what u think of this ring ?
01-22-2004, 04:18 PM
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From purely an investment standpoint they are not a good buy because the ring loses value as the shape of the stone goes out of fashion.
I don't care if it is something that will go up in valve because I will never sell it.
Have you ever tried to sell a diamond? They're mostly worthless. In fact, the Diamond Syndicate depends on people never reselling their diamonds (not to mention tightly controlling the influx of diamonds and the popularity of whatever type of diamond is in supply for a given year) to avoid flooding the market.
"A diamond is forever" is just a marketing scheme to prevent people from trying to cash in their jewlery.
http://www.theatlantic.com/issues/82...02diamond1.htm
01-22-2004, 04:30 PM
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Originally posted by Casper98CL
my ex gf told me to get her a ring that was $10k or more or she wouldnt be with me...
I told her that it wasnt happening like that... asked her if i gave her a $5k ring and her Ex were to gove her a ring that was $20k who wouyld she say yes too... she said HIM.. I told her to go get him then...
If a woman looks at a ring as a sybol of your love.. the cost and size should mean nothing... I am a realist and know that a nice ring counts and I wouldnt cheap out but if I can only afford X she should be more than happy with X not complain, say no or what have you becuaes she wanted Y.. Y comes from another man then!!!!
my ex gf told me to get her a ring that was $10k or more or she wouldnt be with me...
I told her that it wasnt happening like that... asked her if i gave her a $5k ring and her Ex were to gove her a ring that was $20k who wouyld she say yes too... she said HIM.. I told her to go get him then...
If a woman looks at a ring as a sybol of your love.. the cost and size should mean nothing... I am a realist and know that a nice ring counts and I wouldnt cheap out but if I can only afford X she should be more than happy with X not complain, say no or what have you becuaes she wanted Y.. Y comes from another man then!!!!
And if he DID get me a $20k ring that was butt ugly and embarrassing, I would still wear it and love it all the same. I just think that situation could be avoided with a little careful hinting on my part and questioning on his.
01-22-2004, 04:48 PM
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^^^^
I remember mentioning that 15-20k was the norm for engagement rings and got my ass jumped on.
But anyway, I agree that the ring doesn't really matter if there is love involved. I'd be happy with a $7k if my man loved me to death and thats all he could afford to give. Its the thought that counts and the motivation behind it. But I haven't really encountered that problem since most of my men know my taste in jewels from going shopping with me and seeing things I already have. The subtle hints
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I remember mentioning that 15-20k was the norm for engagement rings and got my ass jumped on.
But anyway, I agree that the ring doesn't really matter if there is love involved. I'd be happy with a $7k if my man loved me to death and thats all he could afford to give. Its the thought that counts and the motivation behind it. But I haven't really encountered that problem since most of my men know my taste in jewels from going shopping with me and seeing things I already have. The subtle hints
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01-22-2004, 05:01 PM
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Originally posted by GeishaGirl
I remember mentioning that 15-20k was the norm for engagement rings and got my ass jumped on.
I remember mentioning that 15-20k was the norm for engagement rings and got my ass jumped on.
You guys all spend much more than that on a car, right?
01-22-2004, 05:12 PM
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^^^yeah thats what I thought too. But after I mentioned it I had people calling me retarded etc. I didn't mean to offend anyone by the comment. Seriously though, I don't really know anyone that has gotten engaged with a ring under that....except for that one bitch I was talking about above though 
Hate that chick@!
And its not like the 15-20k+ goes uncompensated...at least for the people I know. The woman usually gets her new husband a new car or something else that he likes.
Hate that chick@!And its not like the 15-20k+ goes uncompensated...at least for the people I know. The woman usually gets her new husband a new car or something else that he likes.
01-22-2004, 07:47 PM
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umm the norm i $5k - $10k and thats for a decent ring.. maybe g color and a few inclusions... y cousin just gota ring FLAWLESS and perfect F color... the diamond is 3 carrots and hes pent $20K on the diamond alone... THATS NUTS!!!! The ring shouldnt matter PERIOD!!!!
01-22-2004, 08:20 PM
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Originally posted by Casper98CL
my ex gf told me to get her a ring that was $10k or more or she wouldnt be with me...
I told her that it wasnt happening like that... asked her if i gave her a $5k ring and her Ex were to gove her a ring that was $20k who wouyld she say yes too... she said HIM.. I told her to go get him then...
If a woman looks at a ring as a sybol of your love.. the cost and size should mean nothing... I am a realist and know that a nice ring counts and I wouldnt cheap out but if I can only afford X she should be more than happy with X not complain, say no or what have you becuaes she wanted Y.. Y comes from another man then!!!!
my ex gf told me to get her a ring that was $10k or more or she wouldnt be with me...
I told her that it wasnt happening like that... asked her if i gave her a $5k ring and her Ex were to gove her a ring that was $20k who wouyld she say yes too... she said HIM.. I told her to go get him then...
If a woman looks at a ring as a sybol of your love.. the cost and size should mean nothing... I am a realist and know that a nice ring counts and I wouldnt cheap out but if I can only afford X she should be more than happy with X not complain, say no or what have you becuaes she wanted Y.. Y comes from another man then!!!!
