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1. Diamonds are and will always be, grossly overpriced, because of the very successful wedding industry. Jewelry in general is not a good investment, financially speaking.

2. Many diamonds are blood diamonds, obtained through conflict and exploitation. You can get a certified clean diamond.

3. Why not try for something original? A different stone perhaps? Not saying it would be cheaper, some sapphires are WAY more expensive, and legitimately so. But you could get a beautiful ring set with quality precious stones that doesn't scream: "I wanted the biggest damn rock and twisted my fiance's arm to get it!". You could design it yourself with your fiance, work with a jeweler, make it special...

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When someone comments about buying clothes made in Bengladesh, other non-diamond conflict minerals, or electronics made in exploitative factories, do you comment on the ethics of that? Do you think sapphires don't come from ethically questionable sources? What a weird perspective, too, spend more on a sapphire but seem like you didn't pressure your fiancé into a high cost item (even though you did)?

OP he knew what you wanted, but didn't care enough to meet your expectations. This does not get better over the course of a marriage. Only agree to marry a man who blows you away with how thoughtful and considerate he is. In the end you'll get a guy who is acceptably thoughtful and considerate. If you yourself aren't thoughtful and considerate, you now know what to work on in your next relationship.

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You intentionally misread my post. No, I didn't pressure DH to buy me anything, and no, I don't have a sapphire ring. I am pointing out two things: one, that diamonds are overpriced. Two, that they are pretty boring. The upshot of this is that it's not worth getting upset. There's nothing wrong with spending on an engagement ring, but if you make it more meaningful for the both of you, perhaps you stand a better chance getting what you want. Find the angles.

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