Ladies, need your advice on this Tiffany Yellow DBTY pendant!
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Did you select this stone loose before it was set or was this stone already set in this mounting when you selected it? Most yellows are deliberately set in yellow gold, and still keep their intensity, and in many cases look much more vivid and intense, in this case, it's the open back that I think is doing this stone a disservice, as most are "cupped" to make the yellow more intense. I don't think your skintone is the issue. It could be a stone with a secondary color or perhaps for you this is not a good setting choice. Maybe you need a deeper stone or a Vivid or this to just not be in an open backed setting?
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Hey! It looks gorgeous to me! I think it's really beautiful. I have a fancy vivid (I was looking for fancy intense actually as I hate when it veers anywhere near orangey, but mine was a lighter vivid and like pure sunshine!) and love it, but I loved fancy intense in this yellow gold setting too. The colour actually looks exactly like what I'd think fancy intense (the middle grade in colour) would look like. I've seen some wishy washy ones but this is not one of them. BUT - If you want it more saturated you should exchange it for sure! In this size they should have lots to choose from. You should be happy with it and they could probably find you one!
Interestingly I think the yellow gold around it enhances the yellow diamond and reflects back to it/into it, rather than washes it out - I find the soleste double row of diamonds (which I LOVE) has more of that effect and you need a stronger colour to stand out in that setting than this.
As for the size... I think it looks really big! It looks as big as your ring to me (just differently shaped). I have a .91 and I think a round in the same size would look much bigger than my pear. It's really hard to compare different shapes ... plus it could be a deeper set pear with less spread. I think with fancy shapes (they told me) there are less specifications for what is considered "ideal." At the time I chose mine (sorry I don't have it on me on vacay or I'd take a pic for you!) they laid out about 8 different pears and I was amazed at the different shapes! Some more rain drop, some thinner, some fatter... I think they cut more to the beauty of that stone than to exacting standards in fancy shapes.
I did ask for a diamond report and they were going to send it from NY - I'm not sure now that I think of it if they did or not?? I'm not sure if a .50 stone would have one but pretty sure it would if you asked. That is pretty big.
Interestingly I think the yellow gold around it enhances the yellow diamond and reflects back to it/into it, rather than washes it out - I find the soleste double row of diamonds (which I LOVE) has more of that effect and you need a stronger colour to stand out in that setting than this.
As for the size... I think it looks really big! It looks as big as your ring to me (just differently shaped). I have a .91 and I think a round in the same size would look much bigger than my pear. It's really hard to compare different shapes ... plus it could be a deeper set pear with less spread. I think with fancy shapes (they told me) there are less specifications for what is considered "ideal." At the time I chose mine (sorry I don't have it on me on vacay or I'd take a pic for you!) they laid out about 8 different pears and I was amazed at the different shapes! Some more rain drop, some thinner, some fatter... I think they cut more to the beauty of that stone than to exacting standards in fancy shapes.
I did ask for a diamond report and they were going to send it from NY - I'm not sure now that I think of it if they did or not?? I'm not sure if a .50 stone would have one but pretty sure it would if you asked. That is pretty big.
It is a beautiful piece, but I do think it looks a little washed out as the yellow diamond and yellow gold does blend in with your skin tone. I would go with your gut. If you are not completely happy with it, I would return it and get something else on your jewelry list.
that's so true. I haven't seen many different ones from Tiffany yet as every time I have been to a store, they only have one in stock to look at and most are not really in the range I am looking for. I am just trying to figure out whether that's normal color for a fancy intense from Tiffany. but I do love the settings very much.
that's what I was thinking exactly. I tried on some double halo yellow diamond rings at Tiffany and they look so much more yellow to me, maybe the double halo white diamond did the trick.
No loose diamond to choose from. it's actually hard to even get one to look at in Tiffany. the stores I visited, most don't even have this in stock. I have only seen a couple in person. what you said does make sense. when I look it from the back of the diamond, it is even more white. maybe the yellow diamond just look wash out on me, only the true vivid yellow will stand out.
believe it or not, you are my inspiration for getting this necklace. I have read religeously of your thread when you got yours and I have admired it ever since as it is so gorgeous on you! then I went in the store to look at it and I am in love.
it is just so simple and elegant. plus I don't own any yellow diamond, so this was a dream piece for me. I really appreicate all the information as I really trust your opnion. I know you have done a lot of research on this when you got yours and you are the expert on the subject! so what you said definitely make me feel better about my purchase. thank you so much! 
thanks NY village girl. I appreciate your input. I am going to ponder on this a little more.
Just thought I'd update everyone about my yellow diamond necklace. I have decided to keep it. yeah! it has grown on me the past couple of weeks. I liked its sparks. the cut is brilliant. Although it is not as visible as my white diamond one, I have accepted it that it is just the way my skin tone is with yellow diamond. So I am fine with it. I love the shape of the pendant. so romantic and def different from the white one I have! I also want to thank all of you ladies for your input. It def has helpped me in my decision making.