Jewellery Purchases

[Belfastlad]

Hi

 

Has anyone ever purchased diamond rings on board Cunard, specifically QE? Are they really good diamonds, who supplies the shops and are they legit?

[Cats2010]

Hi Belfastlad,

 

I bought an emerald ring with diamonds on QM2 last year and safed about 2.000,- USD. Anyway, it is always better to ask for an international certificate when buying a diamond.

 

Good luck!

[glojo]

]and are they legit[/b]?

Ouch..... Do you know something I don't?

 

Would Cunard be culpable if these diamonds were anything other than quote 'legit'?

 

I accpet they may not be the bargain of the century but when buying jewellery are we really buying an investment? (question)

[gentlemancruiser]

Jewellery and Artwork are not great deals onboard cruise ships.

If you took them to a good land based Jeweler they would probably tell you that the quality of the setting and cut is not as good as what you'd paid for them.

[moniquet]

Who in their rght mind would buy jewellery on a ship:eek:

[Cuizer2]

Who in their rght mind would buy jewellery on a ship:eek:

 

Most likely it would be one of the passengers.

[Jim Avery]

Who in their rght mind would buy jewellery on a ship:eek:

 

I'm not sure about the "right mind" part (darn martinis) but we bought some great Tahitian pearls with diamonds on Seabourn and for a good price compared to our local shops (shoppes):eek: Never seen any nicer. But then, there is the gold by the inch on Cunard.:eek::D

[gentlemancruiser]

But then, there is the gold by the inch on Cunard.:eek::D

 

I thought they were going to calling it - fools gold by the inch!

[glojo]

Who in their rght mind would buy jewellery on a ship:eek:

That comes acrtoss as being a bit harsh.

 

What is jewellery?

 

If the buyer likes what they see and can afford to buy it, then who are we to criticise?

 

If we are saying that gold cost 'x' on a ship and 'y' in a shore based shop then I would buy my gold at the cheapest location but jewellery is surely more than the materials?

 

I would say who in the right mind would buy a painting that is just a mass of swirly paint blops but again, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. My thoughts are... If we like something and can afford to buy it, then go for it.

[Jim Avery]

That comes acrtoss as being a bit harsh.

 

What is jewellery?

 

If the buyer likes what they see and can afford to buy it, then who are we to criticise?

 

If we are saying that gold cost 'x' on a ship and 'y' in a shore based shop then I would buy my gold at the cheapest location but jewellery is surely more than the materials?

 

I would say who in the right mind would buy a painting that is just a mass of swirly paint blops but again, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. My thoughts are... If we like something and can afford to buy it, then go for it.

 

Nicely said. After all, we all pay extra for Carnival's version of an English ship.:eek::D

[Whitemarsh]

Most likely it would be one of the passengers.

 

Lol.

 

Nicely said. After all, we all pay extra for Carnival's version of an English ship.:eek::D

 

Does England still have any ships? I thought they spent all their money on Diversity training and other such useful causes.

[Jim Avery]

Lol.

 

 

 

Does England still have any ships? I thought they spent all their money on Diversity training and other such useful causes.

 

Faux Olde English Shippes.:eek::D. Ships by the inch???

[Whitemarsh]

Faux Olde English Shippes.:eek::D. Ships by the inch???

 

The British merchant fleet.

 

As long as foreign aid is ring-fenced :rolleyes: It's good to see that her Britannic Majesty's Government has it's priorities right.

[Jim Avery]

LOL!:D I fear it is very much the same idiocy on both sides of the Atlantic.:eek:

[Whitemarsh]

LOL!:D I fear it is very much the same idiocy on both sides of the Atlantic.:eek:

 

I love this cartoon. Says it all really.

 

[Jim Avery]

Perfect.

[gentlemancruiser]

[quote=glojo;

 

 

who are we to criticise?

 

 

If we can't criticize the why is this site called cruise critic?

 

 

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[keithm]

LOL!:D I fear it is very much the same idiocy on both sides of the Atlantic.:eek:

I thought Saga line out of England was still pretty British. Quite a bit of the Mgt. staff came over from Cunard some years back.

