I proposed in November in the middle of Central Park New York. The engagement ring was a 1.06 carat Asscher Cut, VVS2 E, GIA Certified Diamond.
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Originally posted by Weltchy View PostI proposed in November in the middle of Central Park New York. The engagement ring was a 1.06 carat Asscher Cut, VVS2 E, GIA Certified Diamond.Comment
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Originally posted by oracleslave View PostI proposed after we'd both hiked to the top of the drakensberg amphitheatre. Hurt my flipping knee kneeling on a rock in the processThe proud owner of 125 Xeno Geek PointsComment
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Originally posted by Amiga500 View Postexpect to sell your diamond for about 25% of what you paid for it.
And anyway, if she scarpers and keeps the ring, wouldn't it be nice to know she's not getting much for it?My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.Comment
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Originally posted by minestrone View PostI used to know someone in the business, she told me that the mark up on jewelry is astonishing.
"Diamonds are a girl's best friend" was just a marketing slogan, albeit a very clever one.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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Originally posted by Sysman View PostWhich comes to mind any bloke who says "If anything happens to me she'll be able to sell the ring." Apart from the fact that she might not want to sell it, that mark up will be felt if she tries to raise cash from the thing.
"Diamonds are a girl's best friend" was just a marketing slogan, albeit a very clever one.
From the financial perspective ?Last edited by AlfredJPruffock; 29 July 2009, 15:05.Comment
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Originally posted by AlfredJPruffock View PostShoud it have been 'Divorces are a girl's best friend '?
From the financial perspective ?
BTW - who's the hottie in your avatar?Comment
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Originally posted by Menelaus View PostWHS - having been on the receiving end of two x divorces, I've decided I'm not getting married again, I'm simply going to find a woman I don't like and buy her a house.
BTW - who's the hottie in your avatar?Comment
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