Anonymous
11/07/2022 09:52
Subject: Cartier love bangles
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:They are the Thomas Kinkade of jewelry.
This sums it up best. This and the Alhambra bracelet are the Coach purse for the middle class.
Op as others have said if you want to spend this amount on a bracelet, you can find much better workmanship and quality.
Also jewelry, like cars, are not investments. The people at the jewelry counter who tell you that are lying to you. Diamonds do not appreciate. Jewelry does not appreciate.
This is why I can’t quit you, DCUM! Calling the Love bracelet basic? Cool, matter of opinion. But saying that it’s a middle class product is so off base. These are the entry level prices for the items mentioned in this thread.
Coach bag - $200-500
Neverfull - $2000
Alhambra - $3900
Love - $6900
Classic Flap - $8800
To a PP’s point, this isn’t an item accessible to most people. And to be clear, I’m not saying expensive = quality or better taste (and you’re definitely paying a brand premium), just pointing out a huge fallacy I see around here a lot. I suspect the perceived ubiquity of the Love bracelet is driven not by it’s price point, but by social media. You see them all the time in Instagram, which makes them oversaturated for sure. I hardly doubt you’re seeing it on your average mom driving a Toyota Highlander in the suburbs.
Lol I have a toyota and a love bracelet. I think the love bracelet is common in certain circles. I work in a corporate job where we get bonuses and dropping it on a love bracelet, chanel bag, or rolex watch is like the starter pack lol. The average middle class person could not afford this like you said and I agree.
PP didn't say that middle class people are buying them. She said that it's the wealthy equivalent of the middle class coach bag- everywhere. Lots of people on this very thread have confirmed that.
Anonymous
11/07/2022 09:51
Subject: Cartier love bangles
I would have said yes even 2 years ago but now they are EVERYWHERE. (real and fake). They're way over done. I bet Claire's Jewelry at the mall has a $10 version.
If you want a piece of jewelry that lets everyone know "I spent a lot of money on this" I'd probably go with an Alhambra piece. They're also overdone but not mass-marketed yet.
If you want a piece of jewelry that lets everyone know "I spent a lot of money on this" I'd probably go with an Alhambra piece. They're also overdone but not mass-marketed yet.
Anonymous
11/07/2022 09:49
Subject: Cartier love bangles
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:They are the Thomas Kinkade of jewelry.
This sums it up best. This and the Alhambra bracelet are the Coach purse for the middle class.
Op as others have said if you want to spend this amount on a bracelet, you can find much better workmanship and quality.
Also jewelry, like cars, are not investments. The people at the jewelry counter who tell you that are lying to you. Diamonds do not appreciate. Jewelry does not appreciate.
This is why I can’t quit you, DCUM! Calling the Love bracelet basic? Cool, matter of opinion. But saying that it’s a middle class product is so off base. These are the entry level prices for the items mentioned in this thread.
Coach bag - $200-500
Neverfull - $2000
Alhambra - $3900
Love - $6900
Classic Flap - $8800
To a PP’s point, this isn’t an item accessible to most people. And to be clear, I’m not saying expensive = quality or better taste (and you’re definitely paying a brand premium), just pointing out a huge fallacy I see around here a lot. I suspect the perceived ubiquity of the Love bracelet is driven not by it’s price point, but by social media. You see them all the time in Instagram, which makes them oversaturated for sure. I hardly doubt you’re seeing it on your average mom driving a Toyota Highlander in the suburbs.
I think PP meant that the ubiquity of the Coach purse for the middle class is how ubiquitous the Love bracelet is for wealthy people. Everyone has one, it's not special anymore.
Are you out of your mind question “everybody” does not have A Cartier Love bracelet!! This is true even if you’re talking about wealthy people. It’s still seven+ thousand dollars🫢
Op literally said all of her friends have it. That's the everyone here.
Anonymous
11/07/2022 09:44
Subject: Cartier love bangles
Anonymous wrote:It is insane to me to wear 7 thousand bucks on my wrist just because.
^ and I have millions of dollars.
