ODogg's Love Life Thread

[The 24th Letter]

Re: Where is a good place to get an engagement ring at??

Grats man!

Kays is great man. Thing about online reviews is that no matter what youll look up, youll find someone trashing it...

Kays gave me a excellent deal on my wifes ring

[Aggies7]

Congrats ODogg. I'd say check Jared's. Buddy of mine bought one there and it was nice.

[countryboy]

Re: Where is a good place to get an engagement ring at??

No ODogg!!!! No!!!!!

[PVarck31]

Re: Where is a good place to get an engagement ring at??

I am just throwing it out there and take it for what its worth. The big stores like Jared and even Kay's have some huge markups even for the lower quality diamonds.

I went to a local shop and got one for $800 where the exact same diamond would have cost $1500 at jared.

I would consider checking out some local places before making your decision.

Oh and congrats Odogg!!!

[SuperBowlNachos]

Re: Where is a good place to get an engagement ring at??

My brother got his at a store called The Jewelry Exchange

http://www.jewelryexchange.com/

He had 4k to spend so he wasn't going cheap. He got a pretty big stone and white gold band. They have stores around the country.

[PVarck31]

Re: Where is a good place to get an engagement ring at??

My brother got his at a store called The Jewelry Exchange

http://www.jewelryexchange.com/

He had 4k to spend so he wasn't going cheap. He got a pretty big stone and white gold band. They have stores around the country.

Yep, jewelry exchange is a good place. Friend of mine got a ring there and it was very nice and priced very well.

[Dog]

Re: Where is a good place to get an engagement ring at??

Just subscribing to the thread to see any future responses.

[gez20]

Re: Where is a good place to get an engagement ring at??

My buddy bought one from Tiffany's, his girl was happy. I think he spent a pretty penny on it though.

BTW are you getting engaged to the same girl from that thread you made about relationships?

If so, nice work on progressing that relationship. I got into a relationship around the same time and I'm not even near that step.

Congrats.

[Dallasin2K3]

Re: Where is a good place to get an engagement ring at??

I have two posts not too long ago from a thread on the same subject:

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...post2041869664

GL and congrats!

[Wasted Penguins]

Re: Where is a good place to get an engagement ring at??

Can any of you guys out there who have some experience in the proposal/engagement dept. give me some pointers on where to go to get my girlfriend an engagement ring? I went to Kaye's Jewelry tonight in the mall and it seemed pretty kosher and all but then got home and googled them when I got home tonight and all I see are reviews trashing them.

Any suggestions?

Congrats bro!

I got my fiancées at Ashcroft and Oak. Exceptional customer service. Won't go anywhere else for any jewelry now!

http://www.ashcroftandoak.com/

[FlyingFinn]

Re: Where is a good place to get an engagement ring at??

Get you diamond at Blue Nile... best price and quality around. As for the actual ring, you can get a decent one any where.

[fishepa]

Re: Where is a good place to get an engagement ring at??

Can any of you guys out there who have some experience in the proposal/engagement dept. give me some pointers on where to go to get my girlfriend an engagement ring? I went to Kaye's Jewelry tonight in the mall and it seemed pretty kosher and all but then got home and googled them when I got home tonight and all I see are reviews trashing them.

Any suggestions?

I haven't read this whole thread, but I just wanted to suggest a local jeweler. And no price is set in stone, don't be afraid to haggle.

[Trevytrev11]

Re: Where is a good place to get an engagement ring at??

Stay away from the chain stores. Their markup is outrageous, even when you are getting 60% off.

Someone recomended the jewlery exchange. Most big cities have places like this. They deal in high volume and you can usually find a good deal.

Also, someone recomended bluenile.com. Another good place. Their reviews are very high. My brother went through them and was completely satisfied.

Also, check Sam's Club or Costco. They sell only higher quality diamonds and you pay very little markup compared to a Kay or Jared. You probably won't find much at a Sam's or Costco smaller than a carat, but you will pay 20-30% lower than the other major retail chains.

[mgoblue]

Re: Where is a good place to get an engagement ring at??

Stay away from the chain stores. Their markup is outrageous, even when you are getting 60% off.

Someone recomended the jewlery exchange. Most big cities have places like this. They deal in high volume and you can usually find a good deal.

Also, someone recomended bluenile.com. Another good place. Their reviews are very high. My brother went through them and was completely satisfied.

Also, check Sam's Club or Costco. They sell only higher quality diamonds and you pay very little markup compared to a Kay or Jared. You probably won't find much at a Sam's or Costco smaller than a carat, but you will pay 20-30% lower than the other major retail chains.

Yeah, my girlfriend has a crazy friend who is very picky with rings and that girl would flip if someone went to the mall. They're not horrible, but you can find places elsewhere where you can get a better deal. I think crazy girl creates rings at the Shane Company website (you can create and buy rings there)...

[AUChase]

Re: Where is a good place to get an engagement ring at??

Best place I've found for jewelry is Diamonds Direct.

It may not be a nation wide company, though.. so I'd suggest a local place too.. big name jewelers are usually more pricy