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It happened to me also. I brought my wife a $16000 10 diamond love bracelet for Christmas in 2022 and it arrived the wrong size. I am a Physician and I had it on my wife’s wrist for about 30 seconds and I was extremely careful with it. I sent it back to Cartier for an exchange for a smaller size and they refused to accept the bracelet in return, stating we damaged it and it was “not pristine”. We did not damage the bracelet. It was either damaged in shipping, or whoever opens the packages at Cartier is damaging the returns on purpose. I have literally received better customer service from Goodwill.
Warning to all: Do not buy from Cartier Online. They refuse to accept returns and will damage your return and blame it on you. If you have been similarly taken by Cartier, please contact me if possible thru this website. If you are an Attorney and would like to represent a class action, please contact me thru this website. Thanks, Dr. **.
UPDATED 1/16/2023: This company has a major scam going on in their return/quality control department! Cartier is falsely accusing me of tampering their product. I was in the process of doing an exchange when Cartier denied my exchange due to “scratches” I requested photos and could not believe the photos they had sent. The brand new ring/excellent condition that I shipped back was destroyed with scratches. Very disappointed and disgusted they need to be held accountable for their actions and have an investigation done. I advise everyone to stay away!
ORIGINAL REVIEW: Please be aware this company has a major online return scam going on! Cartier denied my exchange due to “scratches”. I requested photos and could not believe the photos. I was seeing the ring was beat up. This company tampered my ring and is accusing me. Very disappointed and disgusted!! They need to be held accountable for their actions and have an investigation done at the quality control/return department. The amount of reviews I read with other customers having the same problem is absolutely NOT okay!
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I try to make a return to Cartier and unfortunately I was falsely accused of tampering with their product. So they didn’t want to return the item. The Customer Relations representative was extremely unprofessional. Cartier has horrible customer service.
A bag was ordered online. The delivery took much longer than expected. When cancelling order representative said to decline the delivery and the refund process would be faster. Order was placed in March 2022 delivery was declined in April and 9 months later still have not provided refund. This is not acceptable. I expect Cartier to credit my account immediately.
On May 11th, waited outside for 20 minutes to get in. Fine. Once in, asked to wait for an associate, fine. Waited another 20 minutes. Pauline helped us. Pleasant, friendly, knowledgeable person. We decided to purchase 2 watches and a wallet. Was taken upstairs to finalize the transaction. We paid. We asked for a drink, as we saw others receiving. Now 1 1/2 hours passed. Fine. Pauline tried to process the duty free paperwork. When it didn't work on her laptop, she said she needs to go downstairs to use a different computer and be back in 10 minutes. Fine. 30 minutes later, an associate brought the merchandise and left it in front of us. Where was Pauline? At the 45 minute mark, I went searching for the now missing Pauline. I asked the security guard, the only person around as we were left there all this time without a word from a soul. I saw an associate wiz by and asked him to send the Manager.
Julie came. We explained our upset, now 50 minutes later, left alone, and told her, we wanted the transaction reversed. She offered us a glass of champagne! We declined and now Pauline arrived, apologizing, stating the computer was stuck. Ok, but why NO communication with ANY update from ANYONE? Left completely alone, now nearly another hour. WOW. Anyone could have been sent to update if not Pauline. Julie tried to offer us now, a bottle of champagne. We were leaving for the USA the next day, plus we felt defeated with no Cartier purchase to celebrate, so we gracefully declined it. We asked them to help order us a cab, as now 2 1/2 later, nothing to show for it, time lost and other commitments to take care of, we felt, at the very least, they should pay for the cab.
As we left, there were 6 staff waiting around the entrance, no one waiting outside. Any one of them, could have communicated with us at any time. To add insult to injury, we contacted Cartier through their website regarding this incident (note there is no box/drop down to file a complaint), plus, I chatted with the live chat, even called yesterday to follow up, and was told, "we were in the system, it's been escalated" and you will hear from us within 24-48 hours, and again, ZERO contact/communication. Needless to say, we won't ever purchase anything Cartier. It's apparent Cartier doesn't like to address complaints. Awful service. No thank you.
Don’t buy from this Unbelievably heartless company. Ordered a bracelet late November as a Christmas gift for my wife. Started getting concerned when it didn’t arrive as Christmas approached. Made several calls to Cartier and got a bunch of lip service. Nothing solid regarding the bracket’s arrival though. Lot of promised callbacks that never occurred. They violated their website claims and didn’t bother to even alert me that the product was grossly delayed. It finally arrived weeks after Christmas and Cartier did nothing to attempt to make up for botching my primary Christmas gift. Not even a dollar off, literally NOTHING to make me feel like they cared.
Then to make matters much worse, I needed to exchange it for a different size and they refused!!! They claimed the bracelet was “damaged”. It certainly was not. Please avoid this company at all costs. They are insanely overpriced yet they still take their customers for granted to a painful level. AVOID AVOID AVOID!!! NOTE: Watch them post a response asking me to email them, pretending like they'll do anything to help. Trust. They won't respond to the email at all just a cute charade.
