Cartier LOVE Bracelet Comparison: REAL vs. FAKE | Authentic vs. Replica LOVE | Is it worth it ?

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  • Опубликовано: 13 апр 2021
  • In this video, I compare an authentic Cartier bracelet to a replica one in order to find out if paying the hefty price tag of a real one is actually worth it!
    The white gold Cartier LOVE bracelets in the classic are sold for $7000 USD on the Cartier website and in their boutiques as well. The replica sells for only $20 USD. That’s over a $6000 price difference, which is insane!
    At first glance, when you don’t have an authentic bracelet to compare it to, the fake one actually looks good and the level of detail is very impressive. The fake bracelet even comes with a similar inscription on the inside.
    Once you take a closer look however, it quickly becomes apparent that the level finesse, craftsmanship and quality is lacking when it comes to the replica.
    I take the time to compare everything from the width and thickness of the bracelet, to size of the screws, the inscription inside the bracelet, the weight difference as well as the difference in colors between the two.
    Now I will not mention where the replica bracelet in this video was purchased since I do not like encouraging the whole replica world or industry and to be very honest, I don’t even know where the bracelet was purchased. It was borrowed from someone I know. SOOO I guess you can kind of guess where I stand on this whole debate!
    But let me know, do you think the $6000 USD price difference is worth it? I’d love to know!
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  • @joelsantiago9853
    @joelsantiago9853 3 месяца назад +5

    The real one looks like it needs an appointment for a free complimentary quickshine and cleaning service my Cartier boutique was able to bring back some luster for mine after wearing for a year

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  3 месяца назад

      Good point! You are right, it needs a little bit of love (no pun intended) ❤️

  • @LUTHER24BOYZ
    @LUTHER24BOYZ 5 месяцев назад +4

    Easily the best video about this straight to the point and Donna look good AF

  • @ErikaMSmith
    @ErikaMSmith 3 года назад +42

    Is it weird that to me the fake one looks better than the real one? Maybe it's just me... lol

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  3 года назад +3

      No not at all! The fake one is just too perfect, that's what gives it away for me! Thank you for watching!

    • @curlyhairdudeify
      @curlyhairdudeify Год назад +3

      Yes, it does look better.

    • @naeemakhter3448
      @naeemakhter3448 8 месяцев назад +1

      Hello mam how are you I'm from Pakistan mam I found a Cartier bracelet I don't know is it real or fake

    • @jasonlindquistmedia
      @jasonlindquistmedia 4 месяца назад

      its fake lmao@@naeemakhter3448

  • @MsSaugusta
    @MsSaugusta 2 года назад +11

    Thank you for compare both bracelets. I have two fake ones and it's sad to see how the real and expensive bracelet scratch as the fake one. Big hug from Brazil 😉😘

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  2 года назад +2

      Haha exactly!! Thank you so much for your support ❤️

  • @PatriciaKLM
    @PatriciaKLM 3 года назад +9

    Thanks for the video, Donna! I find these quite informative when I'm researching a piece and looking into buying it in the preloved market as I'm deathly afraid of getting scammed. I know I can have stuff authenticated but for my own piece of mind, I also prefer to know what to look out for. x

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching Patricia 😊 Exactly! This video can also help people see the difference between the real and the fake in order to make better choices while shopping on the pre-loved market!

  • @darknessislight3689
    @darknessislight3689 5 месяцев назад +2

    A lot of celebrities are and have been wearing dupes for years 🤭 I say wear what you love ❤️ and can afford. I’m saving for a real one 🫶🏾 but wouldn’t look down on someone wearing a dupe . Life is hard treat yourself (within your means) if you like it 👍🏾 I love it for you. Safe space here 🫂 no judgement.

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  5 месяцев назад

      Yes! People should wear what they can afford, absolutely. And stay true to themselves ❤️

  • @bagsandprettythings
    @bagsandprettythings 3 года назад +5

    I would not be able to tell from afar, but time will test the quality as you mentioned. What a fun video. Thanks for sharing dear!❤

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching !! 😊 You are right, from far away, it is hard to tell. But trust me, when you have the bracelets in your hands, the difference is huge 😂

  • @susanfindell6154
    @susanfindell6154 Год назад +3

    Thank you for this video . I bought the exact replica, that you showed here, a while back. It’s funny, when I bought it online it said nothing about looking like the love bracelet I just thought it was a stainless steel bracelet. Anyway, it showed up looking just like a real love bracelet. Today I received a genuine Love bracelet, albeit the small version, and it’s fabulous.

