De Beers to Shutter South African Diamond Mine to Save Cash

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11. My husband and I don't have rings.

It’s a scam to make men feel guilty and girls to expect too much based an exploitative and corrupt industry. Water should be valued over diamonds and yet, we have a
Warped view of value. Besides, wearing a ring is a pain, gross on you hands, etc..

A ring means nothing but marketing. Had one for my first marriage and it lasted less than two year. The “no ring” relationship has been going strong for decades.

Manufactured is the way to go if you must have one
And the technology has improved greatly since the days of cubic zirconium.