[Jewelry making - Article 00225] - Re: [Orchid] Platinum rings - which alloy is best?

[K L]

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Hello Daniel,

    Thanks for input. I must admit I've harbored some of the thoughts
    you've mentioned and I was (still am) worried that I might be too
    obsessive about the practical side of the purchase rather than
    focusing on the romantic and emotional side of it. I would probably
    react the same way you would if my fiancee would copy my behavior. 

    However, if I were to purchase a ring without having done any
    investigation about one particular alloy's specific quality and
    behavior, I fear there might be a chance we'd would regret the
    purchase in the future. (whenever we decide to put a stone in it or
    if we find out the rings are too soft and prone to bending etc for
    daily use) 

    I am not overwhelmingly convinced that shops generally would provide
    us with sufficient information (not that many salespersons actually
    know about the products they're selling) on the alloys and their
    intrinsic qualities, but they'd be definitely more focused on trying
    selling the items than being transparent with the customer. That's
    why I decided to ask the questions on the forum, to be well prepared
    when visiting a jewelry shop. Surely the questions I've asked so far
    aren't romantic at all, I fully acknowledge that. 

    I am trying to maintain a good balance, to be practical but also
    romantic at the same time. But it's a tough job. ;) And my girlfriend
    has been very patient with me, which I truly appreciate. :-D 

    We've decided to order the rings in a matter of days or so, we're
    just gonna decide exactly which model we're gonna go for and I will
    have to give her my ring size and things are set. (we're buying them
    in Japan)

B rgds
Keo


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