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

[materialgurl]

I've changed my opinion - I'm getting more and more annoyed all the time! LOL.

I agree that a ring is more than a diamond and a piece of metal that holds it - it's a work of art, a piece of jewelry. Tiffany's rings are beautifully designed and well made. I'm rough on my jewelry and they stand up and keep their beauty. Everyone here has had bad customer service SOMEWHERE expensive - personally I've had pretty amazing treatment at Tiffany's and am very pleased with how they treat me! Absolutely no issues. And as with ALL jewelry purchases, the more informed the buyer, the better you'll do. If you make the effort to ask for a diamond certificate there you'll get it immediately and it's up to you to look up the info and decide for yourself which ring is the one for you. But one thing I am sure about is that like another poster said, you'll always get an excellent quality product from them... it is pretty worry free shopping. Not that there isn't still some variation (if you look at my upgrade experience you'll see how far I've come with people like Ame's help figuring out which "triple excellent" stone is actually the best - because they're not all equal!) ... but if a guy walks in there armed with nothing more than the 4C's and his DF's preference for style, he's going to come out of there with a gorgeous ring, end of story.

I also saw a post above where the poster said they were SO TIRED of TIffany bashing and comments about how "overpriced" they were when this is a purse forum where people literally collect leather bags that are over 8 THOUSAND DOLLARS a piece and I was like, "YES - THAT!!!" WHY is it so acceptable to bash Tiffany's? I almost feel like it must represent something in our culture that people feel like they have to hate on if they can't have... I don't know! What I wonder is where are the "Hermes or non-Hermes" threads? Can you get a MOP and YG station necklace for less than the ones at VCA? Um, DUH. The material value of those $10,000 necklaces is probably what, $2K? And what about the "Cartier jewelry - yay or nay? Is it a huge waste of money?" threads!? We "dummies" who have bought their LOVE bracelet are basically paying 40% more for the design. I mean come on - it's really just a pretty cool solid gold bangle. So.. "Is it worth it?" I can tell you my DH would say "hells no!" LOL. So would 95% of the population. It's a DESIGN and you pay for that design, for knowing you have a "luxury" item, for other people knowing you have a luxury item... NO ONE who buys ANY of these items IMHO should be bashing TIffany's for "charging a premium." It just seems RIDICULOUS to me (not "rediculous" people! LOL RIDICULOUS!) that people HERE of all places still argue about this! If you don't care about the things that TIffany or VCA or Cartier or Hermes or COACH or whatever represent then DON'T BUY IT! Simple! You can ALWAYS get it cheaper and arguably for the exact same quality (you cannot tell me NO ONE ON EARTH makes a bag as nice as a Birkin for less than 8 thousand dollars but I don't start threads bashing Hermes!) And I can admit that yes, there are jewellers out there who could make a ring as nice or nicer than a Tiffany's one with maybe even a bigger stone but I don't care, I love what TIffany's represents and I love their style! I love that people recognize it as TIffany's - I love knowing I have a ring from Tiffany's.

There's a reason that location managers for movies SET their films in Tiffany's... that one of the characters on Sex and the City's dream proposal came in front of Tiffany's and the writers gave her the classic solitaire. You'll note that not ALL FOUR got TIffany's rings, just Charlotte. That store clearly REPRESENTS SOMETHING in our culture - the flagship store is an American ICON. I GET IT. I LOVE it. But if you don't, don't buy it! Don't even bother going in because yes, you're going to be "shocked" that a diamond with certain stats is actually MORE THERE than in the diamond district. WOW - is this really news?!! I SO don't get Birkin bags but I'll jump up and down when my friend gets a new one because it makes HER happy for some reason and that makes ME happy! AND whether you like to admit it or not, Tiffany's is a STYLE SETTER - when they debut a new setting, everyone else follows. (Not just Tiffany's obviously, all design houses). And yes you are paying for the design - but isn't that KIND of the point? I mean I'm sure I could find a Chloe Paraty rip off bag for $200 on ebay right now but I wanted the real deal... does that make me an idiot for paying $1800? Maybe... I guess it depends on how you look at it. But there do seem to be some people here who make a sport out of bashing Tiffany's and I'd just love to see them start some Hermes or Cartier threads and see what happens, just out of curiosity!