    • @susanfindell6154
      @susanfindell6154 Год назад

      I forgot to say, that I really did wonder if my other bracelet was real. When I found your video, you showed the serial numbers etc, and that was the deciding factor…it’s counterfeit

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  Год назад

      Glad I could help! Congrats on your genuine acquisition ❤️

    • @xmannijax
      @xmannijax Год назад

      From where did u buy the fake one?

  • @tiffanykwu
    @tiffanykwu 3 года назад +14

    I agree with you, I wouldn’t encourage the replica~ but this is pretty expensive, so it’ll be great for those who can’t afford Cartier! Thanks for sharing girl 💛

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  3 года назад +1

      It's pretty expensive for a bracelet, you're right 😅 Thank you for watching Tiffany !

  • @hannahpie1803
    @hannahpie1803 Год назад +2

    Thanks for the video I found a replica while cleaning out a storage unit and for a few days I been thinking I struck gold literally lol but turns out it's fake. The weird thing is tho that my bf took it to be appraised and one place told him it is authentic gold tho so it gave me hopes but it has the same serial number as your fake so it has to be fake. Thanks again!

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  Год назад +1

      Haha what a story! Glad this video was helpful 😀 At least it sounds like it's real gold, so at least you can sell it to a jeweler for something in return 👍🏻

  • @MaryLVeeLux
    @MaryLVeeLux 3 года назад +2

    Thank you Donna for making this video 💕

  • @lvluxegirl
    @lvluxegirl 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for doing the comparison babe Tfs ☀️🎶💖💖💖🌻🤗

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  3 года назад

      My pleasure ! Thank you for watching 😊

  • @stacysufka6543
    @stacysufka6543 3 года назад +10

    The replica looks better to me. The color of the real one looks gray and dull but I get your bias and argument. Good video.

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  3 года назад

      I get what you mean! The fake one is brighter. But trust me, when you have it on, the real one is much better 😂 Happy you liked this video!! Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care 🥰

  • @ReneeSLiu
    @ReneeSLiu 3 года назад +18

    I don't like to encourage replica either, but it's a good idea to try it out to see if we like the style before we purchase the authentic pieces. Thank you for sharing Donna❤️❤️

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  3 года назад

      My pleasure! Thank you for your support Renee 😌

    • @eternalwizard776
      @eternalwizard776 2 года назад +1

      I actually have done that with bags and it have saved me so much pain! Some bags I’ve wanted just aren’t functional but I wouldn’t have known without trying the fake first abd realizing the design was awful lol

  • @MarchionessDarby62
    @MarchionessDarby62 7 месяцев назад

    I wonder if the replica is wider because it’s a 20? I wonder whether the smaller sizes are slimmer. Just a thought. But I do notice that the undertones are vastly different. I wonder if that’s because white gold is mixed with platinum so maybe there’s some residual yellow gold that becomes apparent? I’m not an expert, but that makes me interested. I do love the white gold color, however. My Love Ring is yellow gold, but I do love white gold. Thanks for the video!

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  6 месяцев назад

      Hello! The width of the bracelet shouldn't change according to the size chosen for your wrist. The replica is just off in terms of measurment. Indeed, the yellow undertone is either due to the metals chosen to be mixed with the 75% of gold, or the rhodium plating is wearing off. Thank you for watching my video 😍

  • @hankellis4529
    @hankellis4529 2 года назад +9

    I've had my real 18k gold one for almost 20 yrs. And paid half the price they are now. I hate when people ask me if mine is real.

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  2 года назад

      Crazy how they went up in price!! Must be annoying... I don't have this problem, since most people don't know what it is where I live 😂 Thanks for watching!!

  • @allisonlinzey1334
    @allisonlinzey1334 Год назад +1

    Thank you helps alot

  • @barryhayman
    @barryhayman Год назад +1

    What is the replica made from, sterling silver? would it be ok to get wet on a daily basis?

