Hi everyone,

I'm looking to buy my love an engagement ring very shortly and was wondering if some stores are priced better than others (just like TF prices at Myer vs Kmart). I've done a little research on diamonds (4 c's) but know nothing about jewellery stores.

So store-wise, are any decent? Or moreso, are any worse (lower quality but high price)?

At the moment I'm talking to staff at Wallace Bishop's and Michael Hill's etc.. and feel I'm at the mercy of whatever they tell me.

Oh, if price has a big bearing, anything over $3000 would really be a stretch for me.

And should stay away from the bigger store-chains and head to a Diamond shop in Brisbane.

Any thoughts are appreciated, thanks.