Tiffany KEYS collection thread
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That's reassuring - hopefully mine will not fade either then
I also think Tiffany's rose gold is subtle compared to some.. I have a Cartier trinity ring too and the rose gold band in that is quite subtle too but still very noticeable as rose against the yellow and white bands. You would think with high-end brands like this that they would design them so as for the rose gold not to fade. I know white gold can need replating sometimes (one of the main reasons why I'm not that keen on it).I would have voted to exchange the bean for the key, then read that you already have a key in yg. In this case I would stick to the rg bean! A different length and color from your usual pieces and would look great with both casual and working clothes
Thanks, I am actually wearing the bean today and loving it more and more! I really like the fact it is a different length and it does seem to match pretty much any outfit. I'm thinking now that I might get the oval key in yellow gold at some point and that will be a lot cheaper too since I already have a Tiffany's chain to wear it on.
Thanks Greentea, it is very simple and cute isn't it, I do really love it. I wouldn't normally second guess myself as I am happy with it but just feel a bit guilty over how much I spent. The key is only slightly less £ but seems a lot bigger for the money but then if I did swap it I know I would regret it as I have always wanted a gold bean.
When it comes to Tiffany and Company rose gold fading, I never had an issue. I have the Atlas Ring for over a year now and Picasso's Hammered Earrings in Rose Gold. They both look great.
As for your decision, I would stick with the bean because it adds variety to your collection.
As for your decision, I would stick with the bean because it adds variety to your collection.
Yay!
When are you thinking of getting one? What length chain will you go for? I was looking at photos of your other beans in your bean thread, you have an amazing collection! I love the black one in particular, it is so striking and chic.Although I am pretty certain I will be keeping my bean this is the rose gold key I was considering, although I also like the knot key (lot more money though):
http://www.tiffany.co.uk/Shopping/I...87465-r+201607567+201432138-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+
This one is shown on the standard chain which also looked lovely and is cheaper but I kind of fell in love with it on an oval link chain like this one:
http://www.tiffany.co.uk/Shopping/I...r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+oval+link+chain&search=1
Thanks AntiqueShopper, that's good to know
It seems most people have had a good experience buying rose gold from Tiffany's and I guess if mine ever does fade they have such good customer service that it shouldn't be a problem to get them to look at it for me. I agree about the bean adding variety to my collection and I guess I can always get another key in the future if I want a bigger one.Fading rose gold is not a quality issue - it's a naturally occurring process in many any cases. Over time, rose gold can oxidize from things like sweat, perfume, lotion, chlorine, etc. and there's really no way to avoid it. Rolex has addressed their rose gold fading issue by creating a metal called "Everose" that is supposed to stay pink forever. I have a Tiffany rose gold key and within about a 5 year time span, it had faded almost completely to yellow gold. I sent it in to Tiffany, who promised to polish it back to its original color at no charge. Upon receiving it back from Tiffany, I noticed that while the color looked better, it still did not appear to be as "pink" as it was when it was new.
As far as the Tiffany Bean vs. the key, I guess that I would stick with the bean because I think that it's more versatile.
As far as the Tiffany Bean vs. the key, I guess that I would stick with the bean because I think that it's more versatile.
Def the key, I don't personally see the "specialness" of the bean, but the keys are soooo beautiful and its heritage tiffanys. GL on your decision!
I love the bean and that particular key on the oval chain! I think the bean will fit better into your work wardrobe, however. It's a really sweet and cute piece. Maybe it could be your signature piece at work? Keep it!! You could always get the key at a later time, if you still want it.
You could always get the key at a later time, if you still want it.
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I love seeing key pictures! 
I only have one so far. The next one I want is the silver heart with the ballchain outline and Tiffany Blue enamel.
I'm 5'3" and wear mine on a 24 inch oval chain. Any longer and I'm afraid I'd catch it on something (or a dog paw would snag it when I bend over to pet them).
It seems glaringly obvious in retrospect, but when I was mulling over chains, the SA pointed out that the longer oval chains can be made shorter just by putting the clasp on a chain link instead of the other part of the clasp.
I only have one so far. The next one I want is the silver heart with the ballchain outline and Tiffany Blue enamel.
I'm 5'3" and wear mine on a 24 inch oval chain. Any longer and I'm afraid I'd catch it on something (or a dog paw would snag it when I bend over to pet them).
It seems glaringly obvious in retrospect, but when I was mulling over chains, the SA pointed out that the longer oval chains can be made shorter just by putting the clasp on a chain link instead of the other part of the clasp.