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  Год назад

      Hello! It's hard to say, but probably stainless steel or some other type of cheap compound metal. Yes, I wouldn't see any problem to get it wet on a daily basis. What's the worst that can happen anyway, it's a counterfeit bracelet for 20$ 😂 Take care!

  • @Jovan2783
    @Jovan2783 2 месяца назад +1

    This vid helped a lot

  • @curlyhairdudeify
    @curlyhairdudeify Год назад +1

    12:14 I have to disagree; I like the look of the Cartier. Which the replica provides at a fraction of the price for the same look.
    And that "feeling" of wearing the real one is confidence. Confidence comes from one, and not a bracelet. That's the same logic as "lucky underwear".

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  Год назад

      Thank you for sharing your opinion and for watching my video 😊 Happy new year!

  • @World_Pigeon_club
    @World_Pigeon_club 3 года назад +3

    Beautiful work Donna g👌👌👌👌❤❤💓💓🙏🙏😍😍👍

  • @kimkelbytan
    @kimkelbytan Год назад +2

    The giveaway is the replica is very shiny, Cartier doesn't plate whitegold with rhodium if it doesn't come with diamonds.

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  Год назад

      Good point Kimoy Tan 👍🏻

    • @curlyhairdudeify
      @curlyhairdudeify Год назад

      The replica is made of stainless steel. And the original is 750 gold which I'd yellow gold mixed with white metals which will have a yellow tinge.... I do believe that they rhodium plate them since the one in the video looks dull, and "spotty".... Hence she said that they "change color".

  • @amyslifestyle08
    @amyslifestyle08 3 года назад +2

    Some counterfiet makes really good for fake. Thanks for this comparison.

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  3 года назад

      My pleasure! Thank you for watching 💖

  • @josephinegomez2826
    @josephinegomez2826 3 года назад +3

    Omg this is beautiful!! I love it💕 but I can’t tell the fake or real but it’s beautiful

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  3 года назад +1

      Haha I know!! Replicas are getting better in better with time. Scary 😱. Happy you enjoyed the video 🥰

  • @floeymoo
    @floeymoo 3 года назад +1

    Great video! Is the real bracelet your own? I do remember you doing a video on it 😀

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  3 года назад +1

      Thank you!! First video about this bracelet. And no, I borrowed it as well 😊 Thank you for watching my video 🙏🏻

  • @dimitretoushek3892
    @dimitretoushek3892 3 года назад +7

    Love is more important than the bracelet 🙂

  • @anthonysalgado2782
    @anthonysalgado2782 3 года назад +4

    I bought 3 of these at a local thrift store and got excited the diamonds look so real I went to a pawn shop thinking I was going to get rich to be told they were fake I was so embarrassed I should of watched your video.

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  3 года назад +1

      Ohhhh nooo! Nothing to be embarrassed about though! It was an honest mistake!

    • @ChrisCanomi
      @ChrisCanomi 3 года назад +1

      Awww 😩☹️☹️

    • @MiriamVasquez95
      @MiriamVasquez95 2 года назад

      Thanks for sharing… here is whats more embarassing trying to get money for a diamond ring I got from an ex only to be told it was not at the jewelry store..

  • @mtlchlo
    @mtlchlo 3 года назад +6

    Honestly im so bad I would never be able to tell LOL

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  3 года назад +1

      Haha they do look alike, but trust me, they don't feel the same 😂

  • @Jacqxxo
    @Jacqxxo Год назад

    The replica looks so much better . That’s crazy .

  • @TubeYouTakashi
    @TubeYouTakashi Год назад

    How I can buy fake love bracelet and ring for daily use. Let me know the place

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  Год назад

      Hello! As I said in this video, I do not encourage the replica market. I simply borrowed the replica bracelet from a friend to make my point on this video. Have a good day 😊

    • @scottgoldman8672
      @scottgoldman8672 8 месяцев назад

      Etsy

  • @r.m.2737
    @r.m.2737 2 года назад +3

    Great video.
    In my experience, the principal difference and easy one to spot a replica are the side screws. In the replica’s ones, 90% of them, has a flat side screws, and not the more “raise” like the original.

