Buying Diamond Ring for my GF for Valentine's day pls help?

Question

Hi i'm getting my Gf a diamond ring or diamond Braclet for valentines day budget around 200+ to 400 nett. Anyway where can get? lee hwa all this got this price range?

Answer 1

Go 10K. It's just as good as 14K. I used to sell jewelry - 10K should actually last longer, and you cannot tell a difference.

Also, it's not necessarily how many diamonds or how big the diamonds are. If you look for a style that is unique or well-made, but has smaller diamonds, it will look nicer and more expensive in the long-run.

For under $400 you should be able to find a pretty nice bracelet. Don't shop at Kay's, though. Sorry, but their diamonds have a tendency to be set with 2 prongs in their less expensive stuff, and they are more likely to fall out. We saw it A LOT and I would never ever shop there, knowing what I do.

Answer 2

Don't propose when you give it to her. Tell her I got you a gift and when she opens don't ask her to marry you. If she asks if its an engagement ring, say no, I thought it was beautiful and I knew you had to have it. If she has been pressuring you about marriage and its been the topic and you know that she is ready and all of that, I wouldn't get her a ring. Its kind of insensitive, exchange it for a necklace or bracelet or something. But don't give her a diamond ring if you aren't ready to propose and you know that she is hoping you'll pop the question.

Answer 3

No offense, but that's not going to go very far for a diamond ring or diamond bracelet. But you know what your budget is and you are wise not to overextend yourself.

You might try the pawn shops. Some people pawn some nice pieces of jewelry when they need the cash in a pinch. Or look for sales at local department stores in the jewelry department. Or check your yellow pages for a diamond liquidator or diamond wholesaler in your city. You'll be able to stretch your money further there.

Answer 4

You need to be careful--a bigger diamond does not necessarily mean a better one. You need to look for the 4 c's--cut, color, clarity, and cost. Look at it carefully before you buy--is it cloudy? How close is it to purely clear? (a slight shade of blue is better than a shade of yellow). The fancier the cut, the more expensive it will be--an emerald cut (the square type) will be less expensive than a parasol cut or any other custom cut. And shop around--the markup on gemstones is usually 300-500% above wholesale value, and the best stones are not always the most expensive. Some jewelers are just trading in on their reputation.

Answer 5

i work at sears in the fine jewelry department we have TONS of stuff and it's actually really nice and not bad prices especially around valentines day everything goes on sale 50-60% off on 1/27 especially the ring would be easy to get as about the great price solitaires or some of the total weights...they're really pretty and some of the great price ones are only 100$ even though you can deff. get her something REALLY nice if you're willing to spend up to 400$...she's a lucky girl....

Answer 6

Have you thought of going to a pawn shop? Even though the jewelry is second-hand they usually have really nice jewelry for very good prices.

Answer 7

Melt her heart with a personalized "Message in a Heart." Give it to her along with the ring, and she'll remember it forever and ever! Other great items too.
Go to
www.pinkstripedtiger.com

Answer 8

some wal-mart stores have a fine jewlery department.(check it out, www.walmart.com) they do layaway too! i would get her a bracelet for valentines day. it just seems like a better gift for valentines day.

Answer 9

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