As my brother has already spent his 2-3 months on an engagement ring, this has been on my mind lately. It feels uncomfortable for me to even bring up, as the issue of an engagement ring is something that affects a girl more directly. Diamonds are currently the standard, and although there is a quiet movement to tweak that (most notably in the spoof De Beers ad in the fake NYT paper), it hasn’t really gotten a discussion going. What say you, friends?
Note: this is a really ballsy poster. I don’t feel comfortable condemning anyone who owns diamonds of any sort. The debate isn’t there yet, like it is for gas guzzlers or fur coats. And even at that point, I wouldn’t automatically condemn people for lifestyle choices. I hope this makes sense.
In addition to all the bloodshed that still happens in the diamond trade, thousands have been forced to relocate, and it has a huge negative impact on the enviroment. I don’t remember specific states, but the ratio of earth ripped up to useable diamond is pretty ridiculous.
I’ve never understood why it has to be a diamond. I don’t get why guys are expected to pay thousands for a ring that represents maybe two years of the relationship. Does spending more prove you love her more? That’s moronic.
If I ever get engaged, I’d want a gemstone that is significant for us somehow. Not a diamond just because everyone else is doing it (I know a lot of people getting engaged in the last little while, aie). I also don’t condem people for wearing one - Surprisingly, not many people are aware of all this.
