Cartier love bracelet vs HW lily cluster bracelets

[sharonxcy]

I vote the lily bracelet. It’s so pretty and has that Art Deco, naturalistic vibe. Also, it’s a very classic HW design. It’s in platinum and has diamonds, so I would prefer that over just a plain gold bangle. I don’t mind scratches, but the Harry Winston bracelet will also wear better than the bangle. Plus, it can be removed without too much difficulty. Overall, I find bracelets more comfortable than bangles to wear, since they don’t dig into your skin, but comfort is something you get used to either way.


The only thing for me is that I prefer the bracelet with multiple lilies. A one-station bracelet means that the bracelet will probably flip a lot and be at the bottom of your wrist more often than not. I actually seriously considered getting the multiple lily bracelet at one point. But I think I’m in the minority when it comes to chain bracelets, because most people don’t seem to mind it if a bracelet only has one focal point. Eh. I guess you could get it shortened, so it wouldn’t move as much.

Anyways, from a branding perspective, I also think Harry Winston is more special and elevated than Cartier. You have to really know your jewelry to recognize HW pieces.

If it were me, I would save money to get the multiple lily bracelet. But either way, I think the decision is still pretty easy that I like the HW more than the Cartier — in terms of design, comfort, branding, material, craftsmanship, specialness.

But if you were deciding between a love bracelet with diamonds versus the single-station lily bracelet, I would probably lean more towards the Cartier.
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Yeah I also read somewhere that the lily moves around the wrist often which is definitely a con. At this point I don’t find myself loving the love bangle, I guess I would have to visit both boutiques to see how they look on me. And you are right about the multiple lily bracelet! I love it but it’s currently way out of my budget…hopefully I could make a decision as to whether I should save money for a multiple lily after I try it on Thank you for responding!

 

[LaneyLeft]

Can I say both?! I voted for HW. I do feel like the Love is everywhere, so the HW feels more special.

I do have to say, I own the HW traffic ring and a love ring. The HW ring seems to show a lot more wear than the cartier ring, so not sure if the platinum is softer? Just something to consider when deciding.

 

[rbf100]

what did you end up getting? if lily cluster, please post

 

[darkangel07760]

No problem!

Something to think about (if you haven't already considered it yet): Have you ever worn a bracelet on 24/7 and never taken it off? Because that's sort of how the love bracelet works. If it bothers you to sleep or shower with a bracelet on, maybe one with a clasp with suit your lifestyle better?
I will say the good thing about solid gold is that it doesn't really scratch you (might press into your skin and leave a mark when you sleep, but that goes away). I've scratched myself with my diamond eternity ring from rubbing my nose. Can't say if the diamond bracelet would do the same, but if I had a diamond bracelet, I'd probably take it off before bed or something like that.

If you are not in a hurry, maybe go into stores to try them on and take photos (if you haven't already done so yet; if you have posting the photos would help us as well!). That's generally pretty helpful in the decision making process. You'll get to see how platinum and gold looks on your skin tone as well.

I have don’t the same thing scratching my nose with my rings on haha!
As for which bracelet, it’s hard to say. They are so strikingly different. I feel that you would get more wear out of the Love. At that price, that is the direction I would go.
Good luck in your decision!