Help me decide! Cartier panthère or Boucheron plume de paon?

[lexielexie]

Full transparency - I also posted this thread in the accessories subforum, but want to get some advice on Cartier subforum as well.

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Hi everyone! I am considering getting a gift for myself, and I am torn between these two necklaces:

1 - Cartier panthère: https://www.cartier.com/en-us/jewelry/necklaces/panthere-de-cartier-necklace-CRB7224538.html

2 - Boucheron plume de paon: https://www.boucheron.com/us/plume-de-paon-small-pendant-pink-gold-jpn00602.html

Both of these come in white gold version as well. I do have to admit that the city where I live in do not have big boutiques for the brands (we have a small Cartier store), so I have not tried these on yet. I plan to visit the stores in a month or so when I have a break from work.

I am curious to see what everyone here would advise? I have a pretty casual life style, only going into the office occasionally with business casual attire. I wonder which one, in your opinion, is more beautiful?

If you happen to own one of these, please do share a picture! Thank you!

 

[citykitty24]

If you generally dress more casually, perhaps the Panthere would be a better fit. The other pendant is very pretty but has a more formal look to my eye.

Either way, enjoy!

 

[pinksandblues]

I agree, the Panthers looks more casual.

 

[scheurin]

Same here

 

[Cartier<3]

I prefer the second one

 

[lexielexie]

Thank you for all of your input so far.

@citykitty24 @pinksandblues @scheurin - I thought Panthère necklace is more casual as well, until I saw this. The poster paired jeans and white T with the plume de paon ring. This is what caught my eye! This is what made me think maybe the other necklace from Boucheron could also work…

 

[sosauce]

I prefer the plume. First, because it has more diamonds, including on the chain. Second, its design is more detailed and intricate. Third, it’s easier maintenance, since the lacquer spotted panther is prone to chipping and scratches with its mostly metal design.

Boucheron is also a bit “higher” than Cartier. So there is maybe also that feeling of extra specialness, since opening a Boucheron box would be quite unique.

I feel that if I could only pick one, I’d choose the plume. I like panther, too. But for $10,000 I feel like I’d get better cost per wear with the plume, since you can wear it, forget about it, and dazzle with it. With the panther, I’d have to remember to take it off when I shower. I also have a preference for different (albeit much more expensive) iterations of the panther in a pendant. I don’t feel like the whole cat design looks as dynamic or alluring — at least not in that pose.

 

[880]

+1 with @sosauce with the caveate that you have to try them on in person if possible
it’s hard for me to judge scale and contrast with a stock photo

i think the plume is the more expensive one though

i really like the ring

 

[A bottle of Red]

Both are really beautiful; I think you will probably need to try them on and see if either draws you in more

 

[La Bella Figura]

My best friend has the Panthere necklace and wears it daily and quite casually, and it works! That said, worn casually, the look in my opinion is a little funky, kind of boho glam (but not loud). The panther is always a strong image. The Boucheron online at least looks more delicate and feminine, whimsical maybe. Both are lovely--only you know which suits your style more!

 

[lexielexie]

Thank you so much for your insightful and thoughtful response, @sosauce! I certainly agree with your opinions. I did not know Boucheron is considered even more ”high jewelry“ than Cartier! That‘s great to learn. I was browsing on their website - lots of their jewelry items are very intricate.

And @880 - totally agree. I definitely will not purchase online for this piece! Also on a side note - I also read a lot in the Hermes subforum, and I enjoy reading your thoughtful responses there very much.

@La Bella Figura - I also agree with everything you said. The plume de paon definitely intrigued me from the first moment I laid my eyes on it.

 

[SpicyTuna13]

I would choose Boucheron here. I actually feel the design is more interesting, whimsical, and yet would still fit a casual lifestyle just fine. The plume is a very beautiful piece.

Good luck!

 

[papertiger]

Cartier, still a lot of money, but the Boucheron seems really expensive for not much (IMHO)

Of course you need to try

 

[scheurin]

To compare ... my Panthère bracelet. One of my favourites. I think you cannot go wrong with either.

 

[Yodabest]

I own the panthere necklace and love it! I have a very casual lifestyle and wear it often. To me, it’s bold and has presence but is also really versatile. The chain is also super pretty and detailed. I get compliments when I wear mine.


This is just my opinion, but to me the feather one reminds me of Forest Gump