The amount of wool that's pulled over peoples eyes when they go shopping in the High Street is really, really beginning to annoy me!
For example - look at the description of this Earnest Jones ring
You'd think you'd be getting a single stone wouldn't you??
Nope it's one of those 4 small stones jammed together rings.
I'm not even sure whether they might be counting the shoulder set stones in the total weight....
+ what about the long term longevity of a setting like that??
These are sold as Engagement rings designed to last against every day wear and tear....
It seems to be getting more and more common too....is it all about a quick buck these days??
or another poor lady who'd bought her costly white gold engagement ring in another High Street Jeweller only to have her finger break out in blisters 6 months later (presumably when the Rhodium wore off exposing the Gold alloy below). The stores solution....pay to have it re-plated madame!
The only thing I like about the High Street is the service is often so poor that it makes us little shops really stand out as being people who CARE about service.
Thankfully they're so greedy with their prices, that we can also compete on price too, it's just a shame that the public who don't take the time to compare (because they think little jewellers are going to cost the Earth) end up with rings that could've been so much better!
Nic xx
P.S> Sorry for the rant it just really steams me and I'm sure a lot of you have similar horror stories or feel the same way
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