Is Tiffany Silver jewelry worth it?

[jan228]

It's not if you look at it for what it is. They may be paying a fair wage to laborers, but they're also making a huge profit after spending money on overhead and advertising costs.

It is if you want a piece of designer jewelry that will make you feel special.

 

[DreamingBeauty]

It just depends what it's worth to you. I don't think it's any better than any other jewelry. I have the oval Return to Tiffany choker (paid $180) and heart charm bracelet (paid $135). I wore them quite a bit for probably 3 years but now I haven't worn them in awhile. I know they are both a lot more expensive now but I kind of wish I never got them b/c they just sit in my jewelry box. One thing with the choker, it kind of started bothering my neck and I would always pull on it. I also have the chunky silver rope necklace and bracelet that has the thin gold chain interwoven with it, and I don't wear it either. I have another silver rope necklace and bracelet (without the gold part) that is not Tiffany's and side by side they are the same. Tiffany's silver tarnishes just as bad or worse than other silver, it's not like it's better in that regard.

I think what it comes down to is what your style is. If you like jewelry that says Tiffany on it or you like a certain design of theirs then it is probably for you. I'm more into CZ/rhinestone/Swarovski and vintage looking stuff and colored jewelry now, so Tiffany's doesn't really appeal to me anymore but then neither does much fine or real jewelry that would be in my price range b/c I like bigger pieces. I also don't like wearing it b/c it so obviously is Tiffany's, and now I like jewelry that isn't identified with a certain store or designer. But again, it's all personal preference. I know lots of people don't like the type of stuff I wear or wouldn't wear it themselves b/c it is so "bling" or noticeable, but I love that we all have our own styles b/c it's boring if everyone looks the same.

 

[gueancla]

I think it's worth it. I really like the classic simplicity of their designs. specially for the silver pieces

 

[aquablueness]

It just depends what it's worth to you. I don't think it's any better than any other jewelry. I have the oval Return to Tiffany choker (paid $180) and heart charm bracelet (paid $135). I wore them quite a bit for probably 3 years but now I haven't worn them in awhile. I know they are both a lot more expensive now but I kind of wish I never got them b/c they just sit in my jewelry box. One thing with the choker, it kind of started bothering my neck and I would always pull on it. I also have the chunky silver rope necklace and bracelet that has the thin gold chain interwoven with it, and I don't wear it either. I have another silver rope necklace and bracelet (without the gold part) that is not Tiffany's and side by side they are the same. Tiffany's silver tarnishes just as bad or worse than other silver, it's not like it's better in that regard.

I think what it comes down to is what your style is. If you like jewelry that says Tiffany on it or you like a certain design of theirs then it is probably for you. I'm more into CZ/rhinestone/Swarovski and vintage looking stuff and colored jewelry now, so Tiffany's doesn't really appeal to me anymore but then neither does much fine or real jewelry that would be in my price range b/c I like bigger pieces. I also don't like wearing it b/c it so obviously is Tiffany's, and now I like jewelry that isn't identified with a certain store or designer. But again, it's all personal preference. I know lots of people don't like the type of stuff I wear or wouldn't wear it themselves b/c it is so "bling" or noticeable, but I love that we all have our own styles b/c it's boring if everyone looks the same.

 

[MarissaBee]

I wanted to add that Tiffany's pendants come with extremely strong chains.

ITA, from my experience. I only have one Tiffany piece, it's the Return to Tiffany heart tag pendant on the thin chain, but I absolutely love it. I ordered it with my initials engravedon the back. I can't tell you how many times I've accidentally tugged on the chain or have had it get caught on things, but it doesn't break!!

Also, it seems shinier than my other silver jewelry, but I could just be imagining that.

I bought the necklace for myself last year when I was going through a rough time, and when I wear it, it makes me feel special. I think it was worth every penny, and if I could afford more, I'd buy more!

 

[materialgurl]

Well depends on everyone individually... of course silver is not worth that much. The same design with a no name designer would be 20% of the cost. However having said that, there is a particular silver ring with diamonds I love and is ONLY available in silver... in this scenario, still not worth it, but I will get it because I absolutely love it

 

[guccimamma]

i have tiffany silver pieces, but would never buy them for myself...i think the price is insane for sterling silver. their designs have been duplicated by everyone, so nobody can tell whether it is genuine or not.

 

[sparkle7]

I think if you like it you should get it,but I think Tiffany's ss is over priced. Don't get me wrong I have many pieces that I love and wear proudly, but I have done a bit of traveling the past few years to Europe and Mexico and found some gorgeous designs and beautifully crafted ss jewlrey that I love just as well if not more and paid a fraction of the cost. I get more compliments on those pieces than I get from my Tiffany pieces.

 

[TylerDurden]

I think if you like it you should get it,but I think Tiffany's ss is over priced. Don't get me wrong I have many pieces that I love and wear proudly, but I have done a bit of traveling the past few years to Europe and Mexico and found some gorgeous designs and beautifully crafted ss jewlrey that I love just as well if not more and paid a fraction of the cost. I get more compliments on those pieces than I get from my Tiffany pieces.

I absolutely agree with this post, I have a silver ring that I bought in Mexico for $8 (I probably paid too much) but the point I was trying to make is that everyone compares the price of Tiffany silver to Mexico silver, swap meet silver, etc. when you shouldn't. Those places can afford to charge less because the jewelry comes with no frills i.e. no bag, no A/C, no attentive service, no drinks, and so on. Does the person at the swap meet call you up every year and invite you back for special events where you get an open bar and all the appetizers you can eat? All of us are different. Some of us prefer value over the experience and vice versa but in my opinion I don't think you can compare the two.
I'm not trying to stick up for multi-billion dollar corporations but as a business major I just see both sides of the argument. It's economics and marketing at it's finest.

