Cartier Love bracelet fell off - solutions?

[lovecartier]

Interesting to see this thread resurrected. I am so sorry, Fabfashion, for your recent loss. I once lost a tennis bracelet where the safety must have failed and I remember how upsetting that was - and it WAS insured.

I have had everything from one to three Love bracelets in last 14 years. My original was the old screw system. I didn't take it on or off very much, nor do I stack it with anything regularly, and I do not remember having any problems in the almost decade I owned it before I got rid of it. When I got the new screw system, I found that at least one of the three was always experiencing play and loosening. The loctite did work well, but I was irritated by the premise. Even so, using the elliptical all the time (need to get back to that ...) it was very important to have the loctite. I recommend using the loctite and accepting it as a part of your "insurance" policy to all Love bracelet owners with the new system - and it can't hurt on the old one.

Reading about the person who lost the pavé one, I was a little stunned. It's possible to bop the "button" that opens it on something and have it come off, but that is one really, really well-designed safety on it. I've had one for a couple of years and I'm always amazed by the quality of the clasp and safety. That was probably either bad operation or really crap luck.

 

[lill_canele]

I asked our office assistant to alert security and the cleaners should they find it. I don’t hold out much hope though. Just my luck it probably fell off on my walk to the train station. The sad part is that it’s barely been worn and I deliberated long and hard if that was what I wanted for my anniversary present. I’m not sure how I should tell my hubby. May be I should just go buy a replacement and don’t say anything.

Just me, but if it happened to me, I'd tell my husband.
It's not your fault. It's not like you were doing rigorous physical activity nor were you being a careless person. Unfortunately, it happens. I'm sure he understands that you are very upset.

 

[Fabfashion]

Just me, but if it happened to me, I'd tell my husband.
It's not your fault. It's not like you were doing rigorous physical activity nor were you being a careless person. Unfortunately, it happens. I'm sure he understands that you are very upset.

I’ll have to tell him anyways if we’re to contact the insurance company. I’m just hoping that it may be found either at the office or at the transit office Lost & Found to so I’ll do follow up calls tomorrow. I seriously doubt it’ll show up as it’ll be in 2 pieces. I felt it pinching my skin during my meeting around 2:45 and didn’t think to check. I thought the 2 bracelets were pinching my skin in between them but in hindsight it was probably the gap from the screw coming loose. I’m not sure if I’d buy a replacement given how faulty the newer screw system can be. My WG one has the original screw system and my RG one has the new system and one screw is feeling a little ‘clicky’. I was planning to take the RG one into the boutique to be looked at but just never thought this would happen to a brand new bracelet.

 

[sunshineshiney]

I asked our office assistant to alert security and the cleaners should they find it. I don’t hold out much hope though. Just my luck it probably fell off on my walk to the train station. The sad part is that it’s barely been worn and I deliberated long and hard if that was what I wanted for my anniversary present. I’m not sure how I should tell my hubby. May be I should just go buy a replacement and don’t say anything.

Oh my gosh I am so sorry this happened . I assume you checked your clothing to make sure it didn’t get stuck anywhere inside a sleeve or something?

Did you screw the bracelet on yourself, or did your husband screw it on?
I ask because I’ve noticed my Love (no diamonds) also becomes loose from time to time - but MORE so when I put it on/tighten it myself. Sometimes I have to tighten it daily . I’ve gotten used to checking it everyday just to be safe. I simply put my thumb on one side of the bracelet and a finger on the opposite side, then press together. If I hear the slightest *CLICK*, I know I have to tighten it ‍♀️.

I actually did something similar to what you suggested - replaced my Love a few months ago without telling my husband, but only because I wanted to size down. My original Love would loosen even more, to the point one side would be coming off.

I’m hopeful your new anniversary Love ends up being found at your office or at home❤️. As difficult as it is, try not to worry about it until you hear back from your office .

 

[sunshineshiney]

I’ll have to tell him anyways if we’re to contact the insurance company. I’m just hoping that it may be found either at the office or at the transit office Lost & Found to so I’ll do follow up calls tomorrow. I seriously doubt it’ll show up as it’ll be in 2 pieces. I felt it pinching my skin during my meeting around 2:45 and didn’t think to check. I thought the 2 bracelets were pinching my skin in between them but in hindsight it was probably the gap from the screw coming loose. I’m not sure if I’d buy a replacement given how faulty the newer screw system can be. My WG one has the original screw system and my RG one has the new system and one screw is feeling a little ‘clicky’. I was planning to take the RG one into the boutique to be looked at but just never thought this would happen to a brand new bracelet.

If it does show up do you think you’dwant to keep it, or exchange it for something else?
Maybe consider a WG JUC to match your original WG Love? You’d never have to worry about the JUC getting loose.

