Cartier RAINBOW LOVE thread
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I haven’t posted here in years (life got in the way) but just got a RG rainbow Love to add to my stack and wanted to share!
It cannot be resized in the traditional sense. It is like an eternity ring. If it is very important to you to have the possibility of resizing it, the only option would be to buy a slightly bigger size, and then you would be able to add/remove a sizing bead to the interior as needed (this is the best way to make an eternity ring smaller).
Just curious… How well do you think the rainbow love bracelet will hold its value? I think right now it’s a hot item and sells easily for a great price (from the seller’s perspective) because it’s been recently discontinued. However, I wonder if the piece will hold its value as well in 5-10 yrs when it’s less recognizable. Sort of an out-of-sight, out-of-mind result. Thoughts from those who have vintage pieces that Cartier doesn’t carry anymore?
Great question. I’m also wondering this. I’m in the market for one and I think it depends on the reason that the person is searching for the item. I’m looking for a WG version even though I actually like the RG version more because its sentimental, it has my daughters birthstone, my birthstone and my husbands birthstone (amethyst, aquamarine and blue sapphire). I intend to pass it down to her one day.
I’ve noticed trends on the preloved market. Since it’s been discontinuedI’ve seen them go for retail price or more upwards of 8,500-10,500 compared to months ago where I’ve seen them go for anywhere from 4,500 to 7,500. I have no idea if this will stick and if they will continue to hold their value but it seems right now that it might be a good time to sell if someone thinks that they may want to part with it one day, if they don’t consider it a forever piece. RG is discontinued in the US but the WG is not. I called recently and they are still taking orders for it and it’s priced at 9,050. Before it was discontinued, it seemed to be a polarizing piece, people either loved it or hated it. It’s not everybody’s style that’s for sure but those who love the rainbow seem to really love it.
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Yes, and VA turquoise pieces. I get it. But those look like they’re part of the Alhambra collection. The rainbow love doesn’t really look like it’s part of the Love collection. As a matter of fact, I recently visited a jeweler in my area that has many Cartier estate pieces, and they had no idea Cartier made a multi-gemstone Love bracelet.
Also… There’s a discontinued diamond trefle bracelet from VCA for sale right now on 1stdibs. The reputable seller has been trying to sell it for at least a year, and can’t. The price is great too ($11k USD). I wonder if it hasn’t sold because it’s not an iconic VCA piece? How long has the Love cuff with a single pink sapphire been discontinued? Maybe that’s where we’ll find an answer on resale value.
Your reason for wanting it sounds lovely! What a lucky daughter you have!
My only concern with passing Cartier bracelets down to my daughter is if her wrist isn’t sized similarly to mine.