Who's making money on Prince William and Kate Middleton's engagement?
TUESDAY, 11 JAN. 2011, 23:48
Section:Lifestyle
Chinese fakes of Kate Middleton's engagement ring conquer the world.
Would you like to wear an engagement ring from Prince William? Surely, many women would say yes. So did Kate Middleton. The couple has been officially engaged since the last November. The wedding ceremony is planned for 29th of April.
Companies associated with media, paparazzi and producer of this dress will cash in on the wedding. At present, the engagement of the future king of Great Britain also affects the Chinese market. The production and sale of fakes of the famous blue sapphire ring, surrounded with diamonds, just blooms there.
The replica is slightly different from the original. For instancem the original has fourteen indentations, while the replica has only 10. It's generally made of cheaper materials, and diamonds are replaced by zircon.. Prices ranges from $0.45 to $7.56.Read more at reuters.com.
You can buy the replica on alibaba.com, biggest Chinese e-commerce platform. The information at the site says that it's the "Best valentine present"... Is it really?