{"id":16,"date":"2021-07-01T07:06:46","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T07:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ringspo.com\/uk\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2023-07-28T03:50:41","modified_gmt":"2023-07-28T03:50:41","slug":"james-allen-uk","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ringspo.com\/uk\/james-allen-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"James Allen UK Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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James Allen UK Guide<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Everything to know about buying an engagement ring from James Allen when you\u2019re in the UK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We\u2019ve put a handy guide together to tell you everything you need to know if you\u2019re considering buying from James Allen in the UK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They\u2019ve got a great array of quality diamonds on offer at unbelievably low prices compared to what\u2019s available in the UK, but you\u2019re probably wondering about the ins and outs of the process and if it\u2019s really<\/em> worth your while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read on to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to take a quick look at the James Allen ring selection<\/a> before getting into the review, click here<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Import fees and taxes when shipping an engagement ring from James Allen to the UK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a big one when importing anything from outside the UK, and many people are worried that it will make it more expensive than buying locally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, the additional costs are pretty small, with the majority of the tax being the same VAT that you would have to pay when buying from a local retailer. If you want to see an estimate of how much tax you’ll have to pay click here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Import duty:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Import duty when purchasing from the US is 2.5% of the total cost of the ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite this, purchasing a ring from James Allen is almost always significantly cheaper than purchasing a ring from the UK, as the prices are so much lower. To illustrate this, scroll down for our price comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VAT:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As with a purchase made within the UK, your ring will be subject to the standard 20% Value Added Tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the taxes due<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One thing to know when looking at diamonds or rings on the James Allen site is that taxes and duties are not<\/strong> included in the prices you see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason for this is that James Allen do not charge you duty or taxes, instead they give you an estimate of this cost on check out and you pay these fees when it enters the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you\u2019re looking at diamonds and rings, it\u2019s important to remember to factor this cost into the total cost of the ring and to make it easier to do so, James Allen’s tax and duty calculator<\/a> that will help you understand the amount you\u2019ll have to pay on top of the cost of the ring. To have a look click\u00a0here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fees will be collected by FedEx before delivery \u2013 payment can be made online or over the phone with a credit or debit card or you can opt to pay by bank transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about this in the \u2018how to pay\u2019 guide on FedEx’s website\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buying from James Allen vs buying from the UK <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We do a quick price comparison to show you just how much you can save if you buy from James Allen. We looked at a UK retailer and then found a very similar ring at James Allen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We found a ring at James Allen with exactly the same diamond specs<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then we have to add on the import tax and VAT:<\/p>\n\n\n

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So all together the James Allen ring comes to a total of \u00a33,634.06 which is a whopping \u00a36,615.94 less than the Beaverbrooks Ring. This cost savings could potentially pay for your honeymoon! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click through to check out the James Allen ring selection now.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Allen Shipping to the UK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re looking into shipping from the US to the UK, there are a few things to think about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n