Who knows diamonds?

[midgetwaiter]

Originally Posted by Tarolisol

Well if all this gibberish said, you can tell my GF she doesnt get a diamond engagment ring. And this is not all true, many diamond stores now gaurantee a buy back price of equal value to your purchase price. Also im going to purchase a canadian diamond and im pretty sure most of this doesnt apply to those workers.

Also in regard to number one. This is BS stuff is only worth what people are willing to pay for, wether or not you think they have be "Psychologicly condition" or not.

The man does have a point, even if that top 10 list thing is awful. Atlantic Monthly did the only really comprehensive look at the diamond industry I've ever come across (in 1982!) which is available here http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/198202/diamond

Regardless I imagine Tarolisol would find himself having a nice reasoned discussion with his finance based on this and then get "I like the one on the left, get that one", just like I did. Whatever man, it's peanuts compared to the "we need a bigger house" discussion anyway. Good Luck

[Beverly]

Originally Posted by midgetwaiter

Atlantic Monthly did the only really comprehensive look at the diamond industry I've ever come across (in 1982!) which is available here http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/198202/diamond

Excellent article!

A couple either buys into the social pressure of diamond ring or they don't. I haven't, in either of my two marriages. Gold wedding bands for the first, and a platinum wedding bands for the second. No diamond necklaces, bracelets, earrings, watches or anything else diamond over here.

Money that could have gone for diamond engagement rings or other diamond trinkets instead went to paying mortgages. Those were the first steps to now not having had a mortgage in over ten years

[Tarolisol]

Social pressure aside, I like the way diamonds look and i have no problem paying for somthing I think is worth the money. My girlfriend wants one and I want her to have one. Why is gold worth so much money, or platinum because we decide it is, same with oil, gas, even water in some places. Its not that there isnt enough oil or water its that the demand for it is high and its difficult to get. Basic supply and demand. If you want to stop falling to social pressure stop driving your car.