Thread: Tiffany & Co to sell "high quality" replica Stanley Cup rings?

This would be where I draw the line even if I had the money to blow. I did nothing to earn wearing such a ring. In the end I am just a fan, a very happy fan of course, but not a member of the team.

Originally Posted by Hockey Girl

There is nothing wrong with spending more for Tiffany. The quality and craftsmanship are higher and they have top notch jewelry designers. Some of their pieces are works of art and worth every penny. No silver keeps its luster as long or is as durable as Tiffany & Co. silver. Most women can see and feel a difference.

It's like my son telling me which hockey stick he wants. Apparently every ounce a stick is lighter is valuable to him. I don't get it, but he insists this brand, this curve, this lie, this flex, this weight, etc. is worth the extra money. I don't get it, but he knows more about that topic than I do. So I rely on his expertise and trust that he knows the value. I don't have to understand it.

Obviously, it is worth whatever anyone is willing to spend. But you cannot say that their silver is better than others. All properties being equal, purity and such, Tiffany's silver will not have its luster last longer than other silver. It is just not the case at all. Do they employ better jewelers? Probably, at least I would hope so.
As far as hockey sticks, yes there is a difference. Not only in weight, but the materials have different properties, as opposed to silver. The plies can be laid in different pattern, better "wrinkle" control, different composition of the resin or the actual fabric. Of course, thickness of the material, whether the fabric, resin, or both, can and usually does affect the "hotness" of the stick. Difference with that and jewelry, there is a quantifiable difference in the materials.

Early shot of King's replica give away ring....

Originally Posted by Hockey Girl

There is nothing wrong with spending more for Tiffany. The quality and craftsmanship are higher and they have top notch jewelry designers. Some of their pieces are works of art and worth every penny. No silver keeps its luster as long or is as durable as Tiffany & Co. silver. Most women can see and feel a difference.

It's like my son telling me which hockey stick he wants. Apparently every ounce a stick is lighter is valuable to him. I don't get it, but he insists this brand, this curve, this lie, this flex, this weight, etc. is worth the extra money. I don't get it, but he knows more about that topic than I do. So I rely on his expertise and trust that he knows the value. I don't have to understand it.

Bullpucky. You are relying on their name to tell you their product is worth more...and that's precisely why it's worth more (because people are goofy enough to pay for the name). And silver is silver. It will tarnish no matter who's name is stamped on it, provided two samples are identical in chemical makeup. If Tiffany silver keeps its luster longer and is more durable, chances are VERY high that it's mixed with greater amounts of copper or other metals to create an alloy and is NOT sterling silver (defined as 92.5% silver by mass), as they claim. More likely than that is that you simply BELIEVE it holds its luster longer or is more durable, when in actuality, it is no different than anyone else's sterling silver. Designs may be unique, due to copyright. But other than that, it's name and name only.

Originally Posted by FBJ

Bullpucky. You are relying on their name to tell you their product is worth more...and that's precisely why it's worth more (because people are goofy enough to pay for the name). And silver is silver. It will tarnish no matter who's name is stamped on it, provided two samples are identical in chemical makeup. If Tiffany silver keeps its luster longer and is more durable, chances are VERY high that it's mixed with greater amounts of copper or other metals to create an alloy and is NOT sterling silver (defined as 92.5% silver by mass), as they claim. More likely than that is that you simply BELIEVE it holds its luster longer or is more durable, when in actuality, it is no different than anyone else's sterling silver. Designs may be unique, due to copyright. But other than that, it's name and name only.

I like quite a lot of Tiffany jewelry because of the style; they tend to be very simple designs. I am not, of course, speaking of the diamonds, because after all diamonds are nothing but highly altered organic material and why the hell would I want dinosaur crap on my finger?

Originally Posted by geogirl

I like quite a lot of Tiffany jewelry because of the style; they tend to be very simple designs. I am not, of course, speaking of the diamonds, because after all diamonds are nothing but highly altered organic material and why the hell would I want dinosaur crap on my finger?

Liking the styles is one thing. Claiming that because "Tiffany" is stamped on it that it won't tarnish as easily or wear as quickly is another thing altogether.

And LMAO at "dinosaur crap!" Although, unless dinosaurs took their craps in kimberlites or lamproites, I'm not sure that description is apt.

I've never been a jewelry guy, though.

:P

Originally Posted by Hockey Girl

There is nothing wrong with spending more for Tiffany. The quality and craftsmanship are higher and they have top notch jewelry designers. Some of their pieces are works of art and worth every penny. No silver keeps its luster as long or is as durable as Tiffany & Co. silver. Most women can see and feel a difference.

It's like my son telling me which hockey stick he wants. Apparently every ounce a stick is lighter is valuable to him. I don't get it, but he insists this brand, this curve, this lie, this flex, this weight, etc. is worth the extra money. I don't get it, but he knows more about that topic than I do. So I rely on his expertise and trust that he knows the value. I don't have to understand it.

yeah, it's exactly like that.

Let's face it, the Tiffany's knock off is designed for a certain market segment. It is not for everyone. Since much of my paycheck is spent at Tiffany's (not by me), seeing a Kings ring in my wife's pirate booty chest will be refreshing.

Don't think I can take anymore Elsa Peretti, Paloma Picasso or Jean Schlumberger designs.

Hockey fans talking about jewelry, whoda'thunkit... Well at least you don't discuss the pros / cons of dolls... oh wait...