[Salacia]

I love this cartoon. Says it all really.

 

 

 

No, it doesn't. Is there a new wing of the self-proclaimed Fashion Police? Branching out to politics? What next?

[Whitemarsh]

No, it doesn't. Is there a new wing of the self-proclaimed Fashion Police? Branching out to politics? What next?

 

If we were looking to increase our global influence, it would be in a covert (albeit stylish) manner. Much like the'faceless men' of the ALP, I'm not sure what the American equivalent is.

 

What next? Who knows.

[glojo]

If we can't criticize the why is this site called cruise critic?

 

 

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My own very personal thoughts are this site is called Cruise Critic and as far as I am aware it is bad form to criticise folks for their personal tastes, educational levels or anything else that might be deemed personal. If I want to buy jewellery from the shop of a Cunard ship then I would appreciate any constructive advice outlaying why I should not but my post which you have dissected is simply suggesting we are all individuals and if we like an item of jewellery that what the hecky thumps has my likes or dislikes got to do with anyone. You clearly disagree and I have no issues with that, we are all different and I just feel it wrong to criticise or try to humiliate someone who has a different taste in jewellery to perhaps me or anyone else.

 

Hopefully I have answered your question?

 

Best wishes

John

[Summergee]

I have bought jewellery on board as a souvenir of a wonderful holiday on a fantastic ship.

[missfrankiecat]

Hi

 

Has anyone ever purchased diamond rings on board Cunard, specifically QE? Are they really good diamonds, who supplies the shops and are they legit?

 

To actually try and answer the OP, I am unsure about QE, but the main fine jewels vendor on QM2 is H Stern, which is a well established and respectable Brazilian firm with outposts in high end venues round the globe. I am not an expert, but I would think their diamonds are as they describe them and a buyer will get what they pay for. Certainly, I have seen beautiful, if expensive pieces, on board, although in fine jewellery I prefer less modern settings and cuts. Equally, I am sure they are no bargain! Sold 'tax free', if you do not break the law and are UK resident, you will be obliged to declare a value above your permitted tax-free import level (about £130?) and pay full duties, so I never understand why this is such an attraction. If you know what you are doing (or are able to shop for a special piece with someone who does), there are far greater up-market bargains to be had in areas where there is fierce competition between specialist retailers, such as Hatton Garden in London or W 47th in New York rather than in a retailer who has you 'captive' for a few days hard sell with no competition! Having said all that, if you find a piece that you or your loved one loves, it is worth what you are willing to pay for it, and a holiday purchase can carry so many happy memories that the $ is well spent.

[glojo]

To actually try and answer the OP, I am unsure about QE, but the main fine jewels vendor on QM2 is H Stern, which is a well established and respectable Brazilian firm with outposts in high end venues round the globe. I am not an expert, but I would think their diamonds are as they describe them and a buyer will get what they pay for. Certainly, I have seen beautiful, if expensive pieces, on board, although in fine jewellery I prefer less modern settings and cuts. Equally, I am sure they are no bargain! Sold 'tax free', if you do not break the law and are UK resident, you will be obliged to declare a value above your permitted tax-free import level (about £130?) and pay full duties, so I never understand why this is such an attraction. If you know what you are doing (or are able to shop for a special piece with someone who does), there are far greater up-market bargains to be had in areas where there is fierce competition between specialist retailers, such as Hatton Garden in London or W 47th in New York rather than in a retailer who has you 'captive' for a few days hard sell with no competition! Having said all that, if you find a piece that you or your loved one loves, it is worth what you are willing to pay for it, and a holiday purchase can carry so many happy memories that the $ is well spent.

EXCELLENT post and as per Summergee's post.. A momento of a wonderful cruise will alwayts help keep those memories fresh in our minds :)

[Cuizer2]

If we were looking to increase our global influence, it would be in a covert (albeit stylish) manner. Much like the'faceless men' of the ALP, I'm not sure what the American equivalent is.

 

Here is the American equivalent ...

 

 

The invisible man.