 

[Fabfashion]

If it does show up do you think you’dwant to keep it, or exchange it for something else?
Maybe consider a WG JUC to match your original WG Love? You’d never have to worry about the JUC getting loose.

I’m not sure. I already have a RG JuC which hasn’t had any problems as you said. I’ll definitely be weary wearing my other WG and RG Love again. Or if I wear either one, I’ll be checking it all the time. I think I may end up rehoming since I lost faith in it staying on. I just told my DH and he’s quite upset that if this seems to be a known issue then why hasn’t Cartier fixed the screw system already. He also said no more Love bracelet and I agree. I just called our insurance company but I may not hear back from their claim adjuster for a few business days. We had a huge windstorm that damaged homes in the province this past weekend so the claim department is quite busy. I’m still hoping it may turn up tomorrow. Who knows. Fingers crossed.

 

[Fabfashion]

Oh my gosh I am so sorry this happened . I assume you checked your clothing to make sure it didn’t get stuck anywhere inside a sleeve or something?

Did you screw the bracelet on yourself, or did your husband screw it on?
I ask because I’ve noticed my Love (no diamonds) also becomes loose from time to time - but MORE so when I put it on/tighten it myself. Sometimes I have to tighten it daily . I’ve gotten used to checking it everyday just to be safe. I simply put my thumb on one side of the bracelet and a finger on the opposite side, then press together. If I hear the slightest *CLICK*, I know I have to tighten it ‍♀.

I actually did something similar to what you suggested - replaced my Love a few months ago without telling my husband, but only because I wanted to size down. My original Love would loosen even more, to the point one side would be coming off.

I’m hopeful your new anniversary Love ends up being found at your office or at home❤. As difficult as it is, try not to worry about it until you hear back from your office .

I screwed it on myself. I‘ve been doing that for years. I really have noticed that one screw of this new bracelet always became loose at the end of the day in the few times I’ve worn it but didn’t think much of it. I should have paid much more attention. I just thought may be I didn’t screw them tight enough so this morning I really tightened them but I guess the banging with the other Love bracelet jostled it much more?? I did check my clothes pocket. I had on a 3/4 sleeve spring coat on and no other pockets so nothing there. Just went through my purse and laptop bag again to no avail. You know that thing we do when we think if we just check it one more time…

 

[nehaverma]

goods inforemtion

 

[sunshineshiney]

I screwed it on myself. I‘ve been doing that for years. I really have noticed that one screw of this new bracelet always became loose at the end of the day in the few times I’ve worn it but didn’t think much of it. I should have paid much more attention. I just thought may be I didn’t screw them tight enough so this morning I really tightened them but I guess the banging with the other Love bracelet jostled it much more?? I did check my clothes pocket. I had on a 3/4 sleeve spring coat on and no other pockets so nothing there. Just went through my purse and laptop bag again to no avail. You know that thing we do when we think if we just check it one more time…

Ugh I'm so sorry! I was hoping you would find it once going through your belongings again - or at least half of it . Did your office happen to find it?
You haven't had any issues with your other WG and RG Love before, correct? If the screws on there have been fine, I wouldn't let this loss (as painful as it is!) make you re-home your other Loves. Especially since they don't make the old screw system anymore.

Hoping for some good news from you today! *fingers crossed*

 

[Fabfashion]

Ugh I'm so sorry! I was hoping you would find it once going through your belongings again - or at least half of it . Did your office happen to find it?
You haven't had any issues with your other WG and RG Love before, correct? If the screws on there have been fine, I wouldn't let this loss (as painful as it is!) make you re-home your other Loves. Especially since they don't make the old screw system anymore.

Hoping for some good news from you today! *fingers crossed*

No luck today @sunshineshiney. I only go into the office once a week on Thursdays. I did call our office building’s security office and they also checked with the cleaning crew and nothing had turned up. I had dropped one of my small pave diamond earrings at the office about 4 years ago and the clearing crew turned it in so they’re pretty honest. I just wonder if people would even know what it is if they find half pieces and may be not near each other. They won’t look like a bracelet to most people. I also called the subway and the train lost & found offices and nothing turned up yet. Now my only hope is that my home insurance may cover part of it. I live in Canada and purchased it from the US and didn’t declare it through custom when I brought it back. Hopefully, that won’t be an issue with the insurance company.

