Tiffany and Co.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't understand this thread at all. If you have the money and want to buy Tiffany, by all means. To each their own. If you don't, then don't. I swear, this message board would have 75% less threads if people had that attitude. Live and let live I say.

Did you read the OP? She is asking for opinions. I don't understand posts like yours.

[Anonymous]

I love my Tiffany ring! I bought my husbands band their as well.

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Anonymous wrote:We went with Tiffany b/c they mine their own gold in a much more eco-friendly method.

http://archive.onearth.org/article/meet-the-change-makers-tiffany-jewelry

My DH, who is a scientist and a huge iconoclast, became interested in wearing a wedding band after reading about Tiffany mining practices. My DH wearing a wedding band? Priceless.

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Anonymous wrote:Do not buy at Tiffany...get a bigger stone...the ring gets smaller as you age!

Instead of investing in a Tiffany setting, I'd invest in a better (not necessarily bigger) stone.

I can't agree more. I got Tiffany's engagement ring some 12 years ago. Ever since I regret stirring my husband to be towards Tiffany. I really wish I got bigger stone for the money.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't have an engagement ring from there, but I do have two gold rings, one of which is the Lucida plain band in yellow gold (3mm width). Gold is gold is gold, but the design of the ring makes it the most comfortable ring I've ever worn. It's something about the low dome European fit that makes the ring feel like butter on my finger.

From my understanding, their in-house cert is pretty accurate, but that doesn't mean all their diamonds are going to be the best of the best. Having said that, a GIA cert doesn't guarantee the best of the best quality diamonds either. There are plenty of GIA triple excellent stones that really aren't that great when you look at their numbers.

If you like the look of the classic Tiffany solitaire, many people say that the Vatche U-113 is one of the best replicas. I personally see differences between that and the real deal (my sister has the Vatche). I think Excel Diamonds and Whiteflash make their own house replicas that look more similar to Tiffany, in my opinion.

I love all the people trying to defend their overpriced bling. Tiffany is one step up from Zales--mass market jewelry for people who have a bit more dosh. Get something unique, so you don't see your ring on half the women in your office!

PP here. It was hardly overpriced when I bought it- $325. As for seeing the same ring on half the women in my office....I bet most of the world wears a plain yellow gold band, no??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't have an engagement ring from there, but I do have two gold rings, one of which is the Lucida plain band in yellow gold (3mm width). Gold is gold is gold, but the design of the ring makes it the most comfortable ring I've ever worn. It's something about the low dome European fit that makes the ring feel like butter on my finger.

From my understanding, their in-house cert is pretty accurate, but that doesn't mean all their diamonds are going to be the best of the best. Having said that, a GIA cert doesn't guarantee the best of the best quality diamonds either. There are plenty of GIA triple excellent stones that really aren't that great when you look at their numbers.

If you like the look of the classic Tiffany solitaire, many people say that the Vatche U-113 is one of the best replicas. I personally see differences between that and the real deal (my sister has the Vatche). I think Excel Diamonds and Whiteflash make their own house replicas that look more similar to Tiffany, in my opinion.

I love all the people trying to defend their overpriced bling. Tiffany is one step up from Zales--mass market jewelry for people who have a bit more dosh. Get something unique, so you don't see your ring on half the women in your office!

PP here. It was hardly overpriced when I bought it- $325. As for seeing the same ring on half the women in my office....I bet most of the world wears a plain yellow gold band, no??

No. Most of the world doesn't wear a plain yellow gold band. Most of the world doesn't wear wedding rings. Such an American thing to say! And it's overpriced in that you could have gotten the exact same ring for far cheaper if it didn't come in a stupid robin's egg blue box.

[Anonymous]

I don't have a Tiffany ring but I do have an overpriced designer ring from tiny jewel box. Originally, I wished that dh had spent less money and gone with a no-name design. Now, my ring never dulls and sparkles all the time. My friends' non-designer rings, while larger, have aged terribly and look pretty cheap. Beyond the center stone, I do think you get higher quality settings when you overpay for a reputable designer, at least that's what I've seen in my limited sample.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't have an engagement ring from there, but I do have two gold rings, one of which is the Lucida plain band in yellow gold (3mm width). Gold is gold is gold, but the design of the ring makes it the most comfortable ring I've ever worn. It's something about the low dome European fit that makes the ring feel like butter on my finger.

From my understanding, their in-house cert is pretty accurate, but that doesn't mean all their diamonds are going to be the best of the best. Having said that, a GIA cert doesn't guarantee the best of the best quality diamonds either. There are plenty of GIA triple excellent stones that really aren't that great when you look at their numbers.

If you like the look of the classic Tiffany solitaire, many people say that the Vatche U-113 is one of the best replicas. I personally see differences between that and the real deal (my sister has the Vatche). I think Excel Diamonds and Whiteflash make their own house replicas that look more similar to Tiffany, in my opinion.

