thats seems like selfish love. you want a guy to spend lots of money he probably doesnt have so you can look at a tiny rock as a representation of 'love'

i think if someone who was offered a diamond really loved their partner, would tell them to return it, so that money can be spent to go on a vacation or something where they will both have a good time with each other

HAHA this thread and the comments are pretty funny

Exactly what I thought of.

Did I say I wanted it? I said I didn't mind it. I don't expect or demand anything of someone I date, especially expensive items. I just think it's nice.

And don't start on that guilt trip There's nothing wrong with accepting pricey gifts from someone you love. How is that even selfish? Partners buy each other expensive gifts all the time. he gives me a diamond for my birthday I buy him a car for his, that's no different from two highschool lovers buying one another posters and teddy bears, same amount of money could've been spent spending time together at the movies, Lol.

Spending money on each other is part of being in a serious relationship.

did i say i think your shallow? i just dont agree with what you think. just because most couples are like that, doesnt mean they all are.

Going a tad to far I think..

If you love your partner, would you sell your car, watch, etc.

A diamond has a general meaning in a arelationship and that word is love.

For keeps you would think..

Diamonds are rare
Women love what is rare
So Women love Diamonds

Simple math.

you dont know what love is so dont quote me anymore

how is it rare? almost all married couples do it. its extremely common

A little bit shallow their aren't we...

how is that shallow?! do you even know what that means?! you talk to/about other girls on here as if you were single. your a pig!

wow...geez people...
anyway back to topic...
well if the op is serious about saving several months of paychecks to show his love to his girl so be it...
just hope that this realtionship is worth it, you know what I mean?

My apologies... I think you are cute too;)

Shallow means not deep.

Do you purposely try to argue with me ?

Diamonds are RARE.

You don't walk in the street and see a diamond lying there.

But your girl?

they are rare in comparison to an everyday rock, but not rare in the fact that its the most popular thing to give a woman. almost everyone has one

It's not because you often see petty dust-sized diamond on a ring that they are less rare.

Diamonds are rare, how can you argue against that ?

because they are the most popular jewelry!!!!

if i was in a serious relationship, then whats wrong with a little indulgence, and its not everyday you find the perfect cut of diamond paired together with a perfect piece of silver/gold/platinum.

Yes, I am shallow in wanting little trinkets, but honestly, if you were given the choice to get it, then dammit, i'm so in there.

THE RARE THINGS ARE EVEN MORE POPULAR! !

Totally agree with you.

And what would you do if your man gave you a diamond, you loved that stone for years, showed it off proudly to all you knew, only to find out after all those years later that it was infact not a real diamond, but rather, a Cubic Ziconia?

yes, the are rare in comparison to everything else in the world. BUT not rare as a relationship thing

if we were still in love- I would do the things couple's do and make fun of him about it, it'll be something to tell the grandkids. =) because if i was with him many years later, It means i've already fallen in love.

However, if we were in a rocky part of the relationship, then yeah, like any woman would, use it against him, duh.

You are right, you are shallow.

Is being shallow something wrong ? No but it's definitely not great either.

I'd love to give my wife an awesome and perfectly cut diamond if it's what she really wanted.

But if it's what she really wanted I doubt she would be my wife.

But most women don't ask for diamonds and rubies everyday, so in that sense its not really that shallow.

Diamonds are perfect for special occasions, but if you think buying a diamond for that is too much, then thats just...beyond cheap.

That's lovely Dave:rheart:

That definitely qualifies with an extension feeling into the Poem threa.

by the way, If you have any spare diamond rocks, please send over my way:vsign:

Hmmm... yeah.

Maybe because I associate diamond with superficial I have a bad opinion about it.

But if it's done correctly, you know, like "Diamonds are eternal, so is our love" *kiss kiss* or this kind of romance, I guess it can be pretty good :rolleyes:

I think it's case of weather you have the $$$

I agree, If you can afford it and you love her so much, why not.

I think its more of a show off thing -girls like to tell other girls "ooh look what so&so bought me" its a sort of a commitment thing for girls.

ah, its a bonus, not mainly a show off thing.

And for a little more isnight, have a look at what these diggers go through to find one!
BBC NEWS | Programmes | From Our Own Correspondent | Diamonds are a miner's best friend

I don't like jewlery. ^^;;
I'd prefer someone buy me something practical like kanji flashcards or a Japanese grammar book.

Oh honey...
you're beyond hope.

If you tell guys that, they're gona think you're a cheap date and take advantage of you.

And as much as i hate to say; Jewelry, in the modern world gives woman a sophisticated air and even if you don't like it, it really does make a difference to how people perceive you, as someone respectable.

WOW! A blue diamond record selling at US$9.5 mill!

I wish I had the $$ to buy this for my babe;) :rheart:

Diamonds are nice and all but I rather get something thats useful.

But many girls do find diamonds useful.

Diamonds are pretty but not all girls like/want them.
I dont' like diamonds or jewelry

Snob:mad: ;)

ROFL, yep im a snob!~

If I had been told at the time it was given that it was cubic zirconia, it would have been fine. There is as much to the gesture as the object.

But to find out years later that I had been lied to, especially about something I had thought so special? The man better have armor or steer clear of me for a while. The issue is the deception, not the value of the object.