Check the Stamps/Hallmarks, Metals, and Quality of Craftsmanship. Cartier's modern Love bangles are stamped not only with serial numbers, but with the Cartier logo and copyright, the 18kt gold 750 stamp, and a hallmark. Most fake Cartier bracelets will only imitate the stamps partially, and not very well at that.
Check the hallmarks and engravings. The spelling and size, shape of the typography needs to be clean and of the correct size, depth and shape according to the year of production. If the wording is too thick or too thin, it is a counterfeit. On original bracelets, the Cartier logo is on one side only.
Every Cartier Love bracelet is stamped with a “hallmark” that indicates the metal quality. Love Bracelets made out of 18K gold are stamped with 18K, 750 or sometimes both numbers. Platinum Love Bracelets, meanwhile, are marked with the numerals 950.
Most modern Cartier jewelry will be stamped with the Cartier logo, the metal type and a serial number. Cartier's logo is always stamped into the jewelry with their signature script, any other fonts or misspellings would be an obvious indication of a replica. Bracelets and rings will be stamped with sizes.
LOVE bracelet, 18K yellow gold (750/1000).
Hallmarks are imprinted numbers on most authentic jewelry items to showcase their karat percentage. You can expect to see a marking of 24K-10K written somewhere inside of a ring or on the side of a bracelet. These markings may also be written as “750” for 18K gold.
A serial number may have five digits and 1 letter (for example 12345 A); two letters and four digits (for example AB 1234); three letters and three digits (for example ABC 123). In addition, the size of the bracelet is stamped, and sizes range from 15-21. All Cartier serial numbers are unique.
Genuine Cartiers always have a serial number consisting of two letters and six digits printed on the back. The number will be engraved as a number of fake Cartiers feature a serial number that's barely etched onto the watch.
Where is a Cartier serial number? Many Cartier watches have their serial numbers engraved directly on their casebacks, and this means that they can easily be viewed by simply looking at the back of the watch.
The SA told me the only way to find out more about the piece is to search for the serial number in their database. Cartier bracelets do scratch and they scratch very easily. Looking at a pre-owned piece, it's impossible to tell how many times the piece has been polished.
High-End Qualities. Today, a Cartier Love Bracelet can range anywhere between $6,000 to $11,000 USD. If you are interested in reselling yours, the earning potential is profoundly influenced by its size, metal type, and overall style.
Hallmarks/Stamps - The first factor to look at closely is the stamps and markings on the bangle. You should beable to see a serial number, the Cartier name the bangle size and the kt of gold.
For instance, did you know luxury jeweler and watchmaker Cartier will no longer authenticate their most sought-after piece of jewelry, the LOVE bracelets? Muerta & Company, a San Francisco antique shop, touched on the subject in a video that's amassed over two million views and 194,000 likes from Tik Tok users.
Cartier Gold Myths
Fact: When Cartier first established themselves as jewelry makers, much of their pieces were gold-plated. But today, Cartier jewelry, including LOVE bracelets, is 18k (or platinum). So, no, not pure gold. 18k means the piece comprises 75% gold and 25% mixed alloys.
The first two digits represent the year it was made, and the last five digits represent the production number. For example, a serial number of 123450 would mean that the watch was made in 2012 and it is the 345th Cartier watch produced that year.
All Cartier creations with a serial number can be registered free of charge on Enquirus®, and reported lost or stolen if necessary. The database search function also allows individuals to check the status of a watch or jewellery creation before buying it, if it has been referenced.
You can consult the expiration date of your International Cartier Warranty, whether it can be extended and is applicable to your Cartier watch at any time by consulting your collection of Cartier watches on your MyCartier account or by contacting a Cartier call centre.
Cartier New York bears a signature in block letters and a metal purity mark. The signature may be “Cartier”, or alternatively “Cartier Inc.” and “France” on later pieces, which may indicate jewelry manufactured in Paris and retailed in New York.
The signature blue details
On the most popular Cartier collections like Santos, Tank, Panthère, Ballon Bleu, and Ronde, you'll find blue details on each model. The steel hands painted in brilliant sapphire blue make a statement against any dial and they're hard to miss.
First, there is the obvious “Cartier” logo. Any Love bracelet should have the signature, and if it does not, then it is a fake. Second, there is the material hallmark.
Each LOVE bracelet is sold with a matching screwdriver specifically created for this piece.
All fine metals, like gold, platinum or sterling silver should not be magnetic. If your Cartier LOVE bracelet reacts to a magnet this should be a red flag! Look for discoloration, peeling metal or worn plating. Genuine Cartier LOVE bracelets are made of solid gold, and are never plated.