Anonymous
11/07/2022 09:43
Subject: Cartier love bangles
It is insane to me to wear 7 thousand bucks on my wrist just because.
Anonymous
11/07/2022 09:25
Subject: Cartier love bangles
I love my Love bracelet. I wear it with a JUC and a tennis bracelet. It makes me happy. I don't care about scratches. I think it's timeless.
Anonymous
11/07/2022 09:18
Subject: Cartier love bangles
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:They are the Thomas Kinkade of jewelry.
This sums it up best. This and the Alhambra bracelet are the Coach purse for the middle class.
Op as others have said if you want to spend this amount on a bracelet, you can find much better workmanship and quality.
Also jewelry, like cars, are not investments. The people at the jewelry counter who tell you that are lying to you. Diamonds do not appreciate. Jewelry does not appreciate.
This is why I can’t quit you, DCUM! Calling the Love bracelet basic? Cool, matter of opinion. But saying that it’s a middle class product is so off base. These are the entry level prices for the items mentioned in this thread.
Coach bag - $200-500
Neverfull - $2000
Alhambra - $3900
Love - $6900
Classic Flap - $8800
To a PP’s point, this isn’t an item accessible to most people. And to be clear, I’m not saying expensive = quality or better taste (and you’re definitely paying a brand premium), just pointing out a huge fallacy I see around here a lot. I suspect the perceived ubiquity of the Love bracelet is driven not by it’s price point, but by social media. You see them all the time in Instagram, which makes them oversaturated for sure. I hardly doubt you’re seeing it on your average mom driving a Toyota Highlander in the suburbs.
Lol I have a toyota and a love bracelet. I think the love bracelet is common in certain circles. I work in a corporate job where we get bonuses and dropping it on a love bracelet, chanel bag, or rolex watch is like the starter pack lol. The average middle class person could not afford this like you said and I agree.
Anonymous
11/07/2022 09:14
Subject: Cartier love bangles
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:NP. I love them. I don’t have one, nor could I justify the expense but I think if you love something and can afford it, go for it.
How many people can actually afford this though?
Cartier is staying in business somehow, right?
I didn't ask how many people buy them, I asked how many people can actually afford it. Most people driving Mercedes make in the very low six figures. My guess is most of the people spending money on a Love bracelet should be putting that money in their IRAs instead.
I have one. Already maxed my IRA for the year. I also max the HSA and 401k. Buy what you want. I love my cartier bracelet.
Anonymous
11/07/2022 09:07
Subject: Cartier love bangles
OP get it if you want it and love it. This forum is the only place you will be judged.
Anonymous
11/07/2022 09:03
Subject: Cartier love bangles
OP, if you like the bracelet, go ahead and get it. I know plenty of people who have one (and lots pair it with the Juste un Clou bracelet). You would not look out of place or striving if you wore one - you would look like lots of other similarly situated women.
I personally could never wear one - I need to take my jewelry off each night. I can't imagine showering or sleeping in a bracelet. But I did recently get a Cartier watch!
I personally could never wear one - I need to take my jewelry off each night. I can't imagine showering or sleeping in a bracelet. But I did recently get a Cartier watch!
Anonymous
11/07/2022 08:45
Subject: Cartier love bangles
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:They are the Thomas Kinkade of jewelry.
This sums it up best. This and the Alhambra bracelet are the Coach purse for the middle class.
Op as others have said if you want to spend this amount on a bracelet, you can find much better workmanship and quality.
Also jewelry, like cars, are not investments. The people at the jewelry counter who tell you that are lying to you. Diamonds do not appreciate. Jewelry does not appreciate.
This is why I can’t quit you, DCUM! Calling the Love bracelet basic? Cool, matter of opinion. But saying that it’s a middle class product is so off base. These are the entry level prices for the items mentioned in this thread.
Coach bag - $200-500
Neverfull - $2000
Alhambra - $3900
Love - $6900
Classic Flap - $8800
To a PP’s point, this isn’t an item accessible to most people. And to be clear, I’m not saying expensive = quality or better taste (and you’re definitely paying a brand premium), just pointing out a huge fallacy I see around here a lot. I suspect the perceived ubiquity of the Love bracelet is driven not by it’s price point, but by social media. You see them all the time in Instagram, which makes them oversaturated for sure. I hardly doubt you’re seeing it on your average mom driving a Toyota Highlander in the suburbs.
