I bought the Poundland engagement ring and I wouldn't want my partner to propose with one
01.02.2022 - 15:33
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Thinking of getting down on one knee this Valentine’s Day, but a bit strapped for cash?
Poundland’s £1 engagement rings are back in store, meaning you can pop the question on a budget this February 14.
The discount retailer launched the engagement rings for cash-strapped couples, selling around 40,000 ahead of Valentine’s in 2020.
Of course, Poundland aren’t the only store to launch £1 engagement rings this year, with shoppers raving about Asda’s ‘pretty’ rings.
However, Poundland bit back and tweeted: “Hi @asda. What do they say about imitation and flattery? Nothing says "I [heart] You" like the original £1 #Poundland Bling Ring. Available in our stores nationwide #KnockOffLove.”
Poundland’s collection of rings feature a choice of faux sapphires, diamonds, rubies and topaz in a range of sizes, as well as a more masculine ring with a plain band, too.
When I visited my local store, there were just a handful of rings left on the shelf - and had clearly been a popular purchase.
I picked up a blue sapphire and a red ruby version of the rings, setting me back £2 - much cheaper than a ‘real’ engagement ring.
The square blue faux sapphire stone version is set in a silver-look setting. It comes slotted neatly into a red velvet ring box in the shape of a heart, and despite being a plastic ring, no-one on Instagram would know.
Mine was in a size M, which was perhaps slightly too small, but I was able to get it on. As there were very limited sizes and styles left, I couldn’t be too picky.
However, the ruby ring - also set in a detailed silver-look band - was a size O, and definitely felt more comfortable. The stone for this design was heart-shaped, which some might consider a little tacky, but for £1, can you really complain?
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