Diamond Engagement Ring????

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When are we going to end this consumer spending trap? Why only a diamond ring worth several months worth of salary can show commitment? Aren't there other ways?

The implication of your post is that you don’t want a ring but you don’t want to be the only one without a ring. Stop being a follower; don’t try to guilt others that they don’t need rings; you’re free to do your own thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When are we going to end this consumer spending trap? Why only a diamond ring worth several months worth of salary can show commitment? Aren't there other ways?

Lots of people don’t save or have real jobs or money. Don’t fret Op, you and your supposed bride don’t need any of that stuff.

Go buy a depreciating asset instead, like a new SUV.

[Anonymous]

Wow.

Did the op kick off this fake thread with the first 6+ posts, all in quick succession?

Ready aim fire.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I got a lab grown diamond and am glad no poor schlub had to risk life and limb to get it. I think it looks pretty.

If you don’t want one, don’t get one - fixed!

Unfortunately I'm just one man against a huge cartel of otherwise fine women who all demand it.

If you do get married she’ll just buy herself one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We used a hand me down ring. Don’t know why more people don’t do this.

Most jewelry diamonds out there are reused or recycled. Including yours.
They’re just reset in the ring you ordered.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:AND there shouldn't be any pride related to affording or receiving it. It doesn't add any extra worth to your relationship. You can have Kohinoor diamond and still be unhappy, cheat, divorce, die.

Why? I’m proud when I plan and pay for a fabulous vacation and tell my husband all the details. He’s proud and appreciative of the thoughtfulness and how all of his preferences are met. He feels the same about my ring.

So are you proud when you buy all the right grocery items with the correct brands? That means he is listening to your choices and is thoughtful about which brand he/you get. Or is it just high priced items that you are proud of? They mean 2 different things.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We used a hand me down ring. Don’t know why more people don’t do this.

Most jewelry diamonds out there are reused or recycled. Including yours.
They’re just reset in the ring you ordered.

And you know this how?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We used a hand me down ring. Don’t know why more people don’t do this.

Really? Maybe because some people don’t have relatives who want to or can pass down a ring…

[Anonymous]

I explicitly told my now DH I did not want a ring. I also find that the coolest women I know also ditched this stupid tradition.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We used a hand me down ring. Don’t know why more people don’t do this.

Most jewelry diamonds out there are reused or recycled. Including yours.
They’re just reset in the ring you ordered.

And you know this how?

The diamond resale market is huge, that’s common knowledge.