Necklace similar to Tiffany's but less £££

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Dd is going to be 15 in a few weeks and has her heart set on this necklace.

www.tiffany.co.uk/jewelry/necklaces-pendants/return-to-tiffany-mini-double-heart-tag-pendant-28751249/

She maintains that she's wanted it for years (she has mentioned it intermittently tbf). There's nothing else that she wants for her birthday, other than a few clothes and plant pots etc which I've already bought her.

I think it's too expensive for a 15th birthday present - 'more special' birthday maybe, but recognise that that's all a bit random. I'm also not sure when she'll wear it as she doesn't have much of a social life, and think she'll have gone off it by the time that she does.

Has anyone seen something similar but much, much cheaper about?

TIA

To be honest I think that part of the desire for a Tiffany necklace is that it's Tiffany and such a luxurious and recognised brand. I'd probably steer away from the necklace front rather than find something similar if you didn't want to buy that one x

Could she have part of it for her birthday and she pays off the rest via chores? I agree - a cheaper version is unlikely to cut it in this case.

If that’s above your birthday budget (it would be above mine, too!) then I’d give her money towards it and then more at Christmas and she can have it when she has enough. Perhaps relatives will give her money as well or she can do jobs to earn more.

I wouldn’t be paying for it outright not would I be suggesting more crap versions.

Or see how she feels about a second-hand one from eBay.

I have the same necklace in blue and wear it often - would she be happy with a pre loved one? There are a few on eBay and they come with the packaging so still look like a nice gift but much cheaper

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175197593746

Is it the fact it's Tiffany or the style?
If it's the style what about this?

https://www.personalised-jewellery.co.uk/heart-necklace-925-sterling-silver-personalisedengraved.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzcvJqKvD9gIVycLtCh1XhgwGEAQYAiABEgIc0vD_BwE

I'd be gutted if I wanted a Tiffany necklace but was bought a cheap lookalike.
Best not to buy a necklace at all if you're not buying that particular one.

I agree it's too expensive for a 15th Birthday gift.
If she still likes it next year then I'd get it.

I have this necklace and have worn it daily for 5 years so great quality!
My daughter was also gifted it as a christening present (she's now 2!) so it has been put away!
I agree it's more of a special gift, why not wait and buy it for her 16th?

I'd definitely look at 2nd hand. Just be a bit vigilant because there are sometimes fake Tiffany items on eBay etc.

Have you tried Vivienne Westwood? Their orb necklaces are probably seen as just as cool, if not more so, and they’re about a third of the price. They may not be as good quality (no idea tbh) but for a young girl who’s likely to lose it if she’s anything like most teens, it could be a good compromise. Definitely run it by her first though; perhaps see what her reaction is to VW jewellery.

Actually, sorry, the VW necklaces are about half the price of that one - I’ve just seen your link.

If it's a Tiffany necklace she wants then she's likely to be disappointed with a non Tiffany one.

When my DC want something expensive and over budget for their birthday I either give them cash towards them saving up for it or suggest that grandparents and family chip in.

I’ve worn a Tiffany necklace daily for 20 years. In that time I’ve changed the actual necklace 3 times, not because it has broken, but because I wanted a change of style. So I wouldn’t worry about her needing somewhere to wear it.

I also wouldn’t want a knock off or copycat version of a specific designer. (Obviously, I’m an adult, so she may think differently, but if I were you, I’d have a conversation with her before buying any similar items) If it’s over budget for birthday, I’d offer the option of putting it on the Christmas list or doing paid chores to earn enough to buy it.

Ah, I hadn't fully realised that a Tiffany necklace was such a 'thing' iykwim. These replies are very helpful, thanks, I get what she means more now.

I'm vaguely worried about her losing it at school, but tbf, she rarely loses things. But still too valuable to wear for school, I think.

I agree that 16th birthday would be more appropriate and if she doesn't still want one, she didn't want it that much.

I'll have a look on Ebay - how can you be vigilant about knock offs? What should I look for.

Thanks once again all - super helpful

I'm also not sure when she'll wear it as she doesn't have much of a social life, and think she'll have gone off it by the time that she does.

Dd has had the blue version for about 3-4 years and wears it daily. She doesn't take it off very often and definitely doesn't save it just for special occasions.

Does she wear it to school? I ask because Dd had her phone taken from her blazer a few weeks ago. It was in PE changing room which should have been locked. The HoY was amazing and it was returned to her, but a Tiffany necklace would certainly fall into the 'we asked you not to bring valuables to school' category (fair enough).

I was just thinking that I wear a necklace every day and feel odd without, then noticed that dd has already whatsapped me through a link to an Urban Outfitters coat in response to my saying maybe the necklace for your 16th birthday earlier, so maybe she can wait another year!

Thanks so much once again.

Have you got the money to buy it, as it's a very expensive gift for a 15year old!

If she's wanting a nice necklace then Abbott and Lyon have some lovely ones, mid price x

Another way to look at it, at least Tiffany jewellery has a resale value if she goes off it when she is older. If you bought a knock off necklace, it would only be worth pennies secondhand, maybe only the value of the metal. I have some Tiffany jewellery from when I was younger and their secondhand value is more than they cost 20 years ago.

A second-hand one would be more financially viable, that's for sure.

I’d be very careful about fakes on eBay. I tend to assume anything on eBay with a designer label is a fake.

It’s pretty though - maybe a 16th or joint Christmas/16th pressie.

Yes, that's what I'm thinking too.

www.silver.uk.com/silver-pendants/personalised-april-pendant_p2940.htm

The Westwood ones are nowhere near as good quality. Lots of them aren't even real silver.

I agree with giving her some money towards the Tiffany one. Don't bother with a cheap copy.

Have a look on vinted. I have seen lots of Tiffany things on there. My daughter has the heart necklace and never takes it occur she is older

There's currently the exact same necklace that your DD wants on VINTED for £65. You might even be able to haggle the price down. 🤞🏼

Oops it's the blue one not the pink 😬