01-22-2004, 08:26 PM
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Originally posted by Cr.ash79
Agreed. However, I think if a guy's NOT getting the ring from a gumball machine, and is actually putting down significant dough on a ring, it should be something the girl would like. There's nothing sadder to see than a dude throwing down $20k on a ring that his fiancee hates.
Agreed. However, I think if a guy's NOT getting the ring from a gumball machine, and is actually putting down significant dough on a ring, it should be something the girl would like. There's nothing sadder to see than a dude throwing down $20k on a ring that his fiancee hates.
01-22-2004, 08:39 PM
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Originally posted by Cr.ash79
That's terrible! Honestly, I wouldn't have a problem with a cz ring, if that's all my boyfriend could afford. The price doesn't matter to me, it's the thought behind it that counts.
And if he DID get me a $20k ring that was butt ugly and embarrassing, I would still wear it and love it all the same. I just think that situation could be avoided with a little careful hinting on my part and questioning on his.
That's terrible! Honestly, I wouldn't have a problem with a cz ring, if that's all my boyfriend could afford. The price doesn't matter to me, it's the thought behind it that counts.
And if he DID get me a $20k ring that was butt ugly and embarrassing, I would still wear it and love it all the same. I just think that situation could be avoided with a little careful hinting on my part and questioning on his.
01-22-2004, 10:35 PM
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Originally posted by SilviaGTO
OH SNAP! youre a girl and you were insulting on your second post!!! awesome!!!!!!!!! welcome!!!!!!!!!
OH SNAP! youre a girl and you were insulting on your second post!!! awesome!!!!!!!!! welcome!!!!!!!!!
silvia... wheres the dis here?! what am I missiing?!
01-23-2004, 02:46 AM
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Originally posted by SilviaGTO
OH SNAP! youre a girl and you were insulting on your second post!!! awesome!!!!!!!!! welcome!!!!!!!!!
OH SNAP! youre a girl and you were insulting on your second post!!! awesome!!!!!!!!! welcome!!!!!!!!!
I'm surprised I haven't gotten a :noob: yet... I told some dude in the first gen forum that his rims were gay... :o (accidentially, but still)
01-23-2004, 02:47 AM
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Originally posted by Cr.ash79
I'm surprised I haven't gotten a :noob: yet... I told some dude in the first gen forum that his rims were gay... :o (accidentially, but still)
I'm surprised I haven't gotten a :noob: yet... I told some dude in the first gen forum that his rims were gay... :o (accidentially, but still)
btw :noob:
hehe jk you're cOol girl! Nice to have another chick on the forum
01-23-2004, 02:49 AM
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Originally posted by GeishaGirl
^^^yeah thats what I thought too. But after I mentioned it I had people calling me retarded etc. I didn't mean to offend anyone by the comment. Seriously though, I don't really know anyone that has gotten engaged with a ring under that....except for that one bitch I was talking about above though Hate that chick@!
And its not like the 15-20k+ goes uncompensated...at least for the people I know. The woman usually gets her new husband a new car or something else that he likes.
^^^yeah thats what I thought too. But after I mentioned it I had people calling me retarded etc. I didn't mean to offend anyone by the comment. Seriously though, I don't really know anyone that has gotten engaged with a ring under that....except for that one bitch I was talking about above though
Hate that chick@!And its not like the 15-20k+ goes uncompensated...at least for the people I know. The woman usually gets her new husband a new car or something else that he likes.
I agree with you, though. Maybe it's a regional thing?
Like, cost of living is higher in certain places, people get engaged much more expensively in certain places, etc?
01-23-2004, 02:50 AM
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Hey, thanks. 
It's always weird joining a new forum, especially one where people are "established". It's kind of like starting a new school or something. :-/
I'm glad I don't have to sit at the nerd table. Till I insult the wrong person, at least.
It's always weird joining a new forum, especially one where people are "established". It's kind of like starting a new school or something. :-/I'm glad I don't have to sit at the nerd table. Till I insult the wrong person, at least.
01-23-2004, 02:53 AM
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^^haha well being an equal financial contributor has always been a big thing for me. So I'd want to give him more than just the pleasure of my company for the rest of our lives...wait...that would be a pleasure right? lol. Or pain, whatever hehe. I'm not sure about there being much of a difference regionally in how people get engaged. The people I know who have gotten engaged have done it in many different countries and states and the rings were all in the same range. That is why I've always thought it was average. Oh well...guess something new is learned every day
01-23-2004, 02:54 AM
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Originally posted by Cr.ash79
Hey, thanks. It's always weird joining a new forum, especially one where people are "established". It's kind of like starting a new school or something. :-/
I'm glad I don't have to sit at the nerd table. Till I insult the wrong person, at least.
Hey, thanks.
It's always weird joining a new forum, especially one where people are "established". It's kind of like starting a new school or something. :-/I'm glad I don't have to sit at the nerd table. Till I insult the wrong person, at least.
