Cartier Love Bracelet Sizing Thread!
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I have one of each 
I just bought a size 16 for my 15cm wrist. While the 16 is snug, especially if I turn my wrist, the 17 was way too loose and would drive me nuts as I intend to stack my bracelets. It would definitely bang against other things and scratch. It’s too bad they don’t make a 16.5 for our wrist size.
I got the small in 17! It's a bit big. I can turn it all of the way around on my wrist, but I like the way it looks a bit farther down my wrist and closer to the hand. I like it to peek out when I'm wearing long sleeves. I can definitely feel the one screw on the side, so I'm glad I sized up. Thanks for all of your help!
Thanks for your reply! Yes I think 16.5 would be perfect. I had to order online so I didn't get to try on a 16, unfortunately. The 17 is pretty loose for sure.
Totally agree with you!! Even though the love and juc stick out much - i hated that they digged in so much when turning my arm!! I am not a big girl and my wrist is only 14.5 at all but still the smaller size madr my arm look big!
If you say your wrist bone is 15 cm, I think you should go with size 17.
Going with size 16 is a tight fit, leaving only 1 cm.
My wrist bone is 14 cm, and I went with size 16 (as most with that wrist size do from what I have read on this forum & from my extensive research), which is the loose fit but also it’s perfect in my opinion.
Essentially, if you choose size 17, you will have the same loose fit.
Here’s how my size 16 fits when I push it all the way down my arm.
It falls around 1/3 down my arm, which is another technique I read on this forum from someone, which I also think is perfect. Using your other hand, make a fist and lay it along your arm from wrist bone to bracelet when the bracelet is pushed all the way down your arm. If your fist fits that area (with your 2nd knuckle at the wrist bone to pinky knuckle touching your bracelet), I think it’s perfect!
Another thing I did was printing out the Cartier wrist sizer to scale and measuring it against my wrist bone. Then try wearing it at the two sizes you are considering. Bend your wrist up and down to see if there’s any restriction when doing so. Using the Cartier wrist sizer probably helped me the most and was probably the main deciding factor for me.
Also, refer to the article below, which I think is the best and most informative article on sizing.
Cartier LOVE Bracelet Sizes: What Size Should I Buy?
Choosing What Size Cartier Love Bracelet to get is surprisingly challenging. That's why we put together a complete Cartier Love Bracelet Size Guide for you!
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Let us know what you decide and good luck!
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Yes, the fist measurement thing you did is exactly the technique I was referring to and correct. It does look like your fist fits that space nicely so I am wondering if you are measuring your wrist bone correctly. Especially since you say size 17 is too bangle-like and big.
My wrist bone measures 14-14.25 cm so I wear size 16. I think the main thing is measuring your wrist bone correctly.
I don’t know what you mean by ‘clenching’ your wrist. I don’t have any issues around my wrist area at all as the bracelets never get caught on my wrist bone.
And usually I do tend to wear my Loves pushed up my arm, but with the screws set at a slight angle, not directly on both sides, as I find that it contours to the bones of the arm naturally & comfortably that way.
Also, take into consideration temperature/weather. At different times, I noticed mine sometimes lays naturally all the way down my arm, and at other times, a few inches more toward the wrist, which makes me happy I have the loose fit and extra room.
At best, go for at least 1.5 cm bigger if not 2 cm because I think 1 cm is too tight, and from what you are saying, not what you want.
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Do you have a flexible measuring tape? I think it provides the best measurement contouring to the wrist bone.
I tried placing my bracelets like you said, but I don’t feel any restrictions as the bracelet tends to slide down my arm from my wrist without any problems, and yes, it is unlikely I will have it stay in that area for any period of time, but at any rate, it doesn’t get stuck there at all.
Also, when I workout, I always wear an armband to protect it and always check on the screws because the natural vibrations will make them become loose over time.
You can always switch your bracelet to your non dominant hand/wrist it’s always smaller then your dominate one. My right wrist is slightly bigger then my left so when I switch my bracelets to my left they are definitely bigger this might help in your situation
Well, it does look quite large! LOL
What did the SA say about it at Cartier? And perhaps they can measure your wrist for you? How far does it go down your arm?
Depending on if you are 14.5 or 15 cm, you really can go with 16 or 17 - just depends on what you are comfortable with and the look you want.
You probably are a 16 then and really it looked great on you.
I think most people would feel some cramping with the ‘clench’ thing you described, but it’s so rare to leave the bracelet in that position. I usually push mine up and out of the way - afraid of scratches.
Here you go (refer to the space near my wrist - not nearly as wide of a gap as your 17) - and your fiancé is right - looks totally HUGE on you! LOL
No, I find them extremely comfortable even during summer/heat weather. I really don’t even feel them on me and sleep in them comfortably.
I’m glad to be able to help if I did, and hope it all works out for you!
They look great on your arm! Congrats!
i just tried on the size 16 and 17 love bracelets and cannot decide which to go for! My wrist is about 14.5cm and the SA recommended the size 16 for a more tailored fit. But the 16 does catch slightly on my wrist bone. On the other hand the size 17 slides down further onto my palm than I would like. The gold love is size 16 and the white gold is size 17. What do you think looks better?
