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#31
Kipperoo said:
Thank you :smile: I have spent a lot of time researching various options in Hatton Garden and I just can't seem to find a comparison. I think it's the setting rather than the stones, although I do like the fact that I can trust the cut in Tiffany and not have to worry about it. Am I right that I can go for the lowest clarity in Tiffany and it will still be eye clean no matter what?
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I have an SI1. There is one or two spots that are visible without magnification but you really need to hunt for them. I talking about staring at my ring for 10 minutes searching kind of visibility. I'm pretty sure you will be fine with any clarity. This is not a "normal" SI1.
 
#32
Kipperoo said:
Thank you :smile: I have spent a lot of time researching various options in Hatton Garden and I just can't seem to find a comparison. I think it's the setting rather than the stones, although I do like the fact that I can trust the cut in Tiffany and not have to worry about it. Am I right that I can go for the lowest clarity in Tiffany and it will still be eye clean no matter what?
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Can you trust the cut in Tiffany? From what I’ve heard they are often not keen to give out cut details and many of their stones do not fall within what would be regarded as “super ideal”. Here are the proportions to look for, bearing in mind that CUT is what will determine the sparkle factor:

table: 54-58
depth: 60-62.3
crown angle: 34-35.0
pavilion angle: 40.6-40.9 (sometimes 41.0)

Also don’t forget that jewellery stores, all of them, have the lighting set to maximise the beauty of the stones, make sure you see them in normal daylight too.

UK jewellers really emphasise colour and clarity over cut, do some reading and educate yourself before spending so much money, please?
 
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Diamondbirdie said:
Can you trust the cut in Tiffany? From what I’ve heard they are often not keen to give out cut details and many of their stones do not fall within what would be regarded as “super ideal”. Here are the proportions to look for, bearing in mind that CUT is what will determine the sparkle factor:

table: 54-58
depth: 60-62.3
crown angle: 34-35.0
pavilion angle: 40.6-40.9 (sometimes 41.0)
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Tiffany rings range from very good to ideal in cuts. You do need to "hunt" for an ideal cut. However, from my experience, they aren't that hard to find. Again, just my experience.
 
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I feel like no matter where one shops or budget there is always a "sacrifice". For me it was clarity and size (my dream was a 2 carat and would have preferred a higher clarity). For another it was color. Someone might choose cut. Just decide what is important to you and follow your heart.
 
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I totally understand how you feel about the setting. We've looked at other rings and we're aware you can get something similar for a lot less, but my argument (with myself) is why buy something that replicates Tiffany when you can buy Tiffany. I really hope you come to a decision that's best for you! Go with your heart AND your head! :biggrin:
 
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Diamondbirdie said:
Can you trust the cut in Tiffany? From what I’ve heard they are often not keen to give out cut details and many of their stones do not fall within what would be regarded as “super ideal”. Here are the proportions to look for, bearing in mind that CUT is what will determine the sparkle factor:

table: 54-58
depth: 60-62.3
crown angle: 34-35.0
pavilion angle: 40.6-40.9 (sometimes 41.0)

Also don’t forget that jewellery stores, all of them, have the lighting set to maximise the beauty of the stones, make sure you see them in normal daylight too.

UK jewellers really emphasise colour and clarity over cut, do some reading and educate yourself before spending so much money, please?
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It sounds like there have been quite varied experiences when it comes to shopping for diamond jewelry at Tiffany. When my fiancé was looking for a ring, he utilized Pricescope as a resource for learning about the 4 C’s, especially about the cut. There were several very helpful diamond lovers who gave him great advice and feedback on what numbers to look for! Such a great site!

He took the numbers and asked our SA to find diamond rings within those ranges, and the SA didn’t give him any issues with that request. She also shared the specifics with him for each diamond she found in their inventory within the range he wanted, and he then brought them back to some Pricescope folks who helped him narrow down his choices. From there, the SA ordered in his selections, and when they came into the store, he made his choice based on what looked like “the one” since he knew the SA did a great job assisting him in curating diamonds based on his cut preferences.

I’m sorry to hear that others had experiences where SAs wouldn’t share diamond specs with customers. We got engaged just last year, so maybe Tiffany changed how they sell engagement rings to be more transparent compared to how they did so in the past. We asked for specs as well when we were picking out a DBTY, and we were met with no resistance from the SA during that experience as well.
 
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Diamondbirdie said:
If you’re paying the huge Tiffany premium, surely you shouldn’t have to “hunt”? All the stones should be equal quality!
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ale1987 said:
It sounds like there have been quite varied experiences when it comes to shopping for diamond jewelry at Tiffany. When my fiancé was looking for a ring, he utilized Pricescope as a resource for learning about the 4 C’s, especially about the cut. There were several very helpful diamond lovers who gave him great advice and feedback on what numbers to look for! Such a great site!

