turn that 1 into a 2...3-4 carat rings from tiffany's run about $200k-$400k. i have had a few on my finger just for sh*ts and giggles.
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turn that 1 into a 2...3-4 carat rings from tiffany's run about $200k-$400k. i have had a few on my finger just for sh*ts and giggles.
What Tiffany's do you shop at?? Your prices seem to be way off!! And before you say "well I shop at the Beverly Hills Tiffany's".... so do I.
A 1ct diamond ring -whether it's the plain solitaire, Lucida cut or even the Legacy- range between $9,000-$12,000 and rings in the 2.5-3ct size are priced between $37,000-$45,000. Their rings are no where near the prices you've quoted, unless you're going for the 3 stone, and that's not even close to what you've said. It's a little less than $75,000. Go to Tiffany's site and you can verify the prices *I* have quoted.
And to the OP, I can understand wanting a larger ring from a well-known company but remember, it's not about the ring.
I would not buy anything from places such as Zales, Jared's or any other place like that, but that's just a personal choice. If you're willing to wait then tell your bf that, while it's not about the size of the ring, you would prefer he waited to propose until he can afford your dream ring.
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^^^ at the tiffany's in NYC i had 3.9 carat H, VS1 on my finger. Price tag? $347k. i don't know where you're getting $37-45k from for a 3 carat diamond at tiffany's. even at bernie robbins they are at least $70k for a nice quality stone of that size.
No, you're not being selfish. You're using the ring later so by right, you should be happy with it.
If Tiffany's what you really want, get it. As mentioned by you, he can't afford it right now. Talk to him about what you really want and tell him that you don't mind if he's proposing you later and not within this year. I'm sure if you discuss well with him, he'll listen to you and will save up the money to get for you a Tiffany ring later. Will you still be happy if your ring is from Jared?
Of course, I do agree with others that it's not about the brand but the cutting, clarity that matters most.
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Yes, this is my suggestion too. If after discussion, your boyfriend tells you that there's no way he could afford to buy one from Tiffany even if he saved up the money later, try to opt for this instead. Again, it's up to you.
Thanks to EVERYONE who posted!
i think the only reason i want a tiffanys is b/c of the name and appeal of the blue box lol. but i looked at bluenile and found some AMAZING rings i would rather have. i talked to bf about it and he told me to start a wishlist on bluenile and give him the pw and he would check it out when the time comes! i asked him what budget and he goes to just put whatever i want so i think i'll be realistic and pick from a certain range and then throw in one that is out of that range.
I was looking at ideal cut, VS1 clarity and I-J color just so i could get a bigger diamond but would there be a HUGE diff between an ideal, VS1 (or better), H?
basically, how important is color, if both clairty and cut are good (ie ideal, VS1 or better)
thanks once again!
i think the only reason i want a tiffanys is b/c of the name and appeal of the blue box lol. but i looked at bluenile and found some AMAZING rings i would rather have. i talked to bf about it and he told me to start a wishlist on bluenile and give him the pw and he would check it out when the time comes! i asked him what budget and he goes to just put whatever i want so i think i'll be realistic and pick from a certain range and then throw in one that is out of that range.
I was looking at ideal cut, VS1 clarity and I-J color just so i could get a bigger diamond but would there be a HUGE diff between an ideal, VS1 (or better), H?
basically, how important is color, if both clairty and cut are good (ie ideal, VS1 or better)
thanks once again!
Avoid mall chain stores if you can -- the quality is not great, and you will overpay. With Tiffany -- you'll get high quality, but you will overpay. I highly recommend that you visit pricescope.com -- there are many experts there who can help you find a top, TOP quality diamond from online vendors with stellar reputations, and you will pay a very fair price.
As to your question about color -- it's a very personal thing. For some people, J color appears icy white to them, to others it appears warmer. It depends on your eyes. Also, how it's set will make a difference. Viewed from the side, you'll be able to see some warmth. But there are tricks to setting a warmer stone to minimize warmth. Go visit some local stores and ask to see GIA or AGS stones (both institutes are "gold standards" for diamond grading), and compare the colors. Remember that a well-cut stone will make a lower color stone appear whiter, and also sparklier. Above all, go for cut!!!
