Cartier Love Bracelet Sizing Thread!

[TiinaWithTwoEyes]

I think the measuring is to be done at the wrist bone. I don't have a soft measuring tape nor printer so I cut out a paper strip and wrap my wrist then measure with a ruler.

It boils down to your comfort preference. Hanging bangle is not my style; I don't like the Love to sit on my palm. I am 14cm and chose 15 (though SA likes me to be with a 16).

In my country, the store is easily accessible (along the shopping street, there's even two Cartier stores within 5min walk). For your case, would you be able to exchange for size if the first isn't desired?

My choice is clear on 15 as the moment I was put on and I walked around the store, I didn't feel I was wearing it at all. For 16, it bothers me.

I've been wearing it for less than 2days now. I don't feel it at all until there were moments I was snapped out and remembered i need to put on my wrist band as I was doing chores . It already has one very superficial scratch from keeping my little one's toys.

Thank you for your advice. This thread is really helpful. I went with 16 because I don't want to feel it on. Will let you ladies know how it goes once it gets here (I ordered online.)

 

[TiinaWithTwoEyes]

I measure 14.5 at the wrist bone and the SA suggested the 17. It moves around a lot, if I could I would have exchanged it for the 16. I think 1.5cm is preferable to 2.5cm that I have. If possible try the other size on for a bit before you commit, I wish I had. Good luck.

This was really helpful for me. Thank you for your comment. I measure a hair under 14.5 cm on the bone so went with 16.

 

[gummib]

Hello! Need your thoughts please. I know that sizing is really based on personal preference but does this look weird or too tight to you? It sits right between the wrist bone and my hand and does not move. I can slip it to the other side of my wrist bone and it will stay there. There is no room for turning the bracelet around my wrist as well. It doesn't slide at all in both positions. It isn't painfully uncomfortable but tolerable. I mean, I probably can't gain any weight. I just bought this brand new from someone who had buyer's remorse and could not return for $5K! I couldn't pass it up haha! Worse case, I don't wear and keep it for my daughter's but does anyone prefer this fit or is it crazy to wear it this fitted? PS. I really have my eye on the yellow gold juste un clou so will that stack ok? TIA

 

[tulipfield]

Hello! Need your thoughts please. I know that sizing is really based on personal preference but does this look weird or too tight to you? It sits right between the wrist bone and my hand and does not move. I can slip it to the other side of my wrist bone and it will stay there. There is no room for turning the bracelet around my wrist as well. It doesn't slide at all in both positions. It isn't painfully uncomfortable but tolerable. I mean, I probably can't gain any weight. I just bought this brand new from someone who had buyer's remorse and could not return for $5K! I couldn't pass it up haha! Worse case, I don't wear and keep it for my daughter's but does anyone prefer this fit or is it crazy to wear it this fitted? PS. I really have my eye on the yellow gold juste un clou so will that stack ok? TIA
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Yours fits the way they fit in the original ads from 1970. I think it's fine if you find it comfortable. I do think it's better to get a looser fit if you intend to stack it though.

 

[Purrsey]

Thank you for your advice. This thread is really helpful. I went with 16 because I don't want to feel it on. Will let you ladies know how it goes once it gets here (I ordered online.)

We will be here.

 

[Purrsey]

Hello! Need your thoughts please. I know that sizing is really based on personal preference but does this look weird or too tight to you? It sits right between the wrist bone and my hand and does not move. I can slip it to the other side of my wrist bone and it will stay there. There is no room for turning the bracelet around my wrist as well. It doesn't slide at all in both positions. It isn't painfully uncomfortable but tolerable. I mean, I probably can't gain any weight. I just bought this brand new from someone who had buyer's remorse and could not return for $5K! I couldn't pass it up haha! Worse case, I don't wear and keep it for my daughter's but does anyone prefer this fit or is it crazy to wear it this fitted? PS. I really have my eye on the yellow gold juste un clou so will that stack ok? TIA
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Personally I'm a snug-fit but comfort should be number 1 since we wear it daily , if not 24/7.
Mine though snug, it can still slide a little along the wrist but won't rotate too (I can rotate it if I need to, at smallest part of my wrist).
From photos, yours looks more snug than mine - have you experienced wearing this at hottest time when our arm may swell? In case you haven't considered that.
So I heard with stacking, need to go a little bit loose. Any chance you can try out the stacking sizing at store ?

