Has anyone seen Tiffany's new metal: Rubedo?

[NurseAnn]

I went to my local Tiffany's today to look at the new Rubedo items. The prices on the press release appear to be incorrect. The SA I talked to was a little shocked at the prices I'd mentioned to her. She told me that the Rubedo line was intended to have the feel of rose gold with the shine of silver. It is intended to be a mid price range metal. To me it looks like what rose gold looks like at most other stores (I've always thought that T&Co's rose gold was a lot less pink....which I liked). I was wearing my RG plated Michael Kors watch when I tried some items on and it looked very similar in tone.

The SA also told me that she had no idea what the proportions of silver to gold were and that it was something that was patented and secret. BUT she did tell me that I should treat it more like silver (not wear it in the pool, try to prevent tarnish, might need polishing every now and then) which pretty much gave it away. So now I'm not sure what to think about this new metal.

They seemed to have a lot more items in Rubedo than what was pictured on the press release.

This ring in Rubedo was $325
http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite...params=s+2-p+1-c+288191-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+

This ring in Rubedo was in the $500 range
http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite...params=s+2-p+2-c+288191-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+

Also had these items (which I don't remember the prices for) in Rubedo
http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite...params=s+2-p+5-c+288191-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite...params=s+2-p+6-c+288191-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+


The necklace with the interlocked Rubedo and SS is actually $275....WAY more reasonable. And it's beautiful.

It took a lot of will power to stop myself from buying something. I am curious to see how this new metal will wear and if it will end up being popular.

 

[darkangel07760]

Page 444, March 2012 Instyle:

For Tiffany, marking 175 years in the biz called for more than just birthday cake. So jewelers there created Rubedo, a new metal that's an exclusive combo of gold, silver and copper. The special blend is now a permanent addition to the brand's popular 1837 line; however, pieces engraved with the founder's signature will be available only in 2012 as part of a limited edition collection.

Large metal 1837 cuff, signed -- $8,500.

Thank you! I appreciate the ino.

 

[restricter]

1837 rings are up on the website!!!!

 

[darkangel07760]

I visited my Tiffany today. I have to say, the 1837 line is one of my favorites, and I was really liking what I was seeing. I really cannot decide between the narrow ring or the bar pendant. It is going to be one of them, that's for sure.
I liked the look. It is different, and I would like to own one piece.

 

[darkangel07760]

I am most likely getting this one: http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite...5-p+1-c+288191-r+101746884-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+

 

[neverenoughbags]

I tried this one on this week. It's gorgeous. I think it's well priced.

 

[darkangel07760]

I tried this one on this week. It's gorgeous. I think it's well priced.

thanks! i really liked it. i was considering the bar pendant as well, mainly because it has Tiffany's signature on it and they are only doing it for 2012, but my SO took a look at it and wasn't sold. He liked the interlocking one better too!

 

[neverenoughbags]

I saw the bar pendant but it didnt wow me, so I didn't try it on. The circles are cute. Small, and lots of movement. Perfect size really.

 

[NurseAnn]

I am most likely getting this one: http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite...5-p+1-c+288191-r+101746884-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+

I can't decide between this and the 1837 ring. It's beautiful but I already have the interlocking circles necklace in SS. (different but still the same cocept). If you get it will you post pics? I'd love to see it on someone in normal non jewelry store lighting.

 

[darkangel07760]

I can't decide between this and the 1837 ring. It's beautiful but I already have the interlocking circles necklace in SS. (different but still the same concept). If you get it will you post pics? I'd love to see it on someone in normal non jewelry store lighting.

I will absolutely post pics! I was thinking about the ring too... I already have the ring in yellow gold and sterling silver... The ring is super comfortable. But if you already have the interlocking necklace, i would suggest the ring.
I am hoping to buy this on Tuesday, so I will keep you posted!

 

[darkangel07760]

I saw the bar pendant but it didnt wow me, so I didn't try it on. The circles are cute. Small, and lots of movement. Perfect size really.

Yes the bar pendant does kinda just hang there. I didn't have time to try them on yesterday, going to try them on today.

 

[wild child]

I am most likely getting this one: http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite...5-p+1-c+288191-r+101746884-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+

This one is really pretty! I was contemplating between this one and the bar pendant too! Most likely i'll be getting this one too

 

[Kitsunegrl]

So any info on tarnishing or the color fading?

 

[pgtea]

the SA , today, mentioned this new metal when i was asking her about RG...she said that rubedo has silver in it and can tarnish ..well...compared to RG....

 

[darkangel07760]

This one is really pretty! I was contemplating between this one and the bar pendant too! Most likely i'll be getting this one too

I went back to Tiffany's today, and had my SO take a look. He immediately dismissed the bar pendant; said it looked like a plain pendant. He was much more impressed by the small 3 circle pendant and so I ended up getting that one, since I wanted to have him with me when I bought it. Even though my birthday is only 3 days away, we are both going to be working so this worked out better.
Modeling pics when I get home.