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iamken (iamken)
New member
Username: iamken
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 4:14 pm: | 
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Dear all, I am new here... in fact this is my 1st posting to seek guidance and enlightenment from all.
I will be proposing to my gf of 5yrs very soon.
And I have been looking at rings from the usual jewel shops, until I read from this forum on Love & Co. The prices are quite decent.
I am pondering over this diamond ring shown to me...
0.77 carat
E colour
VS1
Cut/Polish/Sym all Excellent
Damage: $9129
A good buy? |
Geraldine (baobeiek)
New member
Username: baobeiek
Post Number: 94
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 5:01 pm: |
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iamken: wow .....
0.77carat...
which SA serve u ? which LVC u go
do u hv any budget ?? |
supergal (supergal)
Member
Username: supergal
Post Number: 566
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 7:09 pm: |
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hmmm..a proposal ring for your future wife shouldn't be termed as a damage wor 
sounds abit ex to me..for the specs that you have given..
anyway, i'm happy for you to decide to propose..good luck! |
iamken (iamken)
New member
Username: iamken
Post Number: 3
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 7:21 pm: |
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Hi Geraldine.... I was served this morning by a lady named Karen at Vivo.... she was very nice despite the fact that I was in my jeans and tee. |
Geraldine (baobeiek)
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Username: baobeiek
Post Number: 96
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 11:39 pm: |
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iamken : Ic ... hmmm ok
maybe u can go to Raffles city one
My SA Serlin can assist u .... |
iamken (iamken)
New member
Username: iamken
Post Number: 5
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 1:38 pm: |
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Thanks Geraldine.
Now the F1 thingy is in town with lots of road diversion... think I will pop down after this week. The Vivo shop is abit quiet. So the moment I stepped in, all the SAs eyes (and the cctv) zoomed onto me. Luckily the proposal rings section is at a small corner, so I just parked myself there. But their sevice is very good.
But my word, they have a HUGE wedding band selection covering most of the shop. Can't imagine me browing thru them with the SA following me... will feel pai sei.
I think Love & Co prices are slightly better than the others. Most likely will get the ring from them.... though I still got a few more shops to recee. |
Geraldine (baobeiek)
New member
Username: baobeiek
Post Number: 98
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 2:31 pm: |
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iamken : Ok ... no need to pai sei la
they are nice nice .. yes they have a Huge Wedding Band Selection .. think hv new design coming in ... hehe |
XiaoKeAi (dizonne)
Junior Member
Username: dizonne
Post Number: 244
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 2:41 pm: |
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hi iamken,
u can actuali take a look at wholesalers like eclarity(amanda) or josi gems(simon)...diamonds there will b cheaper n more value for $$, as they do nt need to pay for advertising n high rental rates...can google the names to get e numbers... |
Geraldine (baobeiek)
New member
Username: baobeiek
Post Number: 99
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 3:44 pm: |
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hi iamken
actually u can go to orchard hotel there n try |
iamken (iamken)
New member
Username: iamken
Post Number: 6
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 5:47 pm: |
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I have actually contacted eclarity..... wanted to meet her today, but her schedule and my timings clash.... I will contact her to try to meet up again.
But frankly speaking, I am not very comfortable buying from theese 'wholesalers'. The diamonds may comes with genuine GIA certs, but how can we tell if the cert is referring to the rock. Sorry if I offend anyone. I am just speaking from an dummy's point of view.
But I will still go to eclarity.... maybe I will be convinced =) |
XiaoKeAi (dizonne)
Junior Member
Username: dizonne
Post Number: 282
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 6:07 pm: |
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iamken,
diamonds of 0.3 and above have a 'IC' no lasered onto e girdle..tis IC no will be stated on e cert oso..U can ask amanda to show u e no. Tis is hw u can be sure tat shops dun chng ur diamond if u bring to them for washing...=] |
iamken (iamken)
New member
Username: iamken
Post Number: 8
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 7:38 pm: |
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icic....
so I have gained wisdom and knowledge again. |
Geraldine (baobeiek)
New member
Username: baobeiek
Post Number: 100
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 10:51 pm: |
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iamken : dun worry abt the GIA cert
actually get from those wholesalers somethin is worth and the cutting / color etc will be better from the retail shop
as for my proposal ring oso get from wholesalers one as my hubby also like u doesnt know anythin abt diamond ...
but our friend do show him the gIA n Ic number inside the diamond |
iamken (iamken)
New member
Username: iamken
Post Number: 9
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 7:27 pm: |
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Hiya all,
Just been to Clarity (a wholesaler) at Shaw Centre.
It was fantastic. The service was good. And the prices are much cheaper than ALL jewel shops.
Will write a detailed update on the forum for all to share.
