True story. I had a family friend who recieved a tiffany engangement diamond ring that she showed off and acted like it was the best diamond ring around. My cousin worked with a local jeweler and didn't spend as much money (i think it was 1k less). Both rings where appraised a couple years later and my cousin's engagement ring (local jeweler) was worth more than the tiffanys. Without going into detail, my cousin's diamond, setting, and band on her ring was better across the charts than the tiffanys for less money.
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Pics so we can determine if she's really worth it or not. We can't trust you, you're clearly biased. :laugh:
Everyone is an expert because they got the BEST DEAL EVER. Seriously, to answer your question, I did not buy a ring from Tiffany. As some have already mentioned, the overpricedness of Tiffany stuff was enough to turn me and my wife off.
My wife is in the jewelry business and designed her engagement ring herself. The things I have learned about jewelry is astonishing. Basically, learn to haggle and if at all possible pay cash. You will be amazed at how low you can get them to go.
The point is all jewelry is overpriced. If your future wife wants Tiffany, you pay more for the same quality somewhere else, but it is what she wants! Don't let internet retards try and put you down. It is your money and your future wife, do what you wish. Just be advised that everyone here is an expert :roll:.
My wife is in the jewelry business and designed her engagement ring herself. The things I have learned about jewelry is astonishing. Basically, learn to haggle and if at all possible pay cash. You will be amazed at how low you can get them to go.
The point is all jewelry is overpriced. If your future wife wants Tiffany, you pay more for the same quality somewhere else, but it is what she wants! Don't let internet retards try and put you down. It is your money and your future wife, do what you wish. Just be advised that everyone here is an expert :roll:.
Would you rather have a Tiffany engagement ring that is 1/2-3/4 the size of a non-Tiffany engagement ring and worse quality?
Tiffany does select high quality diamonds, but you can get a much better/more valuable diamond ring. It isn't like the blue box it attached to the ring so nobody knows it is a Tiffany or not.
They WILL notice the difference between a 1.5c stone and a .75c stone though.
Learning about stones was part of the fun for me. Remember, the cut (not shape but quality of the cut) is the most important part of the diamond.
A well cut 1c stone will look bigger than a poorly cut .75c stone.
Tiffany does select high quality diamonds, but you can get a much better/more valuable diamond ring. It isn't like the blue box it attached to the ring so nobody knows it is a Tiffany or not.
They WILL notice the difference between a 1.5c stone and a .75c stone though.
Learning about stones was part of the fun for me. Remember, the cut (not shape but quality of the cut) is the most important part of the diamond.
A well cut 1c stone will look bigger than a poorly cut .75c stone.
My fiance got mine at a pawn shop outside of Tunica, MS after a good night of gambling. It doesn't matter where he got it or how much it cost (that much he won't tell me). He went with his sister not intending to but my ring but came across what was apparently a good deal and went for it. My engagment ring is a good size (not sure on the size) pear shape and my wedding band a 4 diamonds in it. I love it. I would suggest you shopping around at local store and even pawn shops before you spend that much on a ring. If she really loves you she will not care how much you spend. Infact she may be happy you saved money that could go towards something else.
I think Tiffany's is played out. I swear if my boyfriend buys me a ring from there Im gonna tell him to take it back and get me some harry winstons.
www.pricescope.com is an awesome place to learn about diamonds and the different cuts. I did my research here for well over a month before I bought my ring.
wondering if anyone is actually going to answer the OP's question about how high the tiffany markup is.
So you're saying she is materialistic...and only wants a tiffany's ring? hm..run!
Tiffany's is a ripoff, you can get the same style ring, better quality if not bigger, by shopping elsewhere.
not to mention this wont be the last piece of jewelery you'll be purchasing for your wife. Establish a relationship with a local jeweler...it will be worth your time in the long run.
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