I have a friend ask me about this

"If I am going to have proposal to my girl friend, what are the best engagement ring, other than Tiffany & Co? It seems like the price is more than 5k "
"Also, is the wedding bands should be presented on the same day of the proposal?"

tiff & co. such expensive tastes.

do something lavish within affordability please.

Best proposal gift is house key

You should definitely check out Habib (thats where I got mine!) around 4k plus. GIS Certified, .5 carat. Clarity is the highest.

Proposal, just present with the diamond ring. Wedding band is when you exchange vows on your wedding day

Good luck!

diamond are just rocks...all conned by DeBeers n associate. now china can make diamond using heat n extreme pressure. DO NOT buy diamond as it has zero resale value

Sort of?

Hi, thanks for your great answer. May I know any other brand apart from Habib and Tiffany?

Tot diamond better resale value than gold? No?
Because it has cert this n that.

Diamonds are for the eyes of the beholder only.

Gold are for everyone as it can be reshape.

Diamond no value because cannot reshape. Gold can. But when buy, diamond more expensive because of the workmanship.

Oooo...thank you sifus.

Hey bro, I have an unused Love & Co 0.3carat, 3ex Diamond ring to sell. I have been keeping it for aside for about a year, and i got a new one for my fiancee.
OP is about 7k, and i will be letting it go at half price or less.

A proven eg as posted above.

Diamonds are like new cars. The minute you leave the shop, the price starts to drop by the minutes.

try read here
https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/diamond-...keting-campaign

Hey, thanks!!!

The Star Business News 29 Jan 2019 3:55 PM

De Beers diamond sales plunge

LONDON: De Beers reported a big drop in diamond sales, dragged down by waning demand for smaller and cheaper stones.

De Beers sold just $505 million in its first sale of the year, compared with $672 million last year and $729 million in 2017. January has been one of the stronger months in recent years as customers rebuild stock after the crucial holiday season.

Diamond miners are struggling across the board, especially those producing cheaper and smaller gems where there is too much supply.

Traders and manufacturers that buy them are also struggling to make a profit. Last month, some of Rio Tinto Group’s customers refused to buy cheaper diamonds, while De Beers has been forced to cut prices and offer concessions to buyers.

The decline was the result of a bigger-than-normal sale in December and low-value goods moving slowly through the industry’s pipeline, De Beers Chief Executive Officer Bruce Cleaver said in a statement.

De Beers is famous for its tight control over the diamond market. It sells gems at 10 sales a year in Botswana to a select group of customers. The buyers are expected to specify the number and type of diamonds they want, and then carry out the purchases at a price set by De Beers. - Bloomberg

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Wedding bands are used during vow exchanges.

For proposal, use engagement ring instead. The one that usually comes with diamond.

And yes, diamond do not have any value after purchase. Unless you plan to upgrade it gradually, you can still retain almost 100% of the value and top up the difference. But only limited vendors offer this.

Tiffany and Co? Overpriced. If you like the brand and can afford, no need to give a damn lol.

Nowadays don't necessary need a diamond, can use other precious gemstones as well, such as Ruby or Sapphire. You can look for La Fiancee or The Gem Tribe for options.

If you or your friend insist on diamond, you have much more options than you can think of. In Malaysia, you already have jewellers that are not running chained brick-and-mortar stores such as Memory Jewellery, iDo Jewellery, ZCOVA, Tailored Jewel, Eumayco, La Fiancee, The Gem Tribe, etc.

If you are interested to buy from the states, you have Whiteflash, Brian Gavin Diamonds, High Performance Diamonds, etc. They all ship to Malaysia and provide you with some of the best cut.

Nearer to home, we have Jann Paul in Singapore that provides top-notch diamonds as well.

Surely, they are all cheaper than Tiffany & Co.

buy gold ring. i heard that at pasar payang terengganu now is selling cheap. you may try also check around your own area.

Just spent within your means... I bought my wife Proposal ring which is about 2 month of my salary back then...
Wedding band no need to buy first... it is only required when you register your marriage or when running the ceremony. I bought my wife to select our wedding band together... Just normal gold ring will do...

Thanks for the kind advice. Appreciated for it

know your budget first before that.....u can window shop around at the jewelry shops.

all the sales people will be more than happy to assist you, dont feel awkward to ask questions

most shops provide a payment plan via CC (6 months usually) if you dont want to feel the burn in the pocket immediately

I tot u r d one to propose

dont need to measure the size of the finger?

choose a design, then call up goldsmith jewery store to custom made similar design, can save 40-80% of the cost.
hk/macao have tons that provide the service.

Diamonds are truly useless lol.

De Beers do pay hollywood movie alot to make diamond minds looks worth to the mind of the shallows

oh interesting