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How to recognize a real Cartier jewel?
Take the example of two Love rings beautification Cartier. To be able to recognize a fake Love ring from a real one, several elements must be taken into account:
Traces of oxidation and wear
Fake Love rings may show signs of oxidation and wear that would not normally be present on authentic 18k gold jewelry.
The inscription “Love” on the edge
If one ring has an engraved inscription "Love" on the edge, it is a counterfeit. In fact, authentic Cartier Love models do not include this inscription.
The designs of the ring
Stylized screw patterns should be well proportioned, not excessively recessed, and consistent on an authentic ring. A counterfeit may have crude and irregular patterns. 
Details of the signature
The signature must be clear, not blurry, and the maker's mark must correspond to those listed by Cartier. A deviation from these criteria may indicate counterfeiting.
The weight
A love ring authentic will have an appropriate weight for a piece of gold jewelry. A ring that is too light may indicate that it is not real gold and that it was not made by a major Parisian house.
The jewel of the house
The box for an authentic Cartier ring must be of quality, without traces of glue or signs of detachment. Visual details must be clear, regular and precise, without smudges.
By keeping these criteria in mind, it is possible to distinguish a fake Love ring from a real one. That being said, only an expert will be able to definitively confirm the authenticity of a Cartier ring, because he also has more precise measuring instruments to check all these elements more precisely.
Watch the explanatory video from our expert
Recognizing a Cartier Love counterfeit
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