Buying jewelery in france? any benefits?

[Goliath205]

Hi all,

Just want some advice, I will be going to france for a few days soon and was wondering if anyone knows if jewelery, particularly a white gold/diamond engagaement ring is likely to be any cheaper over there as opposed to here.

Are there any other pro's or con's to buying abroad? One I can think of is that I don't speak french and don't want to end up being flogged a plastic one!

Thanks in advance!

[chard]

No expert on frog tomfoolery but would have thought (given the exchange rate) most things on the continent would be more expensive

[mad4amanda]

I wouldnt have said so, in my expearience France tends to be more expensive than the UK for jewelery and watches.

[DangerousMike]

if you need an engagement ring, contact Howard (nightmare) on Pistonheads. I and many other PHers have used him. The service is excellent and you'll get a very good price. I got a top quality custom made ring for a great price. Can't recommend him enough.

[Goliath205]

Thanks for the replies guys, looks like i'm better of sourcing one from home turf I will get in touch with Howard and see if he can help Thanks for the heads up

[Simon Brooks]

Many years ago I served my apprenticeship in Hatton Garden manufacturing various items of jewellery, we also used to buy semi finished items from a company in France, we had loads of problems with the stuff being below the required gold content to pass the UK assay tests. Whilst I sure that this is not the case with all French jewellery, it kind of sows a seed of doubt

[e635815]

Gold is necessary 18 carat in France. Which is not the case everywhere in Europe. Italy can sell 9 carat stuff for exemple and I think the situation is similar in the UK, isn't it?

[Simon Brooks]

UK gold quality

9
18
22

[sparkythecat]

Haven't you seen the ad?
The French are coming here toi buy engagement rings.
Check it out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laZPcOAbb-4

[Simon Brooks]

not seen that advert, fantastic