These are design houses and a HUGE part of the total bill is the name and the lifetime of service. Chacun son gout as they say, and please please let the people who love Tiffany's enjoy their gorgeous jewelry in peace just like us Tiffany lovers applaud your overpriced designer goodies!!! Please!!!

good post! I don't get why people keep complaining about Tiffany and how expensive they are. Some people are just not comfortable with copying designs whether it is bags, jewelry.. or shoes.

 

[Kathd]

I totally agree with the ladies who expressed their love for Tiffany!

I also fully agree that you should “be the change, be different”. However, I do not consider it fair to assume that almost everyone who has a Tiffany, has bought it just because it is a Tiffany!
My DH knew nothing (by which I mean really nothing) about diamonds when he was planning to propose, so he went to Tiffany because he adores the setting (I have slender fingers so he thought the elegant Tiffany setting would be perfect for me) and mostly because he wanted to make sure that he would get top notch service and a top notch diamond. He really isn’t the type of guy to wander through some jewelry district searching for a stone. Being able to go to Tiffany’s really put him at ease because he knew he had nothing to worry about.
Moreover, we live in Europe and until recently, there wasn’t even a Tiffany store in our country, so DH really did not buy a branded ring for other people to notice it’s a Tiffany!

It’s a personal choice IMO, and I would have been over the moon with any ring he proposed with, but TBH, I am thrilled DH chose Tiffany – I cannot imagine any other setting that I would prefer over the Tiffany setting. I get a lot of compliments on my e-ring – 90% of the time from people who do not recognize it as Tiffany’s.

Don’t get me wrong, I love all diamonds – branded, non-branded, big, small, … and I am certainly not stating that Tiffany diamonds are superior to others. I’m just saying that I am perfectly happy with my Tiffany diamond.

 

[Sprinkles&Bling]

I've changed my opinion - I'm getting more and more annoyed all the time! LOL.

I agree that a ring is more than a diamond and a piece of metal that holds it - it's a work of art, a piece of jewelry. Tiffany's rings are beautifully designed and well made. I'm rough on my jewelry and they stand up and keep their beauty. Everyone here has had bad customer service SOMEWHERE expensive - personally I've had pretty amazing treatment at Tiffany's and am very pleased with how they treat me! Absolutely no issues. And as with ALL jewelry purchases, the more informed the buyer, the better you'll do. If you make the effort to ask for a diamond certificate there you'll get it immediately and it's up to you to look up the info and decide for yourself which ring is the one for you. But one thing I am sure about is that like another poster said, you'll always get an excellent quality product from them... it is pretty worry free shopping. Not that there isn't still some variation (if you look at my upgrade experience you'll see how far I've come with people like Ame's help figuring out which "triple excellent" stone is actually the best - because they're not all equal!) ... but if a guy walks in there armed with nothing more than the 4C's and his DF's preference for style, he's going to come out of there with a gorgeous ring, end of story.

