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LaDyBuG wrote:


Some people suggest that the rings could have evolved from slave shackles, and thus symbolise the future bondage of husband and wife. Slaves.....Bondage..... How Ironic! LOL


Actually, not at all!! lol!



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Some people suggest that the rings could have evolved from slave shackles, and thus symbolise the future bondage of husband and wife.


Slaves.....Bondage.....


How Ironic! LOL



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I really wanted to know who's bright idea the engagement ring was so I went to wikipedia.org and found this:


Engagement Rings

Engagements rings are to be worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. This tradition is thought to be from the Romans, who believed this finger to be the "vena amoris" (vein of love), the vein that leads to the heart. Romantic rings found were found in this era (from as far back as 4 AD) which resembled the Claddagh Celtic symbol (two hands holding a loveheart) and so it is thought that this was used as some symbol of love and commitment between a man and a woman.


However there is a lot of speculation about the origins of the engagement ring, see the link below for more information on the history of engagement rings. Some people suggest that the rings could have evolved from slave shackles, and thus symbolise the future bondage of husband and wife.


The concept of an engagement period began in 1215 at the Fourth Lateran Council, when Pope Innocent III declared a longer waiting period between betrothal and marriage. The modern Western form of the practice of giving or exchanging engagement rings began in 1477 when Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor gave Mary of Burgundy a diamond ring as an engagement present.


 



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Chilenita wrote: Bainaman wrote: Chilenita wrote: Bainaman wrote: Chilenita wrote: Gitana wrote: Bainaman wrote: looking for the perfect ring to set it in WOW!!! WHAT A LUCKY GIRL!!! you mean what a tacky girl I think so too!! stick with that response.....   BAINAMAN IS A NERY ASS LICKER........ okay respond I think so too!!! ( I don't know what nery means.....but I'm sure it's something good) Its nerdy spelled wrong..nothing wrong with being a nerd!!!   Okay can i try one more......   Bainaman is in the "closet"..... okay respond I think so too!!!!            (Damn Xtina stole my man!!!)


Go rub some watermelon lotion on!!!! It'll make you feel all fuzzy and Shit!


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Chilenita wrote:


Bainaman wrote: Chilenita wrote: Bainaman wrote: Chilenita wrote: Gitana wrote: Bainaman wrote: looking for the perfect ring to set it in WOW!!! WHAT A LUCKY GIRL!!! you mean what a tacky girl I think so too!! stick with that response.....   BAINAMAN IS A NERY ASS LICKER........ okay respond I think so too!!! ( I don't know what nery means.....but I'm sure it's something good) Its nerdy spelled wrong..nothing wrong with being a nerd!!!   Okay can i try one more......   Bainaman is in the "closet"..... okay respond


I think so too!!!!


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


(Damn Xtina stole my man!!!)



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Bainaman wrote:


I already bought my future wife's diamond I'm looking for the perfect ring to set it in

Isn't that KRYPTONITE??  lol

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Chilenita wrote:


 Bainaman is in the "closet"..... okay respond


 


Dogo thinks so too.



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Chilenita wrote: Bainaman wrote: Chilenita wrote: Gitana wrote: Bainaman wrote: looking for the perfect ring to set it in WOW!!! WHAT A LUCKY GIRL!!! you mean what a tacky girl I think so too!! stick with that response.....   BAINAMAN IS A NERY ASS LICKER........ okay respond I think so too!!! ( I don't know what nery means.....but I'm sure it's something good)


Its nerdy spelled wrong..nothing wrong with being a nerd!!!


 


Okay can i try one more......


 


Bainaman is in the "closet".....


okay respond



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Chilenita wrote:

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Chilenita wrote: Gitana wrote: Bainaman wrote: looking for the perfect ring to set it in WOW!!! WHAT A LUCKY GIRL!!! you mean what a tacky girl I think so too!!

stick with that response.....
 
BAINAMAN IS A NERY ASS LICKER........
okay respond





I think so too!!!






























( I don't know what nery means.....but I'm sure it's something good)

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Chilenita wrote:


BAINAMAN IS A NERY ASS LICKER........ okay respond


I think so too.




