Christmas Present for Girlfriend--Diamond

[Big Boy Laroux]

U2 hit it on the head. Guys are only allowed to buy christmas gifts on December 24th, right before the mall closes.

as for the gift itself - $1000 seems like A LOT to spend on a girlfriend. I'm not a cheapskate, but the only time i ever spent more than that on my wife was for her engagement ring (and i spent much more than that).

I bought the diamonds for her ring from a diamond dealer, not from a jeweler. Jewelers are grade A rip-offs. Tiffany's stuff should be 50% cheaper than they are, except they have that name attached.

I have actually bought some jewelry online from BlueNile.com. It has a good reputation, and i've been very happy with the stuff from there. Granted, I've never bought a diamond from there.


This was my feeling with girlfriends. I'd buy them a diamond at one time only - when I bought her an engagement ring. I didn't just buy a diamond for anyone i dated (and i've dated a few girls for more than 1.5 years). you can ultimately make your own decision, that's just my viewpoint.

[MavsX]

Originally Posted by Big Boy Laroux

U2 hit it on the head. Guys are only allowed to buy christmas gifts on December 24th, right before the mall closes.

as for the gift itself - $1000 seems like A LOT to spend on a girlfriend. I'm not a cheapskate, but the only time i ever spent more than that on my wife was for her engagement ring (and i spent much more than that).

I bought the diamonds for her ring from a diamond dealer, not from a jeweler. Jewelers are grade A rip-offs. Tiffany's stuff should be 50% cheaper than they are, except they have that name attached.

I have actually bought some jewelry online from BlueNile.com. It has a good reputation, and i've been very happy with the stuff from there. Granted, I've never bought a diamond from there.


This was my feeling with girlfriends. I'd buy them a diamond at one time only - when I bought her an engagement ring. I didn't just buy a diamond for anyone i dated (and i've dated a few girls for more than 1.5 years). you can ultimately make your own decision, that's just my viewpoint.

Maybe thats a good idea, No diamonds unless it is one diamond...the big one.