Engagement Ring
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I know this isn't a watch, but couldn't find a jewellery forum and fancied some more considered responses than I'd get in the lounge.
I was browsing Amazon for Black Friday deals and came across this ring from Amazon jewellers. ..
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A ridiculously impulsive buy but the deal looks awesome. My question is how good a deal actually is this? Is the ring worth the £3100 original price? Is buying from Amazon a stupid idea? Could I be totally ripped off?
I was browsing Amazon for Black Friday deals and came across this ring from Amazon jewellers. ..
linky
A ridiculously impulsive buy but the deal looks awesome. My question is how good a deal actually is this? Is the ring worth the £3100 original price? Is buying from Amazon a stupid idea? Could I be totally ripped off?
There is really not enough information to know.
Diamonds are graded pretty comprehensively and there is a huge difference between a top grade and a lower grade stone. It is not clear if the 1 carat refers to the solitaire or includes the smaller diamonds. I would suggest a trip to a few jewellers and to learn a bit about diamond before taking the plunge.
Diamonds are graded pretty comprehensively and there is a huge difference between a top grade and a lower grade stone. It is not clear if the 1 carat refers to the solitaire or includes the smaller diamonds. I would suggest a trip to a few jewellers and to learn a bit about diamond before taking the plunge.
RDMcG said:
There is really not enough information to know.
Diamonds are graded pretty comprehensively and there is a huge difference between a top grade and a lower grade stone. It is not clear if the 1 carat refers to the solitaire or includes the smaller diamonds. I would suggest a trip to a few jewellers and to learn a bit about diamond before taking the plunge.
That's the thing though, pretty sure this is a black Friday deal. So it's either take a risk and possibly get a great deal or do the normal thing and pay a lot more but do the proper research. Diamonds are graded pretty comprehensively and there is a huge difference between a top grade and a lower grade stone. It is not clear if the 1 carat refers to the solitaire or includes the smaller diamonds. I would suggest a trip to a few jewellers and to learn a bit about diamond before taking the plunge.
I bought an engagement ring last year - designed it and had it made in Hatton Garden.
Found the Jeweller online and did it all over email / phone - it turned out well but still risky without seeing the actual stones etc.
Although a reputable company, parting with the best part of £6k blind was a bit nerve racking!
I was slightly naive and should have done more research on diamonds but as above it all turned out well in the end.
I got certificates of the diamond choices etc showing the inclusions and chose a stone based on little knowlege and until i actually saw the finished article the diagrams didnt really make that much sense to me.
My advice would be to do as i did - get it made by a jeweller. (but maybe actually visit the shop during the process)
You can pick the design (copy a designer version etc), pick the material and stones.
works out a lot cheaper than buying off the shelf and also has a personal touch to it.
I would rather spend a bit more by going to a jeweller than buying via amazon.
Found the Jeweller online and did it all over email / phone - it turned out well but still risky without seeing the actual stones etc.
Although a reputable company, parting with the best part of £6k blind was a bit nerve racking!
I was slightly naive and should have done more research on diamonds but as above it all turned out well in the end.
I got certificates of the diamond choices etc showing the inclusions and chose a stone based on little knowlege and until i actually saw the finished article the diagrams didnt really make that much sense to me.
My advice would be to do as i did - get it made by a jeweller. (but maybe actually visit the shop during the process)
You can pick the design (copy a designer version etc), pick the material and stones.
works out a lot cheaper than buying off the shelf and also has a personal touch to it.
I would rather spend a bit more by going to a jeweller than buying via amazon.
In my opinion as a jeweller id say it is at worst a fair deal. I wouldn't / couldn't produce an item like that for under £900 unless it was utter s
t quality. I'd be guessing the centre stone is circa 0.50 to 0.60ct and the shoulders circa 0.05ct each. The smalls are cheap as chips but to get s half decent 0.50 / 0.60 you need to be spending the total value on that stone alone...... or more!
You have to bear in mind this thought.: will she wear it with pride? And will you be proud to give her it? Nobody wants the embarrassment of realising its a bit of a turd, no matter how much the advertising says you 'saved'. Engagement rings are a sign of your commitment. Do your homework and get the best you can.
t quality. I'd be guessing the centre stone is circa 0.50 to 0.60ct and the shoulders circa 0.05ct each. The smalls are cheap as chips but to get s half decent 0.50 / 0.60 you need to be spending the total value on that stone alone...... or more!You have to bear in mind this thought.: will she wear it with pride? And will you be proud to give her it? Nobody wants the embarrassment of realising its a bit of a turd, no matter how much the advertising says you 'saved'. Engagement rings are a sign of your commitment. Do your homework and get the best you can.
ecain63 said:
In my opinion as a jeweller id say it is at worst a fair deal. I wouldn't / couldn't produce an item like that for under £900 unless it was utter st quality. I'd be guessing the centre stone is circa 0.50 to 0.60ct and the shoulders circa 0.05ct each. The smalls are cheap as chips but to get s half decent 0.50 / 0.60 you need to be spending the total value on that stone alone...... or more!
