I GOT IT! Tiffany Sola Yellow Diamond Ring!!!

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#632
kohl_mascara said:
Thank you Cara Mia!! :hugs: I hope you can get the ring as well!! It really makes me smile and my heart sing! I know you would enjoy it as much as I do :D



My fiance actually exchanged the original ring for a bigger center stone (the new pics posted are of it) but he's keeping the price/specs of the new one a secret :p. All I know is that the clarity is also an IF on my ring. The .68 FY IF that he returned was $9450. It has great finger coverage and was a great price, but I wanted something just a little bit bigger!

You can always call Customer Service and they will help you price any size, color and clarity you are interested in :smile1:
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Okay I thought I had followed this thread really closely but now I'm confused! LOL ... he switched it after you wore it home? LOL! Sneaky guy!! LOL... it's so pretty... I can't wait to get mine!
 
#633
Hehe yeah :p It's actually being resized right now for the past 6 days and I'm DYING without it. I can't wait until you pick up your ring Jen!! I want to see some live handshots of your sola :D
 
#634
I thought I read that the color is the single most important aspect of a colored stone. If that is the case, I would compromise on the clarity( as long as its eye clean). Also, do your know how they go about an exchange program? I wonder too, if a vender made this particular ring or did Tiffanys, from what I have read, they use venders to cut costs.
 
#635
Envy1922 said:
I thought I read that the color is the single most important aspect of a colored stone. If that is the case, I would compromise on the clarity( as long as its eye clean). Also, do your know how they go about an exchange program? I wonder too, if a vender made this particular ring or did Tiffanys, from what I have read, they use venders to cut costs.
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Yes, in fancy colored diamonds, color is the most important element. The color of my stone is rich AND an IF stone is rare, so I am quite happy with what my fiance has given me.

Have you gone to a Tiffany to look at the ring yet? If you had, the SA would have informed you that the diamonds are mined from the Ellendale mine in Australia. They have a 10 year exclusive lease and therefore the rights to all the yellow diamonds being mined there. Because of this, Tiffany is able to control and manipulate the pricing of their diamonds. Since it is a brand new collection, the prices as of now are "introductory" to pique interest in the public. I do not know when prices will go up.

All their rings are handmade by Tiffany & Co.'s jewelers and not by outside vendors.

I am not sure by what you mean when you say "exchange" program.
 
#636
Yes, I have been to the store a few times. I also know about Ellendale mines as well. During my research though, it was mentioned that stones with up to SI is not a detriment to a colored stone but is seen as a benefit. So, although a white IF stone is ideal, the same rule does not apply to a colored stone (not taking away from your ring). I personally will be looking for a FV or FI with an eye clean center, VVS2 or so. That way I can focus on a bigger size.
One thing that kind of worries me is that they grade their own diamonds. So, I called Tiffanys' and I asked all kinds of questions. (I'm the type of person that does not like to be taken for a ride.... Tiffanys or no Tiffanys). Anywho, I felt better after speaking to the rep. Gosh, I even called GIA to harrass them,lol!
By the way, I meant to say upgrade, not exchange.
 
#637
I've compared my IF stone to a VSI in store and I could tell a difference in the way the stone sparkled. The IF had more fire and brilliance whilst the VSI, even though it was still sparkly, was less so. My fiance, who has no eye for such things, even remarked he could see a difference. But we didn't get a say in the clarity because the size we wanted came in an IF - Tiffany has very low stock of their fancy yellow diamonds. So once you nail down a size and color you want, the clarity just comes almost by default. BUT, no matter if it is detrimental or helpful to the stone, an IF clarity stone is still rare.

I would go for an FI because personally, I feel the FV color verges on pee yellow. And I am glad you are looking for a ring according to your own personal specs. I am not sure what it has to do with me?

Also, if you want to know about the upgrade, why didn't you ask the Tiffany SA while you were questioning her/him about the ring? You can always call them back and ask them for more details.
 
#639
So, I guess a FV FL would be even more rare? I think I am going to call back and get her to ship that one in as well as the others so that I can do a side by side comparison. Kohl, I will keep you posted. Although, I wish I can compare them in natural light. The exchange thing, by the way, was no biggy. I only inquired because you had mentioned that you exchanged your ring.
 
#644
LOL, my wedding isn't going to be until Fall 2012 but it will be VERY simple. I am not fussy and even though I haven't even started planning yet. . .I want to get it over with!!!
 
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