I also saw a post above where the poster said they were SO TIRED of TIffany bashing and comments about how "overpriced" they were when this is a purse forum where people literally collect leather bags that are over 8 THOUSAND DOLLARS a piece and I was like, "YES - THAT!!!" WHY is it so acceptable to bash Tiffany's? I almost feel like it must represent something in our culture that people feel like they have to hate on if they can't have... I don't know! What I wonder is where are the "Hermes or non-Hermes" threads? Can you get a MOP and YG station necklace for less than the ones at VCA? Um, DUH. The material value of those $10,000 necklaces is probably what, $2K? And what about the "Cartier jewelry - yay or nay? Is it a huge waste of money?" threads!? We "dummies" who have bought their LOVE bracelet are basically paying 40% more for the design. I mean come on - it's really just a pretty cool solid gold bangle. So.. "Is it worth it?" I can tell you my DH would say "hells no!" LOL. So would 95% of the population. It's a DESIGN and you pay for that design, for knowing you have a "luxury" item, for other people knowing you have a luxury item... NO ONE who buys ANY of these items IMHO should be bashing TIffany's for "charging a premium." It just seems RIDICULOUS to me (not "rediculous" people! LOL RIDICULOUS!) that people HERE of all places still argue about this! If you don't care about the things that TIffany or VCA or Cartier or Hermes or COACH or whatever represent then DON'T BUY IT! Simple! You can ALWAYS get it cheaper and arguably for the exact same quality (you cannot tell me NO ONE ON EARTH makes a bag as nice as a Birkin for less than 8 thousand dollars but I don't start threads bashing Hermes!) And I can admit that yes, there are jewellers out there who could make a ring as nice or nicer than a Tiffany's one with maybe even a bigger stone but I don't care, I love what TIffany's represents and I love their style! I love that people recognize it as TIffany's - I love knowing I have a ring from Tiffany's.

There's a reason that location managers for movies SET their films in Tiffany's... that one of the characters on Sex and the City's dream proposal came in front of Tiffany's and the writers gave her the classic solitaire. You'll note that not ALL FOUR got TIffany's rings, just Charlotte. That store clearly REPRESENTS SOMETHING in our culture - the flagship store is an American ICON. I GET IT. I LOVE it. But if you don't, don't buy it! Don't even bother going in because yes, you're going to be "shocked" that a diamond with certain stats is actually MORE THERE than in the diamond district. WOW - is this really news?!! I SO don't get Birkin bags but I'll jump up and down when my friend gets a new one because it makes HER happy for some reason and that makes ME happy! AND whether you like to admit it or not, Tiffany's is a STYLE SETTER - when they debut a new setting, everyone else follows. (Not just Tiffany's obviously, all design houses). And yes you are paying for the design - but isn't that KIND of the point? I mean I'm sure I could find a Chloe Paraty rip off bag for $200 on ebay right now but I wanted the real deal... does that make me an idiot for paying $1800? Maybe... I guess it depends on how you look at it. But there do seem to be some people here who make a sport out of bashing Tiffany's and I'd just love to see them start some Hermes or Cartier threads and see what happens, just out of curiosity!

These are design houses and a HUGE part of the total bill is the name and the lifetime of service. Chacun son gout as they say, and please please let the people who love Tiffany's enjoy their gorgeous jewelry in peace just like us Tiffany lovers applaud your overpriced designer goodies!!! Please!!!

I agree 100% with you on this, thanks for taking the time out to post this

 

[surfergirljen]

sorry but my english is not perfect as yours (i'm italian..and i only studied it at school ) i can’t write as long as you..for you understand my thought…so sorry for that.. but i will try to tell smth..

i never said/wrote i would like a copy of the tiffany ring....i only said that for a ring made of a piece of gold and a diamond……not made by hand….it doesn’t worth (design or not design piece)…that’s my honest opinion (that would be different if every piece would made by hand)……in the opposite hand IMHO it’s better a “made by hand” without brand..custumized for me…with maybe a larger diamond..and with more $ value…(if for some reason i have to sell it oneday)...that’s all..i never said i would like a fake!!..

..i think sometimes (most of the time!!!!) people buy things “as view in tv”..not for the real beauty of the thing but only for the brand…….if someone go in tv with an horrible hat…..the day after everyone want it…..even if it’s horrible!!!

I never wear smth to look better than friends or other people..or to be appreciated for smth i’m wearing cause it is branded..i buy smth that i like..with brand or not..no matter……of course never a fake..

I have tons of jewelery..lots were expensive..most of them not..but i’m happy with all of them ‘cause every piece has a sentimental value..not a brand value..that’s the difference..

For sure lot of people buy tiffany’s ring ‘cause they appreciate the setting…..but most of them buy tiffany (or smth branded else) for the brand……i think there are lot of no-tiffany’s setting better than tiffany.. ..and that is for bags..shoes..and so on!!

This a forum…..each person have a different opinion......if you think that expensive jewelery is better than customize jewelery..go for it..that's your opinion!!

