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Need to replace my wedding ring - suggestions of where to shop for something a little different

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handlemecarefully · 27/12/2006 19:21

I had a platinum eternity ring from Mappin and Webb for my wedding ring 7 years ago. It cost circa ?1500 so not very expensive but not Christmas cracker giveaway either. Over the years it has shed no less than 3 diamonds

With dh's blessing I am replacing it. High street jewellery stores in "the Provinces" do not do it for me...but I am not looking for too quirky uber fashionable or alternativey either.

Quite like the one below, but would like some more options to choose from. Don't wish to spend more than ?3K.

Any suggestions?

this one is quite appealing

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WideWebWitch · 27/12/2006 19:22

Diana Porter?

WideWebWitch · 27/12/2006 19:23

Although personally I can't stand her rings that say "and on and on and on" because they just make me imagine dh saying "and she went on and on and on about x until I was forced to give in" or some such thing.

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handlemecarefully · 27/12/2006 19:25

Thanks I knew the sassy londoners amongst you would have some ideas...

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Gingerbear · 27/12/2006 19:26

mine is from here
probably not your thing at all.

WideWebWitch · 27/12/2006 19:28

Theo Fennel although is expensive, haven't looked to see if there's anything in price range

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handlemecarefully · 27/12/2006 19:31

Actually I do like them Gingerbear but they are not quite me....

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handlemecarefully · 27/12/2006 19:33

Gulp they are expensive, but they are fantastic...I wonder.....[deeply longing emoticon]

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taylormama · 27/12/2006 19:34

try dizzydiamonds.com - excellent stuff - made me a lovely necklace when i had DS - amazing quality gems too ...

batters · 27/12/2006 19:34

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motherinfurrierfestivefrock · 27/12/2006 19:36

Er...batters, you're married???

danceswithreindeer · 27/12/2006 19:37

Ok, now you knew someone was going to say this, it might as well be me...

£3k

How about giving £2k to cancer research and buying something that's still heavenly for £1k?!

Obviously I'm a tincy bit jealous you can afford to spend £3k on a ring but really....£3k on a ring

mrspink27 · 27/12/2006 19:37

e c one is where mine came from and Jos is fantastic. He will make whatever you want or atleast assist in the design process. His wife does the stones and he does the metal I think.

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handlemecarefully · 27/12/2006 19:39

David Ashton!!!!! I saw some of his rings in a glossy mag a few years back and really liked them, and made a mental note of his name. I tried to google him earlier to see if there was a website but couldn't find one.

Maybe should wait until Feb - I am in London for the weekend then...

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DingDongDraculaOnHigh · 27/12/2006 19:39

God that Diana Porter thing that starts
it's about women and assertiveness

should be in pseuds corner!

I would go and wander round Hatton Garden you will get something for half the price there and loads of amazing shops

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handlemecarefully · 27/12/2006 19:40

It's my replacement wedding ring reindeer and I don't have an engagement ring, so I don't think it is excessive

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taylormama · 27/12/2006 19:40

if you are going to London you have got to go to Hatton Garden then - you will be able to buy direct, save quite a bit and design something fab ...

batters · 27/12/2006 19:41

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DingDongDraculaOnHigh · 27/12/2006 19:42

dh alwyas gets stuff for me from Hatton Garden it really is fab

taylormama · 27/12/2006 19:42

gabriel's wharf is fab i have to agree - my friend has some beautiful earrings from there ...

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handlemecarefully · 27/12/2006 19:46

oooh pretty

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hoxtonchick · 27/12/2006 19:48

i think the original one you linked to was the nicest .

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handlemecarefully · 27/12/2006 19:48

So does dh!

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andaSOAPBOXinapeartree · 27/12/2006 19:50

hirsh??

I got my engagement and wedding rings and earings and other jewellery from there - tis very nice

David Ashton is very good too - have drooled at the window many a times

tissy · 27/12/2006 20:01

Dinny Hall?