AIBU to think a Tiffany heart tag necklace will be loved by a 12 year old ?

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My DH is quite unwell, worryingly so. He wants to get a personal gift for our 12 year old girl as a life-long momento for her from him. He asked for my advice and I have suggested one of the iconic Tiffany heart tag necklaces, which can be personalised on the reverse. Is this the kind of thing a 12 year old would like do you think ?

I got a Tiffany bean necklace for my 16th birthday, 30 years ago now! Although I’ve worn it on and off, at no point in the past 30 years have I felt it was ‘out of fashion’. Many Tiffany’s pieces are classics. They often become quite on-trend for a while for a certain demographic (particularly young people), but in the long term they are classic pieces that you can wear throughout your life.

Tiffany is classic. It's been considered a quality make for a long time. I've just given my 15yr old ds my 20 year old Tiffany silver charm bracelet and she's delighted.
Choose what you like, OP, you'll never get consensus, taste is such a personal thing. It's a lovely idea.

I'm surprised at people saying that it's naff and their teenagers would wear a Tiffany necklace. My DD is at uni and her Godmother bought her a classic blue heart bracelet for her 18th which she loves. I agree quality probably is as good as it once was but I think it would be a lovely gift from your DH to your DD.

I've got this with my children's names on. You could have all three of you on it. It's lovely because it's intertwined.

www.poshtottydesigns.com/personalised-mixed-gold-mini-russian-ring-necklace.html

I'd go for something else. It seems like a lot of teen girls/young women have one so they've become a bit tacky.

I think it's highly insensitive of people to call your choice tacky, particularly given the circumstances. Some people just have no class.

Oops, so many typos... wouldn't wear a Tiffany necklace.

It’s a brilliant idea. Timeless gift that suits that age and far beyond. I hope things improve for your dh x

I think the circumstances mean that it's even more important that something lovely and more individual is given.

This looks gorgeous. But it’s plated so
won’t it have to be replated in time (assuming continuous wear) so not suitable as ‘forever’ jewellery?

I wonder if it’s related to skin type but plated jewellery last a few months at best on me.

Never seen one in RL but see pictures of if frequently on here and my first reaction every time is ewwwww.....why?

Tiffany has some lovely pieces but that branding is just not nice. 12 year old brand victim me would probably loved it, but not something I would wear as an adult.

I tI think this is a very good idea. Alternatively, buy an additional item that can be kept until your daughter is 18. I really hope your husband's condition improves.

Is there any need for this? The OP’s husband is really ill and they want to get their daughter something to remember him by. You could have said ‘I’m not sure she’d want to wear it into adulthood because the branding is pretty conspicuous’, but instead you say ‘Ewwww’?

I think it's a lovely idea. The two heart one from a previous poster is beautiful, that would be my favourite.

The comment very obviously was nothing negative to do with the OPs situation and everything to do with the necklace.

Very crass of you to use her dh's illness to score points taking offence on her behalf where there was absolutely none to be taken.

Alternatively, she might cherish something personalised, from her deceased father. Jesus Christ...

It's a classic and most teens want one for their 16th. Lots of love to you x

It really depends but for me this heart always looks like a tag on a dog's collar, sorry.
I couldn't see my teen wearing it, not as 12, not now with 16 and unless she changes a lot, not when she is older.

How about a pendant with his and her birthstone and a small heart with their initials? You could look for a jeweller and get something custom made.

I got my gran's wedding ring when I was 18 and got it changed into a solitaire when I had saved enough money. It was something really precious to me as she died when I was 8. It was stolen 10 years ago when we were burgled and I cried my heart out.

I now have my dad's wedding ring and DD will get it when she is 21 with some money to remodel it to remember him.

Honestly I don’t even know how to talk to posters like you. You say something thoughtless and mean-spirited, and when you’re called out on it, you decide I’m the crass one? 😂😂😂

OP are there budget constraints? I prefer the gold one, personally, but obviously it's more expensive. The twin heart ones are nice, but quite small so you might want to look in person if feasible.

Another option is a watch with an engraved back.

I probably wouldn't let her wear whatever it is until she's much older. Would be awful to lose/break/have stolen.

I'm sure she'll cherish whatever he chooses.

It would be loved by this nearly 50-year-old 😃

I’ve just asked the four twelve year old girls currently in my living room, and they love the idea of an engraved piece of jewellery, but none of them liked that specific piece, or were keen on Tiffany. They pass on their love to you and your daughter, OP.

There is a lovely bracelet version in the Return to Tiffany line. It runs $625 in the US, so a little more than the necklace you were considering ($550US), but a nice sturdy chain which you won’t have to replace.

https://www.tiffany.com/jewelry/bracelets/return-to-tiffany-heart-tag-toggle-bracelet-GRP06971/

Thoughts for your family. Hoping your husband recovers.

Lovely choice but IMO, it must be silver not yellow gold. It's a piece your daughter will treasure for many many years.

I don’t agree, I think Tiffany pendants or bracelets are an eternal piece of jewellery whereas Pandora are very much a trend and I can see them being out of fashion in 5-10 years.