Hi everyone,

Need help!

Currently in Australia planning to work/travel in netherlands for 6 or so months and when my gf visits me i want to propose to her in Paris. I know cliche huh

I thought about getting it here in Australia but I don't want to be carrying around a $5000+ item in my bag or pocket during the whole trip, fearing and stressing out if I might lose it!

So i figured it'd be best if I purchase the ring just before she comes around.

Any good recommendations anyone? I am willing to travel to UK or wherever to purchase if the price is right.

Thanks
Derek

Anwterp, Belgium. A lot of people both wholesalers and individual buyers) travel there to buy diamonds.

This is just one of the Gazillion diamond stores in Antwerp and at over one square mile has a LOT choose from: http://www.diamondland.be/

Thanks heaps Bardo1!
this is awesome.
I was actually looking into this website but wasnt sure if this is legite. http://www.ajediam.com/

Is http://www.diamondland.be/ an online store? or I can go there physically and pick up?

You may find this article of interest - http://www.bbc.com/travel/blog/20120...dent-jewellers.

In the Netherlands there are also plenty of small independent jewellers who can make you a one off ring. I know of a couple, one of which, in Hilversum specialises in diamonds.

I don't know how long you will be over here before your girlfriend visits - obviously that will affect things, but If you have a couple of months have a good look around and talk to jewellers before deciding what to buy - build up a relationship with them if you can,

I would second Bardo1 with Antwerp. It's world famous for diamonds, but any good buyer should try and do research beforehand or else it can be overwhelming (like many tourist shopping experiences).

Every diamond sold here is supposedly conflict-free so make sure you get proof - the invoice should state clearly that this is the case.

You want to buy in person of course...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antwerp_diamond_district