Check BAUNAT.com ... fine diamond jewelry and engagement rings, they opened their showroom in Geneva lately. Certified diamonds from Antwerp, but compare prices

Hi Sevens,

This is the place where I got my wife's engagement ring in London's Hatton Garden district (the UK version of Antwerp). All rings are custom made and have an incredible range of any size and budget. Well worth checking out. Also when it's sent to you in Switzerland you should be able to detax it. (Who says romance is dead?) 

77 Diamonds London 
6th floor
23 - 25 Eastcastle Street
London, W1W 8DF
United Kingdom

tel. 0844 561 6877
int. +44(0)20 7631 5304
fax. +44(0)20 7631 5317

[email protected]
www.77diamonds.com

Also given your Glocals name, I think the name of this company should appeal to you. 

All the best

Rich

Hi Rich,

i know that if you buy at Baunat and the delivery is in Switzerland, you pay the net amount to Belgium (without VAT) and you pay Swiss VAT to Fedex at the moment if delivery.

For the convenience of rhe customer, they have a showroom in Geneva where you can have a loik at the models and check sizes. 

You can also go to Antwerp, pick it up yourself, detax it and import it yourself in Switzerland. Knowing that Swiss VAT is only 8%, it's giod to be in Switzerland?

Enjoy the sun today...

Well, if you are looking to buy diamond engagement ring, I believe you should opt for online jewelry stores, instead of wandering here and there. Large inventories are available on such jewelry stores who regularly update their stock with the detail specifications of every piece. One fine example of such jewelry store is Monogramonline.com that works in integrity and gives secured product delivery within the actual time frame. I hope it could be of help that saves your time and money too.

We have bought diamonds twice from Costers in Amsterdam if thats any help. Very happy with the outcomes.

I think Sevens could be married by now (if she said yes) as the post is from April ;-)

Maybe he can inform us 

And who would want an engagement ring that she hadn’t actually seen, let alone tried on, first?.  An engagement ring is something a woman’s going to live with and cherish for, hopefully, a long, long time.  It has to feel right as well as enhance the shape and size of the third finger of her left hand.  

R.

If his judgement chose her, then she should also trust it to be able to manage choosing a ring! 

B’ain’t necessarily so.

For proof, check with any lingerie store about the number of women who return their husband’s Christmas gift as soon as the shop re-pens after the holiday.

Well Ritchie, men usually buy small sizes than the lady really is.

Agreed, so what does a girl do if the engagement ring’s the wrong size?

Hope you have a good day, Dorothy.

R.

Hope springs eternal...

Sod getting it in EU go to South Africa make a proper holiday out of it and get a diamond there a lot cheaper and you get a cool holiday as well.

If you can go to Asia... Golden Hills jewelry is a good option too. 

I second the recommendation by Katrien to check out Baunat.com. I just purchased a ring with them and it was the best experiance. Amazing rings, prices and service. You get Antwerp diamond prices, the current euro advantage, but only paying the 8% CH tax and even a showroom in Geneva. Can't beat that combo.

Hi Sevens

I don't know where you have your information that "Antwerp is full of scam artists".

We lived there very happily for 15 years and my OH worked in the diamond industry. Sure, like everywhere else, there are a few people who are not comme il faut but Antwerp has a reputation to uphold and the majority of dealers and traders there are dependable. Our son, when he became engaged, obtained the most fantastic diamond through a contact of ours so if you wish to do the same, please PM me as obviously we cannot give his name on an open forum.

I've bought my ring through online store: https://www.silver.ag/en/platinum-ring-engagement-diamond/ gorgeous blue diamond. 

When exactly?

This thread’s 18 months old.

Here is the best place:

https://www.amazon.fr/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_2_12?__mk_fr_FR=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&url=search-alias%3Djewelry&field-keywords=diamant&sprefix=diamond+ring%2Caps%2C305

From 57 to 52,000 euros, and with free delivery. 

Why are you guys responding to a post from 10 years ago? The guy is probably divorced by now.

Thanks JR M for the correction.

When I replied to Neo, I should have said that the thread, not the last post, was dated.

Let’s hope though that Sevens found a great ring and that the lucky recipient and he are still together.

I had one made in Turkey, at one of the hans of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. This particular han has been the goldsmith's caravanserai for hundreds of years. The entire operation takes place along the 2-floor artisans' headquarters. It was a fraction of what it would have been in the US, was truly handmade, the artisan stayed in touch throughout the process, and I got a certificate for the jewels.

The whole process was very serious. It's not the haggling and ripoff part of the bazaar. These are craftsmen, not merchants. I explained what I wanted, they calculated the market price for the jewels, gave me a quote, and encouraged me to ask others so that I made sure I found the perfect match for me. 

I'd be happy to give you the whatsapp number of the guy I worked with. His name is Lütfik. He speaks zero English, and I speak zero Turkish, but we used Google translate and the design pictures. If you don't want someone to make a special design then it would be even easier, since he could just send you the catalogue. 

One consideration, I had to go pick it up. They won't deliver (plus you wouldn't want to, anyways). But then again, going to Istanbul to pick up a ring is not the worst trip idea in the world :-)

Yeah I know this thread started ages ago but the information is still relevant to anyone ending up here looking for rings. So worth keeping it alive. Just an update, I've used now Baunat.com a few more times and still finding it the best option in Geneva anyways to buy diamond jewelery. Since getting my engagement ring there I've also got both our wedding rings and also two friends have went their for their rings. Every time great experince and quality. Best option for sure without having to make a trip and you have a local presense to follow up if ever any issues.

Sane here, after having read the positive comments in this thread, I purchased last month a ring from Baunat (I visited their showroom downtown and placed the order tere). The ring then came with FedEx about 20 days later and I paid the import taxes (douane suisse) to the courier.

very

Same here, after having read the positive comments in this thread, I purchased last month a ring from Baunat (I visited their showroom downtown and placed the order there). The ring then came with FedEx about 20 days later and I paid the import taxes (douane suisse) to the courier.

I’m very satisfied both by the ring and the total price paid for it.