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09-15-2008, 01:56 PM | #1 |
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OT: Best place in the Mid-A for an Engagement Ring?
I was wondering what people thought was the Best place in the Mid-A for an Engagement Ring?
I live in Richmond but would travel to the Baltimore or DC area. We have started to look at the jewelry stores in the mall but they are either very expensive (Schwartzchild) or the cheaper stores have low rated diamonds (I2) in the rings. We looked at the jewleryexchange in Bethesda online but the rings in my price range have lower quality diamonds. I would be looking to spend under $5000 but hopefully more like $3000-$3500. So any suggestions on where to look? Thanks Brian
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09-15-2008, 02:09 PM | #2 |
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my friend owns http://www.questjewelers.com/ in merrifield, va. i've never shopped for engagement rings so i can't really give you input.
his name is huantay. tell him nhat sent you |
09-15-2008, 02:17 PM | #4 |
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My best friend is a jeweler, so I'm a bit biased.
http://www.huntcountry.com/Intropage.htm Website sucks though |
09-15-2008, 02:18 PM | #5 |
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If you do get "Married" there is no law saying you have to involve the state(a marriage license) to get married, it's a scam to get $$ out of you and should you get divorced, A WHOLE LOT MORE $$!!
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09-15-2008, 02:23 PM | #6 |
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can never go wrong with tiffany's
their settings are seriously much better than anything in their price class. you may feel like you are overpaying for the diamond you get; but a larger diamond in a lesser setting is not as attractive as a smaller diamond in a great setting (at least to me and my wife). plus, they offer better customer service + later you have the option to return the original ring for its original value to put towards a bigger ring (like for anniversaries and stuff) i ended up getting my wedding band there too because they were surprisingly cheaper on their platinum bands than everywhere else. |
09-15-2008, 02:24 PM | #7 |
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I bought mine at Costco of all places. Not a big selection but if you find one you like the price is right.
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Moms/story?id=1197202 http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Business/S...2731353&page=2 Since you say "we have started looking" I'll assume she is goign with you. In that case I suggest looking for not just an engagement ring but a wedding set (where the wedding ring matches the engagement ring). Unless of course you've enjoyed going to every jewlrey store in town and want to do it twice. Another option to consider is to visit pawn shops. Now most women will not want a second hand ring but would accept a second hand diamond. If you budget allows you to buy a 1ct diamond in most jewlrey shops you may be able to get a 1.5ct in a pawn shop.... Remove the diamond from the ring, sell the gold, and shop for a new setting. If it means getting a bigger diamond most girls are ok with this option. The downside to this is that you may not get a certificate with your diamond and it could be difficult to accurately appriase the diamond before purchasing it. Good luck. eta; I hear radio advertisements for this store alot https://www.wherethediamondsare.com/ Last edited by Detslider; 09-15-2008 at 02:33 PM. |
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1.) emergency medical decisions 2.) if you ever get your taxes audited and you file as married, expect to assume the position when the auditor comes knocking on your door. 3.) long term (should you never get divorced) problems of estates should one of you pass |
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09-15-2008, 02:34 PM | #9 | |
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09-15-2008, 02:48 PM | #10 |
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I bought from Washington Diamond. They are in Falls Church.
http://www.washingtondiamond.com/ The wife wanted a very specific setting from there. Overall, it was painless and they have been great to work with even afterward for inspection and cleaning. |
09-15-2008, 03:12 PM | #11 |
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I have a neighbor that's a jeweler. He has a shop in Occoquan. I know he could get you anything you want, and might give a discount. I can put in the good word if you want.
http://www.quinnsgoldsmith.com/default.asp |
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I know it's not helpful, but it IS funny! |
09-15-2008, 04:45 PM | #13 | |
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I would buy the diamond online or at Costco though, and for the love of god, don't go to Jared's or any of those other shameless ripoff places. john |
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09-15-2008, 04:47 PM | #14 |
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^^Did you mean wouldn't?
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09-15-2008, 04:51 PM | #15 |
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Costco and online places like bluenile.com are awesome to get loose stones.
I just like the convenience of having a local shop to work with for the setting and for the care and maintenance afterward. So you can buy your loose stone somewhere and then take it to a local jeweler to get it set. |
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I see, I don't know anything about it so I thought it was a typo... The amazing things I learn on NASIOC, it just doesn't stop giving...
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09-15-2008, 05:52 PM | #18 |
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Try Jared man i got mine for 2500 bucks. Man if u really think bout it, do u guys realize how much we spend on a diamond ring for a girl man??!!!! thats a crazy amount of money for a ring, i can get a GT35R turbo for that amount, or its like a down payment on a car!!!
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09-15-2008, 06:12 PM | #20 |
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Seriously? Shop around at some of the big stores, then talk to a custom jeweler about having one made. We did that for my wife's wedding band; cost about half of what one would've been in the stores. And it's better quality. And appraised for much more than what we paid.
And......... nobody else has one. Anywhere. |
09-15-2008, 06:23 PM | #21 |
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09-15-2008, 06:39 PM | #22 |
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Got 'mine' at Charleston Alexander in Fall Church. HUGE selection of settings and diamond.
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09-15-2008, 06:40 PM | #23 |
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09-15-2008, 06:50 PM | #24 |
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Maybe a GT-R with a NISMO package?
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09-15-2008, 06:50 PM | #25 |
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A family member owns and runs this. It's where I got my wife's custom ring. They have excellent reviews, and incredible service and advice. Not cheap though:
http://www.igorman.com $5000 goes FAST when looking at rings I cringe when I think about how much I've spent on rings in the last year or so. I just got married. Good luck! Warren |
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