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Old Aug 7th 2011, 12:21 pm
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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?

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Planning on becoming a bigamist bahtatboy?
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Old Aug 7th 2011, 12:43 pm
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Planning on becoming a bigamist bahtatboy?
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awww

Forget the ring and give her a diamond encrusted medal
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Old Aug 7th 2011, 12:46 pm
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Originally Posted by Bahtatboy
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
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!
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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!
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
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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
I took her there and almost shit myself.
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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
Anyway if it's a nice big ring for say AED 10k it would be ok??
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Originally Posted by Bahtatboy
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
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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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!
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".
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