 

[sunshineshiney]

I screwed it on myself. I‘ve been doing that for years. I really have noticed that one screw of this new bracelet always became loose at the end of the day in the few times I’ve worn it but didn’t think much of it. I should have paid much more attention. I just thought may be I didn’t screw them tight enough so this morning I really tightened them but I guess the banging with the other Love bracelet jostled it much more?? I did check my clothes pocket. I had on a 3/4 sleeve spring coat on and no other pockets so nothing there. Just went through my purse and laptop bag again to no avail. You know that thing we do when we think if we just check it one more time…

“if we just check it one more time…”

I had to jump on here about this! I could not find my Dad’s iPhone today. I thoroughly checked all the vehicles and a few obvious places in the house, the front yard and back yard. After about 45 minutes I grabbed his iPad and used the “Find my iPhone” feature and had it play a sound until I could find it.
Behold - it was in one of the vehicles I thoroughly checked, on the side of the door. This was one of the first places I checked with my eyes and hands - I did not see it or feel it there.
But as soon as it made a sound, I found it.

Now I know your lost bracelet doesn’t have a “find my Love Bracelet” option (Cartier should seriously consider added an embedded chip with the new screw system!) but this made me think of you and gave me hope your missing Love is back in your possession soon.

 

[thepoohbear]

I’ll have to tell him anyways if we’re to contact the insurance company. I’m just hoping that it may be found either at the office or at the transit office Lost & Found to so I’ll do follow up calls tomorrow. I seriously doubt it’ll show up as it’ll be in 2 pieces. I felt it pinching my skin during my meeting around 2:45 and didn’t think to check. I thought the 2 bracelets were pinching my skin in between them but in hindsight it was probably the gap from the screw coming loose. I’m not sure if I’d buy a replacement given how faulty the newer screw system can be. My WG one has the original screw system and my RG one has the new system and one screw is feeling a little ‘clicky’. I was planning to take the RG one into the boutique to be looked at but just never thought this would happen to a brand new bracelet.

I am so sorry this happened to you! If you do end up repurchasing and you’re worried about it loosening, my SA mentioned they can send off to NY to get a treatment where they add gold (not glue) and it makes it more secure.

 

[Fabfashion]

“if we just check it one more time…”

I had to jump on here about this! I could not find my Dad’s iPhone today. I thoroughly checked all the vehicles and a few obvious places in the house, the front yard and back yard. After about 45 minutes I grabbed his iPad and used the “Find my iPhone” feature and had it play a sound until I could find it.
Behold - it was in one of the vehicles I thoroughly checked, on the side of the door. This was one of the first places I checked with my eyes and hands - I did not see it or feel it there.
But as soon as it made a sound, I found it.

Now I know your lost bracelet doesn’t have a “find my Love Bracelet” option (Cartier should seriously consider added an embedded chip with the new screw system!) but this made me think of you and gave me hope your missing Love is back in your possession soon.

Wouldn’t that be nice if it has some kind of chip embedded inside the metal. No luck yet. I’ve already filed several lost property reports at my office, transit and police. I submitted an insurance claim but haven’t heard back yet. I think this turned me off from future Carter purchases. Just so disappointed. My SA here in Toronto was very sympathetic but there’s nothing he can do (also I bought this one in Honolulu while on vacay). I just hope June and the rest of the year will bring better juju.

 

[Fabfashion]

I am so sorry this happened to you! If you do end up repurchasing and you’re worried about it loosening, my SA mentioned they can send off to NY to get a treatment where they add gold (not glue) and it makes it more secure.

Thanks, @thepoohbear. I don’t know if I’ll buy anymore Cartier jewelry. Hubby is also quite adamant to not buy this brand anymore. I think I’ll also be worried when I wear any of my other 2 Love bracelets with 10D again. I’ll probably be checking it every few minutes to make sure it’s still on my wrist!

 

[Lookelou]

Thanks, @thepoohbear. I don’t know if I’ll buy anymore Cartier jewelry. Hubby is also quite adamant to not buy this brand anymore. I think I’ll also be worried when I wear any of my other 2 Love bracelets with 10D again. I’ll probably be checking it every few minutes to make sure it’s still on my wrist!

Chiming in late here…but I just sent my pink rainbow love in for the “screw enhancement” so I will let you all know if it works when I receive it back. I have 3 RG loves. 15 year one is old screw system and have NEVER had a screw even move let alone unscrew. The RG rainbow is 3 years old- and have taken it off only 2 times. Took it off for a third time this February and have been screwing the dang thing multiple times a day- and yes- I know every trick- have been dealing with this for years! The newest 10 diamond- got last June. Had to tighten for about a month after putting back on in Feb, but now it is fine. This new a screw system is a crapshoot! All being said- I LOVE my Loves! And I think I want a 4th one one day!!! If you get another- have it sent in for new screw enhancement immediately- it’s complimentary so Cartier know this is an issue! Actually- this is my second Rainbow Love- cause the first one fell off- 2 times…so some are just not ever gonna work!!!