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_pislio_brayo_
Joined: 29 Apr 2007
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Location: Boston
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 Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:18 pm Post subject: Why does a wedding ring have to have a diamond? |
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| I think you're thinking of the engagement ring. Wedding rings are usually simple gold bands without any gems in them. The diamond industry spent a lot of money on marketing in the early part of the 20th century to convince people that they ought to buy diamond engagement rings, and their marketing campaign just became a huge success. They also informed every jeweler to tell men that they ought to spend two to three months of their salary on a diamond engagement ring. Since the jewelers made money off of this as well, they went along with this and started telling their clients that was how much they had to spend. To this day, there are many men and women who still believe that two month's salary has to be spent on an engagement ring not realizing this was a number the diamond industry just picked out of thin air to try to make more of a profit. |
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_yoju_eckho_
Joined: 30 May 2007
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Location: Boston
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| Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:59 pm Post subject: Why does a wedding ring have to have a diamond? |
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| Wedding rings are usually a solid never ending band of gold or Platinum, the stones are reserved for the engagement ring, some people just choose diamonds but i personally think that the bigger the rock the more chav or false it looks.Some celebrity wedding rings are vile and would be knocked every time you put your hand in your pocket or did any menial chore around the house. I have a simple trilogy of diamonds in my engagement ring, 8 diamonds in my wedding ring spaced evenly around and as a present my hubby brought me a new ring with a blue topaz and diamond setting, not so much for the value as it was relatively cheap, but I really like it. All my rings are white gold as yellow gold looks horrible on me. |
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_pisko_koli_
Joined: 26 Apr 2007
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Location: Johannesburg
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| Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:40 pm Post subject: Why does a wedding ring have to have a diamond? |
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| Min doesn't. I like diamonds too but I am so happy with my ring. it's different it's not the same as everyone else's. My fiance knew he couldn't afford a big diamond so instead of a tiny diamond he went out and got me a GORGEOUS tanzanite ring,. there are a couple diamonds on it but very dtiny, just accent stones. He said he was worried I'd be mad I didn't get a diamond I was actually nervous when I saw the box. my first thought was "oh god, I didn't help him pick it out" lol. (and yes I knew the proposal was coming soon so that wasn't a surprise) But he did REALLY good. It's perfect and after I put this on my finger I wouldn't want a diamond. Plus it shows me he was able to think about what I would like and not just what people say it has to be. It was so sweet that he knew I'd prefer tanzanite over a diamond.btw I hate people who spend so much on rings too. I told my fiance that if he ever bought me a ring and I found out it was more than $500 I would take it back. Such a waste of money that we could spend on the wedding or the honeymoon or other bills. |
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_raty_iniqwe_
Joined: 08 Jun 2007
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Location: Germany
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| Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:21 pm Post subject: Why does a wedding ring have to have a diamond? |
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| Doesn't have to be a diamond. That tradition started less then 100 years ago. Most engagement rings, for those who could afford them were different stones. Rubies, emeralds, sapphire, rhodelites, tsavorite, etc were all used. |
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_theli_joeck_
Joined: 03 Jun 2007
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:03 pm Post subject: Why does a wedding ring have to have a diamond? |
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| It doesn't HAVE to be a diamond. I think that a ring is more precious and sentimental if the giver spends time and puts thought into their "gift". Choosing a "wedding" ring, can be a fun and memorable experience. Be different, have fun and let your ring say something about you or your relationship. Being different is awesome, having a "diamond" for your wedding ring is just tradtional, but in this day and age, seriously...........who, is traditional? |
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_yoko_eshe_
Joined: 10 Jun 2007
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Location: Los Angeles
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| Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:44 pm Post subject: Why does a wedding ring have to have a diamond? |
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| It doesn't have to be a diamond. To each, their own. You don't even have to have an engagement ring, technically. Just wedding bands, which can be plain and simple.Personally, I like diamonds over other gems, but that's just me. I think brides should have what makes them happy, and if that doesn't include a diamond, that's perfectly fine. |
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_relio_gohe_
Joined: 04 Jun 2007
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Location: Germany
