Oh maybe I can have a ring like this and then ad my solitaire? I wonder if it would overpower my ring? Too bad tifanny does not sell wrap..
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Oh maybe I can have a ring like this and then ad my solitaire? I wonder if it would overpower my ring? Too bad tifanny does not sell wrap..
I think you're being a touch paranoid. If you took it even to any decent jeweler, they would not swap your ring for a fake one... that should not be a concern for yours.
dont feel that way. we all have our wants....
the thing is, you CAN get a nice tiffany e-ring for say $1000+ but most likely it will be very small and probably just a tad over .10 carats. Yes you can go up another thousand or three thousand but what you get will still be quite small.
I fell in love with tiffany rings too, under the glass all nice and big (.70-1 carats or so) and over $15,000. But when I looked at tiffany rings at my husbands budget, it was tiny and not so cute (to me personally).
I would personally go and see a tiffany ering within your budget, it might not be as nice and then you might realize that you don't need a brand name. For say $2000-$3000, you can get a GREAT deal elsewhere on something over .50 carats and THATS sparkly and bright, just like the rings in Tiffanys.
What's more important to you though, nice, decent size and sparkly or small but brand name. It's up to you.
I have a ring that's 1 full carat, F color and SI1 and thats I think around $5000 without the setting and that will not get me anything that I would personally LOVE as an e-ring at Tiffanys!
the thing is, you CAN get a nice tiffany e-ring for say $1000+ but most likely it will be very small and probably just a tad over .10 carats. Yes you can go up another thousand or three thousand but what you get will still be quite small.
I fell in love with tiffany rings too, under the glass all nice and big (.70-1 carats or so) and over $15,000. But when I looked at tiffany rings at my husbands budget, it was tiny and not so cute (to me personally).
I would personally go and see a tiffany ering within your budget, it might not be as nice and then you might realize that you don't need a brand name. For say $2000-$3000, you can get a GREAT deal elsewhere on something over .50 carats and THATS sparkly and bright, just like the rings in Tiffanys.
What's more important to you though, nice, decent size and sparkly or small but brand name. It's up to you.
I have a ring that's 1 full carat, F color and SI1 and thats I think around $5000 without the setting and that will not get me anything that I would personally LOVE as an e-ring at Tiffanys!
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I think if you're in love with the sparkle and quality, you need to look at non-designer high-quality diamonds. There's no difference other than the tiny Tiffany stamp.
If you're in love with the brand name, why not get a band from Tiffany's as a promise ring or wedding band?
If you're in love with the brand name, why not get a band from Tiffany's as a promise ring or wedding band?
I have not bought one off the 'bay, but frankly would have no problem in getting one from there. Many of the rings are stamped with the registration number inside the band which corresponds to tiffany's records. Many of these rings have the leather binder, the tiffany valuation, the tiffany cert, the GIA cert, etc. The smallest one I have ever seen offered is .22ct in a classic solitaire.
Signed pieces inc has auctions on ebay, as a member has mentioned here, as well as their own website (their facets collection is TDF, too!).
As for diamonds getting swapped...if you have a GIA on your stone it is possible to have it laser inscribed with the GIA cert number on the stone. It is tiny and it can ID your stone-nearly impossible to swap it if the jeweler doesn't know it's there.
As for diamonds getting swapped-yes unfortunately it CAN happen-it happened to my cousin's wife. Many years ago she took her beautiful GIA cert diamond ring in for something minor and they gave her a completely different stone. She knew right away. She had the GIA as proof that the stone was not the same as her original.
Thankfully she got it back after she threatened to sue-it mysteriously 'reappeared'
Happened to my mom's best friend, too with her diamond heart pendant-she took it in for a repair and it came back completely different. I mean it was a different pendant-they obviously misplaced hers and tried to pass off this other one as hers then refused to believe her. She showed them photos with her wearing the old one and her insurance info and photos. They had to pay her BIG TIME. They never found the necklace.
BTW-both of these incidents were from a very high end, very busy, very reputable store with great merchandise, etc (my mom, my sister, my dad and I own pieces from this shop). Just a poorly organized repair dept in these cases.
Mine is not a Tiffany ring, not even close. It is yellow gold, which I no longer love, round brilliant cut, which I wouldn't choose today. Today, I'd choose an antique diamond, set in platinum, and anything other than round. But DH and I picked out my ring together, and I look at it every day and absolutely love it, because it's what we could afford when we were just starting out. AND it's really good quality.....just not my style today. But it still means more to me than any other piece of jewelry I've ever owned. Maybe after awhile you can upgrade....but I bet that first engagement ring will mean more to you than anything else you have
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Quite honestly, I would be OFFENDED if my future fiance bought a ring from Tiffany's! Tiffany's is a brand that has spent millions on clever marketing - that's it. They're really nothing special....most of the e-ring designs seem terribly boring to me - and if we're seeking to be 'special' by having an 'exclusive' brand....how special is it really to have a ring from what is essentially a multinational corporation?!
Also no one is going to be able to look at your e-ring and tell where it's from - so what is the point of the brand?! As long as the diamond is half decent, quality differences are very subtle from viewing just with the naked eye.
These kinds of forums are definitely not the most healthy to be on when you don't have much money - because the majority of people on here DO come from wealthy backgrounds or have wealthy partners....so for them they can afford all the designer goods. But the whole concept of 'brand' is all psychological (advertising taking advantage of you)...it's not really about better quality or design, so why let yourself get sucked into it?
