*Show Your Tiffany DBTY Necklace!!!*

[Misha333]

H is the color and VVS1 is the clarity of the diamond. They are good specs but what makes a diamond really sparkle is the cut. What is the carat weight of the diamond if you don't mind me asking. I think if it's 0.19 ctw or above, they will send you a diamond certificate that shows the cut specifications and plots where the inclusions are. You can input those cut specifications into the Holloway Cut Advisor to see where it stands. It's just a tool to estimate cut quality but your eyes (how it looks to you) is the ultimate test. Also, did they clean it for you? You could clean it at home with one of those jewelry dips or even Windex. (I do this with mine.) If a diamond is dirty, it will affect the sparkle. If you're still unsure, maybe take it back to Tiffany's to compare to other DBTY's to see if they sparkle more.

Shopgirl1996, thank you for suggestion! They didn't clean the diamond and I will definitely try to clean it and see if it sparkles more. Mine is .23ctw, the SA told he will mail me the certificate in a couple of weeks.
I asked the SA to compare with other DBTY's, but they didn't have any in a comparable size, the next one they had was .35 I think and .14 ctw. It seemed to me that .14 sparkled more, but it's really hard to compare when the size is so different...
I read too that the cut is really important and I thought that Tiffany cuts are considered the best. Is it consistently true? has anyone had issues with tiffany's cut quality?

Is it comfortable on you? Some people like wearing it tighter than others. I don't think I would go shorter than having the diamond sit in the hollow of my throat.

I think I need a longer chain, somehow the chain keeps moving back as if the weight if the clasp was pulling it down, as I am moving chain kind of shifts to the back side of my neck and at the front it's really short, while hanging more on the back. Sorry for the poor wording, i don't know how to describe it... Maybe if I elongate it an inch more than I'd want it would be enough.

 

[Misha333]

Oh that’s a great suggestion, thanks!

Great suggestion indeed! Did anyone take Tiffany DBTY to extend to a local jeweler rather than Tiffany? What are the pros and cons?
The SA told me that through Tiffany it's take min 4 weeks and he couldn't give me a price estimate... I feel like it should be a complimentary service for the premium they are charging and I definitely don't want to pay another $500 for this. What are the ballpark prices for chain extension at Tiffany?

Thanks!

 

[L etoile]

I ordered a 2" extender from a local jeweler for my Tiffany DBTY. I like the option of the longer length without a chain going down my back (like it would do if I extended the chain and added a jump ring). However, the clasp and extender still pull the necklace back. it doesn't help that the jeweler put his logo on the extender, so now I have a Tiffany logo, E Peretti logo, Tiff clasp, Jeweler logo, and extender clasp on the back of my neck.

 

[Misha333]

I ordered a 2" extender from a local jeweler for my Tiffany DBTY. I like the option of the longer length without a chain going down my back (like it would do if I extended the chain and added a jump ring). However, the clasp and extender still pull the necklace back. it doesn't help that the jeweler put his logo on the extender, so now I have a Tiffany logo, E Peretti logo, Tiff clasp, Jeweler logo, and extender clasp on the back of my neck.

Thanks for sharing L etoile! I'm already experiencing the issues with pulling the necklace back, so maybe it doesn't make sense to order the extender if it only makes it worse... Or maybe I'll try and order some cheap stainless steel extender to try it if it's convenient to wear and if it is I can upgrade to platinum.

 

[L etoile]

Thanks for sharing L etoile! I'm already experiencing the issues with pulling the necklace back, so maybe it doesn't make sense to order the extender if it only makes it worse... Or maybe I'll try and order some cheap stainless steel extender to try it if it's convenient to wear and if it is I can upgrade to platinum.

I tried it with an extender from Target, and that seemed to be ok, but this new extender is a bit heavier in real yellow gold (my DBTY is YG).

 

[staceyjan]

Great suggestion indeed! Did anyone take Tiffany DBTY to extend to a local jeweler rather than Tiffany? What are the pros and cons?
The SA told me that through Tiffany it's take min 4 weeks and he couldn't give me a price estimate... I feel like it should be a complimentary service for the premium they are charging and I definitely don't want to pay another $500 for this. What are the ballpark prices for chain extension at Tiffany?

Thanks!

To add a jump ring at a certain length either it was free or between $20-40.

