Engagement Rings (merged)

eco21

Hi,

I have been reading this thread with eager eyes, I have been looking for a ring for girlfriend and choice in Glasgow is good but not great, thinking about going down to Hatton Gardens London, and in there we should be able to find something perfect for her.

I am looking at a budget of £3000 - for a single brilliant cut diamond, I have managed to squeeze information out of her, so know thats what she likes.

Would prefer platinum than white gold, what sort of size should I be looking at? Thinking around .70 carat? Can you haggle at Hatton Gardens?

Kavanne

I haggled at hatton garden it worked

eco21

Perfect,

I am hoping, and I do not know if I am wildly wring but can I buy the ring there and then, or do I need to come back another day for it?

Kavanne

eco21 wrote: »

Perfect,

I am hoping, and I do not know if I am wildly wring but can I buy the ring there and then, or do I need to come back another day for it?

If it is the right size you will be able to take it away. If you want them to resize (which they should do for free) you may have to wait. You could pay and ask them to send it to you special delivery once it's ready? Or put down a deposit and pay the balance when they are ready to send it?

Hamleteer

petertr2000 wrote: »

Hi all,

What are people's thoughts about palladium as a choice of ring?
If its acceptable, it would free up ~£300 more for the diamond. Not looking to spend over £1000, so £300 makes a BIG difference to the rock

Thanks in advance

The difference between Palladium and Platinum is not a huge one - Palladium does not come hallmarked, apart from that they are very similar. If you've got no hang-ups re wanting a 'brand' metal Palladium will do just as well. If you want to see it before buying over the internet, high-street jewellers such as Ernest & Jones and Samuels are stocking these rings.

I would say go for the Palladium and get more stone. I know what would have impressed my WTB more.

Good luck with getting the ring sorted and of course with popping the question.

claireanded

petertr2000 wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm looking for some advice. I'm planning on asking "that" question in about 5 weeks, and I want to have there ring with me - so I've got some work to do!


I've been reading this thread, and a lot of other sites, so I'm reasonably up to speed with cut, colour, clarity etc - but I've a question about the metal for the ring.

From what I've seen, Platinum is very expensive compared to White-Gold, but I'm not keen on WG as its basically just a plating. Why pay all that money for something that isn't what it appears to be (just my opinion!!)

I've been looking at Palladium - from what I've read, it seems to be an ideal choice, and its a fraction of the price of platinum, whilst looking just as good.

What are people's thoughts about palladium as a choice of ring?
If its acceptable, it would free up ~£300 more for the diamond. Not looking to spend over £1000, so £300 makes a BIG difference to the rock


If people think its a good idea, does anyone know of some websites that would be useful for me? I'm happy to buy online - as long as its from a reputable company (i.e. recommended by you lot!!)

Thanks in advance

Palladium is very light and doesn't feel at all substantial if you see what I mean. Plus it's quite brittle so you need a platinum head to set the diamond for it to be safe. With a budget of £1000 i'd go for white gold as you can get a very white alloy (check when buying!). Plus it doesn't cost a lot to re-plate.

claireanded

eco21 wrote: »

Hi,

I have been reading this thread with eager eyes, I have been looking for a ring for girlfriend and choice in Glasgow is good but not great, thinking about going down to Hatton Gardens London, and in there we should be able to find something perfect for her.

I am looking at a budget of £3000 - for a single brilliant cut diamond, I have managed to squeeze information out of her, so know thats what she likes.

Would prefer platinum than white gold, what sort of size should I be looking at? Thinking around .70 carat? Can you haggle at Hatton Gardens?

If you know what style she wants go online, we got one from Samara James -plus there's loads more companies to choose from if you google search "engagement rings" i'd have thought you should do better than a 0.7ct for £3000 online.

Dave101t

i got a white gold, hand made engagement ring for her with a small diamond set in the ring, not sticking out, she chose the style and i got in made in dubai. probably cheap compared to uk standards
i got a matching ring for myself, without the diamond and they complement eachother perfectly, just like us!
300 quid in toal for both.

sunshinejoclaire

petertr2000 wrote: »

That's pretty much what I thought - cheers

Palladium is being hall marked either begining this month or next I think. The law has been changed

our rings came (both palladium) this month. Mine came none hallmarked and his came hallmarked

eco21

I had a look on Samara James - i choose a VS2 Premium F Colour 0.8 Carat in Platinum and was £3123

I could go white gold SI2 H Colour 1.0 Carat for £3430 - but would not want a low quality diamond - much prefer smaller, better one