Lorinser 1st Gear January 25, 2008 Share January 25, 2008 Hi all, Me going to Capetown for a holiday with my wifey this February. Does anyone knows of a reputable and resonable priced diamond jewellery shop in Capetown? Her birthday will be there, so thinking of getting her something memorable. Any input will be much appreciated. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshok 1st Gear January 25, 2008 Share January 25, 2008 yoyo i went there quite some time back dunno abt diamonds, but be sure to take a proper tour, don free and easy. the garden route is awesome. ask abt this special theme hotel called " the carboose". stay 1 nite.. its an experience..CONFIRM will be memorable one. also be sure to check out something called " kangoo caves" also, there's this angora farm ( some rabbit farms).. rabbits dam cute.. can buy the angora clothes( but pretty ex) ask ur tour guide abt the diamonds lah. also, if u drink wine, the last time i was there, wine cost less that coke, so have fun!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakin Clutched January 25, 2008 Share January 25, 2008 my advice is to just go n enjoy the cape's beautiful scenaries. unless u r looking to buy specific quality of diamond, or really good quality diamond, i would advise against buying from there. no point. getting locally is good enough + convenience of dealing with someone locally if there is anything u need to change, resize etc. good quality diamonds r not cheap even in SA. if u r not after anything more than 0.5carat, it doesn't really show that much difference if u have VVS1 or VS1 quality rock on that ring or pendent. the shine will still be there to tell people it's a real diamond. how many of your wife's frens will take a magnifying glass to examine it n say 'wow, u've got a VVS1 rock!' of cos, if your wife or her circle of frens really dig diamonds, n $$ is not an issue, then go to kimberley for the gems at source. those at capetown r still the retailers n u will be getting at retail prices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorinser 1st Gear January 26, 2008 Author Share January 26, 2008 We are in fact travelling selfdrive F&E but with a group of total 4 couples. Security is a concern but travel smart is the way to go. Booked a 4 bedrooms villa in Camps Bay (Cape Town) with a small swimming pool! Beautiful Knysna will be one of our stop for 2 nights and many other places, including Victoria Falls, for 15days CNY getaway. Just feel it will be right to buy my wifey something there and a diamond ring seems to be a good choice. I shall look around. Can't wait for the departure day. Yahooooooo! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshok 1st Gear January 26, 2008 Share January 26, 2008 i went there in 1997 with parents, heheheh.. funny thing was, my dad initially booked a hotel called " kings burry" recommended my american express.. turned out to be in some ghetto neighbourhood and DAMM scary.. ( those kind u share toilet kind) in the end last min join some tour, ended up like a pvt tour, 850 USD for 3 of us, but it was a VERY good tour! the tour guide's mini van had an audi engine and he was really drivin DAMM FAST ard the corners of the mountains. heheh. but its really a beautiful country ( if u see the south african local WHITe girls, they dam chio one!) ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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