Last-minute, almost-no-budget engagement jewellery... HALP!

Janey_Mac

So, I proposed to my boyfriend yesterday, completely unplanned. (We pinky swore and said no takie-backsies, so it's all official like. ) We said we'd pick up some sort of token ring/jewellery after next payday. As you might have imagined, we're not too hung up on doing things conventionally.

We don't have any money set aside for this, and we'd rather spend €50-€100 each than €1000 that we can put towards the wedding. We're each looking at getting something for the other. It doesn't have to be diamonds; it doesn't even have to be a ring though we'd both prefer one.

Does anyone know of any Dublin city centre jewellers that might be worth looking at?

(Oh, and if you want to comment to advise that cheap jewellery isn't worth it, won't last etc. there's no need. We know. If you want us to go over €100 each feel free to send me the cash. )

amdublin

Janey_Mac wrote: »

So, I proposed to my boyfriend yesterday, completely unplanned. (We pinky swore and said no takie-backsies, so it's all official like. ) We said we'd pick up some sort of token ring/jewellery after next payday. As you might have imagined, we're not too hung up on doing things conventionally.

We don't have any money set aside for this, and we'd rather spend €50-€100 each than €1000 that we can put towards the wedding. We're each looking at getting something for the other. It doesn't have to be diamonds; it doesn't even have to be a ring though we'd both prefer one.

Does anyone know of any Dublin city centre jewellers that might be worth looking at?

(Oh, and if you want to comment to advise that cheap jewellery isn't worth it, won't last etc. there's no need. We know. If you want us to go over €100 each feel free to send me the cash. )

Congratulations!

Not that it matters but what age are you???

For your budget Argos has very good value IMO.

saa

There are some nice womens silver rings in argos small ones with stones very demure,
For the mans ring I would go else where and get a silver band, I'm not mad on gold white gold but maybe because of the budget silver is a good option but then again maybe its because im allergic to my gold ring >:(

If you have leaner fingers you can find nice antique rings, I'm not sure what jewlers would have but from what I've seen the everyday rings are fine but the ones even made from basically the same stuff that is meant for couples just shoot up in price to keep up with engag/wed prices

Well thats places like Fields or franchises, small family run jewlers who sell a lot of jewlery for everyday wear are good places to look as well.

You can defo get two rings for 100 euro.

abrr1000

I'd recommend Martin Gear on Mary street - he's got a nice selection and can also make rings to your budget. I went to see him about a ring and 90% certain I will find the design I want and have him make it.

Janey_Mac

amdublin wrote: »

Congratulations!

Not that it matters but what age are you???

For your budget Argos has very good value IMO.

Yeah, Argos is definitely on the list to check out!

Heh, I realise the post does sort of savour of giddy young love, but I'm 29 and we've been living together for four years.

Janey_Mac

saa wrote: »

There are some nice womens silver rings in argos small ones with stones very demure,
For the mans ring I would go else where and get a silver band, I'm not mad on gold white gold but maybe because of the budget silver is a good option but then again maybe its because im allergic to my gold ring >:(

If you have leaner fingers you can find nice antique rings, I'm not sure what jewlers would have but from what I've seen the everyday rings are fine but the ones even made from basically the same stuff that is meant for couples just shoot up in price to keep up with engag/wed prices

Well thats places like Fields or franchises, small family run jewlers who sell a lot of jewlery for everyday wear are good places to look as well.

You can defo get two rings for 100 euro.

Antique rings are a really good idea for me anyway, I have freakishly thin fingers so that could definitely work! Thanks for all the advice!

Janey_Mac

abrr1000 wrote: »

I'd recommend Martin Gear on Mary street - he's got a nice selection and can also make rings to your budget. I went to see him about a ring and 90% certain I will find the design I want and have him make it.

Fantastic, I'll make sure to check it out. Thanks!

clint_silver

david conway jewllers on liffey st if your going to mary st. Davey himself is there most days, go in and tell him your budget and ask him what does he have. nicest fella you could wish to meet.

and congratulations!!

Gatica

I second Argos as well. Not only for women's but for men's. My OH and I talked about Titanium men's rings before and I checked them out in Argos. I thought they'd be expensive but the men's titanium rings were about 30 euro!
It's a cool alternative to the traditional men's rings.
Do keep in mind though that it cannot be resized and they'd have difficulty cutting it off should there ever be a need for emergency removal.

Sleepy

eBay for antique rings. Some amazing value out there. PM'd you a little more detail around our own experience!

Janey_Mac

Gatica wrote: »

I second Argos as well. Not only for women's but for men's. My OH and I talked about Titanium men's rings before and I checked them out in Argos. I thought they'd be expensive but the men's titanium rings were about 30 euro!
It's a cool alternative to the traditional men's rings.
Do keep in mind though that it cannot be resized and they'd have difficulty cutting it off should there ever be a need for emergency removal.

Titanium is definitely something my hairier half thinks is cool, so that's an option alright. Hadn't realised it was that inexpensive! Thanks!

Paige Turner

Congrats!

Might be a bit more than you intend on spending, but saw this on Pigsback Megadeals today:

http://megadeals.pigsback.com/megadeal/31395?utm_source=MegaDealAlert&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=TheMegaDeal

Janey_Mac

Paige Turner wrote: »

Congrats!

Might be a bit more than you intend on spending, but saw this on Pigsback Megadeals today:

http://megadeals.pigsback.com/megadeal/31395?utm_source=MegaDealAlert&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=TheMegaDeal

Wow, that's some discount! I think I'll still be good and stay in budget, but that's a great deal.

Sleepy

Search eBay for a ring of the same spec and I'll bet you a pint you'll find it cheaper.

Most of the daily-deal sites are full of crap jewellery at the moment.

RobbieTheRobber

Sleepy wrote: »

eBay for antique rings. Some amazing value out there. PM'd you a little more detail around our own experience!

Sleepy I'd be really interested in hearing about how buying from ebay went for you. If you wouldnt mind forwarding that pm

Millem

Janey_Mac wrote: »

So, I proposed to my boyfriend yesterday, completely unplanned. (We pinky swore and said no takie-backsies, so it's all official like. ) We said we'd pick up some sort of token ring/jewellery after next payday. As you might have imagined, we're not too hung up on doing things conventionally.

We don't have any money set aside for this, and we'd rather spend €50-€100 each than €1000 that we can put towards the wedding. We're each looking at getting something for the other. It doesn't have to be diamonds; it doesn't even have to be a ring though we'd both prefer one.

Does anyone know of any Dublin city centre jewellers that might be worth looking at?

(Oh, and if you want to comment to advise that cheap jewellery isn't worth it, won't last etc. there's no need. We know. If you want us to go over €100 each feel free to send me the cash. )

To be honest if I were you I would buy online at qvc. A lot of the rings have video clips. I have a few of their rings from epiphany range they are fab fab gab. And super quick on delivery