Please help me decide to keep or return Cartier Love ring!

[lexi8]

Hi everyone! I really need help deciding on whether to keep or return my Cartier Love wedding band (aka mini love ring) in YG.

Thing is, I already have the small Love hoop earrings, Love necklace (the interlocking rings), and Love bracelet with 4 diamonds, all in YG which I will all wear regularly / for everyday wear, so I don't know if adding a Love ring is too matchy. I'll occasionally switch out the earrings for nights out or something, and the necklace I will switch out sometimes for my VCAs or diamond necklace. Love bracelet will always be on me unless I need to take it out for intense exercise. So switching out sometimes does give me options of being not too matchy.

But also, the other thing is, I'm not a big ring person so I like to wear 1 to 3 rings max - if I even wear rings at all. I normally wear rings to add a little something when I go out, a small statement like the JUC ring or a diamond ring, whereas the Love ring is not really a statement ring but rather a plainer, more classic ring. And wearing the Love ring by itself looks too much like a couple / promise / wedding ring, when I'm single.

I do like the design of the Love ring and how sparkly it is (I guess for now because it's new and not scratched), so I wonder if I'll regret it if I return a classic piece like this, and if my future preference is to wear a ring like this, and wear my Love earrings and necklace less often. I'm all stressed because of this impending price increase period (by April 17th!!). And it'd be silly if I return now, regret it, then buy it next time after the price has increased.

Please help me decide! I'd be so grateful for your opinions based on my circumstance / preferences!

 

[perlefine]

I like the thin love ring stacked with a thin diamond band or with the small juc, alone I do find it a bit plain.

But I do find it a classic and I would not mind if someone would wear it with other matching jewelry. You can also make it your own look by stacking other things that you like.

 

[lexi8]

I like the thin love ring stacked with a thin diamond band or with the small juc, alone I do find it a bit plain.

But I do find it a classic and I would not mind if someone would wear it with other matching jewelry. You can also make it your own look by stacking other things that you like.

Oh, yes! I did stack it with a thin diamond band too, which is pretty together. Agreed it's a bit plain alone. But I wonder if that is enough reason to keep it, as more of a stacking piece?

And would it be too matchy if I wear 3 or even all 4 Love items together?

 

[perlefine]

Oh, yes! I did stack it with a thin diamond band too, which is pretty together. Agreed it's a bit plain alone. But I wonder if that is enough reason to keep it, as more of a stacking piece.

And would it be too matchy if I wear 3 or even all 4 Love items together?

I don’t think it’s to much. They are classics, and maybe now for spring/summer you can add something colorfull like a beaded bracelet or cord bracelet to change the look a little.

 

[MaggyH]

Oh, yes! I did stack it with a thin diamond band too, which is pretty together. Agreed it's a bit plain alone. But I wonder if that is enough reason to keep it, as more of a stacking piece?

And would it be too matchy if I wear 3 or even all 4 Love items together?

Keep it, I love my small Love ring and I stack it with the small JUC ring. I really need a thin eternity sing too!

 

[mtstmichel]

If you are confident that you will wear it or want it in the near future then keep it. if you’re unsure then return it and get it in the future when you want it even knowing that the price might be higher later. The way I see it is if you keep it now and there’s a chance you won’t want it in the future then you will have wasted the entire value whereas if you get it later and you‘re sure you want it then you will be glad to get it then even if the price has increased. We shouldn’t be buying all potential items that we might want for just in case we want it in the future. We’d end up with so much stuff! Lol.

 

[Purrsey]

Clothes/shoes/bags/jewelry not worn *enough* is a waste of space and energy. Probably returning it and get that money back to buy something that you’ll be using and happier with sound like more fun!

 

[Swanky]

The fact that you’re asking indicates you’re having second thoughts. I’d return it.

 

[casiecn]

I would return it. You are second guessing it and it seems you are not in love with the idea of the ring. You could always consider a small JUC ring to mix it up. I don’t prefer matching jewelry as I think it gets boring. I purchased a thin love ring and actually ended up selling it a year later. I didn’t like that it was not that comfortable due to flat edges and I also felt it did not have a unique presence (I know I am in the minority here). I wished I had returned and gotten a full refund. I now own a small JUC and really like the look and to me it is comfortable and does not looking like a wedding band. Good luck with your decision!

 

[Pop Art Suzy]

I love wearing my Love ring, bangles and necklace together. I don't think it looks too matchy-matchy at all. I had contemplated about getting the Love hoop earrings as well, but decided against it because I've heard they're pretty heavy. With that being said, if it's bothering you, and you're concerned about it being too matchy-matchy with your other Love pieces, then return it. Like others have mentioned, if you're second guessing it, then you obviously don't like it. Return so you can get the full refund.

 

[JOJA]

If you don't find yourself reaching for it within a few days of purchase definitely return.
I have found that if I don't wear something within a few days of purchasing (could be anything ~ jewelry, bags, etc) I will not wear it and I have always regretted that I didn't return and have never regretted if I did.

 

[rileygirl]

I wear my ring with my bracelets all the time. It’s such a classic piece, love mine and don’t think it’s too much. That said I don’t have Cartier earrings and I usually wear my tiffany dbty pendant.

 

[lill_canele]

I am a big fine jewelry ring lover, I have Tiffany, Chanel, Cartier, Bvlgari (looking forward to a Chaumet and Graff in the future).
I wear multiple rings on each hand and enjoy stacking on a daily basis.

I have a classic Love bracelet as well as a JUC ring.

I have thought many many times whether to get the love ring (thin or regular size, either would work for me). And yet, for some reason I just cannot pull the trigger.
I think it is classic and beautiful. It fits my aesthetic but I don't find myself wanting it very much. (thinking about buying yes, but not really wanting.) Tbh, I probably want the trinity ring more than the love ring.

I have realized over time that I'm not a big "matchy matchy" person with my accessories, jewelry, or RTW that have a certain logo or symbol. I love the look on others, but everytime I try it, I just think it looks weird.
And I feel that subconsciously, my personal preferences finds the love ring too matchy with my bracelet, even if I do wear them on opposite appendages lol.
And at every price increase, I just sort of browse around, and feel, meh, not really feeling it. Another time I guess. If it happens, it happens, if not, then that's okay too.

Just thoughts from a ring lover.

 

[Candace30]

I think your cons outweigh your pros, so I voted to return.

Don't get me wrong--I do think the Love ring is a classic piece. I don't own it, but if someone gifted it to me I would happily wear it. But I preferred the JUC ring on me when I tried both on in store, and I just don't see myself buying the Love ring at this point in time.

The good news if you return is that this will still be an entry level piece for Cartier, and even if you bought it with a price increase or 2 down the road, it wouldn't be a huge, huge jump (hopefully!). Better to wait until you know for sure that you want it.

I'd sleep on it another night and see how you feel, but if you're not smitten with it then return.

 

[lexi8]

Oh my gosh, thank you so so much everyone for all your insightful opinions and sage advice! ❤️ I enjoyed reading every perspective and it really helped to inform my own. I’m very grateful that you all took the time to share and I’m taking notes of all your insights for future purchases. ☺️ As most of you have astutely pointed out (and sometimes one isn’t fully aware of oneself), it seems more suitable for me to return it, so I did today! My very kind SA helped me with it and I feel a load off my chest. And even if I do wish to get it in future, that price increase would be worth it if I truly want it 100%, not 70% or so.

Thank you all again, it means a lot to an anxious, indecisive shopper like me