Tiffany & Co vs Local Jewelry Store

[gettinpurseonal]

Cutting a diamond so it is more shallow but appears bigger when viewed from the top is indicative of an inferior diamond of reduced quality. There are specific dimensions or proportions necessary to allow light to enter, bounce, and reflect off the facets. See the GIA website:
https://4cs.gia.edu/en-us/?s=Dimensions

There are large jewelers in the U.S. that are not “chain stores” in the mall, but are also large enough to own the CAD equipment to design your ring and set the stone perfectly. Mine even replates white gold for free for life while you wait (if you choose white gold), offers free insurance for a stone falling out, free cleaning & inspection, & lifetime trade-in. It is the largest store of its kind in the country.

Decide what is most important to you and go from there. And make sure to call your insurance company ahead of time so you can arrange for the ring to be insured the moment you walk out. Most likely you will need to fax the receipt and appraisal over from the jewelry store.







Watch the informative video here:
https://4cs.gia.edu/en-us/?s=Dimensions

I agree with 99% of this but I thought Tiffany had a diamond cutting studio. According to their website:

"Once a rough diamond is deemed worthy of Tiffany, it is delivered straight to our own diamond cutting studio. Here is where the stone takes shape in the hands of a Tiffany expert, who follows a unique geometric plan to reveal the diamond’s natural splendor."

I thought that's why some of their melee diamonds, especially in DBTY jewelry, have shallower-than-standard cuts that "face up" larger than one would expect for a given carat size. Is that correct?

 

[Yurong]

If you are going custom, does the name brand matter? A unique piece from a local independent jeweler also gives you a story to tell (no offense to Tiffany's, of course).

Keep any contact or paperwork to make sure the jeweler gives what was promised. Maybe see if you can take a look at samples of what that jeweler has created before.

 

[ghostchewmai]

Thank you for everyone’s kind thoughts and comments. I decided to go with Tiffany it isn’t the biggest but damn the sparkle is insane even with indoor lights. Btw my ring is 1 carat H VS1 i have a short video of the ring but purseblog won’t let me upload lol it keeps saying error lmao

 

[Miri221]

Thank you for everyone’s kind thoughts and comments. I decided to go with Tiffany it isn’t the biggest but damn the sparkle is insane even with indoor lights. Btw my ring is 1 carat H VS1 i have a short video of the ring but purseblog won’t let me upload lol it keeps saying error lmao

It’s beautiful, congratulations!

 

[jimmie staton]

hi guy,

I have my heart set on the Soleste Emerald cut, it is to die for.

I called Tiffany and got a price quote of $10,200 for 0.94 ct H color VS2 clarity. With about the same price at my local jeweler, i can get a 1.50 carat H color VVS1 clarity.

My husband and dad are telling me to get it from Tiffany because of their brand name so at least i’ll have a peace of mind knowing that the diamond and platinum are real. I dont have to go through the appraisal and stuff after purchasing the ring from the local jeweler.

However, i don’t feel like sacrificing the carat size.. i’m a size 7 so i’m pretty sure .94 can be a little bit small..

What would you lovely ladies do? Tiffany or local shop?

Go with Tiffany & Co, their diamonds are lazer inscribed with Tiffany & Co inside the diamond which will increase the value of the diamond now and in the future. Also they have a unknown Upgrade policy, that if you want a bigger diamond in the future, you will get the current value of that diamond(and YES, Tiffany & Co diamond prices go up and never down because of brand recognition and their reputation) which will be more than what you paid, to put toward a bigger diamond from Tiffany & Co, for life... no other jeweler can nor will do that for you or anyone. And your hand will feel and look prettier with a Tiffany Soleste Emerald Cut Diamond Ring... I promise you !
"J!m"

 

[BigAkoya]

Thank you for everyone’s kind thoughts and comments. I decided to go with Tiffany it isn’t the biggest but damn the sparkle is insane even with indoor lights. Btw my ring is 1 carat H VS1 i have a short video of the ring but purseblog won’t let me upload lol it keeps saying error lmao

It’s beautiful! Great choice and it’s a Tiffany! Perfect!

 

[tam0o]

@may0112 Beautiful ring!

I am also debating between a Tiffany brand ring or other.
Is it really true that a Tiffany diamond sparkles differently?

 

[jimmie staton]

@may0112 Beautiful ring!

I am also debating between a Tiffany brand ring or other.
Is it really true that a Tiffany diamond sparkles differently?

Yes... and more... so much more to the Tiffany diamond vs local store.
"J!m"

 

[sdkitty]

@may0112 Beautiful ring!

I am also debating between a Tiffany brand ring or other.
Is it really true that a Tiffany diamond sparkles differently?

diamonds are graded by cut clarity and color....Tiffany could be excellent in all these respects but so could other diamonds

 

[CoolKat]

Thank you for everyone’s kind thoughts and comments. I decided to go with Tiffany it isn’t the biggest but damn the sparkle is insane even with indoor lights. Btw my ring is 1 carat H VS1 i have a short video of the ring but purseblog won’t let me upload lol it keeps saying error lmao

It's GORGEOUS! Congrats, May!

 

[Mcandy]

Well if its your dream to own a tiffany then tiffany it is. And it has a good resale value for its name alone. However if you dont know any store that resells high end then thats an issue. Yup in my town theres nothing because people here are not into high end at all. So i guess itll be for the weight alone. Now if you just want a big rock and dont care for the resale value then go for a no name brand. I think you can buy diamonds with a good clarity, cut etc thats not necessarily tiffany. Their diamond is no different from any diamond. Maybe consider the appraisal too. Gia is good.

 

[Mcandy]

Thank you for everyone’s kind thoughts and comments. I decided to go with Tiffany it isn’t the biggest but damn the sparkle is insane even with indoor lights. Btw my ring is 1 carat H VS1 i have a short video of the ring but purseblog won’t let me upload lol it keeps saying error lmao

That looks beautiful! Ill never afford one of those

 

[Caiteigs]

Just wondering... do they base the carat on the total weight of the ring or the center stone?

 

[LoreleiLee1953]

Just wondering... do they base the carat on the total weight of the ring or the center stone?

stone only