 

[yayaisnan]

Hello! Need your thoughts please. I know that sizing is really based on personal preference but does this look weird or too tight to you? It sits right between the wrist bone and my hand and does not move. I can slip it to the other side of my wrist bone and it will stay there. There is no room for turning the bracelet around my wrist as well. It doesn't slide at all in both positions. It isn't painfully uncomfortable but tolerable. I mean, I probably can't gain any weight. I just bought this brand new from someone who had buyer's remorse and could not return for $5K! I couldn't pass it up haha! Worse case, I don't wear and keep it for my daughter's but does anyone prefer this fit or is it crazy to wear it this fitted? PS. I really have my eye on the yellow gold juste un clou so will that stack ok? TIA
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it looks a bit tight, you can sell it to the real real or something though and get your money back and then some.

 

[Chachalouve]

Hello! Need your thoughts please. I know that sizing is really based on personal preference but does this look weird or too tight to you? It sits right between the wrist bone and my hand and does not move. I can slip it to the other side of my wrist bone and it will stay there. There is no room for turning the bracelet around my wrist as well. It doesn't slide at all in both positions. It isn't painfully uncomfortable but tolerable. I mean, I probably can't gain any weight. I just bought this brand new from someone who had buyer's remorse and could not return for $5K! I couldn't pass it up haha! Worse case, I don't wear and keep it for my daughter's but does anyone prefer this fit or is it crazy to wear it this fitted? PS. I really have my eye on the yellow gold juste un clou so will that stack ok? TIA
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This is how my friend wears hers. As long as you are comfortable, that’s the most important

 

[mjv0608]

This was really helpful for me. Thank you for your comment. I measure a hair under 14.5 cm on the bone so went with 16.

I think you’ll be so happy with the 16!

 

[Misha333]

This is s very helpful thread! I'm in the same situation now. Yesterday I went to the boutique and tried on 17 and 18. 17 is a little snug, there is some movement at the wrist base and it moves up the arm about 1 inch, but when it hits my wrist bone, it kind of sits there. It wasn't painful, but a little strange to feel something "stuck" there. Size 18 on the other hand has a lot of room, moves freely and can go up my arm about 2+ inches. With a little pressure I could turn 18 around the thinnest part of my wrist, it wouldn't turn on it's own though.
The SA convinced me it's too big and I purchased size 17 (classic version), but I'm having second thoughts now. Visually I think I like more a tighter fit, but I'm worried about comfort and also I didn't think about potential stacking. Also a female friend that was with me thought that a smaller size looked better and she actually liked the thinner version better.
Unfortunately I didn't take pictures of the larger size, but I took pictures of both thinner love and classic in size 17 (yesterday in black top, a few weeks ago in red top). Should I keep it or size up or exchange for a thinner version? I'd appreciate everyone's opinions on the fit and look. Thanks a lot!

 

[Misha333]

Just found this thread after posting in a different thread, this thread has so much info! I'd really appreciate your opinions!!
Yesterday I went to the boutique and tried on 17 and 18. Size 17 is a little snug, there is some movement at the wrist base and it moves up the arm about 1 inch or less, but when it hits my wrist bone, it kind of sits there. It wasn't painful, but a little strange to feel something "stuck" there. I think it does move down my wrist eventually if my arm is pointing down.
Size 18 on the other hand has a lot of room, moves freely and can go up my arm about 2+ inches. With a little bit of pressure I could turn 18 around the thinnest part of my wrist, it wouldn't turn on it's own though.
The SA convinced me it's too big and I purchased size 17 (classic version), but I'm having second thoughts now. Visually I think I like the tighter fit more, but I'm worried about comfort later (in the store it didn't feel uncomfortable) and also I didn't think about potential stacking. Also a female friend that was with me thought that the smaller size looked better and she actually liked the thinner version better. The thinner version is also in size 17 and it felt a little looser and more comfortable than classic for some reason.
Unfortunately I didn't take pictures of the larger size, but I took pictures of both thinner love and classic in size 17 (yesterday in a black top, a few weeks ago in a red top). Should I keep size 17 or size up or exchange for a thinner version? I'd appreciate everyone's opinions on the fit and look. Thanks a lot!

