Lots of people seem to have the idea that Tiffany's diamonds are very overpriced - but I did see a television special or article somewhere that compared Tiffany and Costco and said that both were priced according the the quality of what you get. Its not just clarity and color after all its cut and Tiffany does excell in cut. Haha, Van Clef & Cartier are nice too.
Tiffany solitare engagement ring
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winternight said:
Anyone can get a beautiful diamond ANYWHERE if they are willing to put in the effort to learn about diamond cut, color, clarity, & carat. Most people walk into a maul store and pick out whatever looks pretty they dont care about about the the 4 c's or looking at the grading report (GIA & AGS are the best). For the money people pay for diamonds you would think they would want to make an educated/well informed decision.
winternight said:
Bingo! It is the cut that makes the difference. As much as you do your homework and think you can find this perfect diamond elsewhere it is tough to find that level of cut. You can come close, but it is tough. That is one reason Tiffanys is Tiffanys. I am quite sure they are priced according...if not, they would be exposed for overcharging/gouging.
Prada Psycho said:
I will have to agree with Prada. I've seen a bazillion engagement rings and probably get impressed the least.
That said, I do get a TON of pawned Tiffany one-two carat engament rings.
For a pre-owned 1 carat VS1 H color in Platinum Tiffany mount, it would probably run around $6k (and that under rap)
i guess the thing with buying a ring from tiffany's is you are guaranteed the a certain quality. that said, if you are familiar with diamonds or are well aquainted with a jeweler,you are probably better off purchasing a stone from a 'normal' store.
i should add that my aunt's friend owns a company that mines diamonds for tiffany's and she said that they also sell to other stores.
i should add that my aunt's friend owns a company that mines diamonds for tiffany's and she said that they also sell to other stores.
Bee...Bee said:Since no one has given the exact price yet, I'll chip in
Exact price: 1 Carat, Colour D, Clarity IF = £20,400 ($38,031 or 43,025 CAD)
Also may I ask why are you enquiring? Or will there be good news pertaining your engagement (and matrimony) in the near future?
actually my bf already proposed but he found out that I liked the tiffany's soiltare and asked me if I wanted that
alice said:actually my bf already proposed but he found out that I liked the tiffany's soiltare and asked me if I wanted that
Oh, many congratulations to both of you, im excited to see the ring you choose, do you think it could be a T&C diamond? congratulations again!
toiletduck said:i guess the thing with buying a ring from tiffany's is you are guaranteed the a certain quality. that said, if you are familiar with diamonds or are well aquainted with a jeweler,you are probably better off purchasing a stone from a 'normal' store.
i should add that my aunt's friend owns a company that mines diamonds for tiffany's and she said that they also sell to other stores.
I agree. . . we buy from a Broker, his family is overseas and is the mining business there. He is the middle man between his family and the retail stores.
We buy straight from him.
I can tell you we paid close to $6k less than my ring appraised for.
You know what's funny? I never see Tiffany solitaire owners dissing others who own chain store/wholesaler diamonds. Yet Tiffany fans are constantly ridiculed and berated for "wasting their money on a brand name."
I am a proud owner of a gorgeous Tiffany diamond, 1.26ct E near flawless round brilliant cut in the platinum setting. Regardless of the 4C's which Tiffany excels at, they sell diamonds with what are considered the most mathematically perfect/ideal cuts in the industry. My own GIA statistics on my certificate are far more ideal than the statistics offered on the "ideal" cuts on BlueNile.com, for example.
These parameters include table, crown height, pavilion depth, girdle, culet, and depth, according to Tolkowsky's calculations for maximum brilliance and a recent change in table diameter to 59% (some complicated reading and further details). For my particular solitaire, it has nearly perfect proportions (within 0.10%) as Tolkowsky with the modified 59% table diameter. It literally directs every beam of light exits the top of the stone and sparkles from every angle, even in the shade.
The most ideal diamonds from wholesalers will cost only a bit less than a Tiffany diamond because it is that difficult to create a diamond with these proportions. It is true that you can buy a diamond with the same 4C's as a Tiffany for thousands less. But mathematically and subjectively speaking, it will not possess the fire and brilliance of a Tiffany/ideal diamond if it does not have the ideal proportions, and you can easily see this when comparing. An ideal diamond is expensive no matter where you go, but diamond shoppers are often only concerned with the 4C's and not so much the cut proportions which makes all the difference in the world. Additionally, round brilliants offer the most brilliance and fire because of these proportions -- however, that isn't to say that non-RB cuts are not pretty, but they are, quite objectively, not as sparkly.
That being said, I must remind myself that those who insult Tiffany owners do not see the complete picture. Tiffany makes absolutely gorgeous diamonds and I don't need to defend myself or my fiance for choosing something of the highest quality and iconic history.
