Affection
Would u accept a turquoise & diamond engagement ring in place for the huge diamond if it had special meaning?
Wednesday, February 21st, 2007 | Weddings | 36 Comments
Ant asked:
I respect tradition but do not feel it’s necessary to get a huge, expensive diamond ring to show my affection. Especially with the controversy diamonds have had surrounding them (blood diamonds). And although blood diamonds are not as circulated, the idea of valuing a rock so highly doesn’t settle right with me. Soo, I want to get my girlfriend a ring with diamonds in respect of tradition but instead of the big diamond center stone, make it a turquoise stone. Why turquoise? Because it is a symbol of prosperity which ties in well in the idea of marriage. Also because it has a high cultural significance to me (as an American Indian Dine), and its healing properties, especially when given as a gift. Sooo, Ladies my longer question to you is if you would accept a ring as I’ve described in place of a huge diamond if it had special meaning. Would you still be proud of it?
I respect tradition but do not feel it’s necessary to get a huge, expensive diamond ring to show my affection. Especially with the controversy diamonds have had surrounding them (blood diamonds). And although blood diamonds are not as circulated, the idea of valuing a rock so highly doesn’t settle right with me. Soo, I want to get my girlfriend a ring with diamonds in respect of tradition but instead of the big diamond center stone, make it a turquoise stone. Why turquoise? Because it is a symbol of prosperity which ties in well in the idea of marriage. Also because it has a high cultural significance to me (as an American Indian Dine), and its healing properties, especially when given as a gift. Sooo, Ladies my longer question to you is if you would accept a ring as I’ve described in place of a huge diamond if it had special meaning. Would you still be proud of it?
Engagement rings need not always contain diamonds. Popular trends include using gemstones as sidestones as well as other precious stones.
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