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Chilenita wrote: Gitana wrote: Bainaman wrote: looking for the perfect ring to set it in WOW!!! WHAT A LUCKY GIRL!!! you mean what a tacky girl I think so too!!


stick with that response.....


 


BAINAMAN IS A NERY ASS LICKER........


okay respond



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Bainaman wrote:


Chilenita wrote: Gitana wrote: Bainaman wrote: looking for the perfect ring to set it in WOW!!! WHAT A LUCKY GIRL!!! you mean what a tacky girl I think so too!!

        SO SHES A TACKY LUCKY GIRL EH???? HHHHHHHHHMMMMMMMM NO SE!!!

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Chilenita wrote:

Gitana wrote:
Bainaman wrote: looking for the perfect ring to set it in WOW!!! WHAT A LUCKY GIRL!!!
you mean what a tacky girl





I think so too!!



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Gitana wrote:


Bainaman wrote: looking for the perfect ring to set it in WOW!!! WHAT A LUCKY GIRL!!!

you mean what a tacky girl

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Gitana wrote:

Bainaman wrote:
looking for the perfect ring to set it in

WOW!!!
WHAT A LUCKY GIRL!!!





I think so too!



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Bainaman wrote:


looking for the perfect ring to set it in


WOW!!!


WHAT A LUCKY GIRL!!!



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I already bought my future wife's diamond



I'm looking for the perfect ring to set it in



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Poor X!He's going to need about 3 full time jobs, a really lucky lottery ticket and he's going to have to sell his kidneys to have enough just for the initial downpayment for Princessa's ring.@ Pri: You go girl! Demand what you want! Expect nothing less!

HEY IF HE LOVES HER THAT MUCH.... HE'LL DO THAT... AND MORE !

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princessa, you're high maintenance!! :)

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SO THAT'S THE REAL REASON WHY HE WAS SELLING HIS LAPTOP???

Poor X!

He's going to need about 3 full time jobs, a really lucky lottery ticket and he's going to have to sell his kidneys to have enough just for the initial downpayment for Princessa's ring.



@ Pri: You go girl! Demand what you want! Expect nothing less!

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And poor Xavi had to sell his laptop and I also hear he's selling some blue suede shoes.

SO THAT'S THE REAL REASON WHY HE WAS SELLING HIS LAPTOP???

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That's it!!!!  You guys are together aren't you!!!!  ANSWER MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!! Oh god I feel like BUFFY!!!!!

Oh, they are so together. I just had to meet them and see them at the Foro Potluck to know how together they are. And neither is joking when they talk about engagement rings and such. And poor Xavi had to sell his laptop and I also hear he's selling some blue suede shoes.

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Chilenita wrote:

if you ever hit a bumpy road in your marriage and you guys go broke you can eat your onion ring and the carrot as well

mmmmm nothing better than stale onion rings and rotten carrots!
Maybe if you add the sauce from BK, the onion ring wont taste so rotten?





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X4v13r wrote: If i had the money and if "we" got to that point, sure I would get u that $5000 ring, hey......if i had the money, I probably get u a $10000 ring but the plane truth is, i don't have that kind of money so i guess u r stuck with an onion ring with a carrot glued to it ....there is ur one carrot ring X@vier P.S. The size of a ring would never compare to the size of the love i have for the person i give it to.......there for, the size of the ring is irrelavant in my opinion, big, small, white, or yellow makes no diff if is not given with what really counts...the love u have for that special person u are going to marry, and like i said, if i had the money, y not. so i guess u r stuck with an onion ring with a carrot glued to it ....... Not Impressed!  I probably get u a $10000 ring  ......... ohhh Please go work more for my ring. If we end up together I'll invite.  


That's it!!!!  You guys are together aren't you!!!!  ANSWER MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!


