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you are also paying for the setting... platinum is much more expensive then 14k gold...Let's just put it this way... I got a 0.69 karat high-quality diamond solitaire set in 14K gold (backed in white gold) from a national chain. The specs on this diamond are excellent (it was certified by the GIA and another independent jeweler) and it sparkles like crazy! Normally, this chain sells the ring for ~$2,600, but because it was just under 3/4 carats, they sold it to my fiance at a 1/2 carat price (~$1,600). Out of curiosity, I went to Tiffany's with my engagement ring's specs, and asked what it would cost to get the same ring at Tiffany's. The saleswoman showed me a diamond solitaire with the SAME specs (she said they would switch out the platinum band for 14k gold for free) except it was 0.70 karats (0.01 karats more than mine). The price? $7,900!!!!! In other words, $6,300-$5,300 more than what my fiance had paid for the SAME ring at another jeweler! Sorry, but unless the name brand is important to you, a Tiffany's ring just doesn't seem worth it. That's my 2 cents anyway.
you are also paying for the setting... platinum is much more expensive then 14k gold...
yes they are overpriced but you are paying for designer name and service. some of us prefer designer goods and others can find great pieces at local boutiques, I prefer a bit of both![]()
I agree there's lots of things at tiffany that are overpriced. I refuse to pay 700 dollars for a silver ring! I love tiffany's garden collection with rose cut diamonds, its so unique and you cannot find something like that anywhere else so it's definitely worth it! but like you for pieces more generic like diamond studs, tennis bracelets etc... I go elsewhere to get more for my money.So sorry for not being more clear. The original e-ring at the national store was also in platinum (my fiancee had it replaced with 14k gold because that's what I like). Tiffany's was willing to do the same thing. So yes, you are totally right-- platinum is far more expensive than gold and should account for some of the price discrepancy. However, in this case, both stores were selling me the ring as if I were getting it in platinum, even though I was switching it out for gold. In other words, the 5-6k difference still holds.
I totally agree that Tiffany's has some great stuff, but almost the 300-500% markup on my particular ring is just too much. I'm in med school now (hooray for 200k in student loans!), so this is not a reality for me. But hey, if you love the brand name and you can afford it, go for it!![]()
So sorry for not being more clear. The original e-ring at the national store was also in platinum (my fiancee had it replaced with 14k gold because that's what I like). Tiffany's was willing to do the same thing. So yes, you are totally right-- platinum is far more expensive than gold and should account for some of the price discrepancy. However, in this case, both stores were selling me the ring as if I were getting it in platinum, even though I was switching it out for gold. In other words, the 5-6k difference still holds.
I totally agree that Tiffany's has some great stuff, but almost the 300-500% markup on my particular ring is just too much. I'm in med school now (hooray for 200k in student loans!), so this is not a reality for me. But hey, if you love the brand name and you can afford it, go for it!![]()
Does anyone have a Tiffany Yours bangle? I purchased one today and specifically told the salesperson that I wanted a size small. He said that he was giving me the smallest one, but when I looked at my receipt at home it said "MD" on the end. I'm assuming this means medium.
Just wondering if anyone has a small and could tell me the diameter across their bangle so I could know for sure if I have a small or medium. Thanks!
I was unaware that Tiffany had 14kt gold items. I thought all their pieces were either platinum, 18kt yg, wg, or now, rg.
Does anyone have a Tiffany Yours bangle? I purchased one today and specifically told the salesperson that I wanted a size small. He said that he was giving me the smallest one, but when I looked at my receipt at home it said "MD" on the end. I'm assuming this means medium.
Just wondering if anyone has a small and could tell me the diameter across their bangle so I could know for sure if I have a small or medium. Thanks!
Does anyone have a Tiffany Yours bangle? I purchased one today and specifically told the salesperson that I wanted a size small. He said that he was giving me the smallest one, but when I looked at my receipt at home it said "MD" on the end. I'm assuming this means medium.
Just wondering if anyone has a small and could tell me the diameter across their bangle so I could know for sure if I have a small or medium. Thanks!
Most stores don't carry the small size. They order them in specially if a costumer requests it. At least this is my experience. Your SA might have given you the "smallest" one he had in the store...but not the smallest one in their full inventory if he had ordered it.
Prettysquare, you are correct. I called the store and was told it was a medium and that it was the smallest size they carried. I ordered the size small online that same night and had it overnighted. I just received it and it's perfect!
I was just so confused since it seemed so large and Tiffany customer service told me the size small diameter was just under 2.5", which is what my bangle measured (guess she gave me the wrong info). But I'm glad now that it's all been straightened out.
Thanks for the help as well scarlet!