What is diamond mounting?
To clarify, a loose diamond is where you buy a diamond separately and then have it mounted in a setting of your choice. A mounted diamond is ready-made, where the diamond has already been fixed to a setting. Both these options have pros and cons so let’s break this down and see what the main considerations are.
What is special about Tiffany diamonds?
Tiffany diamonds are lauded as the most carefully selected and audited diamonds in the market. Their metal is made exclusively of 925 sterling silver which matches the shimmer and shine of the diamond crystal.
Does Tiffany and Co buy back diamonds?
Many people wonder if Tiffany’s will buy back their own jewelry. While Tiffany & Co. has excellent customer service, buying back diamond jewelry is not something they do unless it has been 30 days or less since the original sale.
Does Tiffany jewelry increase in value?
Because of the ongoing, high demand for Tiffany jewelry, and because of the timeless design and high quality associated with Tiffany engagement rings and other jewelry, and ongoing marketing and advertising by Tiffany, Tiffany jewelry retains its resale value more than any other branded jewelry.
Can you negotiate with Tiffany and Co?
Tiffany will not negotiate on price and they don’t offer one-year financing, although I think they offer some sort of shorter-term payment plan. When you buy Tiffany engagement rings, you pay a huge premium for the name.
How are diamonds mounted on a ring?
What is Diamond Setting? In the popular prong setting, the gem sits in a metal cup called a collet, which is soldered to the band of the ring. The stone is then held in place by prongs (also called a claw or a basket), which are bent to hold it firmly in place.
What is a mounting in jewelry?
Some people say the term “jewelry mounting” refers just to the part that holds the stone-such as the prong head or the bezel part. The word mounting comes from the action of mounting the stone to the metal.