Oh god I feel like BUFFY!!!!!  Princessa onion rings are good....if you ever hit a bumpy road in your marriage and you guys go broke you can eat your onion ring and the carrot as well



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If i had the money and if "we" got to that point, sure I would get u that $5000 ring, hey......if i had the money, I probably get u a $10000 ring but the plane truth is, i don't have that kind of money so i guess u r stuck with an onion ring with a carrot glued to it ....there is ur one carrot ring X@vier P.S. The size of a ring would never compare to the size of the love i have for the person i give it to.......there for, the size of the ring is irrelavant in my opinion, big, small, white, or yellow makes no diff if is not given with what really counts...the love u have for that special person u are going to marry, and like i said, if i had the money, y not.


so i guess u r stuck with an onion ring with a carrot glued to it ....... Not Impressed!


 I probably get u a $10000 ring  ......... ohhh Please go work more for my ring.


If we end up together I'll invite.


 



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LaDyBuG wrote: I THINK THAT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO GET THEIR MAN A RING TO SHOW THAT THEY ARE ENGAGED......(AFTER SHE RECEIVES THE PROPOSAL OF COURSE) SOME PEOPLE SAID....IT'S TO SHOW TRUE LOVE BETWEEN 2 PEOPLE....BLA BLA BLA....WELL.....THE GUY DESERVES A RING TOO......OTHERWISE....WHAT A RIP OFF!   YEAH!!!   and it has to be AT LEAST $5000!!!!


Now I know what you guys feel like when women become so demanding like that.....



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I THINK THAT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO GET THEIR MAN A RING TO SHOW THAT THEY ARE ENGAGED......(AFTER SHE RECEIVES THE PROPOSAL OF COURSE) SOME PEOPLE SAID....IT'S TO SHOW TRUE LOVE BETWEEN 2 PEOPLE....BLA BLA BLA....WELL.....THE GUY DESERVES A RING TOO......OTHERWISE....WHAT A RIP OFF!


 


YEAH!!!


 


and it has to be AT LEAST $5000!!!!



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 Don't waste time on Foro.....u need to make hundreds and buy Princessa that ring..... We're all rooting for you....LOL 

JUST MAKE WE ARE ALL INVITED TO THE WEDDING...

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LaDyBuG wrote: X4v13r wrote: LaDyBuG wrote: I THINK THAT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO GET THEIR MAN A RING TO SHOW THAT THEY ARE ENGAGED......(AFTER SHE RECEIVES THE PROPOSAL OF COURSE) SOME PEOPLE SAID....IT'S TO SHOW TRUE LOVE BETWEEN 2 PEOPLE....BLA BLA BLA....WELL.....THE GUY DESERVES A RING TOO......OTHERWISE....WHAT A RIP OFF! MARRY ME!!!!!!! X@vier LOL But you need to propose through G-MAIL...... I wanna feel cool...... DONE AND DONE! U have always been cool in my eyes X@vier


Gold-digger!   hahaha   (just joking)


Don't waste time on Foro.....u need to make hundreds and buy Princessa that ring.....


We're all rooting for you....LOL 



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LaDyBuG wrote:


X4v13r wrote:
LaDyBuG wrote: I THINK THAT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO GET THEIR MAN A RING TO SHOW THAT THEY ARE ENGAGED......(AFTER SHE RECEIVES THE PROPOSAL OF COURSE) SOME PEOPLE SAID....IT'S TO SHOW TRUE LOVE BETWEEN 2 PEOPLE....BLA BLA BLA....WELL.....THE GUY DESERVES A RING TOO......OTHERWISE....WHAT A RIP OFF! MARRY ME!!!!!!! X@vier

LOL
But you need to propose through G-MAIL......
I wanna feel cool......




DONE AND DONE!

U have always been cool in my eyes

X@vier


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X4v13r wrote:


LaDyBuG wrote: I THINK THAT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO GET THEIR MAN A RING TO SHOW THAT THEY ARE ENGAGED......(AFTER SHE RECEIVES THE PROPOSAL OF COURSE) SOME PEOPLE SAID....IT'S TO SHOW TRUE LOVE BETWEEN 2 PEOPLE....BLA BLA BLA....WELL.....THE GUY DESERVES A RING TOO......OTHERWISE....WHAT A RIP OFF! MARRY ME!!!!!!! X@vier


LOL


But you need to propose through G-MAIL......


I wanna feel cool......



