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Tiffany, Hearts on Fire, Hearts & Arrows - what to do, what to do. |
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| P: 8/5/2008 10:43:20 PM | |
goodys4me Rough Rock Total Posts: 19 Last Post: 8/10/2009 Member Since: 8/5/2008 |
I'm looking for a RB diamond between 1.5 and 2 carats. I visited Tiffany & Co., a couple of 47th St. dealers, and a jeweler in CT that carries the Hearts on Fire line. When I first began my search, I was convinced that I had to have a D color VVS1 or VVS2 diamond. I saw a HoF diamond today, E color and SI1, and can now say that I would actually consider buying a "non-V" stone. It was gorgeous. The dealer showed me the diamond through the H&A scope/viewer and it was pretty wild. I could see the inclusions under the scope, but not with the naked eye and I have a pretty good eye. I was impressed. Yesterday, I saw a Tiffany diamond and have to say it was also beautiful. It was G-color, VS1 and it was so very pretty. But, the Tiffany diamond was actually less expensive which surprised me. The HoF (diamond only) was around $28k for 1.5 ct. The Tiffany (channel set) ring for the same size center stone was close to $30k, but that includes the setting. I guess it comes down to personal preference. But, I'd like to know if anyone has ever been in the same situation and what they ended up choosing. Would a Hearts & Arrows diamond from WF be just as brilliant as the Hearts on Fire diamond? Why is HoF so much more expensive? My priorities are cut, size, color, and clarity in that order.
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| Posted: 8/5/2008 10:43:20 PM | |
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| P: 8/6/2008 5:11:03 AM | |
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Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,844 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006 |
Date: 8/5/2008 10:43:20 PM Well, I would look at Whiteflash for sure. I will tell you where I worked a girl had a HOF and I had my Whiteflash stone and they both were gorgeous and then another girl had a HOF and it didn't look as nice (not sure if she just didn't clean her diamond). All I can say is that I would find a stone from WF you will save a lot of money! Hearts on Fire charges more since they are a brand and look for H&A pattern and WF does the same thing and looks for the best cut stones in the A Cut Above so I prefer saving money. Author:goodys4me I'm looking for a RB diamond between 1.5 and 2 carats. I visited Tiffany & Co., a couple of 47th St. dealers, and a jeweler in CT that carries the Hearts on Fire line. When I first began my search, I was convinced that I had to have a D color VVS1 or VVS2 diamond. I saw a HoF diamond today, E color and SI1, and can now say that I would actually consider buying a 'non-V' stone. It was gorgeous. The dealer showed me the diamond through the H&A scope/viewer and it was pretty wild. I could see the inclusions under the scope, but not with the naked eye and I have a pretty good eye. I was impressed. Yesterday, I saw a Tiffany diamond and have to say it was also beautiful. It was G-color, VS1 and it was so very pretty. But, the Tiffany diamond was actually less expensive which surprised me. The HoF (diamond only) was around $28k for 1.5 ct. The Tiffany (channel set) ring for the same size center stone was close to $30k, but that includes the setting. I guess it comes down to personal preference. But, I'd like to know if anyone has ever been in the same situation and what they ended up choosing. Would a Hearts & Arrows diamond from WF be just as brilliant as the Hearts on Fire diamond? Why is HoF so much more expensive? My priorities are cut, size, color, and clarity in that order. I did a search and you can save a little over 1/2 the price for a 1.5 carat G SI1 http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-1148586.htm and another stone D SI1 http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-906711.htm and then this one H VS1 http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-1151319.htm Skippy "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos |
| Posted: 8/6/2008 5:11:03 AM | |
| P: 8/6/2008 6:00:29 AM | |
Herfnerd Rough Rock Total Posts: 50 Last Post: 8/10/2008 Member Since: 7/13/2008 |
Listen to Skippy
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| Posted: 8/6/2008 6:00:29 AM | |
| P: 8/6/2008 8:46:07 AM | |
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Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006 |
Hi goodys, http://goodoldgold.com/diamond/4495/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Posted: 8/6/2008 8:46:07 AM | |
| P: 8/6/2008 9:56:15 AM | |
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Kelli Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,592 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 5/27/2008 |
If what you want is super awesome cut quality and the name itself isn't important to you, DEFINITELY save yourself TONS of money and go with Whitelfash, or GoodOldGold, or another great internet vendor. Do some research here and you'll find LOTS of people who agree. Listen to Skippy and Ellen!!
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| Posted: 8/6/2008 9:56:15 AM | |
| P: 8/6/2008 9:57:18 AM | |
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Kelli Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,592 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 5/27/2008 |
OR---- if you already have a budget set and plan to spend that much, just get a bigger rock for the same price
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| Posted: 8/6/2008 9:57:18 AM | |
| P: 8/7/2008 12:04:38 AM | |
Diamond Confused Cut Rock Total Posts: 395 Last Post: 7/29/2009 Member Since: 1/14/2008 |
If as Ellen said HOF is a name brand and that's why it's expensive... go with the TIffany ring.
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| Posted: 8/7/2008 12:04:38 AM | |
| P: 8/7/2008 10:28:42 AM | |
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sparxs111 Cut Rock Total Posts: 208 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/4/2008 |
which is also paying for a name and brand (with good quality)
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| Posted: 8/7/2008 10:28:42 AM | |
| P: 8/7/2008 10:48:51 AM | |
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Kelli Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,592 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 5/27/2008 |
Like sparxs111 said. Buying a tiffany would be pretty much the same as buying a HOF. Both will be great quality for a big premium because of their name. If you go with one of the recommended vendors here, you will be getting just as good-- if not better-- quality, for a much smaller price. To me it's a no brainer, but some people would rather have the name brand backing up their jewelry. That's fine too, I just can't afford it
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| Posted: 8/7/2008 10:48:51 AM | |
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