I'm pretty sure I'm going to do the starfish! It might be seasonal, but I'll be happy all season 
I'm assuming no one thinks the venetian is worth it?
I'm assuming no one thinks the venetian is worth it?
How is tiffany viewed these days?
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I actually prefer the open heart. I’m not a heart type of person, but the Elsa Peretti open heart is so iconic and I like the negative space. Also, it’s a piece that you can wear at a lot of different lengths.
The starfish is cute, but I feel like it’s a souvenir piece you would get from going on vacation in the Bahamas or Cape Cod.
But if it were me, and I were choosing a Peretti design, I think the bottle is nice. The snake I love. The scorpion I love. Diamonds by the yard is fabulous. The bean is so sumptuous. I’m not sure I’m really feeling either open heart or the starfish. But I would definitely choose the heart, since it’s a more classic design.
As for Venetian link bracelet. No… I wouldn’t… the chain isn’t very distinctive. The clasp isn’t very stylized. I would choose the hardware or Aegean bracelet, or anything else that’s more unique. I don’t view the Venetian link as a distinctly Tiffany design.
Such a great thread. I fell off Tiffany once the flimsy T wire bracelets came out. I don’t mind some branding, but the Ts are so mid-level brand to me (Tory Burch, Michael Kors, etc). Then they hit me with Jay-Z and Beyoncé, which I’m sure speaks to many people, but I’m not one of them. In fact, I don’t love a celeb campaign for any high end jewelry house. (Sidebar: Bulgari recently launched a campaign with Anne Hathaway and while like her and love Bulgari, same sentiment.) Celeb campaigns feel fleeting and desperate. I have an old RTT bracelet with the round tag, which I haven’t worn in ages but it’s sentimental so it stays in the collection. I have an Elsa Peretti gold snake ring with diamonds and an EP yellow gold and lapis DBTY pendant. Simple, beautiful. My favorite piece, and the ”most Tiffany” to me, is my Schlumberger red enamel and yellow gold ring. It’s been discontinued, which is a shame as I would have wanted a second from the collection. It just screams elegance to me.
Hi. New here, so I can't start a thread, but this discussion is what led me here.
I'm considering giving my wife a necklace from the T collection. She's not into branded stuff at all, and in fact, I didn't realize it was even Tiffany when I first saw it.... I just thought it was very pretty. I thought there was a kind of a deco element to it and then realized later it was part of the "T Collection."
So, question is, as someone who is not into brands, is the "T" obvious to most everyone? Do people instantly recognize it as Tiffany or no?
Thanks.
I'm considering giving my wife a necklace from the T collection. She's not into branded stuff at all, and in fact, I didn't realize it was even Tiffany when I first saw it.... I just thought it was very pretty. I thought there was a kind of a deco element to it and then realized later it was part of the "T Collection."
So, question is, as someone who is not into brands, is the "T" obvious to most everyone? Do people instantly recognize it as Tiffany or no?
Thanks.
I think it is definitely obvious to most fashion-fans, if not casual observers (depending on where you live and how many ads you see). Tiffany created the T collection in order to have a signature/recognizable/branded design that could appeal more to people who like logos.... their other designs tend to be completely unrecognizable as Tiffany except to strong Tiffany fans. Compare that to competitors like David Yurman, VCA, Cartier, who have an uber recognizable signature design that hits you in the face with the brand.
All that being said, does she not like jewelry with logos or jewelry strongly associated with a brand? The two are kind of different... T collection is obviously Tiffany but IMO the T doesn't necessarily look like a logo. Kind of like some people who would never wear designer monogram stuff might still like the Burberry check. If you like the design itself, maybe she will also just like the design.
Burberry is a great example. I don't think she'd have any problem with a burberry check... it's more just the overt logos. But I'm sure she wouldn't wear, say, a GG necklace from Gucci. We both love quality brands, just would rather the pieces speak for themselves. So that's what has me paralyzed.
Is the T pretty close to being the same as the GG or no?
To be specific, I'm looking at the pink opal t circle necklace in rose gold.
Would be open to any alternative brand suggestions for similar looks. I found pieces that were simply round, but I like the fact that the circle is broken up by the vertical lines... just wish it wasn't a "thing." ha
Burberry is a great example. I don't think she'd have any problem with a burberry check... it's more just the overt logos. But I'm sure she wouldn't wear, say, a GG necklace from Gucci. We both love quality brands, just would rather the pieces speak for themselves. So that's what has me paralyzed.
Is the T pretty close to being the same as the GG or no?
To be specific, I'm looking at the pink opal t circle necklace in rose gold.
Would be open to any alternative brand suggestions for similar looks. I found pieces that were simply round, but I like the fact that the circle is broken up by the vertical lines... just wish it wasn't a "thing." ha
I was just looking at this necklace yesterday!! It's a beauty. I do think the T is a bit GG-like at the moment (and Tiffany is marketing the T hard for that reason!) so if she's strongly averse to how that appears, maybe go with something safer. If you like a round pendant that has something interesting going on, how about something like the Chaumet Jeux de Liens Harmony? It comes in 2 sizes and several colors.
Thank you, @lalame! Not quite as in love with that design but you've now introduced me to Chaumet
Their bee stuff with the honeycomb motif is pretty interesting. Completely different, but I like the bee medallion and the pendant.I looked up the pink opal necklace on Tiffany’s website. I think it’s pretty and isn’t too obvious with the branding—it is quite subtle. Is there any chance you could ask your wife for her thoughts or drop hints?Burberry is a great example. I don't think she'd have any problem with a burberry check... it's more just the overt logos. But I'm sure she wouldn't wear, say, a GG necklace from Gucci. We both love quality brands, just would rather the pieces speak for themselves. So that's what has me paralyzed.
Is the T pretty close to being the same as the GG or no?
To be specific, I'm looking at the pink opal t circle necklace in rose gold.
Would be open to any alternative brand suggestions for similar looks. I found pieces that were simply round, but I like the fact that the circle is broken up by the vertical lines... just wish it wasn't a "thing." ha
An alternative would be the Amulette de Cartier:
They used to have a pink stone version, but not anymore (to my knowledge). But it’s like a partial-circle design and also not super “obvious,” IMO.
Thank you @sparklebunny. Yes, the Cartier piece is great too and I found a photo of the pink version. Yes, that would also be a great candidate, I like that very much.
To close the loop on this, I did not go with the Tiffany necklace.
I found a store, Twist, that carries some interesting designers (imho). I ended up getting her two different pieces. Both are maybe a bit retro but I think perhaps that's what I'm drawn toward. Hope she likes them!
Thank you again for the guidance and suggestions here.
I found a store, Twist, that carries some interesting designers (imho). I ended up getting her two different pieces. Both are maybe a bit retro but I think perhaps that's what I'm drawn toward. Hope she likes them!
Thank you again for the guidance and suggestions here.
The second one is from the Retrouvai Compass line, which I really love!