I have had good luck checking out pawn shops. They have jewelry that was pre-owned/pawned but still very nice at reasonable cost and usually significantly cheaper than most retail jewelers who usually have a 400% markup. I also recommend white gold. Most Filipino thieves are stupid and think it is silver and not worth their time when in fact it is more valuable.

 

By Foodnet? Am I looking across from the wrong Pick & Cary or just blind?

 

Wrong Pick and Carry, the one you need is in Perdices Street in Town, Towards Silliman from Lee Plaza on the Right hand side not far after Mc D'os ( The New one that is)

 

I have been in the large jewelry store you are talking about. Nothing engraved on the rings to tell you if it is 10k and so on. I looked all over Duma and decided not to buy here. Maybe a cheap one for the time being and a better one later on. Thailand would be a good choice.

 

Lanao has changed their name to Ranao.. Over the past 10 or so years I have had gold rings and silver bracelets made by them..Good and reasonable work...Just take them a pic of what you want..

 

I have purchased a enough diamond rings in what I would say were disappointing investments.. There were all nice stuff from good jewelers I knew personally. However at this point in time, I would not put a nice large flashy diamond on a Filipina... for her own safety. If she needs a large flashy ring, then buy her one then buy a matching fake to wear. If ever confronted by robbers she can hand it over without remorse, knowing the good stuff is safe at home. I hope she will feel the same about you: "the good stuff is safe at home."