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Upgrading engagement ring

Costadelrio · 2024-09-06 15:51:02

Wondering if anyone can advise regarding upgrading my engagement ring. I want it identical just a bigger carat weight. The jewellers in Galway I purchased it from have advised me they don't do upgrades. Does anyone know of a jeweller (preferably in the west but will travel if I have to) that would do this? And is is…

06-09-2024 4:51pm

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Costadelrio

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Wondering if anyone can advise regarding upgrading my engagement ring. I want it identical just a bigger carat weight. The jewellers in Galway I purchased it from have advised me they don't do upgrades. Does anyone know of a jeweller (preferably in the west but will travel if I have to) that would do this? And is is possible to trade in my current diamond? Absolutely clueless with this so all info appreciated.

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058367925/upgrading-engagement-ring

As a very general point - the stone is the expensive part, not the ring itself, especially as you want a larger stone this time. You won't get nearly as much as was paid originally with a trade in either, so it's probably best to buy an entirely new one.

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