Re:What the diamond industry is really selling
by SeanDav on Monday February 15, 2016 @09:23AM
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Having recognized the fact that scarcity and value of diamonds are almost completely company made constructs, I did not get my wife an engagement ring, but I did get her a beautiful wedding ring (non-diamond of course). Having a close mechanical engineering friend involved in the business of artificial diamond manufacturing, helped make the decision easier as well.
The money saved by this and by having a small wedding, made putting together a deposit for a house, far easier.
Re:What the diamond industry is really selling
by mcv on Monday February 15, 2016 @10:22AM
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Your wife is lucky to have you. You can't live in a diamond ring. Surely a man who makes sound financial decisions should be far more attractive than one who falls for silly marketing tricks?
The money saved by this and by having a small wedding, made putting together a deposit for a house, far easier.