Please help me choose- Cartier small vs full pave or VCA

Which bracelet?

  • Cartier small pave love YG

    Votes: 94 70.1%
  • VCA perlee YG diamond clover bangle

    Votes: 41 30.6%

  • Total voters
    134

glamourbag

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Feb 25, 2010
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I have the VCA Perlee Clover bangle and regular sized pave Love bangle (sorry I don't have the thin pave version but I do LOVE the thin pave Love too and want one!).

This is a hard choice as the Clover bangle is for sure very distinct and very detailed and different. There aren't many other options from designer-brand jewelry with this type of craftsmanship style or detailed design. HOWEVER... with all that being said, the diamond sparkle factor is not major (even if it has more carat weight) on the Clover and I have not been shy about my yearn for it to have a better "sparkle/bling bang for its buck." The reflective property of the mirrored portion of the bangle does help it stand out though, and the beaded border protects the mirror fabulously from scratching.

The thin pave Love is an easy-to-wear, no-thoughts-needed type of bangle which can be worn casually or dressed up. It is also care-free and has a fair amount of bling for its size but it is not a stand alone piece and is best for stack/pairing with another bangle(s) - which is how it appears you will wear it anyway.

With your other pieces here, I would choose the small pave Love. The Clover bangle may not stack perfectly as the shape is slightly different than the shape of the Love (the Clover is a bit more rectangular-oval than oval) and it is wider than most other bangles. I think the thin pave Love could "complete" your stack, if you were to choose to do so. However, I think selecting the Clover may leave you still wanting a bit more diamond bling to balance it all out (which means you will need to add another piece to get the bling satisfaction you may want).

These are all things to consider before you make your purchase. Both are incredible and offer their own positives (and some negatives) but I believe you likely will end up with both in time; it is just a matter of which you select first.
 

ehy210

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Apr 21, 2011
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I have the VCA Perlee Clover bangle and regular sized pave Love bangle (sorry I don't have the thin pave version but I do LOVE the thin pave Love too and want one!).

This is a hard choice as the Clover bangle is for sure very distinct and very detailed and different. There aren't many other options from designer-brand jewelry with this type of craftsmanship style or detailed design. HOWEVER... with all that being said, the diamond sparkle factor is not major (even if it has more carat weight) on the Clover and I have not been shy about my yearn for it to have a better "sparkle/bling bang for its buck." The reflective property of the mirrored portion of the bangle does help it stand out though, and the beaded border protects the mirror fabulously from scratching.

The thin pave Love is an easy-to-wear, no-thoughts-needed type of bangle which can be worn casually or dressed up. It is also care-free and has a fair amount of bling for its size but it is not a stand alone piece and is best for stack/pairing with another bangle(s) - which is how it appears you will wear it anyway.

With your other pieces here, I would choose the small pave Love. The Clover bangle may not stack perfectly as the shape is slightly different than the shape of the Love (the Clover is a bit more rectangular-oval than oval) and it is wider than most other bangles. I think the thin pave Love could "complete" your stack, if you were to choose to do so. However, I think selecting the Clover may leave you still wanting a bit more diamond bling to balance it all out (which means you will need to add another piece to get the bling satisfaction you may want).

These are all things to consider before you make your purchase. Both are incredible and offer their own positives (and some negatives) but I believe you likely will end up with both in time; it is just a matter of which you select first.
Good points! I love both and probably will add both at some point.

While I love the small pave love and find it great for stacking, I can’t help to think that down the line in a few months/years I will still want the full pave lol. I know I said it looked masculine on me but I tend to yearn for more easily so I’m not sure how I’ll feel down the line. I’m on vacation now so I also feel the pressure to buy before I go home to higher prices. Decisions decisions.
 
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sjunky13

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I have the VCA Perlee Clover bangle and regular sized pave Love bangle (sorry I don't have the thin pave version but I do LOVE the thin pave Love too and want one!).

This is a hard choice as the Clover bangle is for sure very distinct and very detailed and different. There aren't many other options from designer-brand jewelry with this type of craftsmanship style or detailed design. HOWEVER... with all that being said, the diamond sparkle factor is not major (even if it has more carat weight) on the Clover and I have not been shy about my yearn for it to have a better "sparkle/bling bang for its buck." The reflective property of the mirrored portion of the bangle does help it stand out though, and the beaded border protects the mirror fabulously from scratching.

The thin pave Love is an easy-to-wear, no-thoughts-needed type of bangle which can be worn casually or dressed up. It is also care-free and has a fair amount of bling for its size but it is not a stand alone piece and is best for stack/pairing with another bangle(s) - which is how it appears you will wear it anyway.

With your other pieces here, I would choose the small pave Love. The Clover bangle may not stack perfectly as the shape is slightly different than the shape of the Love (the Clover is a bit more rectangular-oval than oval) and it is wider than most other bangles. I think the thin pave Love could "complete" your stack, if you were to choose to do so. However, I think selecting the Clover may leave you still wanting a bit more diamond bling to balance it all out (which means you will need to add another piece to get the bling satisfaction you may want).

These are all things to consider before you make your purchase. Both are incredible and offer their own positives (and some negatives) but I believe you likely will end up with both in time; it is just a matter of which you select first.
agree with this 1000 %
 

glamourbag

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Feb 25, 2010
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Good points! I love both and probably will add both at some point.

While I love the small pave love and find it great for stacking, I can’t help to think that down the line in a few months/years I will still want the full pave lol. I know I said it looked masculine on me but I tend to yearn for more easily so I’m not sure how I’ll feel down the line. I’m on vacation now so I also feel the pressure to buy before I go home to higher prices. Decisions decisions.
Oh wellllll hmmm if you add regular size into the mix then I say that first. The price increase is something to take into account for sure as its price is far more than the rest (at least here where I am). The one thing I will say about the thin Love is that it adds a bit of break up in the sizes amongst standard-sized bangles (think Love, Clover, VCA signature, etc) which can make a stack of bangles look less like a "cuff" and can soften the overall effect. Which piece calls to you the most? That will be your answer! The one you yearn for the most will be the one which will make you instantly happy and not question your choice.
 

JOJA

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Apr 24, 2009
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I am leaning towards Cartier. Here are photos of small and full pave. I thought full pave looked a little chunky/blocky/masculine on me rather than elegant but I don’t want to regret the decision later on. Thoughts? I would wear full pave alone and would not stack. View attachment 5761864 View attachment 5761865 View attachment 5761866 View attachment 5761867 View attachment 5761868

Both are great but I absolutely love the regular love and thin pave together on you.
 
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