That’s part of the problem really, I haven’t got the first clue about jewellery or engaging, so I’m trying to guess a price that isn’t too little or too much. STWs collection of moneybags middle-management types only skews it further really, and I’ve no Audi to flog to raise the readies.
The ring’s not to involve diamonds and she’d like Amethyst (I think, will have to double check that) in silver so not particularly expensive components. At the same time I want it to be something that’ll last rather than risk the Buy Cheap, Buy Twice rigmarole.
I know full well that she’d be happy with something from an arts and crafts stall as long as it was from me, but it’s so easy to get caught up in traditionalism/marketing bollocks.
We got our rings from this place, who handily were stocked by a local independent jewellerist.
https://www.justind.co.uk/
We weren’t particularly trying be thrifty and looked at all sorts of gold and platinum stuff before plumping for two silver/wood rings from this place. came to about £250 for the pair. Really chuffed with them 🙂