As to your question about color -- it's a very personal thing. For some people, J color appears icy white to them, to others it appears warmer. It depends on your eyes. Also, how it's set will make a difference. Viewed from the side, you'll be able to see some warmth. But there are tricks to setting a warmer stone to minimize warmth. Go visit some local stores and ask to see GIA or AGS stones (both institutes are "gold standards" for diamond grading), and compare the colors. Remember that a well-cut stone will make a lower color stone appear whiter, and also sparklier. Above all, go for cut!!!
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If I was you I would get the best possible cut because that's how much sparkle your diamond is going to have. Clarity I would go lower and just make sure it's eye clean (which means you don't see anything inside the diamond when you look at it) so for One carat range you could possible go as low as SI1 or SI2. What shape of diamonds are you looking at? Round diamonds hide color better so you can go lower.
I would emphasize cut over everything. A well cut stone can make color and clarity look better than they have been graded, and will ***** a poorly cut stone with better color and clarity. I'd say, go to an actual jeweler, and ask to see the different variations in color. Most people won't even be able to tell the difference between 2-3 color grades unless they are next to one another. And as a previous poster pointed out, the clarity grades can be as low as an SI1 or 2 with a well cut stone. No one is going to be able to hold your hand at a close enough distance and for a long enough time to look close up at your diamond to find the flaws in it (unless you allow them to of course). And in terms of Tiffany, suuuuure you get bragging rights. But no one ever sees that blue box again unless you are going to bring your ring out with you in that blue box everywhere you go - and I'm sure you'd rather have it on your finger. And the Tiffany hallmark stamped on the inside of the ring? No one ever sees it either unless you take it off your finger. The differential in price imho is not worth it. Of course, I've seen a 1.5ct good quality diamond Tiffany platinum ring sell for $2500 during an auction, but those are few and far between... Good luck OP!
It really depends on each individual stone -- you really can't say that one grading makes a stone better than another one with different grading.
DH and I went "down" in color to a J stone but I don't feel that it looks yellow at all (and it probably helps that it's set in platinum, not yellow gold). However, it's an excellent cut and almost flawless graded at VVS1. We compromised the color but since we went up in clarity, the stone looks amazing.
You really have to see the stones in person and compare them to see what you like and don't like, IMO.
if i were you, i would to go a reputable jewler and ask to see some GIA stones in different color grades, ie an H stone vs. a J stone. what MAY help you with the lower color stones is fluorescence. if you get a stone that is "faint" or "medium" in fluorescence, it can help your stone appear whiter. when i was at my jeweler's last year, he showed me some 3 carat stones. one was an I, one was a J. he told me to pick the one i liked better. i picked the J, and he told me, "would you believe that stone costs $4k less than this one?" to me, the J looked a little whiter than the I, and it was because it had a faint fluorescence. cut is most important, it is what is going to make your diamond shine. and you can look at the difference between some SI2's and other SI2's...and find that it is a very wide category. some are hardly included while others show a lot more flaws. you just have to really look to find the perfect stone for you. i am not opposed to I or J color stones as long as they have fluoresence...but you want to stay away from anything that says "Strong" or "Very Strong" -- they may make your diamond appear milky. all i know is that that 3 carat J i was looking at had so much fire. and as long as it has fire and is clean to the eye, you're good to go. good luck
I just stopped by a Tiffany this week. A 1.0? carat princess cut color G VS1 is priced $14,000 while a Lucida 1.03 carat color E VVS2 is priced $26,000. A Lucida 9.03 carat also color E VVS2 is about $17,000. The price I listed above is for the one stone only. The cut makes a big different in price.
From Tiffany's website: 3.86 ct oval, E, VVS1, $202,500
http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite...7466-r+101323351+101424823-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+
http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite...7466-r+101323351+101424823-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+
well my husband and I went to tiffany for my e-ring and we looked at a roughly over 2ct (2.04 or so) at the one in RODEO DRIVE and it was $73k
It was an E COLOR diamond.
we then went to the diamond distric in LA and got me a 1.51ct GIA certified F color VS1 for a WHOLE LOT LESS (but NO LESS than $10k, that would have been a dream.) It was close to $20k if u want to know
HTH!
of course, this included the setting which would have costed around $2k alone
It was an E COLOR diamond.
we then went to the diamond distric in LA and got me a 1.51ct GIA certified F color VS1 for a WHOLE LOT LESS (but NO LESS than $10k, that would have been a dream.) It was close to $20k if u want to know
HTH!of course, this included the setting which would have costed around $2k alone