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Any recommendations for where I should buy a diamond ring out here?
Is the UAE as good as any gulf country, and is AD better or worse than Dubai?
How can I be sure I'm not getting ripped off?
Should I haggle, and if so what sort of discount can I expect?
Is she likely to be able to tell the difference between cubic zircona and the real thing?
Did you really think I meant that last question?

Thanks :D

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Planning on becoming a bigamist bahtatboy?

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25th wedding anniversary:ohmy:

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awww

Forget the ring and give her a diamond encrusted medal ;)

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That gold souk does that sort of thing, haggle your heart out, walk away, they'll call you back etc or diamond and gold park, same thing.

I got my old mam some diamond earrings, gold leaves with little diamonds on, quite nice and elegant, guy wanted £200 for them, paid @90 in the end, she was made up.

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Tip- spend more than 90 quid! Spugs for such a tall chap I didn't realize you had such short arms! :p

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Well aye, but that was just a wee present for my mam for me going back home.

Hmmm, Mrs Spugsy mentioned a new diamond ring yesterday, I had to start singing to put her off.

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lol Spugs- I imagine you couldn't get away with a souk purchase for the missus! Tiffany & Co always goes down well though :D

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I took her there and almost shit myself.

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Anyway if it's a nice big ring for say AED 10k it would be ok??

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There's a guy just outside the MadinatZayed where a fewmates have had some impressive things made. If you can wait a few weeks, i'll let you know as i'm due a visit there myself.

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Spugsy -How many times do you need to be told- size isn't everything.

You should be looking at colour, cut, clarity and carat weight. And what metal she wants. Its tricky stuff this love!

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souks will probably be the cheapest

or if you want a "mall" type place then the gold and diamond park just near MOE. You must barter down, have a look and have them record the bartered price on a business card.... shop about and play them against each other.

Have a look at global diamond prices and look at UK online shops for a price guide and make a list - ie 1/4 carat is approx 500 etc.

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BLoody hell, oh well she'll be with me anyway, I've only just paid off her engagement ring, and we've been married 5 years!

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Buying a diamond ring one should never use the phrase, 'Will probably be the cheapest".