Lately, I've been Tiffany princess ring obsessed. I even went in person last weekend to see them. Surprisingly, the little ones are not crazy expensive. I'm so in love with the princess shapes. My 2nd choice is the tiny (around .35) Novo rings. Is it silly to buy now and put away for my darling daughter for a 13 yr old gift or a Sweet 16 gift? I always worry that my expenses will be so much greater in several years and that is why I wonder if I should do it now. I'd rather spend on diamonds then clothing and stuffed animals! BTW, if DD did not love the ring, I'm sure that I would wear it - LOL!
Tiffany princess ring for DD?
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I don't think it's a bad idea to buy stuff for her now, but I def would hold of at least till 16-18. I personally did not understand the value of the jewelry I was given even though I was pretty responsible kid and I lost a couple of really exquisite pieces. Of course it is always at your discretion though, you are the mother and you are the only supplying the ring. Either way she will appreciate it at whatever age you decide to pass it along to her.
I wouldn't. If I would have done this for my DD (she is now 23) she never would have worn it. Although we both love designer/luxury things, our tastes are not the same.
I buy her things that I know SHE will wear/use/love/appreciate
I buy her things that I know SHE will wear/use/love/appreciate
I always admired my mom's rings. When my parent's divorced, my mom's 2 carat pear ring sat in a drawer for 25 years plus. I wanted so much to wear it. But she said she'd have to give it some thought. Never offered it to me. Eventually she made it into a pendant which is still never worn. Perhaps that is why I also want to give my DD a beautiful ring.
When I was a kid, I was like you and admired my mom's jewelry but I never had any need to have any fancy jewelry until I was older! She gave me a ring on my 16th and an earring & pendant set when I was 24. I didn't I fully appreciated the ring until I was about 20, it stayed in the jewelry box most of the time until then.
If you're worried about expenses later on, I don't think it's such a bad idea of buy it now and give it to her when she's 18/21... most of the diamonds my mom has, my parents bought decades ago! She recently sold one and was very surprised to what she was offered.. she bought it before I was born for a significantly less amount!
If you're worried about expenses later on, I don't think it's such a bad idea of buy it now and give it to her when she's 18/21... most of the diamonds my mom has, my parents bought decades ago! She recently sold one and was very surprised to what she was offered.. she bought it before I was born for a significantly less amount!
I think it's lovely and can totally see myself doing that! I actually have done it with a sterling silver Joanie Rochette (figure skater) pendant Birks came out with this year ... my little ones are figure skaters (well the 4 year old has started!) and i'm saving them for them one day! b/c they are only SS I'd wait until they were only 8 or 10 or something...
... for a diamond I would DEFINITELY wait for 18 or 21. What a beautiful beautiful graduation gift to give them!! And if you can buy it now the prices will only go up, so why not?
But yes I would not give it to them at 13. They'll never appreciate how you had to save right now to get that for them! Make her do something really special for it (like graduate HS or College) and she will always treasure it more IMHO.
You've given me some great ideas!! Now I want to do that!
... for a diamond I would DEFINITELY wait for 18 or 21. What a beautiful beautiful graduation gift to give them!! And if you can buy it now the prices will only go up, so why not?
But yes I would not give it to them at 13. They'll never appreciate how you had to save right now to get that for them! Make her do something really special for it (like graduate HS or College) and she will always treasure it more IMHO.
You've given me some great ideas!! Now I want to do that!
But a diamond ring would be perfect for such a beautiful ring.
I agree that it would be a beautiful gift for her when she's older. I also think that most girls start to appreciate fancy jewelry more when they're around mid-20s. I personally got some beautiful diamond studs when I turned 21, but didn't care for them much until a year or two ago (I'm 25 now).
Also, if you love the ring too, it might be nice for you to wear it and let her know that it will be hers when she's older. That way she'll associate it with you even more.
ETA: Also, I'm sure the price of diamond jewelry will only go up in the future. While Tiffany as a brand might not be the best investment (because of the markup), it'll still be a better price now than when your DD is older.
Also, if you love the ring too, it might be nice for you to wear it and let her know that it will be hers when she's older. That way she'll associate it with you even more.
ETA: Also, I'm sure the price of diamond jewelry will only go up in the future. While Tiffany as a brand might not be the best investment (because of the markup), it'll still be a better price now than when your DD is older.
I like your idea Hokaplan, but I see things from a different perspective.
In my opinion, a single diamond ring (especially the ones you're thinking of) are engagement style rings. When I look at those types of rings, as lovely as they are, I wouldn't purchase them for my daughter as she'll get those from the person she marries (hopefully) one day.
And as old fashioned as this may sound, a diamond ring symbolizes an engagement. Even if it's not gifted that way, it may be interpreted as such....regardless of which hand it's worn on.
I love the idea of getting your daughter a ring and plan to do the same myself when mine reaches 18 or 16, but I'll most likely choose her most loved gem-stone.
IF you're really wanting to purchase a diamond.....how about a diamond with colored side gemstones??
In my opinion, a single diamond ring (especially the ones you're thinking of) are engagement style rings. When I look at those types of rings, as lovely as they are, I wouldn't purchase them for my daughter as she'll get those from the person she marries (hopefully) one day.
And as old fashioned as this may sound, a diamond ring symbolizes an engagement. Even if it's not gifted that way, it may be interpreted as such....regardless of which hand it's worn on.
I love the idea of getting your daughter a ring and plan to do the same myself when mine reaches 18 or 16, but I'll most likely choose her most loved gem-stone.
IF you're really wanting to purchase a diamond.....how about a diamond with colored side gemstones??
My daughter's birthstone is emerald too! Green garnets are lovely too!
I know an emerald & diamond ring would be stunning!!! Tiffanys has some stunning pieces....
Personally H, I don't think there's anything wrong with giving your daughter any ring you want.....whether it's diamond or otherwise. But historically, diamonds have most often been given to Ladies as a symbol of engagement.
But wait!!! there's nothing wrong with buying one for yourself!!