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  2 года назад +1

      Thank you!! You are absolutely right! Thank you for adding your insight on this topic 😊

  • @ALDOELTA
    @ALDOELTA 2 года назад +1

    Why I am getting tired of love bracelet already. I want the Kelly Hermes bracelet now lol

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  2 года назад

      Haha because everybody talks about it or aspire to get on! It gets tiring with time! Good for you for wanting something different afterall!

  • @avery_morton22
    @avery_morton22 Год назад

    I have one that seems like a mixture of real and fake but now I'm not so sure if it is or not

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  11 месяцев назад

      That's a shame! Usually, when something is off, it's a good sign that it is fake 😢 Better check with Cartier or a third party authenticator! Take care!

    • @avery_morton22
      @avery_morton22 11 месяцев назад

      @@DonnaIsabella yeah my mum went to a jewellers to check it and they said that it was real so thank you

  • @avantiiresha6687
    @avantiiresha6687 Год назад +1

    I am buying a replica to see if I like it enough … once I know I love it, I will go to jeweller and get that made in 18k gold with minor change (to save from copyright issues) and that will be 1/4th of the price.

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  Год назад

      You can definitely make something similar at the jeweller in real gold for much less than a Love bracelet!! Take care 😊

    • @starfire810
      @starfire810 6 месяцев назад

      That's what I did.

  • @Dan-yj4ul
    @Dan-yj4ul 2 года назад +5

    You can’t compare a $20 fake to the real thing. There are some real 18k exact replicas that are less than half the price that you wouldn’t be able to tell.

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  2 года назад +1

      True! I've heard these dupes are great looking while still being in gold. Would be a cool video to make 😊

  • @ionaworld7034
    @ionaworld7034 8 месяцев назад

    Where did you buy the dupe ? Thanks

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  8 месяцев назад +1

      No idea! I borrowed it from a friend.

  • @WithaTouchofLuxury
    @WithaTouchofLuxury 3 года назад +6

    I find these kind of comparisons intreaguing because it kind of scares my that replicas can be so alike with such a small price 🤯😬😅 but looks fade, quality stays! I’m also rooting for dupes/inspired products but replicas represent an industry to me that I don’t support 👎

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  3 года назад +1

      I completely agree with you!! Replicas are kind of scary and I hope this video helped show the difference between the fake and the real thing. I love your saying: quality does stay 😍👌🏻

  • @beebeejoo
    @beebeejoo Год назад

    Why do both the real one and the replica look so scratched up? Is that part of the design? It's hard for me to tell.

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  Год назад +2

      They are scratched up because they are used. It's not part of the design. Metals get scratched over time when it's being used!

  • @wb7timonair761
    @wb7timonair761 Год назад +4

    I can spot a replica a mile away. I wear a yellow cuff and a white gold traditional screw on cartier love bracelet on my right wrist stacked. The screws on replica are oversized and sloppy looking. The tint on the fake is super silver looking stainless steel. White gold will always have a warm Grey look to it because it's just yellow gold melted with palladium or rhodium to give it that white look. Where my two parts meet together, it is almost impossible to see the crease (almost laser cut looking) . The authentic is a lot heavier than the fake even though the fake will always have more mass. The inscription serial number with metal content , country of maker and all hallmarks are always going to be smaller yet deeper on the authentic and the fake will have super large letters. The screwdriver to real bracelet will say Au 750 p-c. Just states that the tool from cartier has been plated in precious metal. The fakes never have any stamps. I really like how small , tight, clean and non Bushwa / goddy looking the authentic piece is. I work with some people that wear the fakes and I can always tell by the 1mm wide gap in between the 2 arches. No quality control on these Countries that make these. Also the serial number is always like ip6688 or something similar 😆 🤣. Thanks so much for making this video. Very good comparison. 👍

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  Год назад

      Thank you for your comment! You hit the nail right on the head (no pun intended! 😉) You definitely know your stuff and I agree with you ✅ Thank you for watching and for your support!

