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Singapore's successful economic growth is largely indebted to its master urban planning.
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There is more pressure now than ever before to have it all. That beautiful home, healthy and happy kids, marriage and of course the perfect engagement ring and the dream wedding.
It can be hard for young couples to find the right monetary balance. Life would certainly be a whole lot easier if we started our journey with money in reverse. Imagine starting your adult life with the means to purchase those big-ticket investments, rather than having to wait until later when you don’t need it as much.
So often I’ll get asked things like: “Can I finance my engagement ring?” or “what are your payment plan options?”
Gone are the days of a traditional in store 3-month laybys. Today there is an extensive selection of providers offering credit solutions for your jewellery purchases. But are they all the same, and are they the best option for you?
When looking at jewellery store payment plans, it is important to consider what their selection criteria are. By convention, most credit providers will have a credit check to see what your credit rating is. Every time this happens it leaves a mark on your record. Get too many marks within a period of time, and it will make it harder when you start applying for things like a home loan. Not to mention what it will do to your credit rating if you ever get knocked back.
While a lot of the payment plans might advertise and promote that they are interest free, most have at least an annual fee and some may have a monthly fee as well. Annual fees can range from $79 – $99.
Let’s be honest, as much as we know there is fine print to read and we should probably look at every single paragraph in detail, the truth is most of us never will. But there could be some nasty surprises in the small details. Things such as the annual fee must be paid in full within 90 days or it will attract interest or, if you fail to pay a fixed monthly instalment, interest, (charged at the Expired Promotional Rate) is payable on that outstanding amount. That could leave a really bad taste in your mouth if you go outside of the guidelines.
What if a jewellery store wasn’t interested in profiting from the credit terms, and genuinely wanted to help couples get engaged with the ring they really wanted rather than settling? I believe that most clients will do the right thing if given the opportunity. I think there is always a way to help couples get engaged no matter what their personal circumstances are.
What if it was possible for couples to get engaged for the price of a couple of coffees a week? So, I came up with an idea that had never been done before. What if I let our clients take home their dream engagement ring and pay it off over three years with Xennox? There would be no banks, credit unions or finance companies involved, so there would be no need for a credit check.
You might be wondering how this is possible? The truth is we are crazy passionate about helping couples get engaged with a quality diamond engagement ring. As a 43-year-old second generation family business with a flagship store in the Queen St Mall we will do just about anything to make that dream proposal moment become a reality. Having helped more than 6700 couples get engaged, we know that there are a lot more couples that would like to get engaged, if it was financially possible.
Simply choose the engagement ring you want here, pay a 50% deposit, then we will make the ring for you and we will let you pay the other 50% over three years with us, with no credit checks or collateral. It’s just an agreement between you and us. An agreement, that if we look after you by helping you get engaged faster, then you will look after us, by honouring your agreement with the weekly payments for 3 years (156 payments). They are some of our most classic and popular designs and can be customised in white gold, yellow gold or rose gold, with a .50ct, .70ct or a 1ct diamond. All of these rings still come with our lifetime manufacturing warranty, and lifetime professional cleaning and stone tightening as standard so you have complete peace of mind. We decided to spread it out over three years so the weekly payments could be as little as $14.42 a week. So maybe you need to give up Netflix for a while or cut back on the coffees. But at least you will be engaged closer to saying your “I do’s”.
Sure, there are risks involved, but they are solely on my side, and they are risks I am willing to take as I believe that everyone deserves to wear a beautiful, quality diamond engagement ring. I have seen too many couples who couldn’t afford the engagement ring they really wanted and settled or simply didn’t engaged at all. Your engagement ring is something you get to wear for the longest period of your life, and it should be something that you look at, love and adore every day you wear it. Not look down at it with regret.
All the fine print is written in plain English for you to read in a section on our site here. There are no surprises and no hidden fees. You can pay it off at any time if you want, and there is even the opportunity to add to it when you want to add your wedding rings.
One client that I have personally known since I was at school, some 25 years ago, yes it does seem like a lifetime ago! This client has been with his partner for twenty years and they have four beautiful children. She desperately wants to get engaged. Every time there is an engagement ring promotion, she tags him and would love nothing more than to make it official.
But, like anyone with children there are always bills to pay and the engagement ring slides down the list of priorities. While they are incredibly happy together, and have made a wonderful life and have a happy home, it is still an unresolved issue (probably more for her than it is for him) I think at my core, I just love making people happy, and I get such a thrill out of seeing a couple go on their journey from a Will you marry me to I do.
Ultimately, we want to help you choose the ring you want without any penalties for paying it off over time. You can deal directly with us, and not worrying about being put through a third-party provider. That way it leaves more in your pocket now, for all the things you might also need, like buying or moving into a new place, home renovations or new additions to the family.
So, what are you waiting for? Talk to us now about how we can help you get the ring you deserve without breaking the bank. Simply Click Here to book an appointment.
Seriously, why wait any longer? If you have been thinking about popping the question, this is the new way to buy an engagement ring.
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Preikestolen, is one of Norway's most popular tourist attractions is about to get a lot more awesome thanks to Hayri Atak's Cliff Concept Boutique Hotel
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Asia-Pacific owners are among the first 16 buyers of the Swan 48, while the premium Finnish sailing yacht builder appoints a new dealer in China.
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The "Good Class Bungalow", which faces the iconic Botanic Gardens, was listed by the seller for S$45 million.