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LaDyBuG wrote:

I THINK THAT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO GET THEIR MAN A RING TO SHOW THAT THEY ARE ENGAGED......(AFTER SHE RECEIVES THE PROPOSAL OF COURSE)
SOME PEOPLE SAID....IT'S TO SHOW TRUE LOVE BETWEEN 2 PEOPLE....BLA BLA BLA....WELL.....THE GUY DESERVES A RING TOO......OTHERWISE....WHAT A RIP OFF!




MARRY ME!!!!!!!

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I don't care how much the ring costs as long as it's given to me with love.  One thing that I know for sure is that I don't want a diamond ring.  I'll take any other stone except for a diamond ring, just because I know where diamonds come from. I will not be a participant of the cruel things that some people make children go through in order to get the diamonds.  I will not participate in the beating of children, and murdering of children in Africa just so that I can have a diamond ring on my finger to make me feel more secure about my man's love for me.  By buying a diamond ring in a way you are supporting what some assh**es do to children just so that they can make their dirty money.  No thank you. If other stones are found that way too then I rather not have a ring at all, or I rather have a fake one, that doesn't cost any child's or person's life.  It's what you feel for the other person that counts, not the ring.  In the end you marry a person for the love that they give you, and not for the things that they give you...well at least that's how it is on my part lol  I would love a ring, but if it is going to cost someone's life in order for it to get on my finger then I say I don't want that ring. 


I'M ASSUMING YOU WATCHED THE "RASCALZ" DOCUMENTARY WHEN THEY WENT TO AFRICA RIGHT?



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I THINK THAT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO GET THEIR MAN A RING TO SHOW THAT THEY ARE ENGAGED......(AFTER SHE RECEIVES THE PROPOSAL OF COURSE)


SOME PEOPLE SAID....IT'S TO SHOW TRUE LOVE BETWEEN 2 PEOPLE....BLA BLA BLA....WELL.....THE GUY DESERVES A RING TOO......OTHERWISE....WHAT A RIP OFF!



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To me such a message would signal a lot of red flags -possibly a deal breaker. You demand an expensive ring now, but what happens later. What else will you DEMAND? I can see such a relationship being one where you would continually be asking more from your man -a bigger house, a nicer car, more expensive vacations, etc, etc..  Poor guy.   Thanks all for your invaluable inputs. It does depend a lot on the woman. The woman in question would never demand a large expensive ring but somehow I know she would appreciate one. I know she would be happy with what ever I gave her but still, I want to give her something that she would feel proud to wear.


In that case, maybe she should get the ring from someone else.



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GENIE wrote:
PRINCESSA wrote: Daeveed wrote: I guess the question I'd like to ask is. What would you want an expensive ring for??? It's like a semi investment. Plus is represent the begining of two peoples life for ever together. @ Chilenita......LOL I know she's going to feed off it.          PRINCESSITA I LOVE U!!! UKNOW THAT BUT I THINK UR CRAZY LOL LOL!!!         5000 DOLLARS HELL JUST GIVE ME A NICE 500 RING AND GIVE ME THE REST TO GO FURNITURE SHOPPING!!! LOL LOL FORGET THE RING         IT DOESNT REP THE BEGINING OF TWO PPLS LIFE FOR EVER TOGHETER THATS UR WEDDING BAND!!! NOT ENGAGEMENT THATS A PROMISE TO MARRY U!!           BUT THEN AGAIN U ARE A PRINCESS AND ONLY THE BEST!! BUT STILL THATS CRAZY AND PLUS IM NOT A DIAMOND KINDA GIRL!!          IM A RUBY SAPPHIRE WITH TWO 0.10 CT DIAMONDS ON EACH SIDE IM HAPPY!!

 
Guess what X@vier said to my request? That he would not ONLY get me 1ct. but a  WHOLE BAG of carrots from Loblaws, if I wish.
LMAO I even have tears of so much laughing.
Dumb A$$ of X@vier!