Now going to watch the F1 on telly =P |
posie (posiedosie)
New member
Username: posiedosie
Post Number: 94
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 1:15 am: |
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hi yeah try josi gems! its really value for money, lol.. my husband got my proposal ring from them at $3500. mine was a 0.55 E colour VVS2 somemore.. agreed that cos they do not have advertising or marketing involved thus the relative lower prices. but that does'nt mean their designs or quality are not there. in fact they're more willing to customised and help you to design your ring for you too.. |
Bree Hudson (breegal)
New member
Username: breegal
Post Number: 4
Registered: 4-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 1:37 am: |
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Hi all, have not heard abt josi gems. But am quite surprised at the wide range of bands at Love & Co. Have not seen such a concept here in Singapore. Seems like the people here are quite happy with Love & Co anything in particular to recommend? |
Wong Wen Li (poppiez)
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Username: poppiez
Post Number: 1
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 2:09 pm: |
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hi all, i just went to love and co. @ vivocity with my colleague and i must say that i am AMAZED at their huge range of pretty wedding bands!!! i was actually narrowing down my choices to soo kee and lee hwa before i went love and co... anybody know if they accept instalment plan and i also check that they have 10% discount for citibank card... |
Bree Hudson (breegal)
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Username: breegal
Post Number: 6
Registered: 4-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 8:30 pm: |
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It's like a wedding band heaven!! they are known as THE WB specialist. It's wonderful that Singapore has such a concept shop. Gives people like me less things to worry about. yep, i believe the do have an instalment plan |
Wong Wen Li (poppiez)
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Username: poppiez
Post Number: 2
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 20, 2009 - 11:45 am: |
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went to love and co raffles city on sat and finally my perfect wedding band and they indeed have instalment plan. i will be going down this week to make the purchase haha. just thinking about the ring is giving me butterflies in my stomach... =)) |
Ronald Lee (ronaldmac)
New member
Username: ronaldmac
Post Number: 5
Registered: 4-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 1:24 pm: |
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Thank God for instalment plans! i just bought THE PR from love and co @ raffles city. its call the LVC signatori. have been shopping around for the perfect stone for my girl and finally decided on this one. haven't seen similar designs so am quite fortunate to have chanced upon it. |
Diane Ng (dinitegrity)
Member
Username: dinitegrity
Post Number: 550
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 2:35 pm: |
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Hi,
I can help anyone who need certified AGS/GIA diamonds. Just give me your budget, what shape you like (Round, Emerald, Princess, Cushion, Heart, Pear, Marquise, Oval etc)? Looking at how many carats? What is your acceptable color, clarity range? Able to contact me at 98578031 for further enquiries. |
Melanie Tan (naru)
New member
Username: naru
Post Number: 1
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, August 02, 2009 - 9:53 pm: |
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hi,
does anyone know if Love and Co take in rings for upgrade?
For my case, my fiance bought me a ring from sookee before proposal, i don't want to keep it in the safe when i wear my wedding band, would i be able to upgrade the value into my wedding band? |
lovenco (lovenco)
Junior Member
Username: lovenco
Post Number: 214
Registered: 3-2009
| | Posted on Monday, August 03, 2009 - 8:21 pm: |
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soo kee & love & Co stuff and points are not interchangeable. consider buying yr WB from soo kee then..... |
SL (kiri)
New member
Username: kiri
Post Number: 2
Registered: 9-2009
| | Posted on Friday, September 04, 2009 - 10:59 pm: |
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hello diane if i were to give u the specs, will u be able to advise how much is the ring?
carat: 0.56
color: G
clarity: VS2
shape: round modified
thanks |
lovenco (lovenco)
Junior Member
Username: lovenco
Post Number: 282
Registered: 3-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, September 05, 2009 - 1:02 am: |
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Hi Diane,
wud u be able to quote me the price range for the following specs:
carat: 0.61-0.69
colour: E/F
Clarity: VS1/2
if you wanna take it offline, i am contactable lovenco@gmail.com
thanks much |
ntus about u (nutellachoc)
Junior Member
Username: nutellachoc
Post Number: 104
Registered: 1-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 4:49 pm: |
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hi, i just want to share my good experience with love n co @ suntec branch with Calvin.
to be frank i rarely have praises for salesperson because they either don't make an impression or make too much impression coz they are pushy. but those who deserve a mention i will mention and recommend.
love n co was the first jewellery shop we ever stepped in and after that we're like the usual couple we went ring hunting at the common LH, GH, Sookee, etc but nothing beats the service from calvin and ultimately my bf still went back to buy from him despite the price being steeper abit than LH,GH, etc as we really like the service coz he gave us so much information like the difference btw the certs, etc + his little drawings on how light reflects in a perfect diamond... all these are very informative for couples that do not know much about diamonds... even after we left without buying anything he's still all smiles and chirpy.
there was once we went LH to check out the rings, the salesgirl asked us... "you don't want to buy now meh?" i'm like "hello... this is not buying carrots leh?" then when we left the salesgirl didn't even bother to take a 2nd look at us... it's little things and details that matters to us.
but not all LH salesperson are like that.. there's one sales person called Eleanor from Bugis Branch that is very sincere too... but we prefer love n co's design.
anyway back to love n co... he's not pushy, very sincere, detailed and knowlegeable about diamonds and takes a soft approach to dealing with us and since he's around the same age as us he understand what we are looking for, ie cheap, good and big. wahahah....
