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Cartier Screw-Motif Bracelet in Gold-Tone 18k Electroplating with an Open Clasp

Rina Park — Fashion Accessories Editor

Fashion accessories editor specializing in bags, luggage, watches, jewelry, eyewear, hats, scarves, and belts, with a detail-driven focus on materials, proportions, hardware, finishing, presentation, and visible QC concerns. · Updated 2026-09-26

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Quick verdict

A gold-tone bracelet with a screw motif, 18k electroplated finish, and a clasp at the opening. No independent buyer claims exist for this listing, so the wear record is category-level only. Confirm the diameter offered and the plating specification with the seller before ordering.

Reference price

$16.30 USD $19.51

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Pros

· Catalog lists a screw motif across the band, the design cue that defines this style.
· 18k electroplated gold-tone finish over a base-metal alloy body, per the listing.
· Open section with a clasp at the opening, per the listing, which is easier to put on than a closed band.

Cons

· Electroplated gold layers wear with extended use, exposing the duller base metal underneath.
· Category sourcing reports thin-plated gold-tone bracelets showing tarnish within 3-6 months, sometimes weeks.
· Replica screw detailing is frequently off-center or raised rather than flush.
· Some buyers report concerns about bracelet thickness and screw finish on Love-style pieces.

Fit notes

The listing does not specify a diameter, and this style is not one-size. Genuine Cartier Love bracelets come in fixed integer diameters of 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 cm, so confirm the diameter this listing ships and match it to a wrist measurement before ordering.

Buy if

You want an inexpensive gold-tone bracelet with the screw motif for occasional, rotation-style wear, and you have confirmed the diameter the seller offers plus the plating thickness before ordering.

Skip if

You expect a gold layer that stays put through daily wear, or you need screw detailing to sit flush and centered. If you need a verified fit before buying, this is not the piece to gamble on.

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Cartier Screw Bracelet

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Buying FAQ

Common questions

Will the gold color hold up?⌄

Electroplated gold-tone finishes lose their layer with extended wear, and thin plating has been reported to tarnish within 3-6 months, in some cases weeks. The listing gives no plating thickness, so the wear window is unknown.

What size should I order?⌄

This style is made in fixed integer diameters of 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 cm, not a one-size fit. Ask the seller which diameter the listing ships and match it to your wrist measurement.

How should I judge the screw detailing?⌄

Replica screw details are often poorly executed, with screws not centered on the band or sitting raised instead of flush. Request close-up photos of the screw placement and the clasp at the opening before ordering.

Is the closure the same as a Cartier Love bracelet?⌄

The catalog describes a clasp at the opening, so it wears as an open cuff. The screw element reads as styling rather than the fixed closed-band construction this motif is known for.

Evidence

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durability · con · 75% confidence

Gold-plated (electroplated) bracelets lose their gold layer with extended wear, exposing the duller base metal underneath; this applies to 18k-electroplated gold-tone pieces.

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durability · con · 55% confidence

Cheap Cartier Love bracelet dupes with thin plating commonly show visible tarnishing within 3–6 months, and in some cases only weeks, because the plating layer is microscopically thin.

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quality · con · 70% confidence

Replica Cartier Love bracelets are frequently identified by poorly executed screw details, with screws not centered on the band or sitting raised rather than flush, unlike the genuine piece.

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quality · con · 50% confidence

Some buyers report concerns about the finish and detailing of Love bracelets, noting that bracelet thickness and the screws can look off, raising doubts about workmanship.

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sizing · tip · 80% confidence

Cartier LOVE bracelets are only made in fixed integer diameters of 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 cm, so buyers should confirm the correct diameter rather than assume a one-size fit.

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