If i had the money and if "we" got to that point, sure I would get u that $5000 ring, hey......if i had the money, I probably get u a $10000 ring but the plane truth is, i don't have that kind of money so i guess u r stuck with an onion ring with a carrot glued to it ....there is ur one carrot ring

X@vier

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The size of a ring would never compare to the size of the love i have for the person i give it to.......there for, the size of the ring is irrelavant in my opinion, big, small, white, or yellow makes no diff if is not given with what really counts...the love u have for that special person u are going to marry, and like i said, if i had the money, y not.





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She actually compared rings of a similar carot but different quality and showed my how little some of them vary. I'm no cheapy (well maybe a little) but if I can save a thousand or two for practically the same ring, that no one without one of those microscopes could see the difference, why not. And in anticipation of your question. No it wasn't anywhere near being yellow.

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PRINCESSA wrote:  He should do whatever it takes as long as I get my ring. LOL   To me such a message would signal a lot of red flags -possibly a deal breaker. You demand an expensive ring now, but what happens later. What else will you DEMAND? I can see such a relationship being one where you would continually be asking more from your man -a bigger house, a nicer car, more expensive vacations, etc, etc..  Poor guy.   Thanks all for your invaluable inputs. It does depend a lot on the woman. The woman in question would never demand a large expensive ring but somehow I know she would appreciate one. I know she would be happy with what ever I gave her but still, I want to give her something that she would feel proud to wear.   To the suggestion that one should take their prospective partner ring shopping before: Doesn't going in together to look at ring before you propose take away from the suprise and romance?   Believe it or not I was at sherway last night and went into a jewelery shop to brouse and the lady at the counter actually encouraged me not to spend too much money on a diamond engagement ring.  

I'll tell you what I think: I woman should demand whatever she wants. She should not be demanding in the sense of "I'll sit on my pretty ass and do nothing while you work all day and bring me expensive things and diamonds," but a woman should be outspoken enough to not let you "assume" what she wants. Isn't it easier when they "tell you" what they want instead of guessing and playing mind games? If you think she would appreciate an expensive ring, why don't you ask her what she wants? I know the whole "spoil the surprise and romance" excuse, but this is 2005 and I think by now women pretty much know what they want and how to ask for it, and if they don't, then they should. Para que andarse con rodeos, no?

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       yeah they tell u that cuz they are honest and know how much the wedding will eventually cost!!

Or she is a brillant sales person the kind that say OHHHH you should not spend that much then they start to show you rings and they let you realize on your own that a good diamond is expensive

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PRINCESSA wrote:  He should do whatever it takes as long as I get my ring. LOL   To me such a message would signal a lot of red flags -possibly a deal breaker. You demand an expensive ring now, but what happens later. What else will you DEMAND? I can see such a relationship being one where you would continually be asking more from your man -a bigger house, a nicer car, more expensive vacations, etc, etc..  Poor guy.   Thanks all for your invaluable inputs. It does depend a lot on the woman. The woman in question would never demand a large expensive ring but somehow I know she would appreciate one. I know she would be happy with what ever I gave her but still, I want to give her something that she would feel proud to wear.   To the suggestion that one should take their prospective partner ring shopping before: Doesn't going in together to look at ring before you propose take away from the suprise and romance?   Believe it or not I was at sherway last night and went into a jewelery shop to brouse and the lady at the counter actually encouraged me not to spend too much money on a diamond engagement ring.  


See that is the thing you know her friends and family will say OMG you got engaged let me see the ring.....you don't want her to show some little cheap thing.....


Hey what about something with sentimental value...any nice rings in your family?  You could have something old reset with a new diamond



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PRINCESSA wrote:  He should do whatever it takes as long as I get my ring. LOL   To me such a message would signal a lot of red flags -possibly a deal breaker. You demand an expensive ring now, but what happens later. What else will you DEMAND? I can see such a relationship being one where you would continually be asking more from your man -a bigger house, a nicer car, more expensive vacations, etc, etc..  Poor guy.   Thanks all for your invaluable inputs. It does depend a lot on the woman. The woman in question would never demand a large expensive ring but somehow I know she would appreciate one. I know she would be happy with what ever I gave her but still, I want to give her something that she would feel proud to wear.   To the suggestion that one should take their prospective partner ring shopping before: Doesn't going in together to look at ring before you propose take away from the suprise and romance?   Believe it or not I was at sherway last night and went into a jewelery shop to brouse and the lady at the counter actually encouraged me not to spend too much money on a diamond engagement ring.  


