Engagement Rings (merged)

Biddyrolo

You could have a trip to Birminghams jewellery quarter or Hatton Gardens in London as there are stacks of jewellers there, or you could join a jewellery/silversmithing night class and make your own. My OH had a couple come to one of his classes to make their own wedding rings.
Sorry, Congratulations xx

Angel777

A massive congratulations!

My bf has gone over to my parents tonight to talk to them without me!!!

I think he is planning to aswell!

Motherof1

Natal Wholesale Jewllers in South Africa sells beautiful jewellery....if you know someone who lives in SA or someone going out there.....that may be an option....

Best of luck with everything.

Mrs_Cupier

Congratulations! :j

Just wanted to back up the recommendation of diamondgeezer.com.

My husband had an eternity ring made for me, to our design, cheaper than we could find in the shops - and they worked really hard to make sure it was what we wanted. In fact, they made it twice, because the first time they cut something too thin and a stone fell out!

Then, they brought it to our doorstep for us. Couldn't fault them!

Alternatively, it might be cheaper to buy a second-hand ring and have the stone reset. I was told years ago that this works because second hand jewellery doesn't attract VAT, although that may no longer be true.

Hope you find the ring you both want.

Alan50

Buy the best you can afford, she will love and treasure it all her life...then again if you get the cheaper one...who knows
Be happy and good luck

Emmzi

cash converters had anadvert for jewellry on telly tonight if she doesn't mind second hand!! although I'd try a 'real' second hand place first.

talksalot81

I am wondering about rings too... the whole 'buy the best you can afford' is fine, but that is like asking 'how long is a piece of string?'!

What quality of diamond do you get? What quality is actually discernible from perfect by a normal person (i presume most people will not be able to tell the difference between D and G or FL and VVS?)? I certainly would want a diamond which looks basically perfect to a normal person, but I dont think that would mean a D/Fl! Certainly I imagine I would get alot more for the money if I settled for a G/VVS... but will anyone notice?! Is it more important to get absolute perfection or a bigger stone!?

inkie

Congratulations to you both - why not go to an antique centre and chose a ring from there - they are all unusual, and have the appeal of history behind them. Some bargains to be had - if i were to have my time again i would go there.

Squidgy

blimey! Sure mine didn't cost that much and it's very nice thank you (from H Samuels I believe). My wedding band was from goldfinger rings saw them at a wedding fair in MK and they did a house visit. Very reasonable prices too!

Aberdonian_At_Heart

Congratulations .........i hope you will be very happy :j :beer: