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Beeblebrox2nd t1_iu1u7sd wrote

Reply to comment by ALWAYS_have_a_Plan_B in It's weird that diamonds are so valuable. They're just shiny objects. by SenorDipstick

We didn't place such value on them. DeBeers did. It's all the result of a huuUUGE!! marketing campaign that was successful.

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FogletGilet t1_iu1vx0s wrote

And people still expecting diamonds for their rings when getting married.

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xPilioka t1_iu2r0dv wrote

My wife and I wear the $5 silicone rings.

I've never understood wasting money on jewelry or Gucci type shit.

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