Is Tiffany Worth It?

This weekend Lee and I took the girls to the Mall of Millenia. I associate those three words with one word - TIFFANYS! I love stepping inside there and feeling the opulence and grandeur that store has and if you've never been I HIGHLY recommend paying a visit. We aren't usually on that side of town, but any chance I get I always indulge my senses and try on a couple rings. This act always gets my armpits sweaty and makes my heart race and this time it was no different.

I tried on, in my mind's eye, the perfect engagement ring that no other compares to. It was a 3/4 karat, platinum, channel set piece of art. I even tried on the matching wedding band! Talk about a sensory overload! The ear to ear smile is inevitable when your eyes behold such a masterpiece. The feeling of looking at it is priceless and indescribable. It just shines and shines, and the myriad of colors from any angle captivates me. Lee and I have looked around at other rings, but I'm telling you - you have not seen a true diamond until you've seen a Tiffany diamond. The price tag was $7,800 and $2,000 for the wedding band. Yikes!

For those who know me, you know I'm not a spendthrift. I like nice things and I enjoy treating myself sometimes but generally my money has cobwebs on it. I have the same attitude towards Lee's money even though it's not mine. Which leads to me to my current dilemma. A decent 1 karat ring in any other store would generally run from $5,000 to $7,000 but Tiffany's price their 3/4 ring at $7,800.

There is something to be said about the Tiffany quality and craftsmanship that comes with their name. But, is their sparkle, and the warm fuzzy feeling worth the extra cost? Should I invest that extra money in a bigger diamond from another jewellery maker? Or should I get what truly and ultimately makes me happy even if it cost more? My heart screams Tiffany, but my mind says to be affordable. I would tell you though that I've experienced that Tiffany colored box before my eyes (Lee's still partially deaf) and the intense feeling of happiness is an unparalleled emotion. He rarely buys me jewellery but when he does, he does good! Hopefully he keeps that up!