 

[nauornever]

Great suggestion indeed! Did anyone take Tiffany DBTY to extend to a local jeweler rather than Tiffany? What are the pros and cons?
The SA told me that through Tiffany it's take min 4 weeks and he couldn't give me a price estimate... I feel like it should be a complimentary service for the premium they are charging and I definitely don't want to pay another $500 for this. What are the ballpark prices for chain extension at Tiffany?

Thanks!

I just got mine back and it was free of charge, though I only own the sterling one. They had to add round about 6cm. But I didn't drop it off, I had to send it in since the closest Tiffanys is two hours away. It took them exactly 9 days from the day I sent it off till it arrived back.

I also tried stainless steel extenders (to test diferent lengths) and it drove me nuts! The extender was so heavy it kept twisting to the front and when it sat right the extender pulled the necklace back.

 

[klb4556]

Hi everyone!! Can anyone who has a 0.3 show me yours? I am wanting to see what they look like modeled and just in general to see if it could be passable/ nice on my frame. I did do a search but couldn't find what I was looking for.

Also, I'm reading that there're some differences between Tiffany carats and others? How much difference? not super experienced with this and most of my shopping has to be done online.

Thanks so much!

 

[Msdanger]

Diamond shrinkage is real! I ended up upgrading from my 0.28 to 0.34 ct. The 0.28 was beautiful but I found it a little too small for a stand alone piece. It would have been better as a layering piece. I’ve heard a few other members suggest 0.3-0.4 ct as the perfect size for a stand alone necklace and I completely agree. For reference, I am 5’5 and slim build. Finally feeling satisfied with my DBTY! Oh and I asked my SA about a jump chain and basket and she said it was complimentary! So, don’t be afraid to ask!

 

[Msdanger]

Hi everyone!! Can anyone who has a 0.3 show me yours? I am wanting to see what they look like modeled and just in general to see if it could be passable/ nice on my frame. I did do a search but couldn't find what I was looking for.

Also, I'm reading that there're some differences between Tiffany carats and others? How much difference? not super experienced with this and most of my shopping has to be done online.

Thanks so much!

Hi, I posted a pic with my 0.28 on page 128 or 129. The size difference between a 0.28 and 0.3 would be negligible. I just posted a pic of my 0.34. There is a noticeable difference between the 0.28 and 0.34 (sorry don’t have a side by side pic).

 

[Phillyfan]

Mine is a 0.28 and yes, it is a little small. I haven’t layered it yet because I thought chains might tangle. It was the largest I could afford at the time - lol!

 

[Msdanger]

Mine is a 0.28 and yes, it is a little small. I haven’t layered it yet because I thought chains might tangle. It was the largest I could afford at the time - lol!

0.28 has its appeal! It’s more delicate looking. It was a tough choice to give up but ultimately I wanted to be able to see the diamond more from farther away. The 0.28 looked great up close but kind of disappeared when I was standing father back. I made a side by side photo of the 0.28 and my new 0.34 (right) in case others find it helpful. I think the size difference is small but noticeable. And hey, budget is king always! There’s plenty of time to upgrade later if you want!

 

[mewt]

This is such a helpful reference thread!

I was wondering if anyone heard of this open hearts DBTY:

I saw it in SS on their site, but couldn't find the same in RG! It seems to be limited edition, and just came out recently?

 

[klb4556]

Hi, I posted a pic with my 0.28 on page 128 or 129. The size difference between a 0.28 and 0.3 would be negligible. I just posted a pic of my 0.34. There is a noticeable difference between the 0.28 and 0.34 (sorry don’t have a side by side pic).

Thank you! Just saw it and it helped!

 

[klb4556]

Alright guys, hope you don't mind that these aren't pictures of DBTY but I am trying to pick a metal for a DBTY, and it's a lot of money/ saving for me so I want to make the right decision.

I'm trying to decide between WG, RG and YG, but can you tell me if white metals or yellow look better?


This is a SS Alex Woo necklace to show you the white



This is a 14k YG necklace







I unfortunately don't have a piece of RG I could hold up to my skin atm, but in the past, I've liked it a lot, it seems to do really well with my fair skin, however it just feels trendy to me even though it's not, I know it's a very romantic metal that dates really far back.

Thank you all for any help you can give