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Jul. 14th, 2010 06:08 amDiamonds?
Jack had my favorite response - the things are entirely a scam, with or without blood diamonds:
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2524/is-a-diamonds-price-a-true-measure-of-its-value
I had heard that the whole "tradition" of diamonds for engagement was a marketing ploy from the 50s, it appears it may have been in the 30s.
Also, while I don't mind sounding a bit classist when I mock people trying to impress others with displays of wealth (which to me is a lack of class), a lot of why I ripped on this particular person was lost in my rant. I have no problems with clerical/admin staff, but a lot with this lazy character.
And oddly - yes, yes she is trying to impress me with her taste and wealth. She thinks everyone looks up to her or should based on her superior taste.
Jack had my favorite response - the things are entirely a scam, with or without blood diamonds:
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2524/is-a-diamonds-price-a-true-measure-of-its-value
I had heard that the whole "tradition" of diamonds for engagement was a marketing ploy from the 50s, it appears it may have been in the 30s.
Also, while I don't mind sounding a bit classist when I mock people trying to impress others with displays of wealth (which to me is a lack of class), a lot of why I ripped on this particular person was lost in my rant. I have no problems with clerical/admin staff, but a lot with this lazy character.
And oddly - yes, yes she is trying to impress me with her taste and wealth. She thinks everyone looks up to her or should based on her superior taste.
