Pave: Etoile or Facets?

[carochinha]

Looking at a pave ring as a wedding band option.

This Etoile is a three row, 1.8 carat band: http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?sku=GRP00097&mcat=&cid=&fromGrid=1&search_params=s+1-p+1-c+-r+101287466-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+etoile&search=1

Facets has a few options, all le$$ than the tiffany versions. http://www.thefacetscollection.com/search.cfm?item_category=FEB&style_number_id=22

Ct and other variables aside, is the Tiffany so much more because of the brand? What are your thoughts on quality (workmanship and the diamonds)...

apologies for the newbie question...

 

[ct-appr]

With Tiffany you get unsurpassed quality. You do pay extra, but the quality is apparent. Quality endures. A Tiffany ring will still be worth $$ when others are reduced to scrap. There are many B&M stores that carry "Tiffany" quality items without the big sticker (and Tiffany label).

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

I have the pave etoile engagement ring, the quality is fabulous but I only got the ring because I bought it second hand for less than half of the Tiffany price, I would check out the facets return policy, order the band and take it to Tiffs to compare, of you are happy with the quality you saved quite a few thousand dollars....

 

[neatfreak]

I have the facets one. I have worn it everyday for 2 years and I have dogs and kids. I am not gentle on my rings in any way and it still looks great. No stones lost. So I say save the $!

 

[Lexie]

Off the top of my head, I know that neatfreak has this eternity ring from Facets, and here is her SMTR thread.

From what I can tell, she seems to like it just fine

ETA: Whoops! Looks like she already chimed in.