where can i get an affordable engagement ring? NOT CHEAP!?
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I heard there are wholesalers out there that cut out the middle man and the price is a lot lower. Trying looking for one oon yahoo then check them out. Good Luck!
316128
you can get a lot of nice rings for under £150. i have a pink sapphire and diamond ring that cost around £70. take a look @ www.hsamuel.co.uk , a word of advice it will b quicker to order online rather than go buy in the store cos they only have like 1 size of each ring
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I don't normally do this, but that is bad advice.  Don't wait just because you are struggling financially.  Its not like he's a deadbeat!  2 jobs and in school!  Wow.  \n\nI don't know about a princess cut.. diamonds are insanely expensive.\n\nI found something else that I loved, and my wife loves it too.  Side benefit is A) far less expensive) and B) More unique and C)(even though this might clash with B) it is an older tradition.\n\nThe diamond industry has convinced us that a man is supposed to spend 2 months salary (!!!) on an engagement ring.  When you are broke, wanting to buy a house, in school, that's just silly.\n\nA Sapphire engagement ring.  I got mine from Hamilton Jewelers (in NJ), emerald cut sapphire with two trillion cut diamonds.  Its beautiful.  There are some others on Blue Nile (at least there were).  Some people do birthstones as well.\n\n**If that doesn't suit your style, get a CZ, replace it sometime in the future when Mr. Hardwork strikes it rich.  Are your friends gemologists?  Nobody has to know...\n\nGood luck!!
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Check with a couple of local jewlers, shop around and get some info before you commit, they will talk to you and help you out, plus ALLWAYS negotiate the price most will move, just tell them that "that one is the one I really want but it is a bit higher than I can do now and will have to wait", it works, try it  xoffice.com
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You can surely go to bluenile.com and check out the price of that specific ring if you want to have it made but you may also check into other jewelry stores.  The thing is that there are many variables when buying a diamond and you are talking about 5 diamonds mounted together, therefore you need to consider lots of variation in price and quality.  The best thing is to shop around, know what you can get with the price you want to pay, of course, it will be easier if you know someone in the field!  Hope that you will find what you want!
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Try Bailey, Banks and Biddle Jewelers.\nThey can make you anything you want and also have a HUGE inventory. That's where my husband and I got out wedding bands.\nI don't know if they are online but you can try. I know they have a store in NY, NJ etc.
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Being on the poor side of life i did not get an engagement ring til i was pregnant with our 2 kid and i got the wedding ring after #3 came along. Walmart is where we got the rings both times, they were doing a sale at the time and they were arougd $70.00. Thank god for lay-0-ways.
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Congratulations! May you share long years, great joys and small troubles.  It depends on exactly what you want and where you are.. if you want simple, traditional bands then any jeweler will have a good selection. If you want something that reflects your orientation,if you're in or near a major city, no problem, you know (or should know) which businesses are GLBT friendly, ask around for a jeweler. If you're in a less than "cosmopolitan" area, check out the ads in the back of The Advocate or Out, many gay-friendly jewelers offer beautiful committment bands at civilized prices.\nI googled "Committment Bands" and one of the results was this site..http://gaymart.com/shoptfj/1catgory/c0580605.html which has some seriously georgeous options.
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you might want to take a look on ebay to look for a real diamond ring or maybe a pawn shop will do it instead of a fancy jewerly store...
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Believe it or not, Goodwill!  They have a large selection of them under $25.00.  They have some BEAUTIFUL ones as well.
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I know this is tacky, but buddy, the only way not to lose out on the big bucks is to keep it for the next one. Then, just buy a different setting next time so it's not the same ring. You have to look at it for what it is - a rock. A thing. A possession. A cold material item. It does not represent anything anymore. It's just something you own. That's worth a lot of money. You'd be silly to throw that money away. Just don't tell a soul. Not your mom. Not your ex. Not your buddies. No one. This is your secret. And don't you feel bad for a minute, because it does not mean you won't love the next person any less. It just means you're smart with money. Do you think I go out and buy all new lingerie every time I get a new boyfriend? Sheets? Do you think I buy a new bed? Hell no. It's not realistic. It's too expensive. Use the diamond for the next setting. It's actually kind of beautiful and poetic. You gave your heart/diamond away once. It was returned to you, and you'll always be affected by that. But that doesn't mean you won't give your heart/diamond away again, and when you do, it won't be of any less value because you've loved once before.
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just the engagement ring
855198
Jewelry,if she likes pets may a pet like a dog or cat or something. Or if you or her think its the time you should get a engagement ring. Good Luck.
727134
Dude, if you're willing to pay under $100, then get her a sterling silver necklace with her birthstone in it.  It will be a sure hit and a Christmas to remember.  But if it still costs too much, then just use www.overstock.com.  Okay, so yeah.
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Check eBay.  You can often find awesome deals there.  Just be careful and buy only from highly rated sellers.  My hubby bought me the most gorgeous hand-crafted Tanzanite ring for Christmas, it wasn't expensive, is very unique, and has an extremely detailed mounting.  Go on and browse!
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I'm going with concert tix too, but that will probably blow your budget so maybe go with a committment ring, they can be gold or silver & it is a way of showing your appreciation, fondness & loyalty to her without proposing marriage :o)
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aww, i think you're fiance loves you mucho.  mine spent $3900 on mine.  it's a 1920's ring and i love it.  many of my friends have huge rings that costs a LOT more!!!  i always thought i was on the lower end, even though i feel blessed to have it and him.  get some insurance girl, and flaunt that!