Originally posted by: binister
Originally posted by: Astaroth33
Congratulations on having bought into DeBeers propaganda hook, line, and sinker.
I didn't buy into anything. I knew how much I wanted to pay and I spent 7 months researching/searching for a stone. I enjoyed learning all about the diamond industry and how corrupt it is. Why did I buy a diamond knowing all of that? Because I knew it was something my girlfriend at the time wanted and I *wanted* to give her something nice.
Originally posted by: jhayx7
I'm sorry but nothing that small is worth that much money. No matter what your GF/Wife/TV/DeBeers says.
Depends on your situation. If you are strapped for cash and can't afford it I agree. If it is something you are able to afford why not?
Originally posted by: SociallyChallenged
You do know that that was made up by jewelry companies? Lol...
Of course I do, why do you think I added the "like a good boy?" My point was that the amount I spent happened to be 3 months of salary at the time. Did I do it because DeBeers told me to? No, I did it because I sat down, reviewed my finances and found an amount of money that I could afford. Simple as that.
To all the people who scream "diamonds are worthless!" so is your $30k car after 10-15 years. I spent way less than that on a stone that is beautiful and I get a wife for the rest of my life. Absolutely worth it to me.