 

[yayaisnan]

Just found this thread after posting in a different thread, this thread has so much info! I'd really appreciate your opinions!!
Yesterday I went to the boutique and tried on 17 and 18. Size 17 is a little snug, there is some movement at the wrist base and it moves up the arm about 1 inch or less, but when it hits my wrist bone, it kind of sits there. It wasn't painful, but a little strange to feel something "stuck" there. I think it does move down my wrist eventually if my arm is pointing down.
Size 18 on the other hand has a lot of room, moves freely and can go up my arm about 2+ inches. With a little bit of pressure I could turn 18 around the thinnest part of my wrist, it wouldn't turn on it's own though.
The SA convinced me it's too big and I purchased size 17 (classic version), but I'm having second thoughts now. Visually I think I like the tighter fit more, but I'm worried about comfort later (in the store it didn't feel uncomfortable) and also I didn't think about potential stacking. Also a female friend that was with me thought that the smaller size looked better and she actually liked the thinner version better. The thinner version is also in size 17 and it felt a little looser and more comfortable than classic for some reason.
Unfortunately I didn't take pictures of the larger size, but I took pictures of both thinner love and classic in size 17 (yesterday in a black top, a few weeks ago in a red top). Should I keep size 17 or size up or exchange for a thinner version? I'd appreciate everyone's opinions on the fit and look. Thanks a lot!

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i think the size looks good, but if ur second guessing it maybe best to go back and try on the larger size. think of room for swelling as well. what is ur wrist size?

 

[Misha333]

i think the size looks good, but if ur second guessing it maybe best to go back and try on the larger size. think of room for swelling as well. what is ur wrist size?

Thank you for your response! I'm glad that it looks right. I might be able to go back to the boutique on Sunday. I don't have a measuring tape now, but I'll go buy it and post here.
Thanks again!

 

[Purrsey]

Just found this thread after posting in a different thread, this thread has so much info! I'd really appreciate your opinions!!
Yesterday I went to the boutique and tried on 17 and 18. Size 17 is a little snug, there is some movement at the wrist base and it moves up the arm about 1 inch or less, but when it hits my wrist bone, it kind of sits there. It wasn't painful, but a little strange to feel something "stuck" there. I think it does move down my wrist eventually if my arm is pointing down.
Size 18 on the other hand has a lot of room, moves freely and can go up my arm about 2+ inches. With a little bit of pressure I could turn 18 around the thinnest part of my wrist, it wouldn't turn on it's own though.
The SA convinced me it's too big and I purchased size 17 (classic version), but I'm having second thoughts now. Visually I think I like the tighter fit more, but I'm worried about comfort later (in the store it didn't feel uncomfortable) and also I didn't think about potential stacking. Also a female friend that was with me thought that the smaller size looked better and she actually liked the thinner version better. The thinner version is also in size 17 and it felt a little looser and more comfortable than classic for some reason.
Unfortunately I didn't take pictures of the larger size, but I took pictures of both thinner love and classic in size 17 (yesterday in a black top, a few weeks ago in a red top). Should I keep size 17 or size up or exchange for a thinner version? I'd appreciate everyone's opinions on the fit and look. Thanks a lot!

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Most of us would reminisce this stage. The sizing decision saga.

I think it looks really good on you for 17. Not sure how much you wanna stack and what you like to add on. That will also help you decide if the thinner version is preferred (as some stacking pairs nicer with thin while some with the classic size).

The slim love is more comfy because it doesn't have the two screws in the inner rim compared to regular.

I actually feel 18 will rest too low on your palm but then I think it'd be best you can go to store and try again. Like what someone shared, cater to swelling as well if that may happen to you. Comfort should be number 1.

For me it took me a week to decide to return to store to exchange on size.

 

[Misha333]

Most of us would reminisce this stage. The sizing decision saga.

I think it looks really good on you for 17. Not sure how much you wanna stack and what you like to add on. That will also help you decide if the thinner version is preferred (as some stacking pairs nicer with thin while some with the classic size).

The slim love is more comfy because it doesn't have the two screws in the inner rim compared to regular.

I actually feel 18 will rest too low on your palm but then I think it'd be best you can go to store and try again. Like what someone shared, cater to swelling as well if that may happen to you. Comfort should be number 1.

For me it took me a week to decide to return to store to exchange on size.

Thank you for your advice, @Purrsey ! You mentioned that comfort should be #1 and I really gave it a thought. When I went back to the store I tried on both sizes again, 17 and 18, and realized that both are not super comfortable. It wasn't not awfully uncomfortable, but something felt off. I just didn't feel like this piece belonged to me.
I ended up exchanging for the thin version with diamonds and I like it so much more. It feels much more comfortable and I like the look of it better on myself vs. the classic bracelet.
Thanks again!