Engagement rings, whats expected?
21 February 2008, 08:01 PM
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about a months salery per ring
and ive bought a few in my time
but always managed to retain them
but never got the <next> modle to wear it !!!
seriously though dont buy in rip of britain with sky high mark up prices get a chaep weekend to prague /singapore /hong kong and get better value for money
last jewrelly i bought for her indoors was £350 in phillapines and 2,5 k in the uk !!
and ive bought a few in my time
but always managed to retain them
but never got the <next> modle to wear it !!!
seriously though dont buy in rip of britain with sky high mark up prices get a chaep weekend to prague /singapore /hong kong and get better value for money
last jewrelly i bought for her indoors was £350 in phillapines and 2,5 k in the uk !!
21 February 2008, 10:30 PM
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Great some good food for thought there guys 
Great idea about not buying in the UK, I know a few people in Goa, and my Dad is going there very soon, might get pictures of one I like/think she will like and get one made there.
Great idea about not buying in the UK, I know a few people in Goa, and my Dad is going there very soon, might get pictures of one I like/think she will like and get one made there.
22 February 2008, 12:50 PM
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If you have someone in Goa I have a guy out there who can sort you, he is also the only govt approved valuer in Goa so his stuff is genuine, I myself have had a few things off him so I can vouch for it.. PM me if you want his e-mail etc.
22 February 2008, 01:17 PM
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Just prioritise the importance of showing off overpriced trinkets on yer fingers compared to sacrificing other things you enjoy together.
It's all a big con in my opinion - De Beers control world diamond supply tightly so as they can charge a huge sum for a sparkling bit of carbon. Only experts can tell the difference between real diamond and Cubic Zirconia anyway - so is it THAT important to your life to swallow the two months salary 'rule'.
Reality however is that you can get something gold and diamond that looks really nice for well under £1000 if you avoid the high street Ratner type shops et all (the man who let the cat out the bag...). I just bought one in this area Jewellery Quarter Hockley Birmingham. Far better quality and value than High St. Did just the job without having to sell a fast car or live on soup to get it
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It's all a big con in my opinion - De Beers control world diamond supply tightly so as they can charge a huge sum for a sparkling bit of carbon. Only experts can tell the difference between real diamond and Cubic Zirconia anyway - so is it THAT important to your life to swallow the two months salary 'rule'.
Reality however is that you can get something gold and diamond that looks really nice for well under £1000 if you avoid the high street Ratner type shops et all (the man who let the cat out the bag...). I just bought one in this area Jewellery Quarter Hockley Birmingham. Far better quality and value than High St. Did just the job without having to sell a fast car or live on soup to get it
D
22 February 2008, 01:25 PM
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I was completely shocked and overwhelmed that he had gone to the trouble of choosing a ring for me instead of taking me shopping for one. Each to their own, and only u will know whether ur girlfriend would rather pick her own ring. : )
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