Diamond Size

[rh71]

Originally posted by: EmperorIQ
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[I have a friend w/ a gf. His gf nags at him when he buys things that she believes is a waste of money, like spending money on his car. she tells him he waste money. He finally got a car he can be proud of but never put mods on it because of her. She also doesn't let him eat out whenever he wants, only at approved times =\. Well, I asked her how much she wants an engagement ring and she said around 10k. I asked how much for a wedding, she said around 30k. Also, she makes my friend buy only designer name clothes, jeans that cost 90 bucks! But then again, those ball park amounts she gave me is just ideal for her. I think she'd be happy to just marry the guy, I hope.]

is she korean ?

 

[Futher]

One day I think I'll go anywhere between 2-3... depends on setting and all the other factors to a diamond. Rather have an amazingly clear 2 rather than a cheap 3. I know diamonds are a rip off, but whatever makes them happy. I can think of tons of stuff that I've gotten that's worthless, but makes me happy.

 

[EmperorIQ]

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: EmperorIQ
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[I have a friend w/ a gf. His gf nags at him when he buys things that she believes is a waste of money, like spending money on his car. she tells him he waste money. He finally got a car he can be proud of but never put mods on it because of her. She also doesn't let him eat out whenever he wants, only at approved times =\. Well, I asked her how much she wants an engagement ring and she said around 10k. I asked how much for a wedding, she said around 30k. Also, she makes my friend buy only designer name clothes, jeans that cost 90 bucks! But then again, those ball park amounts she gave me is just ideal for her. I think she'd be happy to just marry the guy, I hope.]

is she korean ?

no she's not. . . racist!!! 😀

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: EmperorIQ

the both have very little money, and she does have a very good concept of money, they both grew up in poor families, I think around the 35k annual income?, she just likes designer clothes. I was just trying to point out how hypocritical she is by not letting her bf buy the things he wants, and yet wear shirts that cost more than my outfit, and wanting a 30k wedding.

Oh I understand entirely. Poor guy.

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: EmperorIQ

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: EmperorIQ

Originally posted by: cjgallen

Originally posted by: EmperorIQ
[I have a friend w/ a gf. His gf nags at him when he buys things that she believes is a waste of money, like spending money on his car. she tells him he waste money. He finally got a car he can be proud of but never put mods on it because of her. She also doesn't let him eat out whenever he wants, only at approved times =\. Well, I asked her how much she wants an engagement ring and she said around 10k. I asked how much for a wedding, she said around 30k. Also, she makes my friend buy only designer name clothes, jeans that cost 90 bucks! But then again, those ball park amounts she gave me is just ideal for her. I think she'd be happy to just marry the guy, I hope.]

LOL, sounds like a keeper!!!

they're not even 22 yet.

oh man... does she have no concept of money? Does she come from a wealthy family or something? I hope they're willing to put up the $30k for the wedding 🙂

the both have very little money, and she does have a very good concept of money, they both grew up in poor families, I think around the 35k annual income?, she just likes designer clothes. I was just trying to point out how hypocritical she is by not letting her bf buy the things he wants, and yet wear shirts that cost more than my outfit, and wanting a 30k wedding.

I'd introduce her to the curb

 

[SouthPaW1227]

Platinum 3-prong setting
3 stone ring
Center Diamond: .54 Ideal Cut, Color, and Symmetry (perfect diamond, esentially)
2 side stones: .3 each - Very Good Cut, Color, and Symmetry (next to perfect diamonds)

So 1.14 total weight, but next to flawless quality. I'm giving it to her this month 😀 😀 😀

 

[CMC79]

All this makes me think of what Jonah Goldberg once wrote on National Review Online:

"'Every kiss begins with Kay.' If this is literally true, then your wife's a whore."

 

[ponyo]

Originally posted by: Doboji

Originally posted by: Naustica
2.25 ct round soltaire
1 ct ear rings
Sapphire necklace and bracelet set
Omega watch
couple of random 24k gold and other jewlery.

That's what I got my wife for engagement/ prior to marriage. I'm not a big fan of diamond but you have to do what you have to do.

Way to set a precident.... how long have you been married?

4yrs. Was merely following custom. All the stuff cost under 30k total.

 

[SouthPaW1227]

^ Wow...nice paycheck

 

[LeonarD26]

1.25 carat center stone. Another 1 carat of smaller stoners in a channel setting on the sides. Platinum...

 

[N8Magic]

.5ct VVS1, F colour, ideal cut did the trick for me. 🙂

Also, it's a Canadian mined diamond. Oooooooooh.... ahhhhhhhhh!

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Nitemare

Originally posted by: EmperorIQ
the both have very little money, and she does have a very good concept of money, they both grew up in poor families, I think around the 35k annual income?, she just likes designer clothes. I was just trying to point out how hypocritical she is by not letting her bf buy the things he wants, and yet wear shirts that cost more than my outfit, and wanting a 30k wedding.

I'd introduce her to the curb

Like in American History X? :Q That's a bit extreme. 😉

😛

 

[kranky]

She had the option of an engagement ring or getting a house six months sooner. She went with the house.

