New Tiffany ring...to keep or not to keep?

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#31
Ahanjon said:
i'd send it back and try to find the same thing, only cheaper. And I'm thinking Cz's will drop the price quite a bit. I only say that because then you won't mind going back and forth on a... hundred dollar piece rather than a few thousand dollar piece.
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actually i did get quite a discount, which is why i am wavering... i do like CZs too and i have quite a bit of costume jewelry as well, but lately i am looking into some 'investment' pieces. :p but you are right.. this piece does look like something i might get as a 'costume' piece.
 
#32
Personally, while I love SP and I think paying less makes it slightly more appealing, I still do not find it very appealing.

That said, the fact that you are stilling hemming it over tells me that YOU don't really love it.
 
#33
Even half off, I'm concerned about the value versus price point. I'm not sure it looks like even a $2,300 ring. It's also not recognizable that much as Tiffany's unless you're really familiar with the line. I think if you went with a different jeweler, you could find something really gorgeous for that amount of money. It sounds like you don't really love it too? Sorry - but you were asking for opinions. Sometimes a great deal is only a great deal if the item is worth what you're paying with the sale price. I'm worried for you that this just doesn't look like it as even $2,300 worth of diamonds, much less $4,600.

Don't get me wrong. I love Tiffany's. I just think sometimes they are so terribly overpriced. The only thing I go for at Tiffany's is some of the silver and their smaller gold. For investment pieces or larger ticket items, I don't pick Tiffany's. You're paying for the name for a large portion of your purchase price.

The diamonds in this are very small - little 3 point ones. I'm afraid even with the gold, the full value of diamonds and gold would be under $1,000. Resale, should you ever decide to go that route, would be very small. I guess the question is whether you love the style enough to not worry about the value of what you're actually getting. If you do, and you feel absolutely wonderful wearing it and absolutely adore the style, then keep it.

I think I would save for a classic cartier love bracelet, or something that will be something you will love for many years.
 
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#35
Hmmm - I actually think it's really pretty!! Not something I might have picked out for myself but it looks really pretty on your hand!

I tend to agree only in that if you aren't in love with it, it's a lot of $$. I waited 2-3 months after first kind of "discovering" the VCA alhambra line to really make sure it was something I was in loooove with - and once I decided I was, I don't think I'll look back - somehow plunking down $8,500 for the necklace/bracelet didn't make me nauseous at ALL! I thought i'd walk out of the store having heart palpatations as I have never bought/owned anything that expensive, but I felt really calm about it! The point is - if you LOVE it I think you should BUY it and keep it!! But if I were having doubts about it right now I think I'd feel pretty sick to my stomach.

But I think it is a gorgeous piece and timeless!! Let us know what you decide!
 
#37
I already posted that I loved the ring and that you should keep it, but looking back on when I made a purchase that I felt iffy about, I agree with some of the others and think perhaps the ring is not really for you. I don't think keeping something you feel was a good deal but aren't ALWAYS in love with, is truly a good deal in the long run. When I was in a similar situation I struggled with the idea of making a return, but in the end I did and bought another piece that I continue to wear everyday. With that budget, you can find something that you really love everyday for years after the date of purchase.

Diana
 
#40
I think it looks pretty, but it's not something that stands out to me as very special. However, I do totally understand about having something grow on you. How many days are on the return policy? Could you set it aside for a week or two and then see if you like it more/less then?
 
#41
I wear my Cartier Trinity ring all the time and that came out in the 1920's! If you want an iconic Cartier piece, that might be an alternative. Mine has the scattered diamonds and I wear it as a RHR.
 
#42
ame - you are right, i am still hemming and hawing over it...but sometimes thats because i have had instances where the initial attraction wore off fast, and other instances where i grew to really love something. that's my dilemma...

charleston-mom - thank you for such thoughtful advice! i agree...i think resale-wise it's probably not the greatest investment. i should be thinking that this will be a piece to wear forever, because that is really where the value lies.

guccimamma - yes, i have 30 days! i :heart: signed pieces!

surfergirljen - your post is making me think that i should go shopping tomorrow, see watch catches my eye and makes my heart go *thump*, and just splurge! :p

karo - aww...thank you...i know many people think it is "dated" or looks "80s" but i also think there is somewhat of a timeless quality about it.

nydiana - you are absolutely right, i do want something i will love and wear forever, as a RHR i mean. thank you for the advice.. i will take it to heart.

BigBagLady - hehe, i guess you are in the school of thought that i should be 100% :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:! hmm.. now that i put it that way, i think you are right!

Coachfanatic - to tell you the truth, it does look a little costumey. for the amount of money i paid, i think i'd like it to be a little more blingy! :p

girliceclimber - actually that is exactly what i am doing...giving myself a week or two to see how i feel over time. i have 30 days to return for a full refund, thank goodness!

risingsun - my wedding band is a cartier love ring, white gold with diamonds. i love it! DH and i have matching bands (his is platinum, no diamonds) and we picked them out in 10 minutes and never looked back. cartier has some beautiful classics!
 
#43
btw, i've already mentioned above that i'm waiting a week or so to see how i feel about it over time, but there is one funny factor i've just noticed that i wanted to share.

i haven't told DH about this ring (it's a secret gift to myself, because i deserve it :winkiss:) but i've been wearing it a few days now, and he hasn't noticed a THING!?!? of course, DH is your typical oblivious male when it comes to things like fashion and accessories, but one thing he has is expensive taste. he never fails to comment on something i am wearing when he likes it, and VERY often, it happens to be something that is designer and quite pricey! of course he has no idea that it is, but i am always astonished that he manages to notice good design, cuts, and details without even recognizing the brands. anyway, my point is, DH would normally DEFINITELY notice if i was wearing an amazing ring on my finger, but SO FAR HE HASN'T. of course, it's only been a few days and he may point it out sooner or later, but the fact that he hasn't makes me think that perhaps he assumes it is a cheapie costume piece - because it doesn't look all that valuable. which is definitely influencing my feelings about it in a slightly negative way...KWIM?

anyway, just thought this would be funny to share...:p
 
#44
Mineko, I think it's a gorgeous ring, and the fact that it looks more old-timey makes it all the more attractive. I've looked at this ring at Tiffany and loved it, but the price tag was too high. At half price I think it's a fair price, although maybe still a little high. That said, if I found this ring for half price I'd buy it in a heartbeat!
 
#45
I would send it back. I am not a big fan of the ring, it has bad symetry in my opinion with the middle open and it looks dated to me. Sorry that is my honest opinion, I would take it back and get something else even if it isn't Tiffany.
 
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