I think PP meant that the ubiquity of the Coach purse for the middle class is how ubiquitous the Love bracelet is for wealthy people. Everyone has one, it's not special anymore.
Are you out of your mind question “everybody” does not have A Cartier Love bracelet!! This is true even if you’re talking about wealthy people. It’s still seven+ thousand dollars🫢
Anonymous
11/07/2022 07:15
Subject: Cartier love bangles
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:They are the Thomas Kinkade of jewelry.
This sums it up best. This and the Alhambra bracelet are the Coach purse for the middle class.
Op as others have said if you want to spend this amount on a bracelet, you can find much better workmanship and quality.
Also jewelry, like cars, are not investments. The people at the jewelry counter who tell you that are lying to you. Diamonds do not appreciate. Jewelry does not appreciate.
This is why I can’t quit you, DCUM! Calling the Love bracelet basic? Cool, matter of opinion. But saying that it’s a middle class product is so off base. These are the entry level prices for the items mentioned in this thread.
Coach bag - $200-500
Neverfull - $2000
Alhambra - $3900
Love - $6900
Classic Flap - $8800
To a PP’s point, this isn’t an item accessible to most people. And to be clear, I’m not saying expensive = quality or better taste (and you’re definitely paying a brand premium), just pointing out a huge fallacy I see around here a lot. I suspect the perceived ubiquity of the Love bracelet is driven not by it’s price point, but by social media. You see them all the time in Instagram, which makes them oversaturated for sure. I hardly doubt you’re seeing it on your average mom driving a Toyota Highlander in the suburbs.
I think PP meant that the ubiquity of the Coach purse for the middle class is how ubiquitous the Love bracelet is for wealthy people. Everyone has one, it's not special anymore.
Anonymous
11/07/2022 05:44
Subject: Cartier love bangles
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:They are the Thomas Kinkade of jewelry.
This sums it up best. This and the Alhambra bracelet are the Coach purse for the middle class.
Op as others have said if you want to spend this amount on a bracelet, you can find much better workmanship and quality.
Also jewelry, like cars, are not investments. The people at the jewelry counter who tell you that are lying to you. Diamonds do not appreciate. Jewelry does not appreciate.
This is why I can’t quit you, DCUM! Calling the Love bracelet basic? Cool, matter of opinion. But saying that it’s a middle class product is so off base. These are the entry level prices for the items mentioned in this thread.
Coach bag - $200-500
Neverfull - $2000
Alhambra - $3900
Love - $6900
Classic Flap - $8800
To a PP’s point, this isn’t an item accessible to most people. And to be clear, I’m not saying expensive = quality or better taste (and you’re definitely paying a brand premium), just pointing out a huge fallacy I see around here a lot. I suspect the perceived ubiquity of the Love bracelet is driven not by it’s price point, but by social media. You see them all the time in Instagram, which makes them oversaturated for sure. I hardly doubt you’re seeing it on your average mom driving a Toyota Highlander in the suburbs.
Anonymous
11/07/2022 03:55
Subject: Cartier love bangles
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I suppose it’s more attractive than a David Yurman silver twist.
I actually prefer the David Yurman. So out it's in!
I do not believe that you genuinely prefer David Yurman to Cartier.
I don't know what to tell you. I love Cartier. I have a Cartier watch and ring. I would not wear the Love bracelet. I would wear a David Yurman.
Anonymous
11/07/2022 03:53
Subject: Cartier love bangles
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:NP. I love them. I don’t have one, nor could I justify the expense but I think if you love something and can afford it, go for it.
How many people can actually afford this though?
Cartier is staying in business somehow, right?
I didn't ask how many people buy them, I asked how many people can actually afford it. Most people driving Mercedes make in the very low six figures. My guess is most of the people spending money on a Love bracelet should be putting that money in their IRAs instead.