Earlier quoted context omitted.
"Cheap" as a criticism is not usually about price, but about perceived value.
The value of a courtship gift is its price.
So a self-written poem is worth less than a purchased fortune cookie?
Diamonds Suck (2006)
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#342Earlier quoted context omitted.
> people can't spot the difference OK, story time: Way back, a friend of mine in High School wanted to give his girlfriend a ring just randomly (for no occasion), so he bought a cheap one, like $10. So he's going to wrap it as a gift at home, and he needs a box. Asks his big sister, and he gets an unused proper ring box from a local jewellery store. Wraps gift, puts in girlfriend's mailbox as cute surprise, and when…
Meanwhile someone else probably paid $150 for a $10 ring ... I wonder if they ever found out.
Meanwhile everyone else probably paid $150 for a $10 ring.
Re: Diamonds Suck (2006)
#343I bought my wife no engagement rings and she is happy just to keep the money. Society just needs to get saner so you won't need any of these coveted stones. So instead of looking for alternative stones to carry on the madness, just date utilitarian women.
Re: Diamonds Suck (2006)
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#345We were engaged in 2006 and I forwarded that article to my soon to be wife. Her answer was: I don't think this is funny. I ended up buying a 10k diamond ring. We're still happily married with 1 beautiful 8 y.o. daughter. Ask any married guy and they'll all say the same: pick your battles!
Who said it was funny in the first place? The article touches some important, serious topics.
I think she's letting him pretend he was joking so as to avoid a fight...
Re: Diamonds Suck (2006)
#346Earlier quoted context omitted.
I sent this to my SO and she now wants one instead of a diamond. Until now, it's been non-negotiable. Thanks for writing. I did not want to buy a diamond :)
> Until now, it's been non-negotiable. I really hate to be a random person on the internet giving personal advice but... diamonds being "non-negotiable" seems like a huge, glowing, neon warning sign. Don't be surprised to find out a bunch of other things are non-negotiable if you divorce.
I'm going to bet you have a hard time maintaining relationships with women.
Re: Diamonds Suck (2006)
#347Earlier quoted context omitted.
Horse meat is quite normal in western culture, unless if by western culture you mean anglophone countries.
I can't reply to stouset for some stupid reason, but why is it "absurd" to not want to eat horse for texture reasons? My understanding is that horse meat generally does not taste that good and is very tough, because those animals get a lot of exercise; it's like deer meat. Some people like venison, and there's no stigma attached to eating it, but it's hard to buy because demand is low (and they're not raised as lives…
> I can't reply to stouset for some stupid reason
On deeply nested comments, if it hasn't been long since the post was made you have to click the "permalink" ("XX minutes ago" or "XX hours ago") link to reply. I think the extra step is to help slow down flamewars ("do I really need to reply to this comment, right now?".
Re: Diamonds Suck (2006)
#348Earlier quoted context omitted.
> Until now, it's been non-negotiable. I really hate to be a random person on the internet giving personal advice but... diamonds being "non-negotiable" seems like a huge, glowing, neon warning sign. Don't be surprised to find out a bunch of other things are non-negotiable if you divorce.
Wow. It's very difficult to respond to you civically. We've been together for a long long time. It is amazing what people you don't know on the internet will assume about you. There was no alternative before this article. Cubic is cheap and tacky. Diamonds are overpriced and awful. Lab diamonds not much better. This article has a real alternative. That's a huge contribution to all diamond haters everywhere.
> There was no alternative before this article.
You know, you don't need an engagement ring to get married. Much less one with a shiny stone of any kind.
Re: Diamonds Suck (2006)
#349I never knew moissanite existed, thank you for the unknown.
I am skeptical of the post—the argument is diamond sucks, but after reading the post, it appears to be “diamond sucks, buy moisanite instead.” 1). Why is there only one alternative? 2). Why does it matter that people will assume the ring is diamond? 3). Let’s assume all diamonds are subsidizing African warlords. How would I know if my hard-earned money isn’t subsidizing some Chinese manufacturers known to exploit human labor?
I would be getting more “bling for my buck” if it was the same commodity. You mentioned that others wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between moisanite and diamond, but if moisanite is better than diamond, then others should be able to recognize moisanite and perhaps comment “the refraction index for this ring appears to be higher than diamond, it must be a moisanite. It’s beautiful!”
Wedding is a tradition, but it’s not required for marriage likewise diamond is the symbolic instrument for proposals, but the ring does not have to be diamond.
I appreciate your post for the detail comparison breakdown between diamond and moisanite, but I am skeptical of the intent. Research the luxury handbag industry and you’ll find the same patterns, and what alternatives are there, typically, for cheaper Chanel handbags?