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Engagement rings for Cheap
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Hello all,
I want to propose to my girlfriend, but I only have �300 to spend on an engagement ring. Any ideas as to how I can get something nice or where?
I want to propose to my girlfriend, but I only have �300 to spend on an engagement ring. Any ideas as to how I can get something nice or where?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.try local antique shops, theres one near us that specialises in jewellery. or failing that some from chain store jewellers like H Samuel do some lovely ones! And if it was me I'd just be thrilled by the proposal and wouldn't want my boyfriend to go overboard on the ring, need to save the money for a beautiful wedding dress!
First of all .... congratulations!! Sure she will accept.
I agree with the second-hand theme. When you buy new, the largest part of the cost is in the design and retail value. These days there is no set design or fashion, everything is vintage and retro.
There used to be a 'stigma' attached to having a 'second-hand' ring, it was considered unlucky. That's because they only came on the market if the relationship failed, as parents rings were passed onto future new fiancees. This is no longer the case, as time changed everyone wanted new so the heirlooms were sold and proceeds divided.
I would recommed something 'victorian' as the prices are still affordable and the designs are quite ornate, if you follow women's fashion (?) you will notice we are buying copies of these designs as costume jewellery.
I wish you both well.
I agree with the second-hand theme. When you buy new, the largest part of the cost is in the design and retail value. These days there is no set design or fashion, everything is vintage and retro.
There used to be a 'stigma' attached to having a 'second-hand' ring, it was considered unlucky. That's because they only came on the market if the relationship failed, as parents rings were passed onto future new fiancees. This is no longer the case, as time changed everyone wanted new so the heirlooms were sold and proceeds divided.
I would recommed something 'victorian' as the prices are still affordable and the designs are quite ornate, if you follow women's fashion (?) you will notice we are buying copies of these designs as costume jewellery.
I wish you both well.