News / UK and world by Press Association January 15, 2019, 10:13 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Engagement rings have been spotted on sale at a high street pound shop, just a month before Valentine’s Day. The ‘Bling Ring’ jewellery is being sold at Poundland, and has sparked a debate on social media. A photo posted in the Facebook group ‘Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK’ show a silver ring with a red jewel, presented in a red heart-shaped box, with the slogan “because we promise they’ll want to choose their own”. Some people liked the placeholder effect, saying it gave couples the chance to choose their ideal ring together. One poster said: “Is this not the best idea ever? Buy a cheap ring from Poundland to propose then go to the shop so you can pick a proper one together.” However, some weren’t a fan of the tongue-in-cheek approach, with … [Read more...] about ‘Engagement rings’ on sale in Poundland