          You know her best and know what she truly likes and would like! My suggestion is look in her jewelry box or what jewelry she wears is it bling bling is it decent or very subdude??


         If u take her to choose it then u take the fun away from 1-it being a surprise and romantic yes and takes away u putting any thought in to it what so ever! If it were me i would want u to pick something that u looked at and went omg thats so beautiful it reminds me of her! or thats perfect i know she would like it!! something that i can one day pass on to my son and say u can use this ring to propose ur daddy picked out cuz it reminded him of how beautiful i was or whatever u get the sappy point!!


        yeah they tell u that cuz they are honest and know how much the wedding will eventually cost!!



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 He should do whatever it takes as long as I get my ring. LOL  


To me such a message would signal a lot of red flags -possibly a deal breaker. You demand an expensive ring now, but what happens later. What else will you DEMAND? I can see such a relationship being one where you would continually be asking more from your man -a bigger house, a nicer car, more expensive vacations, etc, etc..  Poor guy.


 


Thanks all for your invaluable inputs. It does depend a lot on the woman. The woman in question would never demand a large expensive ring but somehow I know she would appreciate one. I know she would be happy with what ever I gave her but still, I want to give her something that she would feel proud to wear.


 


To the suggestion that one should take their prospective partner ring shopping before:


Doesn't going in together to look at ring before you propose take away from the suprise and romance?


 


Believe it or not I was at sherway last night and went into a jewelery shop to brouse and the lady at the counter actually encouraged me not to spend too much money on a diamond engagement ring.


 



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Guess what X@vier said to my request? That he would not ONLY get me 1ct. but a  WHOLE BAG of carrots from Loblaws, if I wish. LMAO I even have tears of so much laughing. Dumb A$$ of X@vier!

LMAO!

THAT has got to be the funniest and sweetest comment!

Awwwwwww..... 



I want a man who will give me a diamond AND a bag of carrots! Soooo sweet!

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TV Buff wrote: So I think that was X@vier I saw on Craiglist.org selling his soul to the devil... something about carrots and engagement and his woman being royalty or something, and she needing a J.Lo look-alike engagement ring and stuff... Man, poor Xavi's gonna have to start pumping those salsa lessons to rich cougars if he wants to afford the kind of lifestyle you need!!!   Just like chilenita said you would love it. LOL I knew you would comment. LMAO He should do whatever it takes as long as I get my ring. LOL  


TEE HEE...Princessa if you ever end up with X I am sure he would get you the ring of your dreams.


Sooooooooooooo are you going to end up with him  TELL ME I swear I won't tell a soul



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So I think that was X@vier I saw on Craiglist.org selling his soul to the devil... something about carrots and engagement and his woman being royalty or something, and she needing a J.Lo look-alike engagement ring and stuff... Man, poor Xavi's gonna have to start pumping those salsa lessons to rich cougars if he wants to afford the kind of lifestyle you need!!!  


Just like chilenita said you would love it. LOL


I knew you would comment. LMAO


He should do whatever it takes as long as I get my ring. LOL


 



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Guess what X@vier said to my request? That he would not ONLY get me 1ct. but a  WHOLE BAG of carrots from Loblaws, if I wish. LMAO I even have tears of so much laughing. Dumb A$$ of X@vier!


So I think that was X@vier I saw on Craiglist.org selling his soul to the devil... something about carrots and engagement and his woman being royalty or something, and she needing a J.Lo look-alike engagement ring and stuff... Man, poor Xavi's gonna have to start pumping those salsa lessons to rich cougars if he wants to afford the kind of lifestyle you need!!!