Don't spend all your money on worthless material goods. Spend your money on creating a better quality of life for yourself and your hubby-to-be....for me personally, I find good food and wine, travel, a comfortable home, great friends and family, give so much more enjoyment than any material item I own!
Also no one is going to be able to look at your e-ring and tell where it's from - so what is the point of the brand?! As long as the diamond is half decent, quality differences are very subtle from viewing just with the naked eye.
These kinds of forums are definitely not the most healthy to be on when you don't have much money - because the majority of people on here DO come from wealthy backgrounds or have wealthy partners....so for them they can afford all the designer goods. But the whole concept of 'brand' is all psychological (advertising taking advantage of you)...it's not really about better quality or design, so why let yourself get sucked into it?
Don't spend all your money on worthless material goods. Spend your money on creating a better quality of life for yourself and your hubby-to-be....for me personally, I find good food and wine, travel, a comfortable home, great friends and family, give so much more enjoyment than any material item I own!
I would of still married my Husband with out a E-ring.
We were not in a very good financial position when we got engaged but he bought the best he could find in his "budget". I would not of felt comfortable mentioning rings that would of put him/us under more financial strain then we were at the time.
I have a girlfried who is a multi millionaire. Her rings are all CZ. No one knows! Her husband was just starting out in business when they got engaged and married but they wanted to give the "impression" that they had lots of cash. She now has all the $ she could ever want but she still hasn't upgrade the rings.
You can fake the ring (and a little blue box) but you can't fake a good marriage.
We were not in a very good financial position when we got engaged but he bought the best he could find in his "budget". I would not of felt comfortable mentioning rings that would of put him/us under more financial strain then we were at the time.
I have a girlfried who is a multi millionaire. Her rings are all CZ. No one knows! Her husband was just starting out in business when they got engaged and married but they wanted to give the "impression" that they had lots of cash. She now has all the $ she could ever want but she still hasn't upgrade the rings.
You can fake the ring (and a little blue box) but you can't fake a good marriage.
I know what u mean... But honestly I believed that when I saw them I thought they were amazing looking. Maybe I have to shop around. But when I did see the price and we walked out I told him that I rather have him my SCION XB... I am in love with that car. I told him that he could then get me any ring. I would love one of those rings but I would forever feel guilty for having spent that much money. It is a conflict in my head. I know we can't afford it, but my heart longs for it. I know he is the best man for me. I dream of a home with him, and would hate to spend money on a ring. If I could find one that I love and still be able to buy it I would be in heaven. I do like a lot of the suggestions from my fellow Tpf. I do plan on looking around. But how does a guy propose without a ring? is it like in a conversation "so u wanna get married" " yeah sure" Not romantic dinner, and then he gets on one knee? That has been my dream, for him to find the right moment and make it special.
Mine is not a Tiffany ring, not even close. It is yellow gold, which I no longer love, round brilliant cut, which I wouldn't choose today. Today, I'd choose an antique diamond, set in platinum, and anything other than round. But DH and I picked out my ring together, and I look at it every day and absolutely love it, because it's what we could afford when we were just starting out. AND it's really good quality.....just not my style today. But it still means more to me than any other piece of jewelry I've ever owned. Maybe after awhile you can upgrade....but I bet that first engagement ring will mean more to you than anything else you have
I would never want to fall out of love. I do not like gold, it does not go with me. I love the silver or white gold or platinum. Hey maybe you can make the round stone into a pendant. I know it has great meaning to you and it would to me. But I want to forever love it. Would you do an upgrade?
I have a dream ring too and I guess I will never afford to buy it. In the meantime I got a gorgeous e-ring and eventhough it's not a 4cts Asscher cut I'm dreaming of ( 
) I love it just as it is (and it's much smaller than many other I see on this forum), because I got it from my husband and that's what counts.
Who knows, maybe in a few years you'll be able to get your dream ring, but the most important thing is the dream man you want to marry. There are so many people who have money and can buy any ring they dream of, but what they don't have is a person who really loves them, who knows them and who want to be with them and this you cannot buy.
So don't worry about the ring, I'm sure you'll get is oneday.
) I love it just as it is (and it's much smaller than many other I see on this forum), because I got it from my husband and that's what counts.Who knows, maybe in a few years you'll be able to get your dream ring, but the most important thing is the dream man you want to marry. There are so many people who have money and can buy any ring they dream of, but what they don't have is a person who really loves them, who knows them and who want to be with them and this you cannot buy.
So don't worry about the ring, I'm sure you'll get is oneday.
Alot of women I know, especially those who got larger rings, end up not wearing them anyway, especially after having children. I suggest that you look around and try other rings. I DO understand the Tiffany mystique, but you may find rings you like just as much that are more reasonably priced. If you do just want the Tiffany, look at a more modest ring or maybe it is something you can safe towards to get a 3 stone or eternity ring some years down the line.
Imho the wedding band is the most important anyway. Maybe you could get a Tiffany band to tide you over.
Imho the wedding band is the most important anyway. Maybe you could get a Tiffany band to tide you over.
Count yourself lucky that you have a nice, kind, caring man who loves you. Some of us would be happy to just have that. Rings mean nothing IMO, sorry.