Engagement Ring Saving

viktory

kippers wrote: »

..is she really so shallow she needs a £3000 ring to prove to people you love her (Madonna, material girl springs to mind).

(No offence meant)

:eek: :eek: :eek: No, of course not!

Why do people think that adding the 'no offence meant' line means that offensive comments are no longer offensive?

Idiophreak

viktory wrote: »

Why do people think that adding the 'no offence meant' line means that offensive comments are no longer offensive?

I also like "no insult intended, but <insert insult here>"...

These phrases make me laugh all day at work

GPedro

Quality, not quantity! A half-carat colourless. near-flawless diamond will have significantly more 'wow' factor than a 1-carat high-street special.

I also used and recommend Blue Nile. Although I was lucky to have bought in dollars when the exchange rate was favourable.

*Louise*

timbob wrote: »

New account created for this as my girlfriend reads the forums....

I'm planning on asking my girlfriend to marry me and I know she's always dreamt of a diamond ring. My budget is probably around £3000 but I could perhaps go a little higher. Quality and colour of the stone is more important than size, but I'd like an 0.75 carat minimum.. Her ring size might make off the shelf hard and will likely need adjusted as its a G

Did she say yes??

Are you married yet??:D

viktory

Idiophreak wrote: »

I also like "no insult intended, but <insert insult here>"...

These phrases make me laugh all day at work

Or, "I hope you don't mind me saying but........."

Usually means that yes, you are going to mind.

Pollycat

tattoed_bum wrote: »

does everyone know the opening post is 2 yrs old

Waste of time giving advice, I reckon, it's almost 2.5 years since the original post . :rolleyes:

timbob either has a few rugrats or is with another woman. :rolleyes:

It was the only post he made.
As he admitted that he created this username specifically for this question

New account created for this as my girlfriend reads the forums....

you'd think he'd at least have the courtesy to come back and thank the people who gave him advice.

ailuro2

DID SHE SAY YES?

Pollycat

ailuro2 wrote: »

DID SHE SAY YES?

DO WE CARE?

IdealD

LOL:rotfl:

I guess it doesn't matter how old the post is. People are obviously popping in here because they are interested. Hopefully we can impart some knowledge for those who will be looking and still are looking for "The Diamond".

IdealD

shellsuit

Pollycat wrote: »

Waste of time giving advice, I reckon, it's almost 2.5 years since the original post . :rolleyes:

timbob either has a few rugrats or is with another woman. :rolleyes:

It was the only post he made.
As he admitted that he created this username specifically for this question you'd think he'd at least have the courtesy to come back and thank the people who gave him advice.

Don't be ridiculous, this was posted over a year ago, he could be hitched now, he could be gay now, could even be dead for all we know!