BE THE CHANGE..BE DIFFERENT!!

Okay just so you know my post wasn't in direct response to anything you wrote personally! I was making a general statement about this ongoing debate!

BUT since you've addressed my post I'll respond...

The difference is I don't go around trying to make people who buy "custom" jewelry feel less-than or foolish for doing so. ESPECIALLY not HERE! In fact as someone above pointed out, I've pretty much NEVER seen anyone on this board (feel free to prove me wrong here) who has a Tiffany ring EVER try to disparage non-Tiffany or non-branded rings AT ALL. I know for a fact I have never and would never look down on anyone for having a rig that didn't come from Tiffany's or Cartiers or whatever. I think everyone should buy what they want! I just don't APPRECIATE people here implying that we, the ones who dream FOR WHATEVER REASON of our rings being Tiffany rings (and who get them and are so happy!), are wasting our money/trend followers/snobs/fools for wanting one. And sorry but I'm still reading that attitude loud and clear in your post.

For the record,

a) I don't buy things (horrible or otherwise) just because I see them on TV. That was not the point I was trying to make. I was trying to say that Tiffany's is a part of American culture and a design icon. That there is something special about that store that speaks to SOME PEOPLE and if you don't care for it, then don't go there.

b) To your point about having tons of jewelry yourself that "has sentimental value, not brand value" - why would you assume that the two are mutually exclusive?? Something can have brand value AND sentimental value and everything I own, branded or not, is special to me, was chosen by me or my husband - just as special as yours is to you I'm sure. I happened to recently find the perfect symbol to represent my three little ones at Cartier in their trinity charm. It wasn't crazy expensive. I didn't head straight to Cartier for something "Cartier brand" that says "I'm celebrating my three children." I guess it is a Cartier icon but that's not why I bought it - I just thought the design was perfect, that it was elegantly made, and it perfectly represented the symbol and sentiment I was looking for.

c) Also for the record, not EVERYONE buys branded jewelry to "show off"... I don't own any logo'd purses or anything overly brand-obvious myself, in fact I shy away from it and prefer classic simple designs... but I do appreciate good design. One of the things that attracted me personally to VCA (I had no idea what the "clover motif" was until I saw it on the beach one day and researched it, having fallen in love immediately with the turquoise motif and the design of the piece) is that most people I know DON'T recognize it. But if you buy things because you want them to be recognized as luxury items, what on earth is wrong with that either??? Why make people feel badly for it? AND WHY SPECIFICALLY TIFFANY'S??? That's the big question!!

d) I also just think if you like the original, buy the original. I don't download pirated movies for free and I don't buy cheap knock offs or copies - being a creative person myself in a creative drive industry, I feel like the person/house who created the design or movie or book deserves the recognition and the purchase - simple as that. If you want something original that no one else has, Tiffany's or Cartier is not for you ... so fine! Enjoy! Why can't everyone just be happy for each other?

2) I had a ring that was made "by hand." The same jeweller made my wedding band. The wedding band etched a GROOVE into my engagement ring because it was not well made and the diamonds extended past the gold claws, and then over two years proceeded to give me a rash on my hand that never healed until I took it off, doctor's orders. The band lost 3 diamonds in 4 months. The diamond in the engagement ring became loose after 2 years. Hand made does NOT = better all the time. I've had no issues with any of my Tiffany pieces - "hand made" or not (I don't really know or care if they are), they are excellent quality and gorgeous designs and that's what I appreciate in them!

 

[Kathd]

Okay just so you know my post wasn't in direct response to anything you wrote personally! I was making a general statement about this ongoing debate!

BUT since you've addressed my post I'll respond...

The difference is I don't go around trying to make people who buy "custom" jewelry feel less-than or foolish for doing so. ESPECIALLY not HERE! In fact as someone above pointed out, I've pretty much NEVER seen anyone on this board (feel free to prove me wrong here) who has a Tiffany ring EVER try to disparage non-Tiffany or non-branded rings AT ALL. I know for a fact I have never and would never look down on anyone for having a rig that didn't come from Tiffany's or Cartiers or whatever. I think everyone should buy what they want! I just don't APPRECIATE people here implying that we, the ones who dream FOR WHATEVER REASON of our rings being Tiffany rings (and who get them and are so happy!), are wasting our money/trend followers/snobs/fools for wanting one. And sorry but I'm still reading that attitude loud and clear in your post.

