1. 12-30-10 02:09 PM #36
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    Marriage, generally speaking, is a -ev proposition
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  2. 12-30-10 02:16 PM #37
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    I thought De Beers and some Russian diamond mines controlled 85% + of the raw diamonds in the world. Since the economy tanked I thought Russia basically started stock piling their diamonds. Debeers also cut back the supply they were putting out to keep the prices inflated. Sounds like scam and sh!tty investment to me. I understand buying one for your wife but to invest in them doesn't make any sense. IMO
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  3. 12-30-10 02:35 PM #38
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    Would've been just under 1 1/4... Luckily she said no and now I'm the happiest guy in the world. I even went to Jared
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  4. 12-30-10 02:45 PM #39
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    Quote Originally Posted by SHADYLANKY View Post
    I thought De Beers and some Russian diamond mines controlled 85% + of the raw diamonds in the world. Since the economy tanked I thought Russia basically started stock piling their diamonds. Debeers also cut back the supply they were putting out to keep the prices inflated. Sounds like scam and sh!tty investment to me. I understand buying one for your wife but to invest in them doesn't make any sense. IMO
    Yes, diamonds are one of the biggest markups out there. De Beers controls the market and only allows so many diamonds out there at any given time. They certainly aren't rare like they're advertised to be.

    It's great to buy the wife-to-be a nice ring, and she'll make some nice coin on it after you get divorced. Seriously though, buy what you can afford because an expensive ring isn't what getting married is all about anyway.
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  5. 12-30-10 02:47 PM #40
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    Here is my wife's bling:

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  6. 12-30-10 03:03 PM #41
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    Quote Originally Posted by pavyracer View Post
    Here is my wife's bling:

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    So you paid $13.23 for a fake ring..........not sure if you were sharp or stupid.
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  7. 12-30-10 03:05 PM #42
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fishhead View Post
    So you paid $13.23 for a fake ring..........not sure if you were sharp or stupid.
    Oh I'm very sharp. I used the money to gamble and she thinks she has the biggest diamond in the world.
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  8. 12-30-10 03:53 PM #43
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    1 karat ring and she is a former Raiderette
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  9. 11-06-14 02:59 AM #44
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fishhead View Post
    By the way, BLUE NILE may be the very best way to purchase a quality diamond.

    I buy 2 or 3 quality diamonds on the site monthly.
    Sharp diamond buyer
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  10. 11-21-14 06:05 PM #45
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    Quote Originally Posted by pavyracer View Post
    it's carat..not carot
    Paver on fire here. Everyone watch out.
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