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Monster_Everything

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2.5 Carats
« on: May 21, 2007, 10:44:07 AM »
Is that too much for a ring for a modest business man's salary ?
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2007, 11:05:07 AM »
cheap bastard!
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Laura Lee

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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2007, 11:58:22 AM »
Quote from: Monster_Everything on May 21, 2007, 10:44:07 AM
Is that too much for a ring for a modest business man's salary ?
2.5 is nice, big in my opinion, but nice...IF the 3 "C" are all good.  Don't matter how big the diamond is if you buy it full of flaws.
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2007, 12:19:13 PM »
Quote from: Monster_Everything on May 21, 2007, 10:44:07 AM
Is that too much for a ring for a modest business man's salary ?

yes, unless its cubic zirconia (spelling).  Sorry but if you propose to someone that the ring is the tipping point then she aint worth it.
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2007, 03:31:59 PM »
Quote from: Laura Lee on May 21, 2007, 11:58:22 AM
2.5 is nice, big in my opinion, but nice...IF the 3 "C" are all good.  Don't matter how big the diamond is if you buy it full of flaws.

Gotta agree w/Laura here 2.5 is nice but BIG lol - are we talking a solitare or 3-stone ring?

And Migs couldn't be more right:

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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2007, 05:27:15 PM »
Quote from: mish on May 21, 2007, 03:31:59 PM
Gotta agree w/Laura here 2.5 is nice but BIG lol - are we talking a solitare or 3-stone ring?

And Migs couldn't be more right:

Mish!!!!!!!!  Where have you been?????????
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2007, 05:38:43 PM »
Diamonds are a worse hit than a new car depreciation wise.
But if diamonds it is, Go for quality as LL said. The $z would be better spent (appreciate) in precious metals and quality colored stones. DeBeers still has  price way out of sync w/ value.
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2007, 05:20:09 AM »
2.5 is sweet sugar. your bf is doing the right thing buying that for you. it would look lovely on your precious little fingers.
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2007, 06:59:53 AM »
I missed practically this whole season of the Office.  Is this a real question or did Jim propose with a 2.5 carat ring?
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2007, 07:03:32 AM »
Quote from: Deedee on May 22, 2007, 06:59:53 AM
I missed practically this whole season of the Office.  Is this a real question or did Jim propose with a 2.5 carat ring?

No, but he got down on one knee...

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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2007, 07:45:26 AM »
Quote from: Monster_Everything on May 21, 2007, 10:44:07 AM
Is that too much for a ring for a modest business man's salary ?
Go see Tommy Van Scoy.
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2007, 01:43:42 PM »
Quote from: Laura Lee on May 21, 2007, 05:27:15 PM
Mish!!!!!!!!  Where have you been?????????

Hi Laura! ;)
I needed a break from the boards & then I got busy with other things... I've been checking them out & just not posting of late though, I'm such a slacker ;D
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2007, 10:10:19 AM »
Quote from: Laura Lee on May 21, 2007, 11:58:22 AM
2.5 is nice, big in my opinion, but nice...IF the 3 "C" are all good.  Don't matter how big the diamond is if you buy it full of flaws.

Laura is correct, ...this is one instance when size is irrelevant.  :P
If the other C's of  "Cut, Colour, & Clarity" aren't there, ...the 4th C of Carat doesn't matter..
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #13 on: June 18, 2007, 10:59:55 AM »
Quote from: Laura Lee on May 21, 2007, 11:58:22 AM
2.5 is nice, big in my opinion, but nice...IF the 3 "C" are all good.  Don't matter how big the diamond is if you buy it full of flaws.
Agreed Laura, my best friends uncle owns a jewler. Bigger doesn't mean better. Go a little smaller but higher quality. Good cut and high color with little to no flaws.