For the record,

a) I don't buy things (horrible or otherwise) just because I see them on TV. That was not the point I was trying to make. I was trying to say that Tiffany's is a part of American culture and a design icon. That there is something special about that store that speaks to SOME PEOPLE and if you don't care for it, then don't go there.

b) To your point about having tons of jewelry yourself that "has sentimental value, not brand value" - why would you assume that the two are mutually exclusive?? Something can have brand value AND sentimental value and everything I own, branded or not, is special to me, was chosen by me or my husband - just as special as yours is to you I'm sure. I happened to recently find the perfect symbol to represent my three little ones at Cartier in their trinity charm. It wasn't crazy expensive. I didn't head straight to Cartier for something "Cartier brand" that says "I'm celebrating my three children." I guess it is a Cartier icon but that's not why I bought it - I just thought the design was perfect, that it was elegantly made, and it perfectly represented the symbol and sentiment I was looking for.

c) Also for the record, not EVERYONE buys branded jewelry to "show off"... I don't own any logo'd purses or anything overly brand-obvious myself, in fact I shy away from it and prefer classic simple designs... but I do appreciate good design. One of the things that attracted me personally to VCA (I had no idea what the "clover motif" was until I saw it on the beach one day and researched it, having fallen in love immediately with the turquoise motif and the design of the piece) is that most people I know DON'T recognize it. But if you buy things because you want them to be recognized as luxury items, what on earth is wrong with that either??? Why make people feel badly for it? AND WHY SPECIFICALLY TIFFANY'S??? That's the big question!!

d) I also just think if you like the original, buy the original. I don't download pirated movies for free and I don't buy cheap knock offs or copies - being a creative person myself in a creative drive industry, I feel like the person/house who created the design or movie or book deserves the recognition and the purchase - simple as that. If you want something original that no one else has, Tiffany's or Cartier is not for you ... so fine! Enjoy! Why can't everyone just be happy for each other?

2) I had a ring that was made "by hand." The same jeweller made my wedding band. The wedding band etched a GROOVE into my engagement ring because it was not well made and the diamonds extended past the gold claws, and then over two years proceeded to give me a rash on my hand that never healed until I took it off, doctor's orders. The band lost 3 diamonds in 4 months. The diamond in the engagement ring became loose after 2 years. Hand made does NOT = better all the time. I've had no issues with any of my Tiffany pieces - "hand made" or not (I don't really know or care if they are), they are excellent quality and gorgeous designs and that's what I appreciate in them!

:worthy::worthy::worthy:

 

[niry84]

My post wasnt a direct answer to yours..i Simply quote your words..nothing personal.. be happy please!!

Maybe you didnt understood My words cause i were calm and quiet when writing..this post's title is tiffany ering vs non tiffany erings..every one can discuss and every one can express the own opinion..or not?!..

I Simply wrote what i think..

A)i live in italy..But i've american passport..But isnt a reason to be in tiffany's..
B)congrats on your New cartier and your three child..really nice icon..
C)i dont wanna feel badly noone..i Simply express My opinion..thought we live in a free World..
D)for sure if you wanna be special..and if you feel special..you dont need smth that other people can get paying money..Simply..

So sorry for your jeweler maybe he wasnt as good as mine..
I think My attitude is not loud..i'm only trying to write in a correct way in My very poor english..so sorry for the mistake!!

 

[natasha21]

If you heart desires a Tiffany buy a Tiffany... If it doesn't then don't.. As simple as that!

