Eternity ring.

[kentmotorcompany]

Just had our first baby earlier this year, I believe it might be a good time to buy an eternity ring?

I'm not sure where I should be looking. I don't want to go to one of the big chain Jewellers in the High Street. When I had her Engagement ring made, it was by a small local jeweller near where I worked which was recommended to me. This was done over several visits where he had different Diamonds brought in for me to look at. As I don't work in that area any more, I cant go there.

Anyone bought one online?

I'm thinking of going up to Hatton Garden to buy one. Anyone got any good recommendations?

Also I realise the tradition is to wear it on the same finger as the Wedding/Engagement ring, but I think this would look slightly crowded.
I think I would prefer to buy it for her other hand, but as the finger on the other hand is one size different I would be effectively making this decision for her, by having it made to fit one hand or the other.

[Mobile Chicane]

How about a diamond bracelet instead?

[Zod]

Eternity ring is the appropriate gift.

De Beers have some very good ones.

My wife wears hers on her right hand ring finger.

Edited by Zod on Wednesday 6th October 23:11

[kentmotorcompany]

Zod said:

Eternity ring is the appropriate gift.

De Beers have some very good ones.

Yeah, you don't say!

I bet De Beers have some awesome ones. I was hoping for some good value for money too.

[Zod]

kentmotorcompany said:

Zod said:

Eternity ring is the appropriate gift.

De Beers have some very good ones.

Yeah, you don't say!

I bet De Beers have some awesome ones. I was hoping for some good value for money too.

They're not as expensive as you might think.

[Nightmare]

kentmotorcompany said:

Zod said:

Eternity ring is the appropriate gift.

De Beers have some very good ones.

Yeah, you don't say!

I bet De Beers have some awesome ones. I was hoping for some good value for money too.

Id be delighted to help out if you like....especially if good vfm is part of your requirement

please PM me if interested

cheers
Night

[kentmotorcompany]

Nightmare said:

kentmotorcompany said:

Zod said:

Eternity ring is the appropriate gift.

De Beers have some very good ones.

Yeah, you don't say!

I bet De Beers have some awesome ones. I was hoping for some good value for money too.

Id be delighted to help out if you like....especially if good vfm is part of your requirement

please PM me if interested

cheers
Night

Thanks. I may do that.

[bigTee]

kentmotorcompany said:

Nightmare said:

kentmotorcompany said:

Zod said:

Eternity ring is the appropriate gift.

De Beers have some very good ones.

Yeah, you don't say!

I bet De Beers have some awesome ones. I was hoping for some good value for money too.

Id be delighted to help out if you like....especially if good vfm is part of your requirement

please PM me if interested

cheers
Night

Thanks. I may do that.

Nightmare is very helpful - you will do well to use him!

[kentmotorcompany]

Nightmare said:

kentmotorcompany said:

Zod said:

Eternity ring is the appropriate gift.

De Beers have some very good ones.

Yeah, you don't say!

I bet De Beers have some awesome ones. I was hoping for some good value for money too.

Id be delighted to help out if you like....especially if good vfm is part of your requirement

please PM me if interested

cheers
Night

Thank you again, PM sent.

[lord summerisle]

Looks like i'm too late and NM got in before me.

but if you want some impartial advise from someone not in the trade,

[Luke.]

I'm after a ring for the Mrs too. Any more recommendations? Cheers

[Pete Franklin]

http://www.cooldiamonds.com/ good prices and properly certified diamonds thats where I purchased my wifes engagement ring and it was half the price of highstreet for a better quality diamond. was really impressed with it.

[Luke.]

Pete Franklin said:

http://www.cooldiamonds.com/ good prices and properly certified diamonds thats where I purchased my wifes engagement ring and it was half the price of highstreet for a better quality diamond. was really impressed with it.

Brilliant. That's right by my office.

[Hysteria1983]

If you are not a million miles away from Birmingham, the jewellery quarter is great!

There is much more chance of getting something one off, or at least maybe a three of a kind type thing. You get more value for money than you would at a local jewellers and this time of year there will most likely be a sale on!

I'm off there between Christmas and new gear to get some wedding rings. I also have some rings belonging to my grandmother I am going to sell. I'm not sure if rubys hold much value though?

[Pete Franklin]

Hysteria1983 said:

If you are not a million miles away from Birmingham, the jewellery quarter is great!

There is much more chance of getting something one off, or at least maybe a three of a kind type thing. You get more value for money than you would at a local jewellers and this time of year there will most likely be a sale on!

I'm off there between Christmas and new gear to get some wedding rings. I also have some rings belonging to my grandmother I am going to sell. I'm not sure if rubys hold much value though?

Agree with this too we got our wedding rings from Birmingham jewelry quarter. Was a good deal. Make sure you haggle hard though there is lots of room to do so with all of the competition around.

Regarding choosing diamonds. A tip I picked up was that its not really worth paying out for higher than vs1 or 2 clarity as at this level imperfections are not visible except under magnification. Saves you a few bob or let's you go up a carat point so worth considering. The other c's are more personal taste. In my opinion slightly off white colour can look very nice- slightly blue tinge for example looks great in the light. and you pay less than a perfectly white stone.

Good luck

Pete.

[barryrs]

Thought I would bump this thread rather than start another on the same subject.

Im looking for an eternity ring for the wife and i know nothing about jewelry however im happy to choose the ring without her input as I know what she will like.

I have found this from a high street jeweler at £1750 in 18ct white gold and just wondered if it represented good value or should i be looking elsewhere?



This style is pretty critical so it sits well against the current rings and it must be white gold with tanzanite as its her favorite stone.

[Adam Ansel]

The Hollywood stars on Oscars night wear Moissanite instead of Diamonds because they look so much better.
Not widely available in the UK, but far better value than diamonds.
Worth a look.

[oilslick]

I'd have a read of this thread, it's always nice to do business with a fellow PH'er

[rsbmw]

The

barryrs said:

Thought I would bump this thread rather than start another on the same subject.

Im looking for an eternity ring for the wife and i know nothing about jewelry however im happy to choose the ring without her input as I know what she will like.

I have found this from a high street jeweler at £1750 in 18ct white gold and just wondered if it represented good value or should i be looking elsewhere?



This style is pretty critical so it sits well against the current rings and it must be white gold with tanzanite as its her favorite stone.

You don't mention what ct weight or quality the stones are, but I would expect it's pretty poor value from high street.

For comparison, got the Mrs recently a 3.5mm platinum band with 0.9ct of F VVS diamonds 3/4 of the way around for £1400 from Mitchel and co in Birmingham jewellery quarter. Nice day out choosing too.

[Troubleatmill]

I'd be popping onto the watch forum - and dropping ecain a PM.
He does exquisite work.