Question about Tiffany

[Kissmark]

Hi I live in Japan currently and I was told that Tiffany''s prices here are inflated compared to the ones in the US. I went to a store today and picked out this ring, do you think it is more than it would be in the US?

0.9 Carat
F
VVS2
SOR1 (not sure if this means anything)
Price is USD 16,345

Thanks!

 

[MWG]

Hi,

From what I understand that the Japan culture lends towards IF to VVS quality stones and high color.

Unless you are just sold on buying a Tiffany, do a diamond search on PS and find much larger diamonds that will equal or totally surpass in size and quality than what you are purchasing at Tiffany''s.

A few examples that stay in your color range, because VVS to IF clarity cannot be seen with the naked eye, but color can, if you are color sensitive: These stones are larger as well, plus all these companies have a lifetime upgrade policy.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3152/

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-249726.htm#

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131&item=866228

Good Luck
MWG

 

[neatfreak]

Date: 6/16/2007 7:15:57 AM
Author:Kissmark
Hi I live in Japan currently and I was told that Tiffany''s prices here are inflated compared to the ones in the US. I went to a store today and picked out this ring, do you think it is more than it would be in the US?


0.9 Carat

F

VVS2

SOR1 (not sure if this means anything)

Price is USD 16,345


Thanks!

Honestly? I actually don''t know if it''s too much more expensive in Japan. Usually you can get about a 1ct from Tiffany''s (depending on the setting of course) for around $12,000. But that is NOT going to be a VVS2 F as far as I understand. There is a very big premium for VVS and high color, so that might not be too far off.

I would just email the NY store, tell them what you''re "looking" for, and ask them a ballpark price quote. They''re usually happy to oblige.

 

[Kissmark]

Date: 6/16/2007 10:11:19 AM
Author: neatfreak


Honestly? I actually don''t know if it''s too much more expensive in Japan. Usually you can get about a 1ct from Tiffany''s (depending on the setting of course) for around $12,000. But that is NOT going to be a VVS2 F as far as I understand. There is a very big premium for VVS and high color, so that might not be too far off.

I would just email the NY store, tell them what you''re ''looking'' for, and ask them a ballpark price quote. They''re usually happy to oblige.

Oh really? they give quotes? that would really hep with comparing the prices. Thanks!!

 

[bee*]

They definitely give quotes-Ive been emailing the NY store and they have been very helpful in providing different prices

 

[kathyinjapan]

Depends on the item.

We bought my engagement and our wedding bands here in Japan. My wedding band was about $US400 more expensive here than it is on Tiffany.com, husband''s however was about the same.