tell, but I am obsessed with my bracelets and stare at them a lot lol so I know exactly where the screws should be.
So I’ve been tightening it then keeping an eye on it and it seems like it takes about a week for the screw to move again. My guess is it’s the vibration of my stack when I jog making the screw come loose.
Do you think it’s something worth having Cartier look at? Or is it more of a take off the bracelet and put it back on with loctite situation?

My vote is for Loctite. Screws eventually come loose in anything mechanical without some sort of lock, either a lock washer or Loctite. Do you have the new style or old style screws? We have both here in our house and have found that they all come loose, not just limited to the new style.

 

[americanroyal89]

My vote is for Loctite. Screws eventually come loose in anything mechanical without some sort of lock, either a lock washer or Loctite. Do you have the new style or old style screws? We have both here in our house and have found that they all come loose, not just limited to the new style.

it is the new style. Which loctite do you use?

 

[Seaglasshunter]

So after years of my screws not budging, it’s finally happening. I recently started jogging and I’ve noticed it’s made one screw on my love bracelet come loose. But it’s VERY slight. Like at a glance you wouldn’t be able to tell, but I am obsessed with my bracelets and stare at them a lot lol so I know exactly where the screws should be.
So I’ve been tightening it then keeping an eye on it and it seems like it takes about a week for the screw to move again. My guess is it’s the vibration of my stack when I jog making the screw come loose.
Do you think it’s something worth having Cartier look at? Or is it more of a take off the bracelet and put it back on with loctite situation?

I wear a sweatband or buff around mine when I run (frequently). I can’t stand it moving around. Never have had it loosen. Securing it might help especially if you have more than one. It seems like the vibration of two touching makes it loosen according to others that are lucky enough to wear more than one.

 

[americanroyal89]

I wear a sweatband or buff around mine when I run (frequently). I can’t stand it moving around. Never have had it loosen. Securing it might help especially if you have more than one. It seems like the vibration of two touching makes it loosen according to others that are lucky enough to wear more than one.

Yea, I wear a wristband over them to help lessen the banging about. But it still comes a tiny bit loose.

My bracelet is 2 years old, and when I told my sister in law about it she told me it must be going through its terrible 2s just like a toddler LOL

 

[avcbob]

it is the new style. Which loctite do you use?

I use 'Purple' Loctite with great success. A friend of mine reported that Purple wasn't doing the job and moved up to 'Blue'. Blue is a stronger hold than Purple. I'd suggest you try Purple first. You can get a tube of it through Amazon.

 

[americanroyal89]

I use 'Purple' Loctite with great success. A friend of mine reported that Purple wasn't doing the job and moved up to 'Blue'. Blue is a stronger hold than Purple. I'd suggest you try Purple first. You can get a tube of it through Amazon.

thank you!

 

[Chaton]

My vote is for Loctite. Screws eventually come loose in anything mechanical without some sort of lock, either a lock washer or Loctite. Do you have the new style or old style screws? We have both here in our house and have found that they all come loose, not just limited to the new style.

I agree. Use Loctite. It’s not unusual with all the running and the vibrations.

I have to admit that I used to check my screws nightly, but ever since Loctite, I don’t do that anymore. I only look at them now and again.

It’s really hassle-free and gives great peace of mind.