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   Questions for Your Tiffany Jeweler
[17/06/2009 08:02AM]

We frequently hear that if you don’t know Tiffanys, you should know your Tiffany jeweler. Actually, even if you do know Tiffany jewelry, it is best to know you can trust your jeweler. You can be taken advantage of even with ethical practices if you don’t have the best information. Your Tiffany jeweler should be glad to answer your questions and have ready knowledge of what he or she is selling.

One example of a piece of information that can affect the price of a stone is whether or not it is treated. There is nothing wrong with buying a treated stone, but you are being taken advantage of if you pay the price for a stone that has not been treated and the stone you purchased has been enhanced. Ask your Tiffany jeweler what the difference in price is between a treated and non-treated stone.To see the high quality of Tiffany rings here.

Some in the Tiffany jewelry business feel that if a stone is not specifically stated to be natural, then it is treated or if the treatment is not discernable, then it need not be mentioned. Always ask if the stone has been treated and what the treatment was. Ask exactly what the treatment does to the stone. Does it enhance the color, increase the clarity, change the color, change the durability or make the stone more marketable? Also ask if the treatment is permanent and if there is any special care needed to maintain the integrity of the treatment.

One of the more important questions to ask is how to take care of the piece of Tiffany jewelry you are buying. Some care products and techniques are fine for diamonds, but lethal for pearls. Some pieces of jewelry are much more affected by abrasives or chemicals than are others. Follow the Tiffany jeweler’s directions exactly in caring for the Tiffany jewelry as it can affect your warranty.

Ask your Tiffany Co jeweler about the durability of the stone in the piece. Can it be easily scratched like a pearl or piece of turquoise? Is it hard but brittle like Tanzanite? If it is in a ring, should it be worn only occasionally rather than on a daily basis? Opals and pearls, for instance, need gentle treatment and when worn in a ring.

While your jewelry should not be worn at the swimming pool due to the chlorine or while working with chemicals or heavy tools due to the possibility of damage, other situations may compromise their beauty. Some stones are affected by sunlight, so ask your Tiffany jeweler if you can wear the piece in the sunlight.

Some jewelry needs maintenance now and then, and you should ask your jeweler what maintenance the piece might need beyond keeping it clean. It may need specific storage methods, to have the prongs checked on a regular schedule, to be kept in the proper humidity or to have a regular treatment to keep it at its best. If you are buying pearls, ask how often they need to be restrung.

If the piece of jewelry is very expensive, you need to ask your jeweler about the value of the stone itself and his or her opinion on whether to insure the piece separately. He or she may have an idea of the process needed to insure a piece of jewelry and do a written insurance appraisal for you.

Among the most important questions you need to ask your jeweler are about the return policy and the warranty on the piece. Check to see if a return is for store credit only or if your money is returned, what the time frame for returns is and if you need original packaging along with your receipt. Ask if there is a condition for return or if you can return the piece just because you have decided it doesn’t fit into your Tiffany jewellery wardrobe.

You might find that the guarantee on the stone is different than the guarantee on the piece of jewelry. The guarantee may be contingent on certain care or a maintenance schedule. Ask if the jeweler’s repairs are made in-house or if they are sent out.

A trustworthy and informed Tiffany jeweler will be more than happy to answer your questions to secure a sale on tiffany earrings or other else and a satisfied long-term customer.

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   A guide To Spot the Fake Tiffany
[15/06/2009 01:24PM]

♥ How do you tell the difference between the fake and the real Tiffany jewellery you get? ♥

We all know that Tiffany Co is one of three most famous jewelry producers in the world fashion industry. Tiffany & Co has been leading the jewelry world in the past several decades. All over the globe, there have been a large number of faithful users of Tiffany and Co jewelries. Still, a lot of people want to join this big family group of tiffany. We all vigorously advocate people to buy authentic and genuine tiffany jewelries. But can everyone tell the difference between the fake and the real tiffany jewelry? The key for you is to know the essential tips to distinguish. Below are some useful tips to help you determine what real tiffany jewelry is. This simple guide will save you time and money in the long run.

1. Look at the photo. Is it stolen from the Tiffanys website? If so, you really do not know what you are buying. Make sure the photos are clear and close-up enough to show adequate detail or any flaws. You can be the judge in determining how minor or small the flaw is.

2. Read the entire description. Some sellers are claiming thier item is “Auth.” This means absolutely nothing. It does not mean Authentic. Unless the auction specifically states the item is Authentic Tiffanys it may not be.

3. Look at the sellers feedback and feedback score. Beware of sellers with private feedback. They may be hiding comments made regarding fake items they sold. Also, beware of new sellers (less than 1 week) who have lots of Tiffanys for sale at cheap prices. These sellers may have had a previous eBay account suspended for selling fake items and have opened another account.

4. Look at the price. Although the auction may have started out at 99 cents, this does not necessarily mean the item is fake. Many sellers do this to keep down eBay fees. The final cost should be, at least, half of the retail value of the item(s). Steer clear of high retail priced items with a Buy It Now price of less than 1/3 the retail value. Example: $250 Return to Oval Tag Tiffany  Necklaces with a Buy It Now Price of $50.

5. Ask the seller questions. Honest sellers do not mind answering questions regarding authenticity. Sellers should be prompt to answer e-mails, no longer than 2 days. If you have asked the seller if the item is authentic and you do not get a response from the seller, the item is probably fake. Honest sellers are not afraid to answer questions to give additionsl photos if requested.

6. Reciepts are not a guarentee of authenticity. It is very easy to make a fake receipt. There are computer programs and fake receipt makers out there to help the crook along. In addition, many sellers who provide the receipt with the purchase are only providing a copy of the reciept as to avoid identity theft.

7. Read the Return Policy! If you do not agree with the return policy do not bid on that auction.

8. Compare the item with the Tiffany & Co. website. Although the Tiffany & Co. website only show in-stock items, it is a valuable resource. Tiffany & Co. will not authenticate items bought on eBay. They have sued eBay several times for allowing counterfiets to be sold on thier site.


 9. Tiffany & Co. does not have sales! tiffanyworld.co.uk is one of the few online stores to sell authentic items at a discounted price. We have added about 200 Tiffany & Co Sliver Jewelry and Diamonds to the site for our customers. Our mission is to provide the best products (tiffany necklaces, tiffany pendants, tiffany bracelets, tiffany earrings, tiffany rings) and service to our customers at the lowest prices possible. All of them are the latest releases with the most exquisite designs. Our tiffany silver jewelries will surly satisfies all your unique needs.

EVERYTHING about the authentic Tiffany item is high quality! From the care card to the box to the bag it comes in as well as the pouch to store the item and of course the item itself. Tiffany has been around for quite a while and they perfect every last detail of all items that have their name on it! Just because a seller claims to offer a receipt, doesn’t mean it is authentic.


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