I have a budget of around $10,000 and am currently undecided between a 1 carat Tiffany classic 6-prong setting from T&Co and a 1 carat Cartier 1895 4-prong setting. Both VS1, F color, platinum.
The Tiffany seems more timeless and classic, while the Cartier is a little more stylish. Which ring would make a girl's day more?
Planning to propose later this year... Thanks.
Last edited by thom3; 2nd November 2009 at 11:14 AM..
Go to a real jeweler and buy a GIA certified loose stone. Then select a platinum setting that looks just like the one at Tiff's. You should be able to do much better than 1 carat with $10K keeping the same grading for color and clarity. Is the turquoise box really worth $4K?
It's just money. I can also blow $10k on a third of a car that depreciates to nothing in a decade.
I don't think it's possible for a generic Tiffany setting to look "just like Tiff's." I've seen some of the generic Tiffany settings, and they look much coarser, much less elegant and fluid, and just seem to "fit" less well with the diamond.
So back to my original question, Tiffany or Cartier? Blue box or red box? American or French? If money was not an option and the diamond quality is the same, and you have to pick one or the other, which would you pick?
tfkizzle, she's pretty classy, likes to dress simple and clean, doesn't wear much jewelry except on special occasions. That's also why I'm only interested in getting a 1 carat solitaire, nothing too showy or huge.
We're both in our mid-twenties, dated for 3 years, both in medicine.
Ahhhh. Tiffany's. There is nothing, absolutely nothing, more timelessly romantic than that little blue box. Just seeing one makes my heart go pitter pat.
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It's just money. I can also blow $10k on a third of a car that depreciates to nothing in a decade.
I don't think it's possible for a generic Tiffany setting to look "just like Tiff's." I've seen some of the generic Tiffany settings, and they look much coarser, much less elegant and fluid, and just seem to "fit" less well with the diamond.
So back to my original question, Tiffany or Cartier? Blue box or red box? American or French? If money was not an option and the diamond quality is the same, and you have to pick one or the other, which would you pick?
A Tiffany's ring will depreciate just as much because the value is in the name not the merchandise. You can have a handmade platinum setting made that will blow anything Tiffany has out of the water. I spent a liitle over twice what you have to spend and I still refused to knowingly throw my money away.
But back to your original question: the blue pill. Save the red pill for an anniversary watch down the road.
what does SHE like? Does she have an aversion to either store?
because if it were MY husband looking at jewelry to give me, the only thing he'd be allowed to sink money into is James Avery silver. Which is about the only stuff I will wear (I don't care for jewelry), it's not pretentious or expensive, and because I prefer Avery silver.
so go with what suits her tastes, not with a name brand or a huge pricetag. Otherwise it's just money pissed away on something she doesn't care for or won't wear.
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what does SHE like? Does she have an aversion to either store?
I highly, highly doubt it. She's not a hippie or anything, just not overly showy either.
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Originally Posted by quankanne
so go with what suits her tastes, not with a name brand or a huge pricetag. Otherwise it's just money pissed away on something she doesn't care for or won't wear.
Somehow I don't really think anyone could go wrong with a classic Tiffany or Cartier solitaire, unless he has to go into debt to buy one (which is not the case here for me).
I'm sure she would also be happy with a $100 ring, but that's not the point. I have only one chance to buy an engagement ring, I want to splurge a little, makes me happy too. If a guy could only buy one car in his life with $40k, would he buy a top of the line Hyundai and keep the change? Somehow I don't think so.
From one who has very simple, classic taste, my inclination is to say go for the Tiffany's 6 prong setting. Both rings are beautiful and either would be welcome, but there isn't anything quite like getting that little blue box to complete the special feeling you want to characterize this experience. It will add a wow factor to the moment.
It makes me feel good to hear you are planning to make this a special moment. You should most definitely give yourself permission to splurge and feel good about it. Best wishes to you and your soon-to-be fiance!
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