according to my bf, he went to look for him 5 times before finally deciding to buy and we're also deciding to get our wedding band there.
after so much said my ring is:
0.58 carat
G colour
VS1
Excellent Cut
LVC Signatori with love shaped claw and side diamonds
Cost i think is about $5.6k
ps: although it's only a 0.58 but looks like 0.60~0.70 due to the higher setting and my small finger. so a tip for guys out there proposing, if your gals have small fingers, don't have to get too big.. haha.. but of coz from a girl POV, the bigger the better :D!!!
enjoy your rings hunting peeps. |
Ronald Lee (ronaldmac)
New member
Username: ronaldmac
Post Number: 18
Registered: 4-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 11:15 am: |
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Hi ntus about u,
I felt the same with love&co when i was shopping for the proposal ring. somehow their staff are very well-versed and not pushy, which helps guys like me to take my time and think.
I think i visited the store a few times too before deciding to get the LVC Signatori ring. My fiance still loves her ring. If she's happy, I'm doubly happy! |
Leanne (cactus_leanne)
New member
Username: cactus_leanne
Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 11:05 pm: |
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Just bought Love & Co promise wedding bands! Love it! Great design, wonderful service by anna from suntec city branch. She even offered to polish my proposal ring tho it isnt bought from love & co! We just love the rings and service! |
Lina Lai (lina83)
New member
Username: lina83
Post Number: 7
Registered: 3-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 11:30 pm: |
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Anyone been to the outlet at Raffles city SC? How's the service there? Basically i see their designs are very unique. |
coolie28 (coolie28)
Junior Member
Username: coolie28
Post Number: 376
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 8:28 am: |
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Hi Lina Lai/Leanne,
I got my ring at DeFRED. The Design is unique & provide good quality of diamond.
Below is the spec:
- Colour : D,E,F (most valuable range color)
- Clarity: VS2 & above
- Cut : Excellent cut using Laser Cut
Of course I like them becoz of the good & professional service lo..They are friendly too..
I may refer you to the Sales Manager. You may check with them to choose your ideal diamond..
If you need the contact,you may mail/MSN me at coolie.28@hotmail.com. I may pass you the contact.
Thanksss |
Lee Yee Hwa (arthurlee)
New member
Username: arthurlee
Post Number: 8
Registered: 3-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 1:57 pm: |
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hi leanne, do you know whether Love&co has platinum wedding bands? |
Inspector Gadget The Detective (inspectorgadget)
New member
Username: inspectorgadget
Post Number: 34
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 2:37 pm: |
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Yee Hwa: yes, they do have platinum wedding bands. I was at the ION Orchard branch and was shown a pair. |
Faith (littlesmurfie)
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Username: littlesmurfie
Post Number: 6
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 9:13 am: |
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How does love & co compare to others like goldheart? Design, quality or just the brand? |
coolie28 (coolie28)
Junior Member
Username: coolie28
Post Number: 403
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 1:25 pm: |
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Hi Faith,
As in my previous post,I got my ring from DeFRED.
Refer to above post for the Spec lor..
Design are good & nice lo..of course price is affordable..
If anything still can email me at coolie.28@hotmail.com...
I can pass you my sales manager contact. You may call them to check it out..They may help you choose your ideal diamond lo..
They selling wedding bands too...
Can check with them..
Cheerss..
Thankssss |
thomas (freek)
New member
Username: freek
Post Number: 20
Registered: 1-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 9:33 pm: |
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Hey Folks, perhaps you can check out on Brilliant Rose.
So far i think they are the ones who have the best setting and their diamonds looks big and bright than their actual size due to their cutting.
I got my proposal ring from there too. |
Judy Tan (judytan)
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Username: judytan
Post Number: 12
Registered: 8-2008
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2010 - 2:33 am: |
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You should check out private jewellers like larry jewellery, Vivo Diamonds, etc. These jewellers usually offer higher quality diamonds for better value for money. |
Joelle (joellezhuo)
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Username: joellezhuo
Post Number: 7
Registered: 6-2010
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2010 - 2:38 am: |
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Very good. Most of my releative always have wedding dinner or even me myself having high tea and dinner over there.If you dinner Martell got left over balance pls let me noe..i'll get it all from you.Thanks |
Joelle (joellezhuo)
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Username: joellezhuo
Post Number: 8
Registered: 6-2010
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2010 - 2:41 am: |
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Hi, i can help you in you ring. Alot of my frenz is working in Lee Hwa,citi grams and gold heart. i can help you to get it more cheaper with good colour and the design that you wan. |
udo49 (udo49)
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Username: udo49
Post Number: 2
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Friday, August 06, 2010 - 11:21 pm: |
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Hi all, Soo Kee had send me $200 discount voucher for all Brilliant Rose collections and $500 discount voucher for Brilliant Rose Solitaire Casing. Valid til 30th Sep 2010
Letting go @ half price of the value of the discount vouchers. Interested party pls sms/call me @ 98361905 |
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