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Good point as well. My comment still stands as a separate point. Bigger isn’t always better.I don’t think you understood my post. Some people think just because a diamond is big it’s beautiful. I’m saying making sure that it is proportional to your finger size, your hand size, heck even your lifestyle is important. I am not referring to the 5c’s in any way.
I think this one is at least debatable. Yes, if you are only looking at raw materials (the amount of precious metal and diamond value), you are being ripped off with brands like tiffany, but brands have value as well. I don’t think the quality of diamond is what makes tiffany or similar brands special, but the design and setting. Yes, you can get settings just as nice or nicer with other jewelers, but it’s still not a famous recognizable brand that people immediately respect as valuable. The resale value of a tiffany ring will be much higher than an equivalent non branded ring. Is that enough to counteract the initial markup? Probably not, I don’t know for sure, but I think the power of branding shouldn’t be completely dismissed.Good point as well. My comment still stands as a separate point. Bigger isn’t always better.
I also think brand name engagement or wedding rings are a waste of money. You can buy excellent quality diamonds with similar cuts at other jewelers for significantly less. The second you walk out of that Tiffany store with that ring, it’s like a new car (well prepandemic) that ring value plummets.
It’s just an unpopular opinion. Are most if not all of these comments debatable? Of course. I’m not dismissing the power of the brand but again I think it’s a waste of money. Unless you walk around telling everyone it’s a Tiffany diamond no one cares. And there is a question of whether people would immediately respect it. I know plenty of people who would think spending that much for a branded e-ring is unnecessary and extravagant.I think this one is at least debatable. Yes, if you are only looking at raw materials (the amount of precious metal and diamond value), you are being ripped off with brands like tiffany, but brands have value as well. I don’t think the quality of diamond is what makes tiffany or similar brands special, but the design and setting. Yes, you can get settings just as nice or nicer with other jewelers, but it’s still not a famous recognizable brand that people immediately respect as valuable. The resale value of a tiffany ring will be much higher than an equivalent non branded ring. Is that enough to counteract the initial markup? Probably not, I don’t know for sure, but I think the power of branding shouldn’t be completely dismissed.
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With that out of the way, I also agree with your post. I too would prefer a smaller diamond with better cut, clarity, sparkle etc. than a huge diamond that is poor quality so it doesn’t even sparkle much.Good point as well. My comment still stands as a separate point. Bigger isn’t always better.
True, but then how will people know that you are just around the corner without the loud jingle-jangle of your bling-blang?I will probably get some heat for this but here goes anyway: A single bangle/bracelet or two on a wrist looks more elegant and classy than having an arm party with several. The arm party just looks like a display of money...kind of tacky imo. Sorry, not a fan of overstacking. People should wear all of their jewelry just not at the same time!
This. I don't know how people wear earring 24/7. I wore them for a day, and they stink. The bacteria and dead skin collect on and in your ear lobes are nasty.Ok, I know this is an unpopular opinion but I don’t understand how people can wear all of their jewelry 24/7. I have to take it off when I get home. The thought of showering with fine jewelry also grosses me out.
I remove all of my jewelry but earrings before sleeping. Now, I’m lying awake thinking about my nasty earlobes!This. I don't know how people wear earring 24/7. I wore them for a day, and they stink. The bacteria and dead skin collect on and in your ear lobes are nasty.
I am not a really pink RG. But H's rings and bracelets that I love come in RG. They aren't that pink when I wear them.Full stop or just very pink RG? I dislike very pink RG. Basically any contemporary 14k and many 18k RG alloys are too much for me. Antique RG is more subtle and much more to my taste.
This. I don't know how people wear earring 24/7. I wore them for a day, and they stink. The bacteria and dead skin collect on and in your ear lobes are nasty.
I remove all of my jewelry but earrings before sleeping. Now, I’m lying awake thinking about my nasty earlobes!