Help Choosing a Bracelet: Cartier/Tiffany/VCA/Local

[BlipBloop]

Hello! 2020 has been a major year for me (buying my first house, first wedding anniversary, major promotion, graduation from my first degree and almost done my second degree) and I have yet to commemorate any of these milestones (better late than never!).

Background:
- I want this to be my everyday piece (worn 24/7) as it'll be my first serious bracelet.
- Almost all my jewelry are WG/platinum except for a few odd pieces. I previously felt that YG/RG blends into my skin too much, but I've had a change of heart after buying a few YG pieces. My skin tone is neutral according to Sephora (and my veins lol), so I don't mind branching out and buying other metal types plus I don't mind mixing metals.
- I can't try on any of these pieces due to covid restrictions, so I'll have to order online.

Cartier Love Bracelet (small) - YG or RG?: I have a small love ring in platinum, but I feel like my first love bracelet should be YG/RG (I feel like they're more classic and I can stack a WG later). My husband likes this bracelet the best out of the four because it is "THE LOVE BRACELET" (it is a gift from him after all) and it looks more substantial/solid than the others. Considerations: I feel like it would get super scratched up.

Tiffany T Diamond Wire Bracelet - WG: Most of my jewelry are from Tiffany so it matches everything I own and I've loved this bracelet since it first came out. Downside: my husband doesn't like it and I've seen a lot of pictures of it bent/deformed.

Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs - YG or RG?: I don't have any VCA pieces and I just love how feminine it is. My husband's concern is that the bracelet may be too delicate for 24/7 wear and the motifs may get caught on things. My ideal bracelet size is 18cm since my wrist is 16.5cm, however the bracelet only comes in 17.5cm (so not sure if the bracelet would be too tight/uncomfortable). Do you know how much it would cost to extend the size 0.5-1cm? I don't want to pay an additional couple hundred dollars just to get it adjusted.

Tennis Bracelet (from local jewelers) - WG: The more reasonable and not so materialistic people in my life (aka my mom and her Asian posy) opt for a tennis bracelet from my local jeweler because "I'll get more for my money", but (1) majority of my everyday pieces have diamonds on them so I think it'd be a good idea to get a solid metal piece for contrast and (2) I like the idea of having a major designer piece for these milestones because it feels more...memorable. I just don't want to have any regrets because tennis bracelet popped up in like every second post of "What 7 pieces of jewelry all women should own" and I totally agree that it's a staple piece.

Please help me decide! I'm such an indecisive person because I love everything! I've been thinking about this for MONTHS and still can't make up my mind.

 

[crystal_cat]

I would go with the Love bracelet, I think it will stack really nicely with anything else you get in future, plus it looks very elegant just on its own. The Tiffany is beautiful but might bend and seems more of an evening piece than an everyday bracelet to me. The VCA is lovely but I would be concerned about catching the chain wearing it everyday.

Congratulations on your milestones, and I'm sure whichever you choose will bring you lots of joy.

 

[Canturi lover]

Congratulations on all your milestones I have a variation of all these bracelets except the tennis, so my pick is the Cartier Love. As you say it's a very memorable piece, it looks great worn with other pieces, your husband prefers it and it's no 1 on your list, so subconsciously perhaps this is the favourite?? I honestly wouldn't worry about the patina as it wears. Good luck choosing

 

[Junkenpo]

For me, itʻs a choice between the Love or the VCA. Disclosure: I have a 5-motif onyx and I adore it. What do think will feel best on your wrist? The T bracelets are a lot more delicate compared a Love bangle, even the VCA feels weightier, and it is really pretty to look at. I think the Love and the VCA are easier for everyday wear than a tennis bracelet (in my crowds, anyway haha).

 

[Tb22]

Hi I have the vca vintage alhambra bracelet all gold wear it everyday very sturdy i choose the vca bracelet over the love bracelet because I'm not a bangle person. Please let us know what you end up getting

 

[Dadaa]

I would say the love bracelet or the VCA. They are just so beautiful!! don’t personally own any so can’t comment on scratching or the chain catching on anything. As for YG or RG I say RG because you have some YG pieces already. Good luck and have fun choosing

 

[kadejames]

I definitely think go with the tennis bracelet, it’s classic, will never date, and will always be in style !

 

[NY2LA]

It depends on your style. I have all except the Tiffany T. I don’t wear the love much because I’m not as excited about it these days but still like it. VCA is great, doesn’t catch on things, but it’s not as casual as the LOVE. The tennis bracelet- really depends on carat weight.

If your style is casual, I’d go with the LOVE. But, a diamond tennis bracelet is classic and you can’t go wrong. The question is, what do you see yourself wearing on a regular basis?

 

[foxgal]

I voted for the tennis bracelet because I feel it’s most classic and eternal, and I’m personally not a big fan of brand jewelry.

But after reading your comments, it really does sound like you are most in love with the Love, and it would really suit you and be a memory for all your special achievements! Then you can stack it with a tennis bracelet later down the road.

 

[NY2LA]

It depends on your style. I have all except the Tiffany T. I don’t wear the love much because I’m not as excited about it these days but still like it. VCA is great, doesn’t catch on things, but it’s not as casual as the LOVE. The tennis bracelet- really depends on carat weight.

If your style is casual, I’d go with the LOVE. But, a diamond tennis bracelet is classic and you can’t go wrong. The question is, what do you see yourself wearing on a regular basis?

for reference-
Here are the bracelets minus the Tiffany. Tennis bracelet is a little over 6ctw.

 

[BlipBloop]

Thanks everyone for your replies and photos! All your advice solidified my choice and got rid of my doubts. I'm going to get the Love I like how casual it is and I didn't realize that I love it so much until I re-read my post (+coincidentally my new street name is called...LOVE!!!!!!!! Super fitting and I'll remember it forever!).

I decided to wait until covid restrictions are lifted to get the bracelet in store (4 hours away) so I can try on the different colours and sizes plus I'll feel fancy carrying the little baggy around. I'll 100% post pictures when I get it. I'm so excited even though I'll have to wait a while. I don't know if this happens to anyone else, but when I try on beautiful jewelry I get too excited- I could feel my heartbeat speed up and my fingers swell!!! When I bought my love ring, I had to come back the next day because my fingers swelled too much! Lol.

I still loveeee VCA so I think I'll save it for my next milestone (hopefully WG guilloche if they release it as a bracelet). This will be my determination to accomplish bigger and better things, but first things first: I need my Love bracelet!

 

[BlipBloop]

Stunning! Love this stack so much. The combination is exactly what I had in mind when I made this post. I'm so envious! Thank you for sharing.

for reference-
Here are the bracelets minus the Tiffany. Tennis bracelet is a little over 6ctw.View attachment 4981875
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