Like the title says really, I’d like your ideas and opinions.
Neither of us really wear jewelry, so we thought this matched (as an engagement ring) with a simple 18ct band for her would look nice. I found this on the 'net, but we were offered the exact same ring for roughly the same price here in Melbourne.
The price in Aussie dollars was $999 ($25K NT), but as it is sale time they offered it for 30% off. I’m a little wary that they can offer such a huge discount, although we are buying his 'n hers bands through the same shop.
Even if it isn’t a conflict diamond, you can bet your ass that horrific human rights violations were committed getting it out of the ground. This is true of basically every single diamond in the world.
Buy artificially produced diamonds. They’re cheaper, prettier, and more humane.
Not true. Conflict-free diamonds are increasingly available, and Canadian diamonds are world-leaders in the market. I bought my wife a Polar Bear diamond, and I’m satisfied that the only thing that was abused was my credit card.
First line under ‘Diamond Details’ says that it is conflict-free. A certifiacte is available.
I’m not buying from the 'net, but have seen the ring in the flesh. I was very surprised to find the exact same ring. There was a thread a while ago about rings which was really useful - I mentioned that I’d rather buy the missus a good piano than a very expensive rock.
I know it is cheap, but she wants to be able to wear it, and not be afraid to lose it or have it stolen. She is happy with it for what it is…a cheap diamond. If you take these comments into consideration and were in our position, would you buy it? I am in two minds, as I feel that I should be spending more money (peer pressure ?) but also think that it is a fair deal for the money.
I thik you can get a relatively inexpensive diamond at the Mall back home. I just wouldn’t buy something like a diamond online. Needs to sees it first.
The wife took me to see Blood Diamond a few weeks ago at a pre-screening. After the movie we both agreed (she initiated the idea) that we would never buy diamonds, ever. This works for me…I’m not cheep bastard, I will buy my gal nice stuff, but I never really understood spending thousands of dollars to buy a rock for someone…I mean really that is all it is, a rock. So this works well for me and the pocket book
Even though they say it is not a conflict diamond, how can they really prove that? Conflict diamonds get mixed in with the non-conflict ones and you can’t tell the difference. I mean, they are not marked with “I am a conflict diamond” that identifies them from others. And industry lies. Think about it, if they lie and what your wife has on her finger cost some poor sole his arm, leg or life, how can it be proven? What would tip you off? The whole certification of non-conflict thing is a scam.
We bought two simple bands (diamond free) for our wedding. That was fine for us. Ironicaly, her boss bought us two fancier rings with diamonds in hers for a wedding gift. (Kind of a strange gift, but anyways…) My wife refuses to wear the ring that was a gift because there is no way of knowing if that diamond was responsible for the loss of lives and human enslavement - certification or not.
In my opinion, if you are going to buy a cheap diamond because the soon to be Mrs. doesnt want to be a walking investment risk…why not just buy a really nice looking CZ or Crystal stone? They are way cheaper, easily replaced, look just as sparkely and pretty, and most can’t tell the difference with the naked eye.
Even cheap diamonds are relatively expensive. I say buy the piano or treat her to an extra nice honeymoon.
Limey -
IMO, if she is happy with it, then thats all that matters.
This is something she will treasure and be proud of.
Make her happy and you will be happy.
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[quote=“TainanCowboy”]Limey -
IMO, if she is happy with it, then thats all that matters.
This is something she will treasure and be proud of.
Make her happy and you will be happy.[/quote]
Thanks, I’ve been through the “I’m a cheap bastard” /“Does she really like it?”/“Should I spend more because my mates on Forumosa say so.” phase and have yet to make a decision, but TC your comment hit home and I’ll certainly think about it if and before we buy.
She looked amazing in her dress today, ivory satin with a long shifon shawl, lovely :hubba:
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