Cartier Love Bracelet Sizing Thread!

[GoldFish8]

I just went down the rabbit hole on this thread!!! I just bought my first Love bangle (skinny) in Rome! I originally bought the 17 rose gold skinny but wore it around the hotel room and it just felt too big. It went 3 inches below my wrist when I held my arm up. I don’t like a lot of movement because I work with my hands. I had such bad anxiety about it I went back and my very sweet SA exchanged it for a 16. It fits snug more like a watch. I still have anxiety that it’s too tight because she said it might annoy me bit I think once I’m used to it... my main concern is that I want to wear 3 together (goals) and if I stay with this size I have no wiggle room for them. Once I go back to the states I can’t exchange again so this feels like a huge decision. Any words of comfort.

You should post a pic if you can. That way we have something to judge it based off. Do you know how big your wrist is? That will also help tremendously.

Also something to keep in mind, if you plan to stack, you need to have a bit of room. Also, the classic love fits a little more snug than the thin. It’s a tiny bit because of the screws in the classic. So if you plan on getting a classic down the road you need to factor this in too. Hope that helps! Its a lot to consider! And i agree it’s definately something you wanna do before you head home.

 

[Bronzi522]

You should post a pic if you can. That way we have something to judge it based off. Do you know how big your wrist is? That will also help tremendously.

Also something to keep in mind, if you plan to stack, you need to have a bit of room. Also, the classic love fits a little more snug than the thin. It’s a tiny bit because of the screws in the classic. So if you plan on getting a classic down the road you need to factor this in too. Hope that helps! Its a lot to consider! And i agree it’s definately something you wanna do before you head home.

Agree wrist size matters in order for us to advise you. My wrist is 15.2 cm and went with 17 regular Love. However due to thinness, I might think 17 too big for small love for me. Personal preference plays a role.

 

[birdbird]

@GoldFish8 @Bronzi522 Thanks! I uploaded a picture. The SA let me try them on together and it was definitely snug but the loose ones moved all over the place. I am a hairstylist so if it’s too loose it will get beat up fast I think. Worst case I have to sell it and size up I guess. I did get measured but I don’t remember what it said. I was even doing yoga in my hotel room in it trying to see how it felt. My husband thinks I’m insane. I will update after I wear it for awhile and hopefully stop dreaming out.

 

[missisa07]

I have three, soon to be four, in size 16. Unfortunately, at this point I have so many in size 16 that I have to just keep getting size 16. If I could turn back time, I'd choose 17 for a slightly looser fit.

 

[Lux.]

Try on before you buy. Also consider that your wrist and hands swell in the summer. And, FWIW my SA pointed out to me that the Love should slide easily over your wrist bone.

 

[ILuvLouis]

Hi! I had an unfortunate incident, my small love bracelet fell off and I lost it! I'm devastated! It was my 50th birthday present from my hubby! We are looking to replace it and I'm considering the large one due to putting it on and not removing it. My small was a size 17, would I wear the same size? Unfortunately the closest boutique is 6 hours away. Thanks!

 

[yslvchanel]

So sorry about your unfortunate incident.
Yes, the classic and small Love are identical in sizing.

 

[N00dle]

Hi! I had an unfortunate incident, my small love bracelet fell off and I lost it! I'm devastated! It was my 50th birthday present from my hubby! We are looking to replace it and I'm considering the large one due to putting it on and not removing it. My small was a size 17, would I wear the same size? Unfortunately the closest boutique is 6 hours away. Thanks!

Sorry to hear about your small! How did it fall off? Was it in the locked position? I have one and now I’m nervous!

 

[lillyxo]

Due to my darker skin color, I think I would have to go with rose gold instead of yellow gold, or even white gold but I personally like the rose gold more, just hoping it would complement my skin tone. We don’t have a local Cartier store so I wasn’t able to try it in person.

I bought a size 17 but do you guys think it looks a bit loose on me? I kinda want it to stay put

 

[honeypeach]

This is about personal preference and the look you want to achieve.
For me personally, when I made a purchase for bracelets, I always bear in mind that I may gain weight in a few years/decades , so I never buy them super snug.
I know for Love the SA always recommend people to go for the snug look, but the thing is, what if I got fat??? I can't wear a 15/16 if i gain 10 kgs! People had to take their LOVE bracelet/ring off during pregnancy and they may not be able to wear them again after.

 

[MahoganyQT]

It looks great to me. I like my bracelets a little loose though. I like to slide them up when I’m typing, etc. so that they are out of the way.

 

[Kaoli]

I’m so sorry about your incident!

My regular love bracelet is size 17 and when I went to Cartier to buy it I tired the regular and the small love in size 17 and they both fitted me the same.

 

[honeypeach]

I can feel your stress.
The sizing is the same for classic and small LOVE.
I noted the screw on the small LOVE can also get loose from vibration of your movements, so unfortunate that this new clasp mechanism didn't fix the issue of loose screw and potential lost of bracelet.


(at around 3'10, she talked about her SM bracelet got loose screw and opened up)

 

[uyalison]

View attachment 4372627 View attachment 4372629 Due to my darker skin color, I think I would have to go with rose gold instead of yellow gold, or even white gold but I personally like the rose gold more, just hoping it would complement my skin tone. We don’t have a local Cartier store so I wasn’t able to try it in person.

I bought a size 17 but do you guys think it looks a bit loose on me? I kinda want it to stay put
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It looks really beautiful on you. It doesn't look too loose. However It sounded like you are looking for a tighter fit. Have you measured yourself? will size 16 fit? If size 16 will fit, I think you should print the sizer, and just wear it for a few hour to see how you like with a tighter fit. You should figure it out, otherwise you will always wonder.

Mine (regular) fits like your. I am a bit claustrophobic, so I don't like it too tight with little movement. The way it is right now, I can tuck it inside my sleeve, while I am at my computer to prevent the under side size all scratch up.. Also call me crazy, the bigger the size, the more gold.

 

[elenam12345]

This is about personal preference and the look you want to achieve.
For me personally, when I made a purchase for bracelets, I always bear in mind that I may gain weight in a few years/decades , so I never buy them super snug.
I know for Love the SA always recommend people to go for the snug look, but the thing is, what if I got fat??? I can't wear a 15/16 if i gain 10 kgs! People had to take their LOVE bracelet/ring off during pregnancy and they may not be able to wear them again after.

i am 9 months preg right now with my 2nd baby (dont think ill ever be as big as this again in my life) and i went for the same exact size as i was pre - pregnancy. Not everyone's wrists get bigger