Cartier LOVE *Bracelet* Discussion Thread!

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#9,799
Jetsetmax said:
Its not specific to Cartier, it can happen on any rose gold items, particularly those exposed to water (like if you shower or swim with it on). I've heard of issues involving rose gold Rolex watches fading to more of a yellow color.
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I believe Rolex uses 'everrose' which I think they patented. My limited research says Rolex developed everrose so it will not fade. I absolutely love Cartier's RG and prefer it over VCA's RG. I suppose that's because of the different contents they use. I really want the RG cuff but I'm hesitant. I suppose it doesn't make a difference though since the YG and RG are the same price and if RG fades it will just look closer to YG.
 
#9,801
Ladies, I am really interested in getting a love bracelet. the closest store is too far for me so i want to buy it online. I need some advice on sizing. I measured my wrist and it is 16.5cm with no room to spare. So should i order 17 or 18? how do you wear yours? tight, a little bit bigger or 2-3cm bigger. If you can show some pics, it would be awesome! Also would you recommend buying off ebay or other resale sites? thank you so much!
 
#9,803
tiby321 said:
Ladies, I am really interested in getting a love bracelet. the closest store is too far for me so i want to buy it online. I need some advice on sizing. I measured my wrist and it is 16.5cm with no room to spare. So should i order 17 or 18? how do you wear yours? tight, a little bit bigger or 2-3cm bigger. If you can show some pics, it would be awesome! Also would you recommend buying off ebay or other resale sites? thank you so much!
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I bought the 17 before I measured my wrist. I measure 14.5 so add 2 per Cartier's instructions and it's 16.5 - between the size 16 and 17. I find the 17 a little loose but I didn't try on the 16. I was in the islands so it was hot and my wrist was a bit swollen. Personally though I don't know if I would want the smaller size as it would be more difficult to get on. Why don't you call Cartier and ask their opinion?
 
#9,804
tiby321 said:
Ladies, I am really interested in getting a love bracelet. the closest store is too far for me so i want to buy it online. I need some advice on sizing. I measured my wrist and it is 16.5cm with no room to spare. So should i order 17 or 18? how do you wear yours? tight, a little bit bigger or 2-3cm bigger. If you can show some pics, it would be awesome! Also would you recommend buying off ebay or other resale sites? thank you so much!
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I measured the same as you and also have no store close to try on. I ordered a 18 and love it. It is not tight and I still have room for any summer swelling I get when the weather gets humid. I posted pictures a few pages back. I did not want my bracelet too tight as I know it would bother me. Since I do not have a store to try on I can not tell you how a 17 fits, but can say I personally find the 18 comfortable.
 
#9,805
pluiee said:
I wonder if they've changed the formula in recent years? I have an old trinity ring and the rose gold part has already faded as well. Hopefully that doesn't happen to yours.

Congratulations on getting married! I like to think that it's all part and process of making the bracelet unique and one of a kind - it has MY scratches and dents on it :laugh:
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Thank you! :smile1: I definitely agree that the scratches and dents are what make it our own.
 
#9,806
MyDogTink said:
I believe Rolex uses 'everrose' which I think they patented. My limited research says Rolex developed everrose so it will not fade. I absolutely love Cartier's RG and prefer it over VCA's RG. I suppose that's because of the different contents they use. I really want the RG cuff but I'm hesitant. I suppose it doesn't make a difference though since the YG and RG are the same price and if RG fades it will just look closer to YG.
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Yes, Rolex developed an alloy that I believe incorporates platinum, so it is supposed to be resistant to fading. However, I've already seen on a few Rolex forums, that there are instances where it has faded to yellow.

As for preferring one brand's rose gold to another, yes there are different compositions of alloys using different amounts of copper and other metals. There is actually a color scale for gold. Yellow gold is 3N, a very light rose gold is 4N, a deeper rose colored gold is 5N, and then I believe at 6N you reach what is called red gold.
 
#9,807
I just measured my wrist and it is almost 17 cm, my Love bracelet is a 17. I find the size perfect. I don't really experience summer swelling, it is - 40 celcius here and gets hot in the summer, Canadian prairies. My love bracelet seems just right, it slides around a bit but doesn't clank on things. I ordered mine over the phone, and it is the perfect fit unless you want it bigger. This is just my opinion. Also, my opinion, I wouldn't buy from ebay.
 
#9,809
luvmydiego said:
I measured the same as you and also have no store close to try on. I ordered a 18 and love it. It is not tight and I still have room for any summer swelling I get when the weather gets humid. I posted pictures a few pages back. I did not want my bracelet too tight as I know it would bother me. Since I do not have a store to try on I can not tell you how a 17 fits, but can say I personally find the 18 comfortable.
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Thank for the advise....Yea, i was thinking of 18 too. Need to find time to go try it on in store. Do you wear yours everyday? does it get worn out quickly?
 
#9,810
Thanks ladies for your advises! Do you wear yours everyday or is it special occasion only? Since there is a big different in price btw brand new one from the store and pre-loved, would you recommend buying pre-loved?
 
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