04-14-2011, 12:33 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Toronto
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Originally Posted by TylerSVT
Note: Anything over VS2 cannot be seen by the human eye, so many people like to stay at VS2-VS1.
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Would also add that D E F are the colourless grades. Stick with F as you don't really need to get an E or D colourness diamond. With a yellow gold band, you can even go with a little yellower grade and it won't be obvious.
Also, the price of diamonds jump at the major weight settings. You'll pay a premium at certain weight intervals. For instance, a 1 carat vs a .95 or a .7 vs a .75
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04-14-2011, 12:40 PM
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#22
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Calgary
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Be smart about it. Tell the woman you can't afford it, and you'll get her a nice one for the 10th anniversary. That way, in case of divorce, you're golden...
Also, try Henry's in TD Square. Like a good Chinese merchant, he will barter, so you can get a nice discount off the retail price. I've bought 3 or 4 items there.
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04-14-2011, 12:49 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: DeWinton, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler
Be smart about it. Tell the woman you can't afford it, and you'll get her a nice one for the 10th anniversary. That way, in case of divorce, you're golden...
Also, try Henry's in TD Square. Like a good Chinese merchant, he will barter, so you can get a nice discount off the retail price. I've bought 3 or 4 items there.
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Whats she gonna say when he wants to buy a new TV or something?
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04-14-2011, 12:52 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by TylerSVT
Whats she gonna say when he wants to buy a new TV or something?
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Why would he ask before buying the TV? 
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04-14-2011, 02:49 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: DeWinton, AB
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Originally Posted by sec304
Why would he ask before buying the TV? |
That would probably lead to the divorce 
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04-14-2011, 03:52 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TylerSVT
That would probably lead to the divorce |
My motto:
"it's easier to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission"
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04-14-2011, 04:33 PM
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Franchise Player
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I have always liked Wong Kens. He used to be in Southcenter, but has moved to Willow Park Shopping Center now.
http://www.wongkens.ca/wkj/
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04-14-2011, 07:14 PM
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#28
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Originally Posted by kunkstyle
However, since you asked: Breseller & Warren was good to deal with and good prices too.
Had a nightmare of an experience at Spence. Will never set foot in the door again, and suggest avoiding it to anyone who's looking to buy a ring.
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Concur on both fronts.
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04-14-2011, 07:35 PM
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Retired
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I know a couple who's engagement just fizzled and they're looking to sell the ring. Was about $10K retail, there is a great deal to be had. PM me if you want more info.
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04-14-2011, 08:49 PM
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Offered up a bag of cans for a custom user title
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Westside
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Oh yeah, unless you live in Edmonton, you should be going for a white gold band.
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04-14-2011, 08:56 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: DeWinton, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by redforever
I have always liked Wong Kens. He used to be in Southcenter, but has moved to Willow Park Shopping Center now.
http://www.wongkens.ca/wkj/ |
Really? I walked in there with my brother and they didnt even look at me. The store is WAY too small in terms of choices, and i just got this feeling of ######baggery when i was there. Not a big fan.
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04-14-2011, 08:56 PM
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Farm Team Player
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Kelowna, BC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nage Waza
Oh yeah, unless you live in Edmonton, you should be going for a white gold band.
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Dont worry. White gold is the only option for me 
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04-14-2011, 09:28 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: DeWinton, AB
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Originally Posted by BCGirl
Dont worry. White gold is the only option for me |
Platinum is good too if you can afford it.
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04-15-2011, 03:34 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: DeWinton, AB
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Another thing to note, i hate when people say things like "I paid $1000 for my ring, it was appraised at $2500"
Ever notice that EVERYONE says this? I think its safe to say that those appraisals are bogus, every single person i have ever talked to has said the same thing.
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04-15-2011, 03:53 PM
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimmy Krack Korn
I wish I'd thought of the concept of the jewelry store, such a sucker play and people just continue to play along and spend their hard earned money on boring, useless hunks of metal and rocks. It is a truly amazing thing.
I'm aware this post is pretty much the furthest thing from helpful.
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Kinda messed up the way people like shiny things. You know what else likes shiny things? Raccoons. Also crows.
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