  • @maciesessions
    @maciesessions Год назад +1

  • @aashuarslan-nn5tm
    @aashuarslan-nn5tm 5 месяцев назад

    If only writing cartier and no other numbers etc...is this fake or original

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  5 месяцев назад

      hard to tell just with this information. Sorry!
      The price you bought it for should tell you a lot about its authenticity 😅

  • @alohakamaaina
    @alohakamaaina 3 года назад +2

    I wear mine everyday..haven't taken it off in months..I have the yellow gold.. the real one..funny my Mom wanted one so she got the white knock off.. not a bad bracelet for 20 bucks..when I paid 5800 for mine

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  3 года назад

      When spending > 5000, you should wear it everyday and enjoy your purchase! The knockoffs can be very impressive, agreed! especially they're level of detail!

  • @vkvsh_2k206
    @vkvsh_2k206 Год назад

    No where do i buy it

  • @User-1989-r8n
    @User-1989-r8n 2 года назад

    Fake one is gold?

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  2 года назад +1

      No, the fake one is in another material probably some type of stainless steel or titanium from memory. Lighter in weight.

  • @User-1989-r8n
    @User-1989-r8n 2 года назад

    Face one is gold???

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  2 года назад

      No, the fake one is in another material probably some type of stainless steel or titanium from memory. Lighter in weight.

  • @devincristopher3
    @devincristopher3 3 года назад +1

    The replica looks pretty good but it’s not gold🤗🥰🤩

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  3 года назад +1

      Exactly!! And to be honest, it doesn't feel very good quality when you have it on yourself 😂

  • @mariaalvarez8531
    @mariaalvarez8531 2 года назад +1

    Left

  • @thepinkcurator9253
    @thepinkcurator9253 3 года назад +5

    Thank you for sharing this video! I agree with you, encouraging the replica world is not the way to go 😱
    Expensive bracelet though... I like your idea of a dupe or inspired product. I’m sure any local jeweler can make a similar bracelet in real 18k gold for a couple of grand without copying the whole Cartier design.
    Make more videos like this!!! 😍
    Cheers,
    -TPC

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  3 года назад +1

      So happy you enjoyed the video! I'm pretty sure that if you get a similar one made by a jeweller it will be less expensive! and yes there will be more comparison videos to come!

    • @thepinkcurator9253
      @thepinkcurator9253 3 года назад +2

      @@DonnaIsabella Good to know! Looking forward to it 👀

  • @mladenshekrevski3461
    @mladenshekrevski3461 2 года назад +1

    Great video

  • @Amifikcainel
    @Amifikcainel 2 года назад +1

    Cartier..i hopestyconeccted friend😊

  • @1971caz38
    @1971caz38 8 месяцев назад

    I wear fakes n real so people cant tell. Dont like to be too flashy. When they ask if they real I say of course they are fake!

  • @PaulKitching11
    @PaulKitching11 3 года назад +2

    The fake one honestly looks better.
    I’ve seen them in store and they don’t look that great with sharper edges than I’d like.
    I tried one on and all I could think is that it just looks like you’re wearing one of those stainless steel bangles with “le vie on rose” written on or something for €12
    It’s really a tricky one with this one!
    Other fakes I’d definitely not recommend.

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  3 года назад +1

      Hello Anthony! This fake is well done indeed. But to be honest, I would rather wear the real one 100% of the time. So you know, the fake in this video is almost brand new and the real one is a little old, so maybe that makes a difference in the comparison! Thank you for watching 😊

  • @GDLOTKIDOG
    @GDLOTKIDOG 8 месяцев назад

    Well you could’ve given us a better look !

  • @anjelynpagasartonga5114
    @anjelynpagasartonga5114 6 месяцев назад

    I have too here I think it's replica 😅

  • @sak4986
    @sak4986 2 года назад +1

    This is a cheap replica !! For 20$ ... They are doing ones in real gold that even Cartier workers and Designers cant spot them, but here we are talking about real gold. 33 grams of gold = 1200$ so you cant compare à bracelet not made of gold to the Gold Cartier.
    Plus Cartier has 33 grams of gold, you have the gold price with the brand price

    • @DonnaIsabella
      @DonnaIsabella  2 года назад

      Good point LU MI!! Thank you for sharing your opinion! Hope you enjoyed the video 😊

    • @curlyhairdudeify
      @curlyhairdudeify Год назад

      Also, is not 30 grams of gold. Is 30 grams of 75% pure gold that will scrap value the metal of the bracelet at $900 dollars.
      So Cartier made a $6800 dollar profit on a bracelet with 30 grams of 75% pure gold.