Objectivity aside, there is no denying that the jaw-drop responses I get when someone notices my Tiffany ring is worth every single little penny. As is the story of picking out my perfect diamond, unwrapping the iconic turquoise box, and slipping that gorgeous, blow-you-away ring on my finger. And there is always that perk of walking into a Tiffany store, dressed to the nines, and getting my huge ring custom cleaned in front of the jealous ladies who bring in their silver charm bracelets. Hey, I am superficial after all. I won't deny that.
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This ring cost $18,100 not including tax.
disclaimer: there is no use arguing something that is objective. One may insult Tiffany all they want, but there is no denying that their quality is far superior to most.
I am a proud owner of a gorgeous Tiffany diamond, 1.26ct E near flawless round brilliant cut in the platinum setting. Regardless of the 4C's which Tiffany excels at, they sell diamonds with what are considered the most mathematically perfect/ideal cuts in the industry. My own GIA statistics on my certificate are far more ideal than the statistics offered on the "ideal" cuts on BlueNile.com, for example.
These parameters include table, crown height, pavilion depth, girdle, culet, and depth, according to Tolkowsky's calculations for maximum brilliance and a recent change in table diameter to 59% (some complicated reading and further details). For my particular solitaire, it has nearly perfect proportions (within 0.10%) as Tolkowsky with the modified 59% table diameter. It literally directs every beam of light exits the top of the stone and sparkles from every angle, even in the shade.
The most ideal diamonds from wholesalers will cost only a bit less than a Tiffany diamond because it is that difficult to create a diamond with these proportions. It is true that you can buy a diamond with the same 4C's as a Tiffany for thousands less. But mathematically and subjectively speaking, it will not possess the fire and brilliance of a Tiffany/ideal diamond if it does not have the ideal proportions, and you can easily see this when comparing. An ideal diamond is expensive no matter where you go, but diamond shoppers are often only concerned with the 4C's and not so much the cut proportions which makes all the difference in the world. Additionally, round brilliants offer the most brilliance and fire because of these proportions -- however, that isn't to say that non-RB cuts are not pretty, but they are, quite objectively, not as sparkly.
That being said, I must remind myself that those who insult Tiffany owners do not see the complete picture. Tiffany makes absolutely gorgeous diamonds and I don't need to defend myself or my fiance for choosing something of the highest quality and iconic history.
Objectivity aside, there is no denying that the jaw-drop responses I get when someone notices my Tiffany ring is worth every single little penny. As is the story of picking out my perfect diamond, unwrapping the iconic turquoise box, and slipping that gorgeous, blow-you-away ring on my finger. And there is always that perk of walking into a Tiffany store, dressed to the nines, and getting my huge ring custom cleaned in front of the jealous ladies who bring in their silver charm bracelets. Hey, I am superficial after all. I won't deny that.
Pictures!
This ring cost $18,100 not including tax.
disclaimer: there is no use arguing something that is objective. One may insult Tiffany all they want, but there is no denying that their quality is far superior to most.
Clanalois - love your ring! My Tiffany's is posted on the first page of the thread!
I couldn't agree with what you said more - even after having my ring over over 2.5 years, I still get compliments... just happened today again when I was rounding on another hospital floor, and a nurse asked to look at my hand.
Tiffany's diamonds excellent - all ideal cut. BUT, they are not the "best" - I always wanted a Tiffany ring, adn that's what I got. But in my research, there were the super-ideal Eightstar which techincally were better, but didn't have the Tiffany name I wanted.
At Tiffany's you are guaranteed a very good diamond, but if you have the time and are not bent on a designer name, you can get a comparable ideal cut for less money. That being said, I still think my ring was one of the best wedding purchases!!
I couldn't agree with what you said more - even after having my ring over over 2.5 years, I still get compliments... just happened today again when I was rounding on another hospital floor, and a nurse asked to look at my hand.
Tiffany's diamonds excellent - all ideal cut. BUT, they are not the "best" - I always wanted a Tiffany ring, adn that's what I got. But in my research, there were the super-ideal Eightstar which techincally were better, but didn't have the Tiffany name I wanted.
At Tiffany's you are guaranteed a very good diamond, but if you have the time and are not bent on a designer name, you can get a comparable ideal cut for less money. That being said, I still think my ring was one of the best wedding purchases!!
Tweetie, your ring is gorgeous! Yay, we're Tiffany solitaire platinum twins. Yours is bigger though. 
My fiance almost went with a ring with the exact specs that yours has, how uncanny.
Funny how you say that the nurses notice your ring when you round -- I swear that is the first thing they always notice/ask about when I also round! (I'm a medical student though). :shame:
Yours is bigger though. My fiance almost went with a ring with the exact specs that yours has, how uncanny.Funny how you say that the nurses notice your ring when you round -- I swear that is the first thing they always notice/ask about when I also round! (I'm a medical student though). :shame:
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