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Re:What the diamond industry is really selling by mcv on Monday February 15, 2016 @10:15AM (#11103743)
I don't spend a ton on a fast car. I'd rather spend my money on a big car with decent fuel efficiency to take my family on vacation. I don't see the point in spending ludicrous amounts of money on useless status symbols like diamonds and sports cars.
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Re:What the diamond industry is really selling by zepto on Monday February 15, 2016 @10:55AM (#11103976)
Some people enjoy sports cars the way you enjoy a family vacation.
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Re:What the diamond industry is really selling by rayiner on Monday February 15, 2016 @11:04AM (#11104041)
And some people enjoy their shiny diamond engagement ring the way you enjoy your sports car.
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Re:What the diamond industry is really selling by zepto on Monday February 15, 2016 @11:26AM (#11104176)
That's a fair comment. I think there are some people for whom the aesthetics, production, and history of a diamond are very meaningful. My guess is that those people know more about diamonds than average.
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Re:What the diamond industry is really selling by mcv on Monday February 15, 2016 @07:33PM (#11107116)
Here's my favourite answer to why women love diamonds: https://www.quora.com/Why-do-women-desire-diamonds/answer/In...
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