 



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GENIE wrote: PRINCESSA wrote: Daeveed wrote: I guess the question I'd like to ask is. What would you want an expensive ring for??? It's like a semi investment. Plus is represent the begining of two peoples life for ever together. @ Chilenita......LOL I know she's going to feed off it.          PRINCESSITA I LOVE U!!! UKNOW THAT BUT I THINK UR CRAZY LOL LOL!!!         5000 DOLLARS HELL JUST GIVE ME A NICE 500 RING AND GIVE ME THE REST TO GO FURNITURE SHOPPING!!! LOL LOL FORGET THE RING         IT DOESNT REP THE BEGINING OF TWO PPLS LIFE FOR EVER TOGHETER THATS UR WEDDING BAND!!! NOT ENGAGEMENT THATS A PROMISE TO MARRY U!!           BUT THEN AGAIN U ARE A PRINCESS AND ONLY THE BEST!! BUT STILL THATS CRAZY AND PLUS IM NOT A DIAMOND KINDA GIRL!!          IM A RUBY SAPPHIRE WITH TWO 0.10 CT DIAMONDS ON EACH SIDE IM HAPPY!!   Guess what X@vier said to my request? That he would not ONLY get me 1ct. but a  WHOLE BAG of carrots from Loblaws, if I wish. LMAO I even have tears of so much laughing. Dumb A$$ of X@vier!


LOL!!! That's too funny! ....


Now, see if he can get you a cute little rabbit ...


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PRINCESSA wrote: Daeveed wrote: I guess the question I'd like to ask is. What would you want an expensive ring for??? It's like a semi investment. Plus is represent the begining of two peoples life for ever together. @ Chilenita......LOL I know she's going to feed off it.          PRINCESSITA I LOVE U!!! UKNOW THAT BUT I THINK UR CRAZY LOL LOL!!!         5000 DOLLARS HELL JUST GIVE ME A NICE 500 RING AND GIVE ME THE REST TO GO FURNITURE SHOPPING!!! LOL LOL FORGET THE RING         IT DOESNT REP THE BEGINING OF TWO PPLS LIFE FOR EVER TOGHETER THATS UR WEDDING BAND!!! NOT ENGAGEMENT THATS A PROMISE TO MARRY U!!           BUT THEN AGAIN U ARE A PRINCESS AND ONLY THE BEST!! BUT STILL THATS CRAZY AND PLUS IM NOT A DIAMOND KINDA GIRL!!          IM A RUBY SAPPHIRE WITH TWO 0.10 CT DIAMONDS ON EACH SIDE IM HAPPY!!


 


Guess what X@vier said to my request? That he would not ONLY get me 1ct. but a  WHOLE BAG of carrots from Loblaws, if I wish.


LMAO I even have tears of so much laughing.


Dumb A$$ of X@vier!



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PRINCESSA wrote: It's like a semi investment. Plus is represent the begining of two peoples life for ever together. What do you mean a semi investment?? i don't understand.... I agree that is something representative, but why does it have to be, like you say, minimum 1 ct.?? I think price is unrelated to representativity (sic).


What I mean is that you can always re-sell it if needed of the money & if it's a good price value you can get what it's worth. You can also pass it on to your children for when they get married.


Price unrelated.



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Daeveed wrote: I guess the question I'd like to ask is. What would you want an expensive ring for??? It's like a semi investment. Plus is represent the begining of two peoples life for ever together. @ Chilenita......LOL I know she's going to feed off it.  


       PRINCESSITA I LOVE U!!! UKNOW THAT BUT I THINK UR CRAZY LOL LOL!!!


        5000 DOLLARS HELL JUST GIVE ME A NICE 500 RING AND GIVE ME THE REST TO GO FURNITURE SHOPPING!!! LOL LOL FORGET THE RING


        IT DOESNT REP THE BEGINING OF TWO PPLS LIFE FOR EVER TOGHETER THATS UR WEDDING BAND!!! NOT ENGAGEMENT THATS A PROMISE TO MARRY U!!


          BUT THEN AGAIN U ARE A PRINCESS AND ONLY THE BEST!! BUT STILL THATS CRAZY AND PLUS IM NOT A DIAMOND KINDA GIRL!!


         IM A RUBY SAPPHIRE WITH TWO 0.10 CT DIAMONDS ON EACH SIDE IM HAPPY!!



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