Diamond ring for the Mrs

[Gio G]

I hope I am ok to post in this section as have seen others do the same.

Looking to get a ring for the Mrs for our 10th anniversary and sort of birthday combined (within a couple of days to each other) at the end of the month. One of our local independent jewellery stores has this Hearts on fire brand, which Mrs G really likes. Having read up on so called brand diamonds and how they make a huge mark up, was thinking whether going forward with this was a good decision? In terms of getting value for money. Sorry if sounds a bit tight...

I know what she likes and the type of ring she wants, however unsure whether someone could replicate it. Maybe a little paranoid on reading too much into buying diamonds on the high street is a rip off!

Any advice around the brand, as I know there are some experts on here.

Thanks G

[Fas1975]

Can you get yourself to Bicester outlet mall? There is a hearts on fire store with discounted diamonds. I bought my wife's earrings from there a few weeks ago with a circa 45% discount off list which made it more reasonable

[ecain63]

I run an independent jewellery workshop servicing the south coast and beyond and if you have a design idea I can make pretty much anything you need. If you're happy to discuss by email then feel free to drop me a message.

Eddie

[Variomatic]

Just received a diamond ring back from Eddie with a custom made solitaire mount. Very reasonable on price and lovely work. Would seriously recommend dropping him a line a leas to talk about it.

Regardless of what "brands she likes", for an anniversary there's something extra special about "I commissioned it specially for you"!

[michael gould]

Bluenile.com check it out or at least use it as a guide to value

[yeti]

Or if you're in Laaandaaan taan go and see Dominic Hackett. He's having a diamond ring made up for Mrs yeti at the moment.

[Mark A B]

Depending on your budget I've a friend that's selling a 2 carat diamond solitaire ring for 5k? Has a insurance valuation from 2008 I think for 12k?

[Mark A B]

Depending on your budget I've a friend that's selling a 2 carat diamond solitaire ring for 5k? Has a insurance valuation from 2008 I think for 12k?

[ecain63]

Mark A B said:

Depending on your budget I've a friend that's selling a 2 carat diamond solitaire ring for 5k? Has a insurance valuation from 2008 I think for 12k?

Can you pm me stone details? Im looking for a good 2ct stone for a job at work.

[Paul1345]

Nightmare on here sorted our engagement ring. brilliant piece at a great price.

[muhnkee2]

If you would like to save circa 20% then if you can get a friend who is a non EU resident to take the ring out of Europe on a cheap easyjet flight, then you can get the VAT back (minus a return easyjet flight)....