May I ask what your wrist measurement is? Both 17 and 18 look a bit tight to me and I prefer a snug fit in general. My wrist is 14.5 and I wear a size 16.
Cartier Love Bracelet Sizing Thread!
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Considering your wrist is 6.5 inches the 17 is definitely too small in my opinion. You also said it is digging into your wrist and a properly fitted love shouldn’t do that. I think the 18 would be fine for you if you like a snug fit and don’t plan to stack too much in the future. If you prefer a looser fit and would like to stack with other loves or a juc in the future I would say maybe you should try the 19 and see how that feels.
I agree with @Himeko057 completely. We have commented on sizing in the past and have the exact same views!
My first thought when I saw your pictures is that they BOTH look too tight. Definitely not the 17 (.75 cm wiggle room is too little), and the 18 even looks like a tight fit because it looks like it’s pinching your skin even though this technically would be an exact fit, given the 1.5 cm difference if you do have a 16.5 cm wrist bone.
I would try the 19 also; however, you say you have Covid weight on so it's difficult to say what will happen if you lose that weight.
For reference, I prefer the loose fit ( > +1.5 cm ), and mine is 2 cm difference from my wrist bone.
I agree with @Himeko057 completely. We have commented on sizing in the past and have the exact same views!
My first thought when I saw your pictures is that they BOTH look too tight. Definitely not the 17 (.75 cm wiggle room is too little), and the 18 even looks like a tight fit because it looks like it’s pinching your skin even though this technically would be an exact fit, given the 1.5 cm difference if you do have a 16.5 cm wrist bone.
I would try the 19 also; however, you say you have Covid weight on so it's difficult to say what will happen if you lose that weight.
For reference, I prefer the loose fit ( > +1.5 cm ), and mine is 2 cm difference from my wrist bone.
Thank you SO much!! Great points! I will think about that for sure!! Stay tuned on if I will do the 18 or 19! So torn on making this decision.
Obviously, it depends on what you are comfortable with in terms of fit. However, based on your photos, I'd rather have the 18. In the summer, or when walking, my hands and wrists can swell a little. In addition, although people don't like to say it, but if you put on some weight in the future, the 17 might seem tighter than you wanted. I have three and I like having a little extra room, not so much that they go all they way up my arm or spin around easily, just enough for comfort. Anyway, wishing you lots of enjoyment from whichever size you choose!
Edit - as others have said, you might try a 19.
Yes, let us know what you decide on - also, for some reason, at one point, I thought you stated your wrist was 6.25 inches and that would be .75 cm difference but you actually stated your wrist is 6.5 inches so that would be .50 cm difference, which is even less room. At any rate, don't do size 17 (it is completely the wrong size), SAs tend to fit the Love really tight sometimes because initially that was the way they liked to market the Love in their ads, but I think it is more comfortable and nicer looking with a looser fit.
Try printing off the Cartier wrist sizer online - I used that (i.e. crease the paper at both 18 and 19), and it helped me immensely (probably better than any SA would have) as I don't have a Cartier in my city.
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Yes at the smaller area (above my wristbone, closest to my hand) tightly it’s smaller but farther down closest to my elbow at the wider part of my wrist it is 6.5 so it is larger than I thought which makes sense to go with that measurement I’m thinking. I do appreciate all your help!
Just to add if your hand measure 6.5” that is 16.5” round up to 17 (since no half size on bracelet) then I think you should be fine at size 18 (which will give you 1.5 increase and room on your hand). The size 17 inner circumference is 6.7” verses size 18 inner circumference is 7.1 verses size 19 circumference 7.5.
So I ended up keeping the 18. It moves freely around my wrist and I figure when I get this covid weight off (10 lbs) it will be better. I worry the 19 would be too big. I seriously exchanged 3 times but third time is a charm! Thank you all so much for your help! So glad I didn’t listen to my SA and get the 17 it was so not my size!
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this is how I wear mine! My regular Love bracelet is in a size 18 because I like mine a little looser and not tight on my wrist (still it won’t fall off or anything) but if you can go to the store and try it on that’s your best bet! because you will really get a feel of how you will like it the best! Also they say if you get a Juste un Clou to go a size smallerso they don’t overlap and scratch eachother! Hope that helps
Also just a tidbit for anyone who might find it helpful but it looks like Cartier’s website has added new photos of the classic Love bracelets on a model when you click on the item. They definitely look like they fit looser in the new photos than they used to previously show in older campaigns or what some SAs prefer they fit like. I wonder if this means they might change how SAs fit clients in the future.
The 1st photo looks like it’s small if that’s how far it goes up your arm however the second photo looks fine as there seems to be space. What is your wrist size and what size love did you get? Also how far does the bracelet actually go up your arm? 2inch? Or below that? I like my bracelet to be on the not so snug but not too loose but I find that if the bracelet only moves less than 2inch then it’s too tight. This of course is JMO.