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| Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:25 pm Post subject: Why does a wedding ring have to have a diamond? |
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| It doesn't.I have friends who have rings with other gems and they're just as beautiful. A diamond is just a more traditional choice. |
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_kunic_koty_
Joined: 07 Jun 2007
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Location: Stafford
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| Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:06 am Post subject: Why does a wedding ring have to have a diamond? |
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| A diamond is the stongest and hardest gemstone. You will be wearing this ring nearly all the time for the rest of your life. I would think long and hard about getting another gem for this very reason. Some gems like Emeralds and opals are very very fragile and need specialist care to maintain their colour. In addition, be careful about which setting you choose, some modern ones though beautiful, are more prone to breaking if they are knocked. Claw settings (4 or more), and rub-over settings are the safest. |
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_yopul_yomim_
Joined: 05 Jun 2007
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Location: Germany
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| Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:47 am Post subject: Why does a wedding ring have to have a diamond? |
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| It doesn't have to have a diamond. In many countries, a wedding band is just a plain gold band with no stones. Mine is this way, in fact. In the US, many wedding bands are traditionally made with diamonds on them, but this tradition is fairly recent. You don't have to follow tradition, you can always start your own. My engagement ring is blue topaz - I don't like diamonds, either. It's really about what you prefer and what tradition means to you. |
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_lyre_qweku_
Joined: 04 Jun 2007
Posts: 36
Location: Australy
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| Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 1:28 am Post subject: Why does a wedding ring have to have a diamond? |
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| I don't understand the diamond thing either. a friend of mine once said 'if my bf doesn't buy me at least a $6K ring by new year's, I'm dumping him'. 2 years later, he dumped her. no ring. it's stupid, because like you said, if I had a huge $6K ring, I would never leave the house with it! I'd be afraid I'd hit it on something and knock the stone right out. |
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_koko_asjo_
Joined: 26 Apr 2007
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Location: London
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| Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:09 am Post subject: Why does a wedding ring have to have a diamond? |
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| First of all, traditional wedding rings are just plain gold bands.Unless you mean engagement rings, a diamond is the purest stone you can get so thats why its normally used for an engagement ring, there is nothing to say you cant have any stone you want but they are not as hard or long wearing as a diamond.I have a 1.05 square cut diamond on a platinum band and I wear it with pride, but if my man only got me a teeny diamond I would love it just the same.Its what it stands for thats important not what it looks like. |
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_yoko_eshe_
Joined: 10 Jun 2007
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Location: Los Angeles
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| Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:51 am Post subject: Why does a wedding ring have to have a diamond? |
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| the ring is symbollic of eternity there doesnt have to be a stone in it at all people just think it looks glamrous but costs a hell of a lot more than a normal ring |
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_yoko_eshe_
Joined: 10 Jun 2007
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Location: Los Angeles
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| Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 3:32 am Post subject: Why does a wedding ring have to have a diamond? |
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Neither wedding rings nor engagement rings have to have diamonds. In fact, neither my engagement ring nor wedding ring has a diamond, and my wedding ring was only $50 (and purchased in Oregon so no sales tax.)  |
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_tolre_pulku_
Joined: 27 Apr 2007
Posts: 40
Location: Stafford
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| Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 4:13 am Post subject: Why does a wedding ring have to have a diamond? |
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| It doesn't. My engagement ring has a pink sapphire and i love it. I wouldn't want the same ring as everybody else which is why i didn't choose one with a diamond. |
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_joes_jura_
Joined: 05 Jun 2007
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Location: Poland
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| Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 4:54 am Post subject: Why does a wedding ring have to have a diamond? |
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| They don't have to have to be a diamond at all. The diamond industry has some great marketing, and diamonds are really touted as more special than they really are. It's also a long held tradition. If a girl's mom had a diamond ring, and her mom had a diamond ring, then she might be more likely to want one too. For engagment that is. Wedding bands are often plain gold |
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