It's a classic. There are definitely more of them around than ever, but a lot of them are fake ... it became more popular over the last 10-15 years ... either way, does not go out of style.
Love Bracelet - Out of style in 2020?
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This is what persuaded me to get it. I had it in my head that they were so basic and ubiquitous that it didn’t make sense to purchase. Then I actually looked around my social circle of fairly affluent women and only a small handful (maybe 5 of 50+) had it. Same with Chanel or VCA. Social media, you tube and Pf give the impression that they are over the top popular, but I don’t think that’s really the case.
When I look on my Instagram’s explore page, everyone has a 5 love bracelet stack with 2 JUCs - oh, and a Chanel bag.
In real life, even most of my friends who can absolutely afford these luxuries don’t buy them and instead spend on other priorities like their kids.
So I agree, if one is only considering Instagram then yes it could be the basic uniform of a lot of influencers (and questionable if these items are even authentic) but IRL is a different story.
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I LOVE it. I WANT it. I don't NEED it.
And yes, I agree, it SEEMS ubiquitous because of Instagram. But like others have mentioned, is that a reality? No. Instagram is not. I deleted my instagram for this reason. Also, it was such a time suck.
Anyway, back to the topic. I don't have a love bracelet but I have been looking at it VERY hard. (I'm looking at you, pink gold bracelet with diamonds) Its just difficult to justify that purchase in the current climate.
And yes, I agree, it SEEMS ubiquitous because of Instagram. But like others have mentioned, is that a reality? No. Instagram is not. I deleted my instagram for this reason. Also, it was such a time suck.
Anyway, back to the topic. I don't have a love bracelet but I have been looking at it VERY hard. (I'm looking at you, pink gold bracelet with diamonds) Its just difficult to justify that purchase in the current climate.
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I love the LOVE, and the ubiquity of the bracelet wouldn’t stop me from buying one even in 2020 - I do agree that it seems to have really upswung in popularity (at least in my social circle) in the last few years. That being said I wouldn’t buy the classic YG no diamonds especially if I wanted to stand out amongst the crowd (I find that just tooooo oversaturated) and also I don’t like the idea of not being able to take off the bracelet.
Same with me. Actually I live in the Midwest and have never seen another person wearing one, and I've only met one person who even knew what it was.
i agree. it's classic and timeless. def worth the investment 
i'm in nyc so it's quite popular here. but i think it's simplistic design will be in style always.
i'm in nyc so it's quite popular here. but i think it's simplistic design will be in style always.
I'm in the Bay Area in an affluent area, however, I have only seen it on one person in my spin class. I agree that it's a beautiful understated gold bracelet that will remain a classic. It truly goes with everything I wear and I enjoy that it's under the radar for most people--it makes it feel extra special to me.
IDK I think most everyone can recognize the LOVE bracelet. It's very well known if you ask me.
I have to say I agree with a lot of the above comments. Despite the significant disposable income of my social circle very few have a the LOVE (or a Rolex). Definitely not as ‘common’ as you’d think and much more understated than a huge diamond tennis bracelet for example. Personally it’s a yes from me. It’s classy compared to ostentatious IMO x
I bought my second one in 2020, so yes. It's cliched advice but you should buy what you like regardless of what you think other people will think about it or what the fashion climate is. As long as you will wear it, that's the important thing.
Just to put that in place I would estimate less than 1/5 th of people I know have ever heard of Cartier. We should not judge from this tiny forum to the whole world.