LOVE BRACELET WORRIES/SECURITY

[staceyjan]

Someone posted once about wearing a workout type of sweatband, like in the 80's over the love bracelet. Like this: https://www.amazon.com/Ergodyne-Chi...44553&sprefix=wrist+sweat+band,aps,136&sr=8-5
Ever since then, I keep one in my car and one in my jewelry box.

When I was searching, I noticed these which look more presentable:

https://www.amazon.com/Washband-Microfiber-Wristbands-Absorbent-Sweatband/dp/B08X44BTFB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=PK1J8G2ZIHBG&keywords=wrist+sweat+band&qid=1659844646&sprefix=wrist+sweat+band%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE4Rzk0NVFJME9RV1gmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA0NjAzMTYzRk9YMUFQRFNITFFWJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxMzgzOTczSk5KRTVIVEJRRklRJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

 

[monella]

I do not travel with my "good" jewelry. I have travel jewelry for that. I saw someone I follow on IG talk about this and was fascinated. She brings only dupes and costume with her on trips, and I have now been doing the same. It's liberating and I no longer worry about hotel staff or being robbed on the street. I was once in Vegas and heard a guy mention my Cartier tank watch to another friend and they started following me. It was terrifying. I have since sold that watch lol. With regards to the Love bracelet, I am someone who takes their jewelry off as soon as I am home. I can't stand to have anything on while I cook, clean, etc, and I don't like to wear jewelry when I sleep or shower for fear of damaging it - I use a lot of skincare products with active ingredients and I always worry it'll compromise the gold over time. Due to all of those factors, I purchased the Love cuff with diamond and I have not regretted it once. My jewelry always looks like new when I wear them out .

 

[scheurin]

Am I the only one here feeling this thread goes a bit too negative? Yes - me

There is risk wearing jewelry; no doubt and I was robbed in Madrid, burglered in my house near San Francisco and my neighbor here in Europe got rid of all her jewels, too at a recent burglary. However, these are rare events and if we feel unsafe wearing Loves and such we should not buy them in the first place.

There is a point not wearing them so they look like new. I get that and do that with certain pieces .... why then not put them in the safe not touching them at all and *not* enjoying them?

For obvious reasons I did not take my most precious pieces to Venice and left whatever I coud at home for Barcelona but still enjoy what I have e.g. in Switzerland or even the US.

So why are we seeing the world so negative in this thread?

 

[Swanky]

It definitely should not take anyone an hour to put on or take off their Love lol

The Love isn’t for everyone and that’s ok!

 

[daisygrl]

It definitely should not take anyone an hour to put on or take off their Love lol

The Love isn’t for everyone and that’s ok!

Love was made for someone else to put on for you (a significant other). If I am putting it on myself, one needs to press on the bracelet for screws to align. It is hard to do when you are the wearer holding a screw. My "hour to put on" was more of a figurative speech, not literal, obviously. It does, however, takes a significant amount of time to put it on, which can be off putting. And that is what I was trying to express.

 

[Swanky]

Love was made for someone else to put on for you (a significant other). If I am putting it on myself, one needs to press on the bracelet for screws to align. It is hard to do when you are the wearer holding a screw. My "hour to put on" was more of a figurative speech, not litera, obviously. It does, however, takes a significant amount of time to put it on, which can be off putting. And that is what I was trying to express.

I know, I have one
I’m very literal and took your words at face value!
It’s definitely not made for those who wish to remove all their items daily or frequently, which is why I said it’s not for everyone! The small and cuff serve that purpose much better obviously.

 

[lovecartier]

Crime is generally about opportunity. Criminals want to take your stuff and get away from you as fast as possible. The Love bracelet does not present that opportunity, but it may attract bad attention from a criminal. Show them that the bracelet doesn't come off and toss them your wallet - or another piece of jewelry, then RUN! But yeah, in general, those things are fine ... I had one locked on me forever without issue. If I ever felt unsafe anywhere I covered with a sleeve or cloth wristband. Chill!

 

[uptowng1rl]

Reviving this thread in 2023 since I’m thinking of getting the Love although my current worries are with comfort with 24/7 wear, and personal safety. I live in the Bay Area where my newsfeed is constantly flooded with reports of muggings, and wondering if there are any other TPF members who can share how they feel being out on the town with their Loves on in this climate?

 

[Swanky]

I’m currently out at dinner with my sleeves pushed up, my Loves in all their glory, as are my wedding ring, diamonds studs, etc… I never feel unsafe.
This from someone who’s home was robbed at dinner last March.

I pay close attention to my surroundings.

 

[Alienza]

The OP’s story is so scary…especially because I was really really carefree when I was in Madrid. most Spain tourists’ horror stories I heard happened in Barcelona. So as soon as my train entered Barcelona station, I was on guard . I remember A handsome man approached me when we were waiting to enter a Gaudi house in Barcelona, I thought he was a criminal so I gave him a death stare and turned my back which made my MIL smiled. Afterwards i think he might just want to ask some questions . But I almost never wear any rings or bracelet when Im travelling, only necklace and earrings that I wear 24/7. Mainly because I’m forgetful . Im worried I will forget to wear them again once I take them off. I don’t have Love bracelet. Don’t like the design. Usually when travelling I wear one of my Tiffany necklaces or cartier Trinity necklace plus Tiffany earrings or diamond ear studs. Many people suggest not to act like a tourist so you dont get mugged, but I never know how to do that. I am a tourist. I want to take photos of landmarks and interesting things in that place and sometimes I look confused and don’t know where to go. So i try to avoid from becoming a target by doing other things such as not wearing many jewelry, pay attention to my surrounding, hold my bag in front when I’m in public transports or crowded places and stay away from weird people.

 

[Purrsey]

There are some unfamiliar countries where I personally will not go “flashy”. Love bracelet is distinctive. They will not be coming, when I’ll be at USA later part of this year where there will be a lot of road trips. Moreover I have a kiddo on toll.
I prefer to go super minimalist for such setting.

 

[Cartier_loveaffair]

Visited a few 3rd world Asian countries where robbing n getting your jewellery snatch in flash is a daily occurrence.
I usually wear my less flashy expensive necklace n make sure its not so visible or outside my shirt, my love stack remains but either I'm wearing long sleeve or arm band (ring bandits) when walking on the streets. Of course, always be vigilant WHEREVER we go.