Tiffany Novo Bands

[Harriet]

Any thoughts as to how micropave versions would compare?:

http://www.tiffany.com/search/search_results.aspx?search_params=t+novo-s+0-p+1-l+-h+-c+-r+-x+

 

[MaryAlaina]

Compare to what? Did I miss another thread?

 

[Harriet]

Sorry my question was unclear. I like the Tiffany ones (which I think are bead-set), but DF suggested having LM make them in micropave instead. What do you think?

 

[mrssalvo]

the novo''s appear to have for tiny prongs holding the stones in where as the micropave I''ve seen Leon do has just 2 beads. the novo''s are so small you can''t really see a huge difference b/t the 2 styles. I think they are beautiful but having Leon make a micropave band along with your e-ring isn''t a bad idea either. Get the one you want...

 

[Harriet]

Thanks, Mrssalvo! DF thinks we''ll save money by going to Leon. We''ll see.

 

[mrssalvo]

Harriet, I'm not sure how much the novo's are, but I'd be surprised if a Leon pave band is much less. His bands are labor intensive so they won't be cheap.

 

[Harriet]

$7,325 in all. Egads!

 

[mrssalvo]

Date: 6/5/2007 8:21:44 AM
Author: Harriet
$7,325 in all. Egads!

for 3 bands? so about $2500 per ring.

a leon pave band that is for sale on his site now is $1500 so your FI is correct, Leon would be cheaper: (gosh that Tiffany mark up is high)


http://www.artofplatinum.com/4images/details.php?image_id=330

 

[Harriet]

No kidding about the Tiffany markup. I could have my re-set and 3 bands from Leon for less than the price of those Novos!

One thing just occurred to me. I intend to wear them stacked. Will the micropave abrade?

 

[mrssalvo]

not if they are one sided, only 3 sided pave have potential rubbing issues, one sided will be metal touching metal so there won't be a problem..

 

[Harriet]

Good to know. Thanks! We''ll see what Leon quotes.

 

[MaryAlaina]

Personally I''m biased in favor of the Tiffany Legacy band. I absolutely LOVE mine! I''m the mix and match queen, and this band looks good with everything, and, being bead set, there is no possibility of any girdles rubbing/chipping or cutting into any prongs.

 

[Kaleigh]

I also have a Tiffany Legacy band. I just love it.

 

[kcoursolle]

I''d go with leon since he might have some artistic design to best match the solitaire he is making you and the price is cheaper. I actually think his work is better than tiffanys.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I''d also probably have Leon make the bands if he is making the e-ring.

However, I love the Novo and Legacy bands!

 

[Harriet]

Kaleigh, MaryAlaina,
I like the Legacy band too, but I want the band in all 3 types of gold (the rolling ring has gone to my head).

Everyone else,
Leon says he will do a better job, but he's charging even more!!!

 

[mrssalvo]

Date: 6/5/2007 6:28:01 PM
Author: Harriet


Everyone else,

Leon says he will do a better job, but he''s charging even more!!!

hmm, i wonder why? is it the cost of the pink gold? is he going to make them 4 pronged like the novo?

well, if he''s more, then i''d go with the novo''s no question!!

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 6/5/2007 8:33:41 PM
Author: mrssalvo

Date: 6/5/2007 6:28:01 PM
Author: Harriet


Everyone else,

Leon says he will do a better job, but he''s charging even more!!!

hmm, i wonder why? is it the cost of the pink gold? is he going to make them 4 pronged like the novo?

well, if he''s more, then i''d go with the novo''s no question!!

why is he charging more, the bands on his website are pretty reasonably priced...??

 

[Harriet]

Mrssalvo,
Same width, more stone, less metal. I'll tell him I like that amount of metal and see what he says. I agree with you, though.

kcoursolle,
Those are on sale, I believe.