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In response to "Was commenting on Consumerist this morning how I think diamonds are a complete waste of money. Am I completely off base?" by Hotkiss

The way I understand it, its an archaic way to make sure guys dont take proposals too lightly

Posted by DreadPR Apr 7 '09, 10:31

Otherwise guys would propose and break off proposals (at least back in the day :) ) once they get what they wanted. Its something that a girl who is tainted (who knows what the social norms were) with a broken off engagement can at least have the money from the ring. I think if the guy breaks it off they girl gets to keep the ring right?

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actually the only reason diamonds have become a staple for engagement rings is because of an ad campaign the De Beers group started - decline Apr 7, 10:33 3
- Because wikipedia is always right: The first recorded diamond engagement ring was given in 1477 to Mary of Burgundy by her betrothed, Archduke Maximi - DreadPR Apr 7, 10:40 1
  - The section talking about engagement ring ownership is interesting. Its just that Diamond is more valuable than a lot of gems - DreadPR Apr 7, 10:43
- Darn Marketing and Advertising people! *ducks* -- nm - lileve Apr 7, 10:37
and WTF happened to dowrys? I thought WE were supposed to get paid! -- nm - Dr.Vermin Apr 7, 10:33

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The way I understand it, its an archaic way to make sure guys dont take proposals too lightly

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