sticks1977
07-24-2008, 10:41 PM
I have recently made a purchase of an engagement ring for my partner - I am from Melbourne, Australia and I shopped around the city to find the best deal that money could buy me.
I had a budget of $2,000 AUD for the ring setting and diamond, I was not sure what it would buy me and after going to several retail stores and other jewellers there was not much available. I am also a novice when it comes to jewellery and diamonds - and the sales assistants were not very helpful.
A friend recommended that I do go the Diamond Exchange - I had to organise an appointment and I went to see them a day or so later. They were much more helpful and actually told me a lot about the characteristics of a diamond and also what to look out for and what to avoid.
In the end I was able to purchase an engagement ring within my budget - and even though I am yet to see it I hope I have made the right choice. Could anyone please look at the link below and let me know if the diamond I have chosen will be worth it?
Princess Cut 0.51 ct Diamond (http://www.diamondexchange.com.au/catalog/diamond_info.php?&catnum=1160914)
As I mentioned, I have made the purchase of this item above, but still not being an expert or having a lot of knowledge about the item I am still wondering if I got a good deal - they were much more competitive than other jewellers around Melbourne, however I had a thought in the back of my mind that is was "too good to be true"
I am also looking to get the ring independantly valued for insurance purposes, and to also see if I got what I paid for - I am looking forward to picking up the ring in the next week, and I shall post a photo if I get time!
Regards, Shaun (sticks1977)
I had a budget of $2,000 AUD for the ring setting and diamond, I was not sure what it would buy me and after going to several retail stores and other jewellers there was not much available. I am also a novice when it comes to jewellery and diamonds - and the sales assistants were not very helpful.
A friend recommended that I do go the Diamond Exchange - I had to organise an appointment and I went to see them a day or so later. They were much more helpful and actually told me a lot about the characteristics of a diamond and also what to look out for and what to avoid.
In the end I was able to purchase an engagement ring within my budget - and even though I am yet to see it I hope I have made the right choice. Could anyone please look at the link below and let me know if the diamond I have chosen will be worth it?
Princess Cut 0.51 ct Diamond (http://www.diamondexchange.com.au/catalog/diamond_info.php?&catnum=1160914)
As I mentioned, I have made the purchase of this item above, but still not being an expert or having a lot of knowledge about the item I am still wondering if I got a good deal - they were much more competitive than other jewellers around Melbourne, however I had a thought in the back of my mind that is was "too good to be true"
I am also looking to get the ring independantly valued for insurance purposes, and to also see if I got what I paid for - I am looking forward to picking up the ring in the next week, and I shall post a photo if I get time!
Regards, Shaun (sticks1977)