Cartier "Juste Un Clou" Bracelet: How to Spot and Avoid a Counterfeit?

The Juste un clou de Cartier bracelet is a very popular bracelet made by the luxury brand Cartier. It was first launched in the 1970s. The name "clou" comes from its design, which resembles a gold nail, with a round head, and an elongated shape. The bracelet has become a staple of luxury jewellery thanks to its elegant, timeless design, which has made it one of the brand's most iconic models. However, with its status as a symbol of social status and wealth, it is unfortunately often the target of counterfeiters. They are constantly rushing to replicate this jewel with the sole aim of making a profit. That's why, if you want to buy your bracelet second-hand or outside an official shop, here are our tips for spotting and avoiding a counterfeit of this timeless piece of jewellery.

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Material:

First of all, to certify the authenticity of a Cartier bracelet, you need to pay attention to the material used. Cartier uses yellow gold, white gold or rose gold to create their bracelets. Gold is a precious and noble material, known and recognised for its durability, strength and brilliance.

Clou de Cartier bracelets can also be adorned with diamonds. Diamonds are considered to be the most precious jewel in the world. They are very hard and durable, but they also have an incredible brilliance that makes them highly sought-after.

The materials used for Juste un clou de Cartier bracelets are of the highest quality and are carefully selected to ensure the best possible quality. Counterfeiters do not use the same quality of materials.

Counterfeit bracelets are made from materials that may imitate gold but have absolutely none of the same properties. As a result, the jewellery does not have the same appearance, is much lighter and less shiny.

Above, an authentic bracelet from the luxury brand Cartier.

Finishes :

Also check the finish of your luxury jewellery. Cartier places great emphasis on the aesthetics and quality of its products, and the nail bracelet is no exception.

Start by analysing the quality of the engravings on the inside of the bracelet.

These engravings must be precise and sharp, which is not the case on bracelets from counterfeit factories where the engravings are too thick and less sharp.

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The clip :

Let's move on to analysing the fastening of your Cartier bracelet. The quality of the attachment also says a lot about the authenticity of your jewellery.

When you put on the bracelet, the fastener must be solid and easy to use. It must also be aligned with the rest of the bracelet to ensure that it works properly. The luxury brand uses gold fasteners that are carefully finished to match the rest of the jewellery.

The fasteners used by counterfeiters are not of the same high quality. They lack strength and are generally not aligned correctly. What's more, they snag when the clasp is closed, which is not the case with genuine bracelets.

Serial number :

The serial number is one of the engravings on the Cartier bracelet. This number is interesting to observe because it is unique on each bracelet.

The serial numbers are engraved on various parts of the bracelet, such as on the clasp or fastener, or even on the packaging. It is important to check that the serial number matches the one used by Cartier to ensure that the bracelet is genuine.

It is also important to check that the serial number is accurately and clearly engraved, and that it is visible and legible. Poorly engraved or illegible serial numbers can be a sign of counterfeiting.

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