Chinese vendors looking to cash in on the frenzy over the April wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton are selling copies of her engagement ring for as little as three dollars.
Knock-offs of the 45,000-dollar sapphire-and-diamond ring that the prince gave to Middleton -- and once worn by his mother, Princess Diana -- are on offer at various shops on Taobao.com, China's largest online mall.
Post subject: Re: cHINESE KNOCKOFF ARTISTS STRIKE AGAIN
Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2010 12:06 pm
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Not just China - one of the television junk trinkets shows is now selling, for $19.95, the same imitation in 'silver plate' with glass....Per their own words: "WOW - Own a ring 'JUST LIKE KATE'S' for less than $20". as they hawk on and on and on......
Post subject: Re: cHINESE KNOCKOFF ARTISTS STRIKE AGAIN
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 5:29 pm
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what a shame!!
there's also a commerative coin of the newly engaged couple. (and critics are wondering who is that with prince william-surely doesn't look like kate, lol)
Post subject: Re: cHINESE KNOCKOFF ARTISTS STRIKE AGAIN
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:25 pm
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Joined: Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:00 am Posts: 545 Location: new york
Bigfish said: " because most can't afford the real McCoy" and he has a point.
Why not go for a more modest and smaller blue spinel, or a quality iolite for instance instead of throwing money away buying a fake or very bad quality sapphire? Just a thought.
Post subject: Re: cHINESE KNOCKOFF ARTISTS STRIKE AGAIN
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 4:32 am
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While looking at salt water cultured pearls from PRC, I asked if they had any gold pearls? Next show more PRC venders showed us gold plated pearls with great pride. We bought several strands and sent some to Japan to the delight of our supplier.... and there is no humor in pearl sales?....W
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