I guess I'm a silly uneducated gal and my dream apparently outweighed my senses.).
I hope not. I hope you made sure you got the exact ring you wanted.
As far as "dreams" and "senses" are concerned, no one said it has to be one or the other -- it doesn't. I think the main point is that one should try his/her best to be educated when making an important purchase. The concern was that sellers/retailers (in this case, the article was written about T&Co) should be willing to show important information about thier products, especially when asked. In the article, Todd asks specific questions and the SA either gives an incorrect answer or blows him off.
^As someone who has bought three separate Tiffany engagement rings (upgraded/traded in) the bolded is the most offensive. Bolding the entirety seemed redundant since it was obviously meant to offend..
Not meant to offend
at all, so I apologize if you have taken it that way. It was meant to show that Tiffany SAs
seem to want to sell what is available and right in front of them. It's apparent they have some great stones -- however, it is wrong to blanket them all with the idea that, "...no one cares about numbers anyway" and most disturbingly, "Tiffany only sells the best." I don't know if the SAs are trained to say that, or they simply just don't know any better... either way, it's still not good.
Most men (and women, for that matter)aren't privy to what makes one diamond perform better than another -- and they are "taken" by sellers (in this case, T&Co). Let me clarify before someone takes me the wrong way...
By "taken," I do not mean that they did not purchase a pretty ring. What I mean is that they are lead to believe that they have just bought the "best of the best, " not because it really
is, but
simply because it's from Tiffany.
If a person is the type that truly doesn't care what they get, as long as it's T&Co, more power to 'em!! I don't follow that train of thought, but some do... However, most ppl want to have peace of mind by knowing they got the best for their money, regardless of where they shop for a ring. **I am in no way insinuating that all those who purchase from T&Co do not care, are uneducated, or any other spin that could be viewed as offensive.**
Most of these "facts" are true regardless of where an ignorant person is shopping; for jewelry or anything else. Breaking news: If you go shopping for something and know nothing about it, you might not get the best quality and/or price! ).
Totally agree! 100% ...so, like, if you are the type that cares about it, get educated. Don't just take any SA's word for it!
A diamond isn't a pair of shoes. It's a very important purchase (expensive, as well as sentimental)
Its funny, I'm not even a huge "omg I love Tiffany!!" girl. I never talk about it in my real life and only have a few small diamond pieces (other than my engagement ring). I guess I'm just not sure why everyone is so focused on making Tiffany be the big bad wolf.
I love Tiffany designs as well - not enough to pay the premium, but I think they are lovely regardless.
IF anyone has made T&Co the "big bad wolf", it is Tiffany. Consumers are more savvy than ever - they are paying more attention to what they are buying.
If Tiffany (or any company for that matter) prides itself in selling "only the best, " then they need to strive to deliver just that. And those "other numbers" regarding diamonds
do matter... a lot. They are what separates a good stone from a great performing stone.
Why does Tiffany insist on being so "secretive" about the diamonds they sell? Why can't they simply show the certs? The only reasons I can fathom is that A) they do not want to admit that they don't always sell "the best of the best," as they claim... or B) it's a lot easier to take advantage of people when they are given a lot less information.
Who knows... It really doesn't matter the reason - it's still a shady business practice.
It really just comes off as bitterness (here and in other forums as well)..
Oh, acrowcounted... It's statements such as this that lead ppl to believe T&Co owners think they are in some exclusive club or have better erings than non-Tiffany owners. I'll leave it at that.
I cannot speak for others, but I am very happy with our decision to research before purchasing. I am certainly not bitter. For me, I want to know that I got the absolute best my money (or my SO's money) can buy. It gives me peace of mind knowing that my SO nor I were "taken" in any way. I like not worrying about the purchase or if we made the "right" decision for us. I knew the size and specs I wanted would never allow us to purchase a "name" ring. I would never be able to (nor would I want to) pay the premium for an identical stone to mine at T&Co, Cartier, or wherever. I adore my ring and I feel extremely lucky to wear it.
Now, if I could have a "Sweet Home Alabama" moment where Patrick Dempsey tells me to
"pick one" while staring at me with those gorgeous eyes, I would most definitely take advantage!! If money were no object, that would be awesome!
But for most, this type scenario is only in the movies. That being said, most (not all) would want to have the best diamond their money can buy, regardless of where it comes from.
LOL
