lumpkin
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Yes. AND, there is a resale factor here as well. I''ve been pricing original Tiffany rings on Ebay, just to kind of get an idea of what one would cost second hand out of curiosity. I''ve been watching one that is 1.19 and it''s got several days left to go. It''s bidding price is already approaching what you could probably get the diamond for at an on-line vendor. There is definite fair market value to the Tiffany name and there are a lot of people willing to pay for it.Date: 2/19/2007 11:03:57 AM
Author: widget
I can''t add too much to what has already been said.. Of course you''re not crazy to shop Tiffany!
I must say that I find sentiments like: ''Well, if the ''Blue Box'' is important to you...'' implicitly insulting. There is obviously more to owning a Tiffany ring than its packaging!
I think UCLABelle''s post bears repeating:
I think if one''s budget allows one to purchase his ''perfect ring'' from Tiffany''s, then he should definitely consider going for it.I just got a T&Co ring from a 3rd party. Before that, I never ''DREAMED'' of a T&Co ring, but now after having it (and already taking advantage of the wondering ''after care policy'' diamondfan was talking about with two polishes and cleanings!) my husband-to-be and I agree we would have bought the ring from there originally had we realized how ''special'' it felt to me, how great their customer service is, and how amazing the diamond/setting/etc is....
I think that the ''special feeling'' that comes with owning an original Tiffany is real, and certainly worth something....not only to the original owner, but to his/her heirs as well.
widget
Not that I''m suggesting that you will ever want to sell the ring. I''m just saying that there is a perceived value in the Tiffany name (and implied service and excellence) that may not be there in other diamond rings.
Whatever way you decide to go, as long as you know what you are buying and paying for and are getting the value you want, you really can''t lose.