paca

Wasn't the whole diamond ring thing a PR thing invented by the DeBeers lot? A bit like the coca-cola santa image thing only costing a load more

kittycat1

I cant remember who on here said it- I think it was weescot but it has stayed with me. It was something along the lines of;

When on your death bed would you wish for more or would you wish you'd seen and experienced more?

Forget the rings and take your ladies somewhere fabulous and create some wonderful memories. Spugs - and maybe give her a teeny diamond in a blue box as well.

kittycat1

I agree paca- however if you are going to do it do it right.

Spugsy

I'm not, it's up to her where we go, just thought value for money the souks would be better?

Spugsy

Hmmm that's not a bad idea.

Off to Banyan Tree at RAK this Friday by the way, can't bloody wait.

kittycat1

yeah the missus mentioned it - have a fab time!

kittycat1

PS Spugs Maldives is meant to be lush!

paca

As long as your buying a graded bit of rock with certificate you should be good, I guess you could be buying something with poor plated metal from the souks

rowell

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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Not till she gets it valued for insurance......I have used Cara in gold n diamond park dubai several times

Blue Cat

I recommend Tony at Mamiya in the Gold and Diamond Park, he can source was you want and get it set for you. I also use Karats in Lamcy Plaza, Hanson can get you anything you want and his prices are good.

kittycat1

blimy bluecat- how many rocks do you buy?

Blue Cat

over the years alot, visitors, friends getting engaged etc

Madam Medusa

the best place is cara in gold and diamond park...certified diamonds and you can get a good price...i haven't bothered to have my rings valued in the uk but friends have and they were worth over three times what they paid...in general, any store in g&d park is better value than the souks, as the souks are where all the tourists go to first...

MM, xx

paca

I think wife's ring came from there and it was approx 1/3rd the price. 3 years later still looks great

Blue Cat

over the years alot, visitors, friends getting engaged etc