Diamond solitaire or Cartier Love Bangle?

[Phillyfan]

Are you asking about a plain Love bangle or one with diamonds on it? I think the Love bangles are so ridiculously overpriced right now. What size range solitaire do you think you can get for the cost of the bracelet? Let me know which specific bracelet and what size ring and then I will offer my opinion!

 

[designerdiva40]

Love bangle as they go up so much every year, you could always get a diamond ring in a few years.

 

[Kitsunegrl]

I agree they are overpriced, but it is what it is...

The diamond would probably be in .70 -1.00 ct range. Size would not be my main priority if I went the diamond route. I would be more interested in clarity and cut.

Now I'm thinking plain gold Love Bangle and a Tiffany DBTY.
Tomorrow, it may be something different. LOL

Thanks for everyone's input! It helps give me perspective.

 

[Phillyfan]

I don't think Love bangle is worth the price they charge for it now. JMO - but you asked! Maybe I'm biased cause I'm on the hunt for a diamond ring and I already own a Love bangle and a Love cuff.

 

[Kitsunegrl]

^Yeah, you're a lucky girl!

 

[GucciObsessed]

I would pick a diamond, simply because I think they will hold their resale value better.

 

[mdmc]

I would pick the diamond but I think you really want the bracelet.

 

[Greentea]

I'm a new owner of the Love bracelet and can't tell you how much a adore it. It is now, more then my wedding and engagement rings, my signature piece.
I really don't even think of the price (true, it may be overpriced...) when I look at it. It's just so elegant and luxurious. This piece fits everything about my personal style.

But for you...where you are now, you've probably grown into your own personal style. You know what sings to you and what looks and feels "right" jewelry-wise.
So, which piece is more "you?"
Don't get a diamond because it's what some or even most people do.
Get one because you dream of it, pine for it and feel that having one would really mean something to you - really make your heart sing.
Same with the bangle!
Good luck and let us know what you choose!

 

[SweetCherries]

Ever heard of "diamonds are girl's best friend(s)!

 

[darkangel07760]

My SO and I are going to wear LOVE bracelets instead of wedding rings. If you had wanted a diamond ring, you would have gotten it YEARS ago. I say bracelet. And get it engraved!

 

[lily25]

Diamond of course.

 

[lanasyogamama]

I'm shocked so many people voted for the diamond, when it's so clear by your words that what you really want is the bracelet.

I totally agree with Greentea that I can't describe how much I love my LOVE bracelet. I had wanted a signature gold bracelet for years and when I discovered it, it quickly became an obsession. My ER and wedding ring are gorgeous, but everyone has one of those.

I vote LOVE!

 

[Kitsunegrl]

Reading my original post, it does seem obvious that the bangle is what I really want.
Heh...

Thank you to everyoe that posted; it's interesting to get different viewpoints!

 

[missD]

For the price of the Love Bracelet vs the same price of a nice Asscher, I would get the Love Bracelet. Asschers at 1ct face up so small and I think aren't as spectacular if it's a solitaire - all lonely on it's own. Asscher's aren't as sparkly compared to rounds too, they offer flashes of light so it might not be as breathtaking - in my opinion.

After 20 years, I think a nice Love Bracelet will be lovely...how about a Love Bracelet with 1 diamond?

 

[Phillyfan]

Do they even make a Love bangle with 1 diamond?