Anonymous
Post 07/13/2017 17:59     Subject: Diamond Engagement Rings
Anonymous wrote:You know who poo-poo's nice diamond rings?

Women who don't have one, and men who can't afford one. That's who.

To everyone else, they mean something.


Exactly. I have some friends who don't have one (by choice) but I've never heard them be rude about the tradition or anyone else's ring. I love my big diamond ring and the big matching diamond band. And I couldn't care less what anyone thinks about it.
Anonymous
Post 07/13/2017 17:41     Subject: Re:Diamond Engagement Rings
I had a beautiful platinum solitaire that was stolen. It was insured, I have the $$$ to buy a new one, but I don't want one. I discovered I like not wearing a ring or any jewellery really except costume. It's nice not having to worry about my jewellery being misplaced or lost.
Anonymous
Post 07/13/2017 17:25     Subject: Diamond Engagement Rings
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Invest? Surely, you jest. No ne in their right mind thinks a diamond ring is an investment.


The investment would be me...moron.


Ha! Ha! Ha! That made me laugh. You must really think too highly of yourself!
Anonymous
Post 07/13/2017 13:29     Subject: Diamond Engagement Rings
OP if you can't afford one, you can always get a really lovely crystal or white sapphire for much cheaper. Conflict free, too. Plenty of people don't get an expensive diamond these days. But no need to be bitter about it.
Anonymous
Post 07/13/2017 13:16     Subject: Diamond Engagement Rings
Anonymous wrote:Invest? Surely, you jest. No ne in their right mind thinks a diamond ring is an investment.


The investment would be me...moron.
Anonymous
Post 07/13/2017 13:15     Subject: Diamond Engagement Rings
Invest? Surely, you jest. No ne in their right mind thinks a diamond ring is an investment.
Anonymous
Post 07/13/2017 12:55     Subject: Diamond Engagement Rings
Anonymous wrote:You know who poo-poo's nice diamond rings?

Women who don't have one, and men who can't afford one. That's who.

To everyone else, they mean something.


+1000 I didn't think I was really into them until I got a big diamond one set in platinum. I freaking love this thing. And I love even more the fact that my future DH thought I was worth it enough to invest in something like this for me (completely of his own accord).
Anonymous
Post 07/13/2017 12:54     Subject: Diamond Engagement Rings
Anonymous wrote:Agreed, OP. It's a scam at best and at worst diamond engagement rings are just a way of advertising your potential husband's earning potential. It's tacky.

Considering the human and environmental cost of diamond mining, we can only hope they are on their way to becoming passe.


Don't overthink it= your first sentence.
Anonymous
Post 07/13/2017 12:52     Subject: Diamond Engagement Rings
Anonymous wrote:I agree with you. To take it even further, why do you need a piece of paper and marriage to show commitment? If you truly love each other why get married?


When this country grants the same legal rights to non-married couples - for example, the decision maker in case of death or illness, to inherit property upon death of one's partner, to receive spouse's benefits, etc. - I promise you many people will stop getting married.
Anonymous
Post 07/13/2017 12:48     Subject: Diamond Engagement Rings
Anonymous wrote:You know who poo-poo's nice diamond rings?

Women who don't have one, and men who can't afford one. That's who.

To everyone else, they mean something.


Nah. Blinging yourself out is how you out yourself as "new money" or "no money".
Anonymous
Post 07/13/2017 12:39     Subject: Diamond Engagement Rings
I agree with you. To take it even further, why do you need a piece of paper and marriage to show commitment? If you truly love each other why get married?
Anonymous
Post 07/13/2017 11:17     Subject: Re:Diamond Engagement Rings
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I prefer this tradition over the dowry of goats.


Although it might be nice to not have to mow my lawn!


Let's see how many you're even worth!

http://www.howmanygoats.com
Anonymous
Post 07/13/2017 11:12     Subject: Diamond Engagement Rings
I don't have a diamond engagement ring but it certainly doesn't bother me if others wear them.
Anonymous
Post 07/13/2017 10:23     Subject: Diamond Engagement Rings
OP, maybe this is news to you, but it's been obvious all my life, and I'm old.

Most people are sheep.
Anonymous
Post 07/13/2017 10:22     Subject: Diamond Engagement Rings
Anonymous wrote:Ok. Fact is it's what women like.


FIFY