My husband bought me the classic love bracelet online. It was a surprise and he called twice to make sure he got the right size. He was told it was not to fit like a bangle that it was meant to sit on the wrist. So he ordered the 15mm. I tried it on the weekend before Valentine’s Day it barely fit and would not really move on my wrist and the little screws cut in to my skin so I took it off and put it back and called Sunday morning to request and exchange after ready terrible reviews on the process. I sent it back as soon as I got the email request info.
Just got word today 4 weeks later that they denied my request because it was received in “less than pristine” conditions which is impossible since I only tried it on. I asked for pictures and I am still waiting for those. Just seems suspicious that is takes so long to receive pictures of my bracelet. I would not trust this company. Now I am out 7000+ dollars and a bracelet I can’t even wear! BUYER BEWARE! I have also filed a comply with BBB but not too confident anything can be done. It very much feels like a scam.
Horrible service!!! Major scam going on in Cartier North America. I bought a Cartier love bracelet and returned it to get the necklace. I followed everything for their return policy (used box and label they provided). They claimed they received the box empty!!!! Complete baloney!!!! Called and asked for proof. Was simply told to contact my credit card company or my insurance for reimbursement. Disgusting!!! Also charged my credit card for another piece of jewelry I did not authorize!!!! Complete thieves!!! I have notified the police… Do not waste your money or your time!!! Horrible service! Totally regret ever getting involved with this horrible company!!!
My Cartier watch stopped working, as the battery was over 21/2 years old. I contacted Cartier Canada middle of December 2021. I returned my Cartier watch to the address that I was advised by Fedex. It was confirmed on Dec, 29, 2021 that the watch was received. I was told that the service department would get back to me within 7 days with the estimate cost for the repair. I never heard back for the repair, so mid January I tried contacting them by email & after 7 times, no one ever got back to me. I called Cartier customer service 6 times, always being told someone would get back to me, no one ever did. When I left a message that I would be contacting the authorities, someone finally sent me an email telling me that the repair would be delayed till end January 2022.
After contacting them again, I was told that my watch was just being buffed & should be sent out the following week, which it never was. I contacted them again & was told that for sure it would be shipped out to me the absolute latest Feb 24, 2022. I contacted them again after I didn't receive the watch. I was now told that it would be another 2 weeks, as repairs were backed up. This is the worst experience I've ever had dealing with a prestigious company like Cartier. They should be ashamed of themselves.
I bought myself a love bracelet after suffering a massive loss in my family. I had been saving for years and while nervous to spend $7K on a bracelet, I felt joy for the first time in a long time. When the box arrived my husband helped me to remove the item ever so carefully. We aren’t rich so we handled this bracelet like a newborn baby. To our complete surprise one side of the bracelet's screw popped off. How does such an expensive piece of jewelry break from practically a breath of air touching it!?!
The next day, I drove an hour in bad weather to a storefront to show them what happened and see how I can immediately get assistance. The man who helped me literally treated me like I was Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. He told me I better call the 800-number off the website and leave his store or “It won’t be good for you.” Mortified, I called customer service and they walked me through the process to have the bracelet examined for exchange. IT HAS BEEN THREE MONTHS of waiting and having to frequently call for updates.
After losing patience and demanding for some resolution, I received a voicemail letting me know the bracelet is not able to be returned or exchanged because it was “my fault” the bracelet broke. I have never had such an AWFUL experience with a business - terrible customer service and cheaply made product for a luxury price tag. I plan on reposting my experience online to as many websites as possible to warn others. Take your money elsewhere!!!
Cartier author review by ConsumerAffairs Research Team
Often considered one of the most luxurious jewelry brands in the world, Cartier Jewelers is headquartered in Paris, France. The company is known for a wide range of jewelry products, but it is especially renowned for its selection of watches.
Corporate responsibility: In addition to selling high-quality products, the company adheres to a strict policy of corporate responsibility. It maintains the highest of standards throughout the purchasing and manufacturing processes.
Royal history: The company has a storied and reputable, long known as a company that sells jewels to monarchs and other royal figures; the company made the tiaras used in Edward VII's coronation in1902, as well as for coronations in Spain, Monaco, Belgium, and more.
E-magazine: The company has a monthly e-magazine, called Rouge Cartier, that lets buyers learn more about style, jewelry-making and Cartier's products to help them make a more informed buying decision.
In-store services: Customers of Cartier can expect a high level of service from its representatives. The jewelers can repair, maintain and alter any piece purchased from Cartier, including jewelry, watches, pens and lighters.
Eco-friendliness: Cartier creates jewelry with the environment in mind. It minimizes the use of toxic materials in its pieces and tries to lower its impact on the environment.
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Cartier Company Information
- Company Name:
- Cartier
- Year Founded:
- 1847
- City:
- Paris
- Country:
- France
- Website:
- www.cartier.us
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