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Re:Diamonds Keep Getting Cheaper by klyrs on Wednesday November 13, 2019 @11:16AM (#21525795)
One way I've seen engagement rings used is as an unspoken pre-prenup. He cheats, she bails and sells the ring. I say "unspoken" but I've heard men and women speak rather frankly about the exchange
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Re:Diamonds Keep Getting Cheaper by papln on Wednesday November 13, 2019 @02:42PM (#21528569)
The ring doesn't have enough resale value for that (and the breakup would spoil the sentimental value of keeping the gem). The incentive isn't compensation for her, it's sunk cost for him.
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Re:Diamonds Keep Getting Cheaper by klyrs on Wednesday November 13, 2019 @04:13PM (#21529642)
Just reporting what I've heard. If he spends $20k and she sells it for $2k, it's still a $2k bonus to her.
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