Diamond Rings for sensible money
Discussion
In the absence of a specific jewellery form, I thought that here's the next best place to ask.
It's about that time in my life when I need to think about putting a rock on my good lady's finger. Where is a good place to get diamonds without having my pants pulled down by the typical piss take mark-ups put up against such items?
I'm not averse to buying a diamond by itself and then having it set in a choice of my own ring.
Any help from those more in the know would be much appreciated!
It's about that time in my life when I need to think about putting a rock on my good lady's finger. Where is a good place to get diamonds without having my pants pulled down by the typical piss take mark-ups put up against such items?
I'm not averse to buying a diamond by itself and then having it set in a choice of my own ring.
Any help from those more in the know would be much appreciated!
You can't go wrong with Bluenile.co.uk or Whiteflash.
Or these chaps
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Or these chaps
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Maxf said:
Send Nightmare on here a PM -he deals in such things and seems very fair indeed.
+1 and you will save an absolute fortune on any other prices. Search on here for diamonds and speak to Nightmare (Howard) before looking anywhere else. I got the stone for my Wife's ring at half of retail cost (although once the wife found out he was doing us a deal, the budget stayed the same and she got a bigger diamond instead! 
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Following a thread on here about 18 months ago, I decided to buy my wife’s engagement ring (diamond and setting) through Whiteflash.
Although I was a bit concerned to be sending an electronic payment to someone in America, the actual process was very easy and straightforward. You get your own 'sales assistant' who emails you on a regular basis and phones you (UK time) to make sure you are happy with everything. Once the ring was complete, they get professional photographs taken and email them across.
We then went on holiday to Florida and Whiteflash sent the ring down to us, we collected it the wife put it on and everyone was happy.............always remember to tell customs when you come back home that you have bought a new ring
Although I was a bit concerned to be sending an electronic payment to someone in America, the actual process was very easy and straightforward. You get your own 'sales assistant' who emails you on a regular basis and phones you (UK time) to make sure you are happy with everything. Once the ring was complete, they get professional photographs taken and email them across.
We then went on holiday to Florida and Whiteflash sent the ring down to us, we collected it the wife put it on and everyone was happy.............always remember to tell customs when you come back home that you have bought a new ring
I thought about going to Dubai as I know it well but have heard a few stories about authenticity problems, come backs etc. And with the £/$ exchange rate not being what it was, I'm not convinced that the savings will be all that.
She's after a good sized round solitaire on a plain platinum band so not difficult to choose. I've been pointed to many an acceptable example by her over the past year, and have at this stage a basic understanding of the 5C's.
With regards getting a fake first, yes it's a sensible option but it will steal the "magic" for her which is important. You know what women are like
She's after a good sized round solitaire on a plain platinum band so not difficult to choose. I've been pointed to many an acceptable example by her over the past year, and have at this stage a basic understanding of the 5C's.
With regards getting a fake first, yes it's a sensible option but it will steal the "magic" for her which is important. You know what women are like
dvs_dave said:
I thought about going to Dubai as I know it well but have heard a few stories about authenticity problems, come backs etc. And with the £/$ exchange rate not being what it was, I'm not convinced that the savings will be all that.
She's after a good sized round solitaire on a plain platinum band so not difficult to choose. I've been pointed to many an acceptable example by her over the past year, and have at this stage a basic understanding of the 5C's.
With regards getting a fake first, yes it's a sensible option but it will steal the "magic" for her which is important. You know what women are like
Platinum was more than twice the price of 18ct white gold I bought the wife's ring. Get her palladium coated white gold and just tell her it's platinum She's after a good sized round solitaire on a plain platinum band so not difficult to choose. I've been pointed to many an acceptable example by her over the past year, and have at this stage a basic understanding of the 5C's.
With regards getting a fake first, yes it's a sensible option but it will steal the "magic" for her which is important. You know what women are like
Very recent experience...
1) Having the real deal there on the day makes a LOT of difference to the other half. And her family. And her friends. That is a life time of brownie points.
2) Know her well enough to know what she'll like. Fair means or foul. It's not a light hearted decision you're making. If you don't know she'll like the ring, do you know she'll say yes? (no point asking if not!).
3) Understand the 5 Cs, and do some price comparisons on the web. But don't be wedded (intentional) to price. What you're about to enter into is worth (will cost!) more than 10%-20% on the list price. It is NOT a car
4) If you're risk averse, buy from somewhere that will allow a FULL credit note against something alternative. Tough to do if you buy stone and setting separate.
5) don't buy fake ANYTHING. How would you feel if she bought you a kitted MR2 instead of the longed for Ferrari?
Michael Rose recommended. Don't care if they're "expensive". The product was absolutely on the money
1) Having the real deal there on the day makes a LOT of difference to the other half. And her family. And her friends. That is a life time of brownie points.
2) Know her well enough to know what she'll like. Fair means or foul. It's not a light hearted decision you're making. If you don't know she'll like the ring, do you know she'll say yes? (no point asking if not!).
3) Understand the 5 Cs, and do some price comparisons on the web. But don't be wedded (intentional) to price. What you're about to enter into is worth (will cost!) more than 10%-20% on the list price. It is NOT a car
4) If you're risk averse, buy from somewhere that will allow a FULL credit note against something alternative. Tough to do if you buy stone and setting separate.
5) don't buy fake ANYTHING. How would you feel if she bought you a kitted MR2 instead of the longed for Ferrari?
Michael Rose recommended. Don't care if they're "expensive". The product was absolutely on the money
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