hi everyone,
L_twinstar :- It's ok to use instalment for the rings! I use instalment for mine

Actually it's good bec
1) Can better spread out your finances so that you have more money for other things like dresses etc. Furthermore it's int free - no additional cost to it. To part the large sum of $ at one go is rather painful
2) You can earn points for the c.card. That way, you can use the points to redeem something else in the future. Win-win situation!
Same for when renovating. I will use c.card whenever I can, to accumulate points. cash can't acc. points, and will earn less bank interest too (though a few cents only)
mbership cards from LH is applicable to wed bands, in case you are interested.
queenie :- my FH dont like to see diamonds on his rings. ALot of the shops we went to, eg Sookee have diamonds for guys, so also of design cannot take. Actually, you can just ask for a larger ring size of the lady's ring to use as guy's ring. As long as they have the ring size, no diff whether is guy design or gers. That way you have more choices.
jolene :- you got the bt gombak houses? i have friends who got hse there too. My FH live near there, so will pass by very often. Heard there's quite alot of shops opp the gombak mrt station. quite comprehensive neighourhood. Me and my FH have been looking at home n deco books too. Let's keep each other informed if we see any nice designs in the books we read.
zodiacstart : hehe...can still hold hands on the left. my FH and I still do when i wear the engagement ring. Better still, your FH can keep checking if the diamond is still around if he holds your left hand
blur_blur - oh.. then you got ample them to plan. Actually it's quite good timing. YOu can start keeping lookout for items you like. The usual time of sale for furniture is beginning and end of the year. So just a right time for you to renovate.