 

[Miss Kris]

IMO you are paying for the Tiffany name, period. I wouldn't say you are paying for design or a work of art, because really, they are pretty standard rings. Yes, you will get a quality stone, good CS, but you really pay for the brand...just like with any high end purse brand. When I see someone wearing a solitaire, I can't tell if it is Tiffany or not. Maybe the soleste is unique, but I don't think design is why people pick a Tiffany engagement ring, but just my .02

 

[ek9977]

I think everyone should buy what they want! I just don't APPRECIATE people here implying that we, the ones who dream FOR WHATEVER REASON of our rings being Tiffany rings (and who get them and are so happy!), are wasting our money/trend followers/snobs/fools for wanting one.

You could not have said it any better! I have a Tiffany solitaire and am quite tired of people who get funny with my choice! Once, an acquaintance who had a copy asked to see my ring and put it next to hers to compare.... only to say that there is no difference. What the......

 

[materialgurl]

You could not have said it any better! I have a Tiffany solitaire and am quite tired of people who get funny with my choice! Once, an acquaintance who had a copy asked to see my ring and put it next to hers to compare.... only to say that there is no difference. What the......

What she said was pretty offensive!

It's the same concept as a fake bag. But i guess some people don't see it that way.

 

[ek9977]

What she said was pretty offensive!

It's the same concept as a fake bag. But i guess some people don't see it that way.

Totally! I suppose that just as I was respectful of her choice, she (as well as others who prefer to get theirs from elsewhere but have dished out some Tiffany bashing) ought to extend the same courtesy!

Ah well, Mr and I seek comfort in the fact that we're happy with our choice, the service that was rendered and that we did not have to beg/borrow/steal to get what we reckon is a timeless classic.

 

[surfergirljen]

IMO you are paying for the Tiffany name, period. I wouldn't say you are paying for design or a work of art, because really, they are pretty standard rings. Yes, you will get a quality stone, good CS, but you really pay for the brand...just like with any high end purse brand. When I see someone wearing a solitaire, I can't tell if it is Tiffany or not. Maybe the soleste is unique, but I don't think design is why people pick a Tiffany engagement ring, but just my .02

Okay everyone's entitled to their opinions of course... and obviously you're not someone who should invest in a Tiffany's ring if that's how you feel! But it's pretty clear the non-Tiffany people for some reason enjoy putting down those of us who have Tiffany rings.

For example, "pretty standard rings" is kind of a subjective (and yes, negative) comment, don't you think? Not that you're not entitled to think that - but wow, I'd never look at what I assume is your non-branded ring and say, "Meh... it's pretty average. Nothing special - I could probably have gotten more for my money!" You know? I mean how would you feel???

Personally, I think they are spectacular! I honestly don't think you can argue that Tiffany's makes a GORGEOUS line of engagement rings whether you want to pay a little extra or not. When I walk into Tiffany's the e-ring section takes my breath away. I've never personally seen a COPY of the classic solitaire (and make no mistake, that's what THEY ARE, as much as a fake Louis Vuitton that looks just like a real one and is made of similar materials is still a FAKE LOUIS VUITTON) that holds a candle to a Tiffany's one. I did look. I didn't look in EVERY store in EVERY part of the world, granted, and sure someone might have COPIED it so beautifully that I couldn't tell the difference... but from what I could see it just wasn't the same.

Honestly? The entire WORLD of this forum is about brand. This is not exactly the "where can I get that look for less" section of the internet... KWIM? So please, everyone, refrain from trashing ONE brand, that's all we ask!! Because honestly? It's starting to smell a little like the "J" word that no one wants to say...

 

[swee7bebe]

You could not have said it any better! I have a Tiffany solitaire and am quite tired of people who get funny with my choice! Once, an acquaintance who had a copy asked to see my ring and put it next to hers to compare.... only to say that there is no difference. What the......

Just like people who carry fake purses think their fake looks like the real thing? Riiight.

Surfergirljen thank you for your post!!! :worthy::worthy::worthy: I agree with you 100%. I can't believe how much Tiffany bashing goes on here, of all places.