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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #14 on: June 18, 2007, 01:28:35 PM »
I've heard the "standard" suggestion is to buy her a ring worth 3 months of your salary.
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #15 on: June 18, 2007, 01:31:41 PM »
Quote from: SamoanIrishman on June 18, 2007, 01:28:35 PM
I've heard the "standard" suggestion is to buy her a ring worth 3 months of your salary.
Nooooooooo, geepers, that's crazy.  :o
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #16 on: June 18, 2007, 08:37:20 PM »
Quote from: SamoanIrishman on June 18, 2007, 01:28:35 PM
I've heard the "standard" suggestion is to buy her a ring worth 3 months of your salary.

I heard it was 2 months salary, ...but I like your suggestion much better.  :P
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #17 on: June 19, 2007, 06:30:19 AM »
Quote from: jaguarenterprises on June 18, 2007, 08:37:20 PM
I heard it was 2 months salary, ...but I like your suggestion much better.  :P

Very, very Poor expenditure for most young couples at the worst time possible. Diamonds cant even be called and investment except for the most knowledgable collectors.
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #18 on: June 19, 2007, 07:01:24 AM »
Quote from: trab on June 19, 2007, 06:30:19 AM
Very, very Poor expenditure for most young couples at the worst time possible. Diamonds cant even be called and investment except for the most knowledgable collectors.

I agree. I bought my wife  a 1/2 carat and used the rest of the money to help pay for a new house of which it's equity is far greater than the increase in value of her diamond.

We paid off our wedding / college debts. Every 3-5yrs I seem to upgrade it by 1/2 carat as we become more and more secure but only because I want her to have (cause she deserves) nice things...not for investment purposes. Don't forget...I also have 4 kids to put through college.

Honestly, most women are happy to get most anykind of ring if the guy asking is her true love. Knowing that your loved and wanted forever is usually good enough ;). If I asked a  girl to marry me and she complained about the ring....uh....I'd have to re-think my proposal.
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #19 on: June 19, 2007, 07:08:52 AM »
Quote from: SamoanIrishman on June 19, 2007, 07:01:24 AM
I agree. I bought my wife  a 1/2 carat and used the rest of the money to help pay for a new house. We paid off our wedding / college debts. Every 3-5yrs I seem to upgrade it by 1/2 carat as we become more and more secure. Don't forget...I also have 4 kids to put through college.

Honestly, most women are happy to get most anykind of ring if the guy asking is her true love. Knowing that your loved and wanted forever is usually good enough ;). If I asked a  girl to marry me and she complained about the ring....uh....I'd have to re-think my proposal.

I couldn't agree more. The Thai girls prefer gold jewelery, and lots of it ;). It has gone up so much the last year it's not funny. They see the gold as a asset and beautiful jewelery.
 Bangkok has outstanding bargains on 22.5K and up gold work. The labor is so cheap that intricate designs go practically at the daily spot market price of gold.
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #20 on: June 19, 2007, 07:18:50 AM »
Quote from: trab on June 19, 2007, 07:08:52 AM
I couldn't agree more. The Thai girls prefer gold jewelery, and lots of it ;). It has gone up so much the last year it's not funny. They see the gold as a asset and beautiful jewelery.
 Bangkok has outstanding bargains on 22.5K and up gold work. The labor is so cheap that intricate designs go practically at the daily spot market price of gold.

North American gold is a joke. It's all 10K, ...maybe 14K if you're lucky to find it.

Italian gold is mostly 18K, and then you have other parts of the world who work primarily with 22K
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #21 on: June 19, 2007, 07:21:13 AM »
Personally I don't really see the need.  I have been married and didn't have an engagement ring.  Mike is old fashioned though.  When/if the time comes, he feels it proper to ask with a ring.
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #22 on: June 19, 2007, 07:24:38 AM »
I sure hope Mikey is reading this. Otherwise, ...it would be a waste of type.  :P
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #23 on: June 19, 2007, 07:25:59 AM »
Quote from: jaguarenterprises on June 19, 2007, 07:24:38 AM
I sure hope Mikey is reading this. Otherwise, ...it would be a waste of type.  :P
What do ya mean Judi?
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Re: 2.5 Carats
« Reply #24 on: June 19, 2007, 07:27:47 AM »
Quote from: Laura Lee on June 19, 2007, 07:25:59 AM
What do ya mean Judi?

It's always effective to drop hints.  ;)
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