You have to bear in mind this thought.: will she wear it with pride? And will you be proud to give her it? Nobody wants the embarrassment of realising its a bit of a turd, no matter how much the advertising says you 'saved'. Engagement rings are a sign of your commitment. Do your homework and get the best you can.
This is pretty much why I didn't go for it on the end. I felt a bit cheap! t quality. I'd be guessing the centre stone is circa 0.50 to 0.60ct and the shoulders circa 0.05ct each. The smalls are cheap as chips but to get s half decent 0.50 / 0.60 you need to be spending the total value on that stone alone...... or more!You have to bear in mind this thought.: will she wear it with pride? And will you be proud to give her it? Nobody wants the embarrassment of realising its a bit of a turd, no matter how much the advertising says you 'saved'. Engagement rings are a sign of your commitment. Do your homework and get the best you can.
Reckon I'll approach an independent jewellers at some point. Just checked your location and you're the other side of the country though.
TheBALDpuma said:
ecain63 said:
In my opinion as a jeweller id say it is at worst a fair deal. I wouldn't / couldn't produce an item like that for under £900 unless it was utter st quality. I'd be guessing the centre stone is circa 0.50 to 0.60ct and the shoulders circa 0.05ct each. The smalls are cheap as chips but to get s half decent 0.50 / 0.60 you need to be spending the total value on that stone alone...... or more!
You have to bear in mind this thought.: will she wear it with pride? And will you be proud to give her it? Nobody wants the embarrassment of realising its a bit of a turd, no matter how much the advertising says you 'saved'. Engagement rings are a sign of your commitment. Do your homework and get the best you can.
This is pretty much why I didn't go for it on the end. I felt a bit cheap! t quality. I'd be guessing the centre stone is circa 0.50 to 0.60ct and the shoulders circa 0.05ct each. The smalls are cheap as chips but to get s half decent 0.50 / 0.60 you need to be spending the total value on that stone alone...... or more!You have to bear in mind this thought.: will she wear it with pride? And will you be proud to give her it? Nobody wants the embarrassment of realising its a bit of a turd, no matter how much the advertising says you 'saved'. Engagement rings are a sign of your commitment. Do your homework and get the best you can.
Reckon I'll approach an independent jewellers at some point. Just checked your location and you're the other side of the country though.
ecain63 said:
In my opinion as a jeweller id say it is at worst a fair deal. I wouldn't / couldn't produce an item like that for under £900 unless it was utter st quality. I'd be guessing the centre stone is circa 0.50 to 0.60ct and the shoulders circa 0.05ct each. The smalls are cheap as chips but to get s half decent 0.50 / 0.60 you need to be spending the total value on that stone alone...... or more!
You have to bear in mind this thought.: will she wear it with pride? And will you be proud to give her it? Nobody wants the embarrassment of realising its a bit of a turd, no matter how much the advertising says you 'saved'. Engagement rings are a sign of your commitment. Do your homework and get the best you can.
When the time comes I'll pm you eddiet quality. I'd be guessing the centre stone is circa 0.50 to 0.60ct and the shoulders circa 0.05ct each. The smalls are cheap as chips but to get s half decent 0.50 / 0.60 you need to be spending the total value on that stone alone...... or more!You have to bear in mind this thought.: will she wear it with pride? And will you be proud to give her it? Nobody wants the embarrassment of realising its a bit of a turd, no matter how much the advertising says you 'saved'. Engagement rings are a sign of your commitment. Do your homework and get the best you can.
gaz1234 said:
ecain63 said:
In my opinion as a jeweller id say it is at worst a fair deal. I wouldn't / couldn't produce an item like that for under £900 unless it was utter st quality. I'd be guessing the centre stone is circa 0.50 to 0.60ct and the shoulders circa 0.05ct each. The smalls are cheap as chips but to get s half decent 0.50 / 0.60 you need to be spending the total value on that stone alone...... or more!
You have to bear in mind this thought.: will she wear it with pride? And will you be proud to give her it? Nobody wants the embarrassment of realising its a bit of a turd, no matter how much the advertising says you 'saved'. Engagement rings are a sign of your commitment. Do your homework and get the best you can.
When the time comes I'll pm you eddiet quality. I'd be guessing the centre stone is circa 0.50 to 0.60ct and the shoulders circa 0.05ct each. The smalls are cheap as chips but to get s half decent 0.50 / 0.60 you need to be spending the total value on that stone alone...... or more!You have to bear in mind this thought.: will she wear it with pride? And will you be proud to give her it? Nobody wants the embarrassment of realising its a bit of a turd, no matter how much the advertising says you 'saved'. Engagement rings are a sign of your commitment. Do your homework and get the best you can.
ecain63 said:
Reckon I'll approach an independent jewellers at some point. Just checked your location and you're the other side of the country though.
No probs. I wasnt pimping my wares, just offering my opinion. Happy to help if you need further advice though.
OP, if you do go for a custom made you could do far worse than approach Eddie even with the distance (check his "bench" thread if you haven't already!)
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