She has a cubic zirconia ring and earrings when she needs to wear something fancy. No one notices the difference.

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: SouthPaW1227
Platinum 3-prong setting
3 stone ring
Center Diamond: .54 Ideal Cut, Color, and Symmetry (perfect diamond, esentially)
2 side stones: .3 each - Very Good Cut, Color, and Symmetry (next to perfect diamonds)

So 1.14 total weight, but next to flawless quality. I'm giving it to her this month 😀 😀 😀

Hope you are getting ALOT in return

 

[AntiEverything]

None. My wife just wears a band that matches mine. No stone.

Screw the diamond monopoly. I don't need to line their pockets.

 

[Argo]

Trust me, if you guys really love the girl you would want her to have the biggest diamond you can afford.

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: Argo
Trust me, if you guys really love the girl you would want her to have the biggest diamond you can afford.

I'd rather not have a woman so shallow she'd prefer a diamond over a car or an entire living room set

 

[Doboji]

Originally posted by: EmperorIQ

Originally posted by: cjgallen

Originally posted by: EmperorIQ
[I have a friend w/ a gf. His gf nags at him when he buys things that she believes is a waste of money, like spending money on his car. she tells him he waste money. He finally got a car he can be proud of but never put mods on it because of her. She also doesn't let him eat out whenever he wants, only at approved times =\. Well, I asked her how much she wants an engagement ring and she said around 10k. I asked how much for a wedding, she said around 30k. Also, she makes my friend buy only designer name clothes, jeans that cost 90 bucks! But then again, those ball park amounts she gave me is just ideal for her. I think she'd be happy to just marry the guy, I hope.]

LOL, sounds like a keeper!!!

they're not even 22 yet.

How the hell is buying a "car he can be proud of" at less than 22... he should be driving a beater, and be putting money away... sounds like they are meant for each other, they're both stupid.

-Max

 

[Doboji]

Originally posted by: Futher
One day I think I'll go anywhere between 2-3... depends on setting and all the other factors to a diamond. Rather have an amazingly clear 2 rather than a cheap 3. I know diamonds are a rip off, but whatever makes them happy. I can think of tons of stuff that I've gotten that's worthless, but makes me happy.

2-3 carats is like 15K.... what worthless stuff have you bought for 15K?

-Max

 

[Rallispec]

.5k with an additoinal .1~.2k in side stones


http://pictars.com/users/rallispec/ring.jpg

 

[Doboji]

Originally posted by: Naustica

Originally posted by: Doboji

Originally posted by: Naustica
2.25 ct round soltaire
1 ct ear rings
Sapphire necklace and bracelet set
Omega watch
couple of random 24k gold and other jewlery.

That's what I got my wife for engagement/ prior to marriage. I'm not a big fan of diamond but you have to do what you have to do.

Way to set a precident.... how long have you been married?

4yrs. Was merely following custom. All the stuff cost under 30k total.

What custom is that?... I spend 5k on my fiancee.... I think that's pretty damn good... 30K!!! just wow... I guess you must be pretty established by now, or have very rich very generous parents.

-Max

 

[BigToque]

Originally posted by: Nitemare

Originally posted by: Argo
Trust me, if you guys really love the girl you would want her to have the biggest diamond you can afford.

I'd rather not have a woman so shallow she'd prefer a diamond over a car or an entire living room set

Why is a woman shallow for wanting to follow tradition? Her mother and the women before her got some type of engagement gift that was appropriate at the time. Diamonds are what we give and you should be happy to follow that tradition, then go and get the house and a car and a living room set.

If your girl doesn't want to follow the tradition then good for you, but don't take something away from her that she might be really looking forward to because you are anti-tradition or just cheap. You don't have to spend thousands. Women want the ring because of what it signifies. Any ring you give her will be very special to her. The only reason she would get upset would be if she knew you were quite well off financially and you were exceedingly cheap.

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: Stefan

Originally posted by: Nitemare

Originally posted by: Argo
Trust me, if you guys really love the girl you would want her to have the biggest diamond you can afford.

I'd rather not have a woman so shallow she'd prefer a diamond over a car or an entire living room set

Why is a woman shallow for wanting to follow tradition? Her mother and the women before her got some type of engagement gift that was appropriate at the time. Diamonds are what we give and you should be happy to follow that tradition, then go and get the house and a car and a living room set.

If your girl doesn't want to follow the tradition then good for you, but don't take something away from her that she might be really looking forward to because you are anti-tradition or just cheap. You don't have to spend thousands. Women want the ring because of what it signifies. Any ring you give her will be very special to her. The only reason she would get upset would be if she knew you were quite well off financially and you were exceedingly cheap.

Segregation was tradition in the South about 50 years ago, doesn't mean that it still needs to be done....

When you buy a diamond, you basically fund DeBeers, which is exploiting Africans and pouring money into buying weapons for genocidal civil wars....

Congratulations, you fvcked over the black man again to follow tradition... 😛

 

[Scarpozzi]

I would think a .75 - 1ct would be sufficient. Anything bigger and the ring is gonna snag stuff all the time.

 

[Saint Nick]

buy a diamond out of the vending machines. or get a fake diamond