10.19.2010

Tightwad Tuesday: Cartier Panthere De Cartier Ring for Less

My loves, to the left we have Cartier’s purrrr-fect Panthere De Cartier Ring, the very same one seen gracing the pretty paws of Rachel Zoe, Twilight’s Kristen Stewart, Lady Gaga, Leighton Meester, Rihanna, Olivia Wilde, and many more of your favorite fashionistas; to the right feast your eyes upon Shock Boutique’s perfect Panther Ring.

While the Shock Boutique stunner lacks some of the exquisite detailing seen upon its haute couture counterpart; for a mere $30, as opposed to the $20,300.00 needed to take the original home, it is every bit as capable of adding a fierce touch to your accessory collection – at a price that will leave your life savings intact!

Are you having a tightwad moment darlings, or are you plagued with a craving to splurge?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Cartier and Shock Boutique for the pictures.


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FASHION SNAG said...

I dream of Cartier.



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paislea said...

i am in love with that ring! that is so gorgeous!!!!!!! i fancy the cartier one though...but great finds!!!

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Melissa Walker said...

I do love that ring, but I'd probably rather have a car for that price...

Couture Carrie said...

Another amazing find, darling!

xoxox,
CC

Melanie's Randomness said...

I need to make more money, like seriously. The Cartier one is beautiful but that's more than my mortgage payment for a whole year. Yikes!! I'll go with the cheaper one!

Collette Osuna said...

Im in LOVE with that ring.....soooo pretty!!!

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Unknown said...

eeeek , really ?! 20 grand! ouch!

k said...

i'll pry be a cheapo!
~ Village

Leia said...

I just can't resist Cartier!

Rocio said...

Waa cool ring, I think I'll go for the $30 since the other costs as much as a car lol:P

Joie de Viv said...

That Cartier price tag stings doesn't it. But it's such a classic. For $30 - I'd play along nd get the steal!

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ellie said...

cheap for me. lovely, too.

Sara said...

Hahaha I wanted to yell "EYE OF THE TIGER!!" but that's a panther :P

I love it, so cute! And such a great deal- I would love to wear it to a Tigers game, 'cause it kinda looks like a Tiger :)

Anonymous said...

great ring. i really love the panther ring.

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

I would want the Cartier. HA. So fierce!

ana said...

Oh this are sooo cool! Cartier is my dream but I'll go for the Shock Boutique this time!
Love them!

Anonymous said...

you have inspired me so i went looking for a panther ring on etsy. bought it!

http://www.etsy.com/transaction/36139144

i really love panther rings! and lions too!

Anonymous said...

oh my god, i love it! i'd have to splurge and go for the cartier, it's divine!

Sophia's Lover said...

Spring:
A hill without a name
Veiled in morning mist...

for your pleasure!

Thanks.

Audrey Allure said...

Super cute!

Tiffany Kadani said...

If I am getting something Cartier it's going to have so many diamonds on it I will have lost count. $30 is definitely doable. It would look great with a LBD.

Joanne said...

Definitely the right piece to make a simple outfit shine. I actually like the expression on the Shock Boutique, so I'd go that route.

Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird said...

Oh man, I'd love to own a Cartier piece....

Maddy said...

I woud love to own a Cartier piece, though I'll pass on the Panther. I prefer diamonds anyway ;o)

chaos kontrolowany said...

Great!

Izzy said...

Wowza! Love the Cartier one but I'd rather buy a car than a ring :D haha!

Unknown said...

such a very cool ring. but I don't wear them much..I'd definitely go for the cheaper one. I'm glad you posted about it.

Denisa L said...

I'm poor, the shock boutique it's for me;x

Anonymous said...

I think if one wants to go with something of this feel, the Cartier has a better look. It's not exactly my thing, but I could totally see someone in a leopard print trench coat and red heels rocking this ring.

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Sherin said...

I agree, these are truely purrr-fect, hehe. I adore accessories with animals on them.

I love the Cartier one.

Sharon Lei said...

Rawr!! me likey... but me likey the pricier one.. hee hee. Now, I need to figure out where I'm going to get $20grand! lol.

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Leeann @ Join the Gossip said...

That's a pretty crazy ring, but for some reason I kinda LOVE it! I'd take either :)

Anna Grostina said...

Wow, I love these rings.

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

Well this is a fun ring! Def save though- a bit too trendy but def so fun!

Erin said...

mmmm... I don't know, I do love Cartier.
But in reality I'd probably stick with Shock boutique.
Loves

Anonymous said...

I love Cartier,but because they look so alike I have to save on this one and go with the Shock boutique. :)

ediot said...

love that cartier one. so cool. i love rings like that.
they're so fun.
thanks for sharing lovely
hope youre having a great week
xx

Grace said...

Cool look--sadly, though, $30 is still too much for a trendy ring like that to me.

Midnight Cowgirl said...

Amazing find! Although, it would be lovely to be able to afford the Cartier.

Josie said...

What a fabulous match! Love it, my dear.
xo Josie
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Natasha said...

Cartier, no doubt, even though a girl's best friend is always Tiffany's.

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

I so love the Cartier but I could never do it...It's gorge!

Jessica said...

I think the cheapie version is juuuuuust fine in this situation!

Unknown said...

Although I could never actually spend that kind of money on a ring, I'll play make believe and splurge!

Clare said...

What? That Cartier ring is 20k? That ring is 20k?! Okay no that won't do. I would rather buy a house with my 20k... thanks

Arantxa Chavarria said...

both are lovely but I have to go for the Cartier one..





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michelle_ said...

that's succhcchhh a really great deal !

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B a la Moda said...

WOW! How can they be so similar! It is insane!

xoxo
B* a la Moda

this free bird said...

tightwad all the way lady!! who the sam he** has $20,300 for a ring?? (aside from snooki and lc?)

xoxo,
carrie

ROBERTA & FRANK said...

LOVE EM !!!

Imogen said...

$20 300!!!! I simply cannot believe it I'm so shocked. I'd definitely go for the other one. I love these posts that you do I always find them interesting.

Simone said...

Thank you so much for posting this!! I've been crushing on the Cartier piece for quite some time now. SOOO nice to know that there's a great look-alike in my modest budget. Off to go order one =)

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www.janetteria.com said...

I want a cheaper version...

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Lauren C. Francis said...

Love the ring...

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Oh to Be a Muse said...

both are hot but i could not spend $20k on one ring....so i'll go with the less expensive one.

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Rachel @ The Haute Notes said...

Oh my! Over $20k?! That's just crazy! I'd definitely snag the Shock Boutique ring though. He's still one fierce panther!

Leeta said...

O.O That Cartier is hot.
Seriously.
Hot.
./drool

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