Moissanite Engagement Ring

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Hi All,
Hoping I’m not alone with this, I’m popping the big question early next year and my better half has indicated she’s happy with a diamond simulant engagement ring. I know she has ethical concerns over blood diamonds, but it’s mostly the case that we’re both pretty frugal with big ticket items as we’ve only just recently cleared all our debt :beer:
I’ve carried out extensive research online and alternative diamonds have come on leaps and bounds from a quality perspective in recent years, plus the costs are a fraction of a real diamond.
Has anyone ever bought a Charles and Colvard Forever One moissanite stone from a UK retailer? I’d ideally want to buy within the UK so my ring is hallmarked and I know its quality is guaranteed.
Thanks, Doug
Hoping I’m not alone with this, I’m popping the big question early next year and my better half has indicated she’s happy with a diamond simulant engagement ring. I know she has ethical concerns over blood diamonds, but it’s mostly the case that we’re both pretty frugal with big ticket items as we’ve only just recently cleared all our debt :beer:
I’ve carried out extensive research online and alternative diamonds have come on leaps and bounds from a quality perspective in recent years, plus the costs are a fraction of a real diamond.
Has anyone ever bought a Charles and Colvard Forever One moissanite stone from a UK retailer? I’d ideally want to buy within the UK so my ring is hallmarked and I know its quality is guaranteed.
Thanks, Doug
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We opted for a Moissanite ring, forever one from Lily Arkwright (UK based) and saved thousands compared to a conventional diamond. The solitaire was similar to this and we opted for a 2ct centre stone.
https://lilyarkwright.com/collections/lily-arkwright-moissanite-solitaire-engagement-rings/products/moissanite-engagement-ring-white-gold-grace-solitaire
https://lilyarkwright.com/
1cts look much more natural.
Silvertabby - Trouble is my other half has her heart set on a big ring, she’s already said 2.5ct (she’ll knock over furniture with that!), I’m going to have a good luck tonight after work. I’ve noticed the 10% sale is now finished but it says its back on sat & sun so still have time.
Everyone seems to go with while gold or platinum these days, I really like the rose gold, it looks really unique.
Doug
2.2ct rose gold solitaire (its called grace), its not quite as big as my better half alluded to but knowing her taste i think she'll love it. Plus, its free return is she's not keen.
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https://imgur.com/a/Akoca
Slimming world start 28/01/2012 starting weight 21st 2.5lb current weight 17st 9-total loss 3st 7.5lb
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I take it you told the missus it was a moissanite stone? The wife hasn't let on to anyone her ring is moissanite and nobody is any the wiser! Saved a packet.