How to get the best deal on a engagement/wedding ring?

[Frank]

I have sent people to this guy. He is a 2nd or 3rd generation jeweler. He is THE jeweler. We got our engagement, wedding, and had some repairs and purchases for other things over the years. He is a standup guy. A true craftsman who takes a great deal of pride in his work while remaining very reasonable. He is located in Addison. http://www.gillespiejewelers.com/meetkim.htm

[Treasure Chest]

The price break seems to be 1ct. The price difference between a .99ct and 1ct is ridiculous.

And there's VERY little aesthetic difference between 9/10 and 1 carat. When you go to them mall, they have a ridiculous mark up, but if you have a good rapport with the sales person, they'll be willing to discount. Much like buying a car, they'll be more willing to haggle at the end of the month and especially if they can get a credit app off of you. Open an account, get the ring, pay it off when your statement comes in, and close the account. Viola, 30% or more savings, and no interest charges.

[YALE]

The Jewelry Exchange in Richardson was good to us. We got a great deal..and my ring is guaranteed to be appraised for twice what we paid.

That doesn't mean another jeweller will give you more than you paid for it, or even what you paid for it. There's still plenty of markup in there.

[Jimbo]

Go silver with no stones. We bought Keltic from Ireland that had meaning and we both love ours. Less then 200 for both imported.

Oh and not because we are cheap, because there is to much hype in gold and diamond rings. Silver looks like the platnum also.

That is a perfectly reasonable idea. There is nothing wrong with being cheap, especially on bs like jewlery.

[Goku025]

I know my buddy from back in Lewisville area that is always looking for new customers to help out. His name is Lou. He helped me out with my fiance's 2.10ct round cut VSI Color is F which he sold separate to me and I found the ring at a jewelry shop that is 1.15ct.



If you want PM Me and I can see what he can do for you. with

[Denny]

That doesn't mean another jeweller will give you more than you paid for it, or even what you paid for it. There's still plenty of markup in there.

Right. Those "appraisals" are bogus numbers anyway. Just another selling tactic.

[RuStYpNuS]

I know my buddy from back in Lewisville area that is always looking for new customers to help out. His name is Lou. He helped me out with my fiance's 2.10ct round cut VSI Color is F which he sold separate to me and I found the ring at a jewelry shop that is 1.15ct.



If you want PM Me and I can see what he can do for you. with

that's a big fucking rock.

[Treasure Chest]

Right. Those "appraisals" are bogus numbers anyway. Just another selling tactic.

Not necessarily. They're very useful when insurance claims need to be filed. It was much nicer getting $1,500 for the diamond and platinum earrings that the ex accidentally put down the garbage disposal, rather than getting the $580 back that I paid for them.

Really, the value in anything is no more than someone is willing to pay for it.

[AdamLX]

The Jewelry Exchange in Richardson was good to us. We got a great deal..and my ring is guaranteed to be appraised for twice what we paid.

[Goku025]

that's a big fucking rock.

lol thanks, I stashed away a pretty penny under the mattress to get it :P

[Denny]

Not necessarily. They're very useful when insurance claims need to be filed. It was much nicer getting $1,500 for the diamond and platinum earrings that the ex accidentally put down the garbage disposal, rather than getting the $580 back that I paid for them.

Really, the value in anything is no more than someone is willing to pay for it.

Well, sure... a trumped up appraisal always comes in handy during fraud situations.

[Treasure Chest]

Well, sure... a trumped up appraisal always comes in handy during fraud situations.

LMAO, It wasn't fraud. I stupidly put the earrings in a juice glass when we went to visit the in-laws. I'd told my ex and MIL not to touch the glass, but my father in law took it to the kitchen. Andrew was talking and doing dishes, and never saw them. My MIL felt like crap, and I was heartbroken. My ins agent suggested we file a claim against our valuable personal property policy, since that's what we had it for. I wasn't heartbroken for long.

[clevelandkid]

CZ.

Diamonds are stupid.

[dville_gt]

well, sure... A trumped up appraisal always comes in handy during fraud situations.

lmfao!

[jdgregory84]

I've heard costco actually has really good deals on jewelry. Might wanna check them out. I haven't read any of the replies, so I'm not sure if it's already been mentioned.