Cartier silk cord bracelets

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#196
MaggyH said:
How are you guys getting on with your cord trinity bracelets please? I am thinking of getting one on Sunday, so trying to justify it :smile:
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Love mine and I don’t think you can go wrong. I have 2—the standard issue black because I wear a lot of black and white, and then a second one is for changing out colors for fun. Currently it’s rusty-brown which complements my yellow gold loves, but it also looks great on its own or with the black one. The cord is very durable and goes through showering and every day wear with no problems. I like to change things up so I’ll wear them for about a week at a time. It’s a fun and inexpensive piece (compared to other Cartier pieces!) and complements loves, JUC and others very well, I feel, and adds a bit of casualness. Let us know! I love to see the cord colors that others choose. BTW, putting it on takes just a bit of practice and new cords will soften and it becomes easier—several people have posted their frustrations about that.
 

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I got mine 3 weeks ago and haven't taken it off since because I love it! I had to get my hubby to tighten it the first time I put it on but subsequently, I've been able to adjust it on my own as the cord has softened. I just love how I can rearrange the order of the rings too. Currently, the WG one is in front with the RG behind it. It's such a great piece. I don't think I'll ever take it off except to change the cord :D
 
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Cat Fondler said:
Love mine and I don’t think you can go wrong. I have 2—the standard issue black because I wear a lot of black and white, and then a second one is for changing out colors for fun. Currently it’s rusty-brown which complements my yellow gold loves, but it also looks great on its own or with the black one. The cord is very durable and goes through showering and every day wear with no problems. I like to change things up so I’ll wear them for about a week at a time. It’s a fun and inexpensive piece (compared to other Cartier pieces!) and complements loves, JUC and others very well, I feel, and adds a bit of casualness. Let us know! I love to see the cord colors that others choose. BTW, putting it on takes just a bit of practice and new cords will soften and it becomes easier—several people have posted their frustrations about that.
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SmokieDragon said:
I got mine 3 weeks ago and haven't taken it off since because I love it! I had to get my hubby to tighten it the first time I put it on but subsequently, I've been able to adjust it on my own as the cord has softened. I just love how I can rearrange the order of the rings too. Currently, the WG one is in front with the RG behind it. It's such a great piece. I don't think I'll ever take it off except to change the cord :biggrin:
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Thank you so much for your advice! I have a YG Love with a YG diamond eternity ring and a YG thin Love wedding band on my right hand and Tiffany platinum e-ring and wedding ring set plus a WG classic Love ring on my left hand, so was looking for something to either stack with my love bracelet, or wear with my watch on my left wrist.
I cannot decide what colour of cord to take, I would like a bright blue one to go with my watch or a gold one to go with the Love. What do you guys think?
 
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MaggyH said:
Thank you so much for your advice! I have a YG Love with a YG diamond eternity ring and a YG thin Love wedding band on my right hand and Tiffany platinum e-ring and wedding ring set plus a WG classic Love ring on my left hand, so was looking for something to either stack with my love bracelet, or wear with my watch on my left wrist.
I cannot decide what colour of cord to take, I would like a bright blue one to go with my watch or a gold one to go with the Love. What do you guys think?
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I was given 4 spare cords with mine - black, yellow, pink and red. I think I can tie the knots but I don't know how to finish off the ends since I bought it online haha (I am thinking something needs to be done for the ends or they might start fraying...?). That being said, I think you should go with the colour you think you will get more use from. I think it sounds like the yellow one will go more with your day-to-day jewellery. I think if they can show you how to finish off the ends, you could then take home the blue one too as a spare.
 
#201
SmokieDragon said:
I was given 4 spare cords with mine - black, yellow, pink and red. I think I can tie the knots but I don't know how to finish off the ends since I bought it online haha (I am thinking something needs to be done for the ends or they might start fraying...?). That being said, I think you should go with the colour you think you will get more use from. I think it sounds like the yellow one will go more with your day-to-day jewellery. I think if they can show you how to finish off the ends, you could then take home the blue one too as a spare.
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Yes, that’s a great idea. I am going to try and score it at the CDG airport duty free, I hope they will have one in stock plus a variety of cords to choose from. I will be able to change the cord at my local Cartier store, but I’m impatient and would like to have the colour I want :smile:
 
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MaggyH said:
How are you guys getting on with your cord trinity bracelets please? I am thinking of getting one on Sunday, so trying to justify it :smile:
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I’ve been wearing mine for over 5 years now. I last changed the cord to a mid grey colour just over two years ago. I previously changed every six months to a year I think, but then with COVID there were less opportunities. Never regretted the purchase for a second!
 
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MaggyH said:
Yes, that’s a great idea. I am going to try and score it at the CDG airport duty free, I hope they will have one in stock plus a variety of cords to choose from. I will be able to change the cord at my local Cartier store, but I’m impatient and would like to have the colour I want :smile:
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I went into the boutique thinking I wanted a gold colored cord but the SA pointed out that it all would blend with my YG loves. Hadn’t thought about that and I thought it was a good point, but I don’t think a bad look, just more subtle. I liked white or light grey and he said he’s seen those show wear and tear more (dirt staining, I’m guessing), but I wonder if wearing those colors regularly while showering would prevent that. Maybe someone could weigh in.
You are lucky to have a Cartier store near you to change it when you like. I can only do that once a year if I’m lucky, so I was thoughtful about my color choice.
 
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SmokieDragon said:
I was given 4 spare cords with mine - black, yellow, pink and red. I think I can tie the knots but I don't know how to finish off the ends since I bought it online haha (I am thinking something needs to be done for the ends or they might start fraying...?). That being said, I think you should go with the colour you think you will get more use from. I think it sounds like the yellow one will go more with your day-to-day jewellery. I think if they can show you how to finish off the ends, you could then take home the blue one too as a spare.
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Looking closely at the ends on mine, they appear to be burned or melted to seal them but have no idea how it was done.
 
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MaggyH said:
Thank you so much for your advice! I have a YG Love with a YG diamond eternity ring and a YG thin Love wedding band on my right hand and Tiffany platinum e-ring and wedding ring set plus a WG classic Love ring on my left hand, so was looking for something to either stack with my love bracelet, or wear with my watch on my left wrist.
I cannot decide what colour of cord to take, I would like a bright blue one to go with my watch or a gold one to go with the Love. What do you guys think?
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Blue would be beautiful and would look great on either wrist.
 
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SmokieDragon said:
I was given 4 spare cords with mine - black, yellow, pink and red. I think I can tie the knots but I don't know how to finish off the ends since I bought it online haha (I am thinking something needs to be done for the ends or they might start fraying...?). That being said, I think you should go with the colour you think you will get more use from. I think it sounds like the yellow one will go more with your day-to-day jewellery. I think if they can show you how to finish off the ends, you could then take home the blue one too as a spare.
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you just need to use a lighter to "melt" the ends! Super easy :)
 
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I will definitely pay a close attention when the SA does the ends and will report back!
It’s a very valid point about the light colours getting dirty, I will have to enquire at the store about that. I still think I will take the blue and perhaps they will give me some other colours to switch?
I wonder if the bracelet still comes in the little pouch and a flimsy box, or are they pack it in the nice box nowadays?
 
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