01-23-2004, 02:58 AM
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Originally posted by GeishaGirl
^^haha well being an equal financial contributor has always been a big thing for me. So I'd want to give him more than just the pleasure of my company for the rest of our lives...wait...that would be a pleasure right? lol. Or pain, whatever hehe. I'm not sure about there being much of a difference regionally in how people get engaged. The people I know who have gotten engaged have done it in many different countries and states and the rings were all in the same range. That is why I've always thought it was average. Oh well...guess something new is learned every day
^^haha well being an equal financial contributor has always been a big thing for me. So I'd want to give him more than just the pleasure of my company for the rest of our lives...wait...that would be a pleasure right? lol. Or pain, whatever hehe. I'm not sure about there being much of a difference regionally in how people get engaged. The people I know who have gotten engaged have done it in many different countries and states and the rings were all in the same range. That is why I've always thought it was average. Oh well...guess something new is learned every day
And you're also right about the regional thing. That was really something I pulled outta my ass b/c it's 4 am and I'm tired. When I think about it, all the people I know were from different places, too.
01-23-2004, 03:05 AM
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^^^hahah well in the case that he wanted to be a cheap bastard I say...equal contribution. I am a firm believer that if a woman wants to be treated equally, she has to contribute. I don't mind tipping the valet, paying the hotel bills, picking up the check, as long as its appreciated and reciprocated 
...lol. I knew I should have been born a male
. I am a firm believer that if a woman wants to be treated equally, she has to contribute. I don't mind tipping the valet, paying the hotel bills, picking up the check, as long as its appreciated and reciprocated ...lol. I knew I should have been born a male
01-23-2004, 03:10 AM
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Oh yeah, of course. Actually, since I make way more than he does, I usually foot the bill anyway. Kinda backwards. He doesn't complain, though. And I get a foot massage every night.
01-23-2004, 03:12 AM
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thats what I like to hear. Kind of hard to find a guy that doesn't mind though...I posted another thread a week ago about this guy I was crushing on that didn't want to date me because he was intimidated
01-23-2004, 07:52 AM
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ok... you too.. crash and geisha need to PM one another... stop 
and talking about 
shit!!! MY GAWD!!!!
If you 2 girls do this again it better be
about:
:spankme: :bananahump: :lickit: 
:bukkake: 
otherwise :whocares:
:pfawk: :pfawk:
and talking about shit!!! MY GAWD!!!! If you 2 girls do this again it better be
about: :spankme: :bananahump: :lickit: :bukkake: otherwise :whocares:
:pfawk:
:pfawk:
01-23-2004, 03:50 PM
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Originally posted by Cr.ash79
No. Sorry.
No. Sorry.
01-23-2004, 03:57 PM
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Ok really, don't do that. There's no point. You would be better off looking at your NWS pics in the other forum. You'll never meet me in person, you'll never get a pic of me, and I'm going to be the same person I am whether or not you ever see a pic of me, so just don't bother. It'll just make things uncomfortable.
Besides, I saw a thread a couple days ago where Mr. Admin Soopa was saying he doesn't like that shit on his forum. Let's all respect his wishes, k? It's just easier that way.
Besides, I saw a thread a couple days ago where Mr. Admin Soopa was saying he doesn't like that shit on his forum. Let's all respect his wishes, k?
It's just easier that way.
01-23-2004, 04:03 PM
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Originally posted by Cr.ash79
Ok really, don't do that. There's no point. You would be better off looking at your NWS pics in the other forum. You'll never meet me in person, you'll never get a pic of me, and I'm going to be the same person I am whether or not you ever see a pic of me, so just don't bother. It'll just make things uncomfortable.
Besides, I saw a thread a couple days ago where Mr. Admin Soopa was saying he doesn't like that shit on his forum. Let's all respect his wishes, k? It's just easier that way.
Ok really, don't do that. There's no point. You would be better off looking at your NWS pics in the other forum. You'll never meet me in person, you'll never get a pic of me, and I'm going to be the same person I am whether or not you ever see a pic of me, so just don't bother. It'll just make things uncomfortable.
Besides, I saw a thread a couple days ago where Mr. Admin Soopa was saying he doesn't like that shit on his forum. Let's all respect his wishes, k?
It's just easier that way.
Oh BTW stop asking for crash's pic. Start another thread or something at least. lol Damn I think i unleashed pandoras box
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01-23-2004, 04:12 PM
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Dead link?
btw thank you.
Dead link?
btw thank you.
I don't like the prongs on this one. But for ones that don't know wat pave is. It is the stuff on the sides of it. It very shinny. Dunno, i guess i gotta go back to the jeweler again for more pics.
01-23-2004, 04:19 PM
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Originally posted by fusionnv
I don't like the prongs on this one. But for ones that don't know wat pave is. It is the stuff on the sides of it. It very shinny. Dunno, i guess i gotta go back to the jeweler again for more pics. [/B]
I don't like the prongs on this one. But for ones that don't know wat pave is. It is the stuff on the sides of it. It very shinny. Dunno, i guess i gotta go back to the jeweler again for more pics. [/B]