 

[may3545]

I own a few Tiffany silver jewelry and I love them. I wear a ring given to me by my boyfriend and it's looking great despite everyday wear (at a hospital too). I think it's worth for a few, but not base your entire colleciton on it.

 

[Scott.cs]

I'm not a fan of the "Return to Tiffany" range, but Tiffany silver is definitely worth the price.

Silver is silver regardless of where you purchase it, what makes Tiffany silver special is the craftsmanship and the attention to detail. Tiffany is the foremost silver artisan and has some of the finest hand engravers in the world.

Tiffany is also positioning themselves as a "Green" company, they obtain all of their silver from American owned, environmentally stable quarries. They are also looking for alternative methods of production to save on energy and fuel. There was a recent article in Fortune magazine that mentioned that Tiffany boutiques are now using energy saving light bulbs and building boutiques using sustainable, environmentally friendly materials.

Tiffany, like every other Corporation passes the cost of labor, packaging and other business expenses down to the customer. You are paying for that little blue box and the white ribbon around it! That is part of the Tiffany experience though - The details are what make a company memorable.

Aside from having Tiffany silver jewelry, I have silver serving pieces, utensils and other housewares. I am very satisfied with the quality of Tiffany silver.

I highly recommend Tiffany products as a whole, but silver is what Tiffany is famous for.

 

[aquablueness]

I absolutely agree with this post, I have a silver ring that I bought in Mexico for $8 (I probably paid too much) but the point I was trying to make is that everyone compares the price of Tiffany silver to Mexico silver, swap meet silver, etc. when you shouldn't. Those places can afford to charge less because the jewelry comes with no frills i.e. no bag, no A/C, no attentive service, no drinks, and so on. Does the person at the swap meet call you up every year and invite you back for special events where you get an open bar and all the appetizers you can eat? All of us are different. Some of us prefer value over the experience and vice versa but in my opinion I don't think you can compare the two.
I'm not trying to stick up for multi-billion dollar corporations but as a business major I just see both sides of the argument. It's economics and marketing at it's finest.

la la la....

Tyler you're !!

Does the person at the swap meet call you up every year and invite you back for special events where you get an open bar and all the appetizers you can eat?

so funny that i had to double quote it

 

[aquablueness]

I absolutely agree with this post, I have a silver ring that I bought in Mexico for $8 (I probably paid too much) but the point I was trying to make is that everyone compares the price of Tiffany silver to Mexico silver, swap meet silver, etc. when you shouldn't. Those places can afford to charge less because the jewelry comes with no frills i.e. no bag, no A/C, no attentive service, no drinks, and so on. Does the person at the swap meet call you up every year and invite you back for special events where you get an open bar and all the appetizers you can eat? All of us are different. Some of us prefer value over the experience and vice versa but in my opinion I don't think you can compare the two.
I'm not trying to stick up for multi-billion dollar corporations but as a business major I just see both sides of the argument. It's economics and marketing at it's finest.

in what aspect do you agree with the previous post?

you crack me up.

 

[aquablueness]

I'm not a fan of the "Return to Tiffany" range, but Tiffany silver is definitely worth the price.

Silver is silver regardless of where you purchase it, what makes Tiffany silver special is the craftsmanship and the attention to detail. Tiffany is the foremost silver artisan and has some of the finest hand engravers in the world.

Tiffany is also positioning themselves as a "Green" company, they obtain all of their silver from American owned, environmentally stable quarries. They are also looking for alternative methods of production to save on energy and fuel. There was a recent article in Fortune magazine that mentioned that Tiffany boutiques are now using energy saving light bulbs and building boutiques using sustainable, environmentally friendly materials.

Tiffany, like every other Corporation passes the cost of labor, packaging and other business expenses down to the customer. You are paying for that little blue box and the white ribbon around it! That is part of the Tiffany experience though - The details are what make a company memorable.

Aside from having Tiffany silver jewelry, I have silver serving pieces, utensils and other housewares. I am very satisfied with the quality of Tiffany silver.

I highly recommend Tiffany products as a whole, but silver is what Tiffany is famous for.

i totally dig you and tyler's knowledge, you two amaze me.

i need to copy and paste this info and save it to a word file, all this info just makes Tiffany's more than Tiffany's to me right now, i'm not sure if anyone could understand. what i mean is that i have an even high regard/respect for Tiffany's. kind of want to go out singing Tiffany's in the rain....LOL...btw, it IS raining outside

 

[barcreperie]

Tiffany silver jewelry is not overpriced if it's worth it to you to pay the price. I read an article about Tiffany's reasoning behind raising the price of their silver jewelry, and it was enlightening. Seems Tiffany felt that there were too many grade school kids running around wearing their jewelry, and that there were too many kids hanging around the back of their stores at the silver counter. Afraid that this would hurt the elitist image they try so hard to maintain, the raised the prices to make the silver jewelry less attainable by kids. If you go to any middle or high school, the 'Return to Tiffany' jewelry looks like part of the school uniform.

Both my daughters each have 5-6 pieces of silver Tiffany jewelry, mostly the pieces that say 'Return to Tiffany' on them. One daughter is in her teens, the other in her mid-20s. Seems they wear each new piece for about 3-6 months, then it gets permanently relegated to the jewelry box.

Is it worth it? Depends on the pleasure you get from it. I personally would never buy/wear a piece of jewelry that says the name of the designer on it, but I would also never buy/wear a handbag that has it's insignia all over it (Coach, Louis Vuitton, etc). It's all a matter of personal preference, and willingness to pay for the name. I think people sometimes fool themselves in to thinking they're buying certain items for the quality, when in reality the quality is not superior, it's the name and perceived prestige factor that's commanding the price. And there's nothing wrong with that, as long as someone is willing to pay the extra money for it.