This is something that I want to share with friends that probably have the same interest with me...TIFFANY! This posting is not to show off my jewelry but to share some important tips if you want to buy them online.
Most of the tips are extracted from ebay, ehow and many reviews from the www. All the information is validated with my own photos of my own jewelry below.
First and foremost, Tiffany does not have SALES!
Second, Tiffany does not have OUTLETS!
Okay, below are the main characters of the authentic Tiffany products. I can only tell you based on the bracelets that I own because I only like the bracelets and probably will purchase the charms next.
The box the item comes in should be a robin's egg/baby blue. It
should
feature the Tiffany's logo indelibly stamped on with a glossy finish.The
purchase may also be tied with a white satin ribbon.
The purchase should be accompanied by or come inside a bag of the same
color. The bag acts as a polishing cloth and is made of a suede-like
material. It also has a thin drawstring closure.
The fabric on the inside of the AUTHENTIC pouch is EXACTLY the same as the outside of the pouch. The inside of the AUTHENTIC pouch will have a pocket made of the same suede cloth
The item should be heavy in hand, and not feel hollow or plastic.
All items will be stamped and / or signed and marked with the appropriate metal signature (i.e. 925 for sterling silver).
925, the mark of sterling silver for the 'Please Return to Tiffany' as shown above & below, should be engraved on the half-loop above the heart. It should NOT engraved on the actual heart.
The back of the heart should have Tiffany & Co 925 smoothly engraved
at the very top of the heart. This engraving should be as close to the
center indentation of the heart as possible.
This one is very small heart, with the Tiffany's signature baby blue color.
The lobster clasp on a Tiffany bracelet or necklace will show EXCELLENT
workmanship. In fact,
the entire piece should be heavy and feel SOLID in your hand. Also,
here's a little secret, the lobster clasp will ALSO be stamped 925, at
the base of the clasp.
The links on any tiffany tag bracelet or tag necklace are NOT pinched together, they are soldered together and very smooth. You almost can't tell where the link begins or ends.
Hope it helps...more help can be found on ebay website.