My fiance proposed to me with a Tiffany classic solitaire last December. I absolutely love it, but I would have loved any ring he got me. I told him that he didn't have to go to Tiffany to buy me my ring (because I know he has a limited budget), that I'd be happy with any ring he got me, but it made HIM happy to get me a ring from Tiffany. HE was the one who insisted we look for a ring at Tiffany, and when I put that solitaire on my finger I fell in love, and he fell in love with it too. It made him happy to be able to give me a Tiffany. He could have easily gotten me one from the diamond district in NY (all his friends encouraged him to get it there and not to go to Tiffany), but he said he looked there and he still liked Tiffany better. He said that he was happy with the experience of buying the ring from there. And frankly, their customer service has been fantastic. I love how I can bring my ring in there whenever I want (even every other day if I wanted) and they would clean it and inspect it, free of charge. My sister has a beautiful ring that her husband bought at a jewelry store about an hour from where they live, and if she wants to get it adjusted or cleaned it's too far away from her (granted, she can just pay to get it done somewhere else, but it's the convenience).

I don't think anyone has a right to judge anyone else for wanting to get a ring from Tiffany...especially here where people spend thousands of dollars on a purse (my friends all look at me crazy because I pay so much for my purses, but that's my choice). What's the difference between a brand name purse and a brand name ring?

 

[akimoto]

For example, "pretty standard rings" is kind of a subjective (and yes, negative) comment, don't you think? Not that you're not entitled to think that - but wow, I'd never look at what I assume is your non-branded ring and say, "Meh... it's pretty average. Nothing special - I could probably have gotten more for my money!" You know? I mean how would you feel???

I agree, that's a negative comment. I think everyone's entitled to their opnions but say nice things and not make nasty remarks at each other. I love TPF because people don't judge and only speak when there's something nice to say but why has this thread become ok to make any negative remarks?

Whatever ring it is brand or no brand, it's sentimental to that person. Don't immediately judge that the person bought it just because they were sucked into marketing or just lazy to do any research. I mean I've always wanted a Tiffany ring but that doesn't mean my DH and I simply walked into Tiffanys blindly. We did our research, compared prices (Tiffany was only slightly pricier than Rosendorff in Australia actually but that's not my point). My point is that we got what we love. End of story. Just be happy for anyone who got what they love. Don't assume, don't judge, don't make nasty comments.

 

[Miss Kris]

Okay everyone's entitled to their opinions of course... and obviously you're not someone who should invest in a Tiffany's ring if that's how you feel! But it's pretty clear the non-Tiffany people for some reason enjoy putting down those of us who have Tiffany rings.

For example, "pretty standard rings" is kind of a subjective (and yes, negative) comment, don't you think? Not that you're not entitled to think that - but wow, I'd never look at what I assume is your non-branded ring and say, "Meh... it's pretty average. Nothing special - I could probably have gotten more for my money!" You know? I mean how would you feel???

Personally, I think they are spectacular! I honestly don't think you can argue that Tiffany's makes a GORGEOUS line of engagement rings whether you want to pay a little extra or not. When I walk into Tiffany's the e-ring section takes my breath away. I've never personally seen a COPY of the classic solitaire (and make no mistake, that's what THEY ARE, as much as a fake Louis Vuitton that looks just like a real one and is made of similar materials is still a FAKE LOUIS VUITTON) that holds a candle to a Tiffany's one. I did look. I didn't look in EVERY store in EVERY part of the world, granted, and sure someone might have COPIED it so beautifully that I couldn't tell the difference... but from what I could see it just wasn't the same.

Honestly? The entire WORLD of this forum is about brand. This is not exactly the "where can I get that look for less" section of the internet... KWIM? So please, everyone, refrain from trashing ONE brand, that's all we ask!! Because honestly? It's starting to smell a little like the "J" word that no one wants to say...

I think you are taking things too personally. I do have a branded ring. I did partially want it for the name. So what? What's so bad about saying that? It just also seems that everyone who has a Tiffany jumps on anyone who doesn't awe over it. To me, a Tiffany solitaire setting is a standard solitaire setting. That isn't an insult but an opinion based on an observation. I never said I didn't like it, or worse, directed anything at any one person, but just made a general statement.