I love all the people trying to defend their overpriced bling. Tiffany is one step up from Zales--mass market jewelry for people who have a bit more dosh. Get something unique, so you don't see your ring on half the women in your office!

PP here. It was hardly overpriced when I bought it- $325. As for seeing the same ring on half the women in my office....I bet most of the world wears a plain yellow gold band, no??

No. Most of the world doesn't wear a plain yellow gold band. Most of the world doesn't wear wedding rings. Such an American thing to say! And it's overpriced in that you could have gotten the exact same ring for far cheaper if it didn't come in a stupid robin's egg blue box.

Alright, you win (feel better?). I'm not American, anyway, and my husband's 14kt non-Tiffany yellow gold ring cost slightly more than my Tiffany wedding ring. What can I say- I guess we wasted money all around.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't have an engagement ring from there, but I do have two gold rings, one of which is the Lucida plain band in yellow gold (3mm width). Gold is gold is gold, but the design of the ring makes it the most comfortable ring I've ever worn. It's something about the low dome European fit that makes the ring feel like butter on my finger.

From my understanding, their in-house cert is pretty accurate, but that doesn't mean all their diamonds are going to be the best of the best. Having said that, a GIA cert doesn't guarantee the best of the best quality diamonds either. There are plenty of GIA triple excellent stones that really aren't that great when you look at their numbers.

If you like the look of the classic Tiffany solitaire, many people say that the Vatche U-113 is one of the best replicas. I personally see differences between that and the real deal (my sister has the Vatche). I think Excel Diamonds and Whiteflash make their own house replicas that look more similar to Tiffany, in my opinion.

I love all the people trying to defend their overpriced bling. Tiffany is one step up from Zales--mass market jewelry for people who have a bit more dosh. Get something unique, so you don't see your ring on half the women in your office!

PP here. It was hardly overpriced when I bought it- $325. As for seeing the same ring on half the women in my office....I bet most of the world wears a plain yellow gold band, no??

No. Most of the world doesn't wear a plain yellow gold band. Most of the world doesn't wear wedding rings. Such an American thing to say! And it's overpriced in that you could have gotten the exact same ring for far cheaper if it didn't come in a stupid robin's egg blue box.

Alright, you win (feel better?). I'm not American, anyway, and my husband's 14kt non-Tiffany yellow gold ring cost slightly more than my Tiffany wedding ring. What can I say- I guess we wasted money all around.

Well, objectively, yes, but if you like it, you like it, and that's what's important.

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Anonymous wrote:Are the engagement rings or wedding bands worth the cost of the mark up for the name?

Who has a Tiffany and Co. engagement ring that wears it regularly? Would money be better spent buying a Tiffany style ring with a nicer stone and less expensive?

1.22 F VS1 Tiffany and Co. = $18,900

1.22 F VS1 Other jewelers = $10,503

Look up those same attributes on Bluenile.com you will see that the tiffany diamond is way overpriced. You can get the same quality at bluenile and they all come with the certification so its legit.My ring is apprasied at 21k and DH paid 14k on bluenile, its 1.5 carats, stunning.

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Is it good when a ring is appraised for higher than your purchase price if you have no intention of selling it? I mean what's the bragging point for it? I understand the whole insurance coverage will get you a better return rate in the event of loss or damage, but with an engagement ring I sure as hell hope it wouldn't be lost, stolen, or damaged to have to require getting a new one through insurance claim.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No- absolutely not. I'd use the price difference and upgrade the stone.

+1000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it good when a ring is appraised for higher than your purchase price if you have no intention of selling it? I mean what's the bragging point for it? I understand the whole insurance coverage will get you a better return rate in the event of loss or damage, but with an engagement ring I sure as hell hope it wouldn't be lost, stolen, or damaged to have to require getting a new one through insurance claim.

I don't know.... I'd love to collect my $35k+ of insurance money!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a Tiffany wedding band. It still looks like new after 10 years. I love the feel of the gold. I'm not a jewelry expert by any means, but it's easily my favorite piece of jewelry to wear.

The feel of the gold??

The design. The weight. The balance. The smoothness. Much more comfortable than cheaper rings I've purchased. Maybe many people notice those kinds of things but I do. I was that kid who hated tags in clothing and scratchy fabrics.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a Tiffany wedding band. It still looks like new after 10 years. I love the feel of the gold. I'm not a jewelry expert by any means, but it's easily my favorite piece of jewelry to wear.

The feel of the gold??

The design. The weight. The balance. The smoothness. Much more comfortable than cheaper rings I've purchased. Maybe many people notice those kinds of things but I do. I was that kid who hated tags in clothing and scratchy fabrics.

In a blind test there's no way you would notice a difference. It's the brand name that has you gushing over it.