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Originally Posted by Master_Shake
Go to a pawn shop and buy a used ring. You're only supporting the diamond cartels and their evil policies of extortion and exploitation by buying a new ring. The only reason they charge as much as they do is because they can; they have a monopoly on the product.
Remember that you're only paying to satisfy your intended fiance's lust for material goods by purchasing such a ring in the first place. There's nothing intrinsically valuable or special about diamonds or gold.
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I once said that to a girl who was excited about getting an engagement ring. She said, "I don't care, I want that ring." I nearly asked her who she loved more, her fiance or his wallet. Seeing as how I had to work with her, I refrained.
Anyway, taking the non cynical view, there is a certain amount of symbolism inherent in the ring. It shows material sacrifice and that the man is financially capable of giving a gift that expensive(even if he usually isn't.) Plus no guy wants to be that cheapskate...even if diamonds aren't the the most attractive gems. Or the most rare. Or the most fair. Fuck De'Beers. Although, there is a Russian cartel up and coming.