Tiffany E-Ring Vs. Non-Tiffany E-Ring

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#16
AntiqueShopper said:
Ok. . . I noticed that the idea of buying a Tiffany (or any designer brand) engagement ring or a non-Tiffany stone are always in constant debate. I want us all to get out these feelings here and now, so in the future the topic does not keep coming up again.

I will begin. I have a Tiffany e-ring that I love. I dreamed of owning a Tiffany diamond e-ring since I was very young. I know that I could have gotten an equal quality stone somewhere else, but my heart wanted a Tiffany stone. I know I could have gotten a bigger stone somewhere else, but I wanted a Tiffany stone.

My sister, when she was engaged, bought her diamond in the diamond district. She chose a bigger ring.

When I told my family that I wanted a Tiffany stone, my mother was very supportive, and my father tried to convince me otherwise. He wanted me to get a bigger ring. When I told my sister about the price, she thought it would be more expensive then my ring cost. Her first reaction was that I was being rediculious, but after hearing the cost, she didn't think it was that ridiculious (still not her choice).

When my fiance and I went shopping for rings, he only liked the Tiffany classic. We went everywhere, and he was pickier then me (suprising for a guy who knows very little about jewelry). He only liked the Tiffany classic.

Now. . .get out your feelings here.
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With all due respect, just because you want us to get our feelings out here and now, does not mean that this topic will never be discussed again. The Forum has new members all the time and people will continue to get engaged, so who are you (or any of us) to say that certain topics have already been discussed? One particular thread does not negate all future threads/topics/discussions of the same matter.
As far as the Tiffany debate is concerned, I think that it's pretty simple, buy what makes you happy.
 
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#17
Ok - I'm browsing for rings to show my SO. I can get a .5 carat if we make a custom ring, but one of my other choices is a classic Tiffany solitare (final choice is a vintage ring, but I already have 2 of those), but I know he could only afford a 0.25 carat. In this case I fully realize that he'd be paying for the name. What's a girl to do?
 
#19
I'd rather the half carat too. My friend made an excellent point when I was looking to get a Tiffany e-ring as a second e-ring. I ended up resetting my original. My friend said that all diamonds get dirty whether it is a branded one or not. And over time, most people would be happier with a larger stone than one that is smaller with a "name". I put my original 1.25 round in a halo setting and it looks amazing. You could also put the half carat in a halo setting from any jeweler and it will look so much bigger. Your options are limited at Tiffanys because their prices are so inflated - IMO.
 
#21
If you really want the tiffany ring, look at estate pieces. I often see smaller Tiffany classic rings for sale. I am going to recommend you calling Park Place Jewelers in Lambertville, NJ. I know they have one, and their stuff is reasonable. Phone number- 609-397-0102.
 
#22
AntiqueShopper said:
If you really want the tiffany ring, look at estate pieces. I often see smaller Tiffany classic rings for sale. I am going to recommend you calling Park Place Jewelers in Lambertville, NJ. I know they have one, and their stuff is reasonable. Phone number- 609-397-0102.
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Definitely something to consider, thanks! I'm super wishy washy about everything - the ring is just another thing in my life I'm indecisive about right now hahaha!
 
#23
The best thing to do is to try on different rings. In all honesty, I did not know what I was going to end up with. I tried on many different rings by myself and then with my fiance. We chose this ring together.
 
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d-girl1011 said:
Ok - I'm browsing for rings to show my SO. I can get a .5 carat if we make a custom ring, but one of my other choices is a classic Tiffany solitare (final choice is a vintage ring, but I already have 2 of those), but I know he could only afford a 0.25 carat. In this case I fully realize that he'd be paying for the name. What's a girl to do?
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I originally wanted a 1.5 carat from Blue nile but I can tell the difference between the authentic Tiffany setting and just the so called Tiffany copy cats. I ended up with 1.07 carat Tiffany and I love it!!! We are planning to upgrade it to 1.50 or a little bigger in 4 years...you have FIVE years to upgrade your ring. The rule is...you have to spend twice as much as your first ring when you do the upgrade.

You will enjoy the setting from Tiffany a lot more than anywhere else if you love that setting. You can find a best 0.25 carat around and it will sparkles like crazy. I wouldn't want a bigger diamond if it doesn't sparkle.
 
#26
Tiffany is very relaxed on that 5-year rule. Every SA I spoke to said you can only upgrade one time and do need to spend twice as much. But you can do it in as many years as you want.
 
#28
AntiqueShopper said:
You cannot upgrade a used ring, right? I never asked, but some rings on ebay were purchased within the 5 year mark.
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I know that I can change the setting for my center stone at any time. I absolutely love my ring, but if one wanted to start with the solitaire setting and then "upgrade" the solitaire setting to say, one of Jean Schlumberger's designs, Tiffany will always allow the setting change as long as the item is authentic Tiffany.

One SA I talked to told me that another customer inherited a vintage Tiffany aquamarine ring, but didn't care for the retro setting. So Tiffany's made her a custom setting that more suited her style.
 
#29
^Oh, I wish I had that vintage ring. I love vintage Tiffany pieces, and I own two (emerald and diamond ring from 1910 and a pair of earrings from the 1960s). I would love to own more one day.
 
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