White Diamond Sola Tiffany Ring!!!
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I looked online for photos of someone wearing a smaller stone Soleste, and couldn't find one anywhere. I'm happy this helps you, and I definitely feel like I have enough finger coverage. My only issue is deciding what to do about a band. I feel that if I get even a tiny wedding band (the metro) it will be distracting. I don't want the wedding band to take up the same width as my halo either. Then, people would be lost trying to see the centerpiece of my ring.That is STUNNING!!! I already told hubby that if he ever gets me an anniversary ring, I want this to be it. I've been waiting for someone to post one under 1/2 carat so thank you! It looks just beautiful on you
Awww thank you! All these soleste make me lust for a double halo....
Good luck finding a wedding band that works well for you. I know it's been a little bit of a search for a few people with this style. Even just a thin simple metal band would always work!
Just a quick question, what is Tiffany's upgrade policy?
I was looking at a very similar ring at a mall jewelry store. It was about $2500 and 1.25 carats total (1/2 carat center). Honestly, if my boyfriend is willing, I'd rather he buy a soleste for about 4,000 (slightly smaller center), then buy the other ring. At least there we can upgrade eventually when the time comes, as he's already said we can upgrade in a few years. If he buys the other ring, I have a feeling I'd just be getting a different ring in a few years. At least with this ring, the money we pay now can go into the upgrade.
What do you girls think? Is it worth it? I'm not sure what size center stone I could get for 4,000. I don't need the best clarity, and an I color would be fine with me.
I was looking at a very similar ring at a mall jewelry store. It was about $2500 and 1.25 carats total (1/2 carat center). Honestly, if my boyfriend is willing, I'd rather he buy a soleste for about 4,000 (slightly smaller center), then buy the other ring. At least there we can upgrade eventually when the time comes, as he's already said we can upgrade in a few years. If he buys the other ring, I have a feeling I'd just be getting a different ring in a few years. At least with this ring, the money we pay now can go into the upgrade.
What do you girls think? Is it worth it? I'm not sure what size center stone I could get for 4,000. I don't need the best clarity, and an I color would be fine with me.
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TIffany's upgrade policy would suit you very well. In fact, we almost went with it too.
You have about 5 years (thought one SA told us they have done it up to 10) to come back and trade it in. It needs to be for a ring that is either 2x the size or 2x the price. So, a 1/2 carat I would be great because it's around $5000, really easy to find something at Tiffany's that you'd love for $10 000 or 1 carat. The only catch is that they need to take your ring away and have their jewelers appraise it and buff out the scratches. That takes 6 weeks and they will retain a couple hundred for a buffing fee. Otherwise, you will get full current value for the ring to put towards a new one. Really, a great deal if you need a few years to upgrade.
It is a beautiful ring and I've gotten lots of compliments on it, mostly from people who see it in the sun and spot lighting. However, none of my sisters in law seem to have commented at all. Only my brothers in law. Isn't that strange?? My dh was beginning to wonder if we made the right choice at all and maybe it's not that spectacular??
Good luck and let us know what you end up going with.
TIffany's upgrade policy would suit you very well. In fact, we almost went with it too.
You have about 5 years (thought one SA told us they have done it up to 10) to come back and trade it in. It needs to be for a ring that is either 2x the size or 2x the price. So, a 1/2 carat I would be great because it's around $5000, really easy to find something at Tiffany's that you'd love for $10 000 or 1 carat. The only catch is that they need to take your ring away and have their jewelers appraise it and buff out the scratches. That takes 6 weeks and they will retain a couple hundred for a buffing fee. Otherwise, you will get full current value for the ring to put towards a new one. Really, a great deal if you need a few years to upgrade.
It is a beautiful ring and I've gotten lots of compliments on it, mostly from people who see it in the sun and spot lighting. However, none of my sisters in law seem to have commented at all. Only my brothers in law. Isn't that strange?? My dh was beginning to wonder if we made the right choice at all and maybe it's not that spectacular??
Good luck and let us know what you end up going with.
honeybeez,
sorry, my account isn't set up for pm yet. I'll try to get some more shots of my ring up today or tomorrow. Price was $24 000 Canadian or $21 000 US. My dh "negotiated" a price with the SA (unheard of!). We live in Canada and we dropped it down to the US pricing, and then just a tad more because we paid half in cash. Cash seems to speak volumes!
sorry, my account isn't set up for pm yet. I'll try to get some more shots of my ring up today or tomorrow. Price was $24 000 Canadian or $21 000 US. My dh "negotiated" a price with the SA (unheard of!). We live in Canada and we dropped it down to the US pricing, and then just a tad more because we paid half in cash. Cash seems to speak volumes!
When I went to Tiffany's about a month ago, they had . 30 ct. H, IF for $4,200. Honestly, despite it's small size, I thought it was really cute, and dainty. If it's what you want, then I say go for it.
If you and your boyfriend are talking about rings together, ask him his opinion on whether you could "pitch in" a little extra cash to get the ring you really want ($1,000 goes a long way, and you could get almost .50 ct. with that). After all, marriage is working together to make both parties happy. I love my small diamond, and people love how it sparkles. Lots of "Ooohs and Aaaah's from my girlfriends. Plus the upgrade is pretty nice, but I'd never trade my ring, my fiance can just buy me an addition in the future! Hope this helps.
Yeah, we've talked a few times. He's said it'll be by Christmas (probably Christmas day, knowing him
). The thing is, he has the money. I'm just not sure if he would be comfortable with spending more on a ring. I think he'd rather put the money towards a down-payment on a house (which is understandable) and just upgrade later when we're older and have more money. I like either ring. I'd just rather see the money we spend now not go to waste if we decide to upgrade in a few years. But we'll see! I'll talk to him. Thanks for the advice ladies.Well, if you like both the same, and can afford the Tiffany's version, I'd get that. That way, you can upgrade one day if you want to, or keep it if you want to. And, if you are sentimental about the actual engagement ring, you can upgrade the exact style.
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^Your ring is gorgeous! Great pics.
So boyfriend is away for a month, but I emailed him about the ring. Waiting to see what he says.
Just a question, would it look weird if I went to Tiffany's alone and looked/try on the ring? I kind of want to get a feel for the size and see if I really like it. Obviously I would be limited to what they have in store (if they have any) as I don't want them to go through the trouble of getting more in when my boyfriend isn't there and we're not seriously looking yet. I just like to do my own shopping before I definitely tell him I like something.
So boyfriend is away for a month, but I emailed him about the ring. Waiting to see what he says.
Just a question, would it look weird if I went to Tiffany's alone and looked/try on the ring? I kind of want to get a feel for the size and see if I really like it. Obviously I would be limited to what they have in store (if they have any) as I don't want them to go through the trouble of getting more in when my boyfriend isn't there and we're not seriously looking yet. I just like to do my own shopping before I definitely tell him I like something.
It would not be weird at all. I went and tried on a bunch of rings without my DF while we were shopping for the soleste. They rarely ask why I'm looking at rings, but when they do, I just tell them what you just told us . . . that you saw pics of the soleste online and you just had to see it in person!
I just wanted to say that I did the Tiffany upgrade as well and they did send it away to be appraised but it was only 5 business days for me, not anywhere near 6 weeks. I think they send it to NYC so since I'm in Boston, maybe that helped the turn around time but I would still think a week or two max should be how long it takes. Good luck with your decision!