Samdy Gray
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« Reply #15 on: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 15:46:15 » |
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Don't worry so much about the metal. It's all much of a muchness barring the colour.
As for the stone, assuming you're going for traditional diamond, make sure you get the most carat for your money. Different cuts also give different 'sparkles'.
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suttonred
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« Reply #16 on: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 16:00:24 » |
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Even if you so have to go to Samuel's don't tell her. they are notoriously sniffy In my experience. Start off as you mean to go on. Fib.
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jayohaitchenn
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« Reply #17 on: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 17:41:08 » |
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My mrs is using her great-grandmother's ring. It cost me £24 to get it resized. Hope this helps  |
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Chubbs
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« Reply #18 on: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 18:47:17 » |
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dont do it!!
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Nomoreheroes
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« Reply #19 on: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 19:05:44 » |
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Don't buy one before the proposal. Propose and then go to a small jewellers and get them to make something unique. That way she gets choice rather than the cheapest one you can find! :-)
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« Reply #20 on: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 19:09:52 » |
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Don't buy one before the proposal. Propose and then go to a small jewellers and get them to make something unique. That way she gets choice rather than the cheapest one you can find! :-)
Good advice! Not one bloke has ever managed to get the size right. |
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Chubbs
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« Reply #21 on: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 19:13:17 » |
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Pop up to deacons in old town
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« Reply #22 on: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 19:26:23 » |
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Another vote for Deacons.
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ronnie21
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« Reply #23 on: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 19:54:37 » |
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According to the thread he has to buy it in Guildford!
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Ardiles
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« Reply #24 on: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 20:42:03 » |
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Go to get on the train and go to Hatton Garden in London. You'll find a heap of independents all next door to each other and all competing against each other. Some are pricey; others not. You'll be spoiled for choice.
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Ardiles
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« Reply #25 on: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 20:43:38 » |
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Apologies for the gay thread, but I'm not sure where else I can ask. I could ask a jeweller, but I've just returned from a trip to H Samuel and I did feel a bit of a knob.
Any tips on materials, diamonds, price etc... I was going to opt for white gold, but apparently it needs re-rhodiumising once a year, which means platinum or palladium would be a better option, but that means a probable 4 figure sum. I was thinking of using H Samuel.
Help.
Isn't a 4 figure sum pretty much the deal with engagement rings, though? Different story with a wedding ring, obviously, but an engagement ring is going to cost. |
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Ironside
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« Reply #26 on: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 20:44:59 » |
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This place has gone proper downhill recently.
Threads on fucking engagement rings and oven cleaner in the last couple of days.
What have you become...
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Was it me? It can't have been an interesting enough event for me to remember - fB.
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Nomoreheroes
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« Reply #27 on: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 20:45:36 » |
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This place has gone proper downhill recently.
Threads on fucking engagement rings and oven cleaner in the last couple of days.
What have you become...
Grown up ? |
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You're my incurable malady. I miss the pleasure of your company.
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« Reply #28 on: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 20:47:10 » |
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Isn't a 4 figure sum pretty much the deal with engagement rings, though?
Is it? Thank fuck I never proposed |
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« Reply #29 on: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 20:47:35 » |
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This place has gone proper downhill recently.
Threads on fucking engagement rings and oven cleaner in the last couple of days.
What have you become...
Not racists? |
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