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The Jaguar XJ13 was never raced or in production and now, the Ecurie Ecosse LM69 picks up the mantle right where the 1969 legend left it
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Located 30 minutes outside of Zurich, Switzerland, this stylish lake house is an architectural ode to the beauty of the Swiss countryside.
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Founded in Indonesia, Yacht Sourcing has opened a new Thailand operation, which has already secured new CA charter listings and joined TYBA.
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The 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Series I Cabriolet, once owned by Prince Alessandro Ruspoli of Rome, is expected to fetch at least US$7 million at an upcoming car auction.
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The 85m explorer-style Bold by SilverYachts is the longest yacht to be launched by an Australian yard.
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Located in Gladden, an island fringed with coral and white sand in the heart of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, this is the perfect island resort to get away from it all
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With architecture helmed by a starchitect, EDEN embraces Singapore's lush environs.
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CEO Andrea Frabetti announces plan to increase Sunseeker range to 22 models over the next three years.
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They started off as childhood sweethearts, but Beth and Joe always found their way back to one another. They got engaged last year and tied the knot this summer. Joe’s proposal was detailed, thoughtful and personalised to make the occasion memorable and extra special for Beth. This week, Beth Gargett, a marketing executive, and Joe Dockerty, a property manager, from Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, share their love story with 77 World.
The couple’s puppy played a part in the proposal
First meeting
Beth and Joe met 10 years ago as childhood sweethearts and have now been together officially for five years.
The one
“I think we’ve always secretly known each other was ‘the one’. Since we were kids, we have always been drawn back to each other, and when no other relationship worked, we finally decided to give it a go,” Beth shares.
The proposal took place at a hotel in Manchester, the city where the couple first started their relationship
Will you marry me?
Joe proposed in Cloud23, Manchester, in May last year. “He took me away for the weekend and we stayed in the Hilton, Deansgate – with a view over Manchester, the city where we first started our relationship and where we first lived together as a couple. Along with two glasses of champagne, the waiter brought over a heart shaped box of roses and a book entitled ‘The Best Years of My Life, All Were Spent With You’. Reading through the book, each page contained pictures of our life together, every special memory and a beautiful poem,” Beth recalls.
“I was in complete shock and couldn’t stop the happy tears all night,” shares Beth
“The last page was a picture of Joe and our puppy Caesar – it read, ‘You’ve stolen our hearts, now steal our last name’. Joe then got down on one knee and revealed the most perfect ring I could have wished for and of course I said yes! I was in complete shock and couldn’t stop the happy tears all night.”
Joe customised the vintage style Eva ring by 77 Diamonds for Beth with a cushion-shape diamond
The ring of a lifetime
Joe designed a beautiful made-to-order ring by 77 Diamonds. The ring features a cushion-shape diamond on the Art Deco style Eva band. “He perfectly captured my style and love of delicate jewellery,” says Beth.
Wedding plans
The couple tied the knot in June this year at St Joseph’s Church, Lytham St Annes, with the reception at Eaves Hall, Clitheroe. “We had so much fun planning the wedding and we’re so excited for all the surprises we have in store for our guests,” they share.
Congratulations Beth and Joe, we wish you a lifetime of happiness!
Monaco-born restaurateur Riccardio Giraudi opens his third Beefbar this year and it is arguably the most extravagant of his international concept bars.
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The classic 1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster begs to be driven daily but at factory specifications, it's a maintenance nightmare waiting to happen. Thankfully, Parisian Heritage Motor Cars has an updated model for everyday use.
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For a long time, Singapore's Marina Bay Sands pool was considered the instagram darling of pools. These glass bottomed sky pools are the new luxury real estate trend.
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To be held from August 1-5, the Sydney International Boat Show has enormous in-water and indoor displays, and is the largest yacht show in the southern hemisphere.
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From Hong Kong to Vietnam, Malaysia to the Philippines, Asia has an established series of races and regattas, starting in Thailand.
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Exquisitely designed, Bentley's electric Grand Tourer blends 15 minute fast charge batteries, futuristic artificial intelligence with down-to-earth upcycled rice-husks and winemaking waste-products into one impressive, long travelling (700km) vision of the future
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Sitting at the cliff of the La Californie hill, with panoramic views of the Bay of Cannes, the Villa Alang Alang is a 8 bedder 8 bath palatial mansion
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Yacht Style’s annual Charter Issue covers Asia’s greatest getaways, the 2019-20 racing calendar, and yachts from Benetti and Dynamiq to Jeanneau and ILIAD.
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On September 24, the day ahead of the Monaco Yacht Show, the fourth Monaco Yacht Summit will again inform and assist superyacht end-users.
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Rolls-Royce commissioned three international photographers, among them, SIngapore's own Darren Chan, to capture its popular Black Badge collection cruising down the streets of Tokyo for a week-long exhibition.
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Teringin @Ukay offers the spoils of modern amenities with spatial and architectural elements taking a nod to the area's heritage.
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Singapore is home to 6 of the world's 11 super penthouses and despite close competition between equally opulent apartments, Dyson chose Wallich Residence
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The power couple wed for the second time at this whimsical, romantic location in Provence.
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With curves reminiscent of 60s sports car icon, the Ferrari 330 P4, 72 limited edition De Tomaso P72 GTs will be made, a potent statement for the newly resurrected firm
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Forget Marie Kondo's pop-cultural KonMari methodology and embrace wabi-sabi, a true Japanese philosophy with roots in the beauty of imperfect things and its embrace of understated elegance
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