Comments on: How to Save 50% on Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands

By: Annie Tran

Annie Tran — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:21:12 +0000

We purchased my engagement ring at Ben Bridge and his ring at a local independent jeweler. We shopped around quite a bit and with Ben Bridge we negotiated with the saleswoman and was able to get about 15% off their asking price. In addition, they made an error in the diamond they gave us, it wasn’t what they had promised (per GIA/AGS paperwork) and so they were obligated to give us a better diamond for the same price. They even waived the fees for GIA/AGS certification.

As a side note, when we were shopping at BB, we saw a great Rolex which I wanted to get for my fiancé as an engagement present. BB offered 10% off since we’d just purchased the ring. However we went to an independent family jeweler, Finell’s, who then offered 18% discount knowing we were getting 10% from BB. Unfortunately, Finell’s then went out of business 6 months later. So now if we need to do any repairs on the watch, we won’t have the help of the jeweler and will have to deal directly with Rolex. So the small guys do run the risk of going out of business.

By: T

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:46:56 +0000

Used my grandmother’s ring. Although the jeweler who altered it to fit my hand seemed amused that I didn’t want it “updated” to a more modern setting, I *love* wearing a constant reminder of my grandmother’s elegance, serving as a reminder that my marriage is in a sense a part of some larger tradition that I want to live up to.

By: Forest

Forest — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:23:03 +0000

I used Blue Nile for the engagement ring but we did shop around at several chain stores first. I believe I got an amazing deal at Blue Nile. I’m thinking about purchasing her band from there, but honestly, I might consider eBay for the band becuase it is not as large of a purchase but is still pretty pricey even on Blue Nile.

By: Walt

Walt — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:11:35 +0000

>>> I will caution any suitors out there currently ring shopping
>>> that you should have a sense of whether the ring’s origin will
>>> be a deal-breaker for your honey…and act accordingly.

By “act accordingly” I’m going to assume you mean “dump her” I mean COME ON ladies.