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06 Jun 2021

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Advise needed on proposal ring - I'm thinking of proposing, but I'm not sure whether to go for big brands or to engage less known curators who can give me the added flexibility of customization

Customizing would be cheaper as I'd be doing away with all the costs needed by big brands for advertising and maintaining inventory + store front.
Moreover, if I do customize, I am able to request to set the stone in a temporary ring mount first, then go ahead to customize the ring according to my gf's wants after she says yes. However, I am not sure whether this would be a good choice as I am not sure what to look out for. Are there any certificates that the stone and ring need to have?

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Ask her what rings she like. If it's too much let her know. Ask her to choose the design and brand if you can afford. If it's gonna be not too ex, make it up and promise a better one for your wedding.

if she insists a good and ex one, let her know the wedding ring will not a higher value one.

You can ask for their GIA Certs for diamonds.

You can contact sellers on Instagram. There are quite a few jewellers that sells bespoke rings (aka customize rings). In terms of price, it really depends on the gem and the type of setting. If you are going for diamond, a labgrown diamond can cost about 50% cheaper than a natural diamond. If it's other gems like sapphire etc, might be cheaper. Just go around check with them the pricing!
Love and co., SK and Michael Trio sells labgrown diamond. Can go take a look.

Actually, if you purchase a lab-grown diamond ring, the cost is pretty reasonable. These lab-grown d...

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