He took the numbers and asked our SA to find diamond rings within those ranges, and the SA didn’t give him any issues with that request. She also shared the specifics with him for each diamond she found in their inventory within the range he wanted, and he then brought them back to some Pricescope folks who helped him narrow down his choices. From there, the SA ordered in his selections, and when they came into the store, he made his choice based on what looked like “the one” since he knew the SA did a great job assisting him in curating diamonds based on his cut preferences.

I’m sorry to hear that others had experiences where SAs wouldn’t share diamond specs with customers. We got engaged just last year, so maybe Tiffany changed how they sell engagement rings to be more transparent compared to how they did so in the past. We asked for specs as well when we were picking out a DBTY, and we were met with no resistance from the SA during that experience as well.
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I've had similar experiences to yours. I've never had any resistance from a sales associate with specs.
 
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I went with what was pleasing to my eye. When I got my diamond certificate my stone does not match with Ames numbers for perfect cut ect, but to my eye it was perfect for me. It has fire and sparkle and thats all I needed. Nearly 5 years on and I'm still in love with it. i think you can get caught up in the numbers and perfection of cut, but if it pleases your eye thats all the matters.
 
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ale1987 said:
It sounds like there have been quite varied experiences when it comes to shopping for diamond jewelry at Tiffany. When my fiancé was looking for a ring, he utilized Pricescope as a resource for learning about the 4 C’s, especially about the cut. There were several very helpful diamond lovers who gave him great advice and feedback on what numbers to look for! Such a great site!

He took the numbers and asked our SA to find diamond rings within those ranges, and the SA didn’t give him any issues with that request. She also shared the specifics with him for each diamond she found in their inventory within the range he wanted, and he then brought them back to some Pricescope folks who helped him narrow down his choices. From there, the SA ordered in his selections, and when they came into the store, he made his choice based on what looked like “the one” since he knew the SA did a great job assisting him in curating diamonds based on his cut preferences.

I’m sorry to hear that others had experiences where SAs wouldn’t share diamond specs with customers. We got engaged just last year, so maybe Tiffany changed how they sell engagement rings to be more transparent compared to how they did so in the past. We asked for specs as well when we were picking out a DBTY, and we were met with no resistance from the SA during that experience as well.
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I bet some people here who say I “hear” Tiffany has bad service have not been inside a Tiffany to look at rings to buy one.

Of those people that I know or read here on TPF that have actually bought a ring, I have only heard great service.

I wish people who don’t really shop at Tiffany would stop bad mouthing it without actual fact. I am sure there may be a bad experience here and there but that is true for any retail.

My Tiffany ring has a GIA certificate along with the Tiffany certificate. I was looking at 3 rings and the SA faxed me the specs to all 3 rings before I even went into the store.

Tiffany has great service!
 
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JessicaRabbit1 said:
Congratulations on your engagement! Great news!
This is a tricky one.
I think the I colour will only be noticeable if you place it next to a D/E colour diamond. I cant see the warm tinge on an I diamond unless they are placed next to something of better colour.
So it also might depend on which type of wedding band you go for. If you go for a diamond band it might show up, but if you go for a plain band it is less likely too.
Both are lovely, and both look great on you. No matter which you decide you cant go wrong :smile:

Good luck and enjoy!
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Thank you! I want to add photos of the wedding bands I tried on but it's not letting me :( I can’t decide between a diamond band or plain, diamond bands seem to be really popular but I'm worried I might want an eternity ring at some point down the line?
 
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AntiqueShopper said:
Tiffany rings range from very good to ideal in cuts. You do need to "hunt" for an ideal cut. However, from my experience, they aren't that hard to find. Again, just my experience.
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Oh ok, I thought that part of Tiffany’s marketing was that all of the stones were cut to the highest quality and therefore you didn’t have to worry about that when picking a diamond. Isn’t that why they say they sparkle more? Or have I been sucked into the marketing hehe
 
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Diamondbirdie said:
Can you trust the cut in Tiffany? From what I’ve heard they are often not keen to give out cut details and many of their stones do not fall within what would be regarded as “super ideal”. Here are the proportions to look for, bearing in mind that CUT is what will determine the sparkle factor:

table: 54-58
depth: 60-62.3
crown angle: 34-35.0
pavilion angle: 40.6-40.9 (sometimes 41.0)

Also don’t forget that jewellery stores, all of them, have the lighting set to maximise the beauty of the stones, make sure you see them in normal daylight too.

UK jewellers really emphasise colour and clarity over cut, do some reading and educate yourself before spending so much money, please?
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Thank you! I’ve taken down a note of these numbers. In terms of importance when it comes to how the diamond looks- what order would you put the four C’s in for you personally if you don’t mind me asking? X
 
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