So why do I have to buy my future fiance a diamond to experience that moment? Why not give her a piece of coal? It's the same element/material, just in a different, albeit less attractive, form.
No one's arguing about the idea of giving a gift or a token or your love. The issue is about why this token needs to be a diamond.
I know that in our family, and my girlfriend's, there is a lot of jewellery that is passed down between generations. This is usually gold though, which at least has some value associated with it. It's not like we consider melting any of it down or selling it. But it's nice to have real value associated with generational possessions on top of their sentimental value.
>>So why do I have to buy my future fiance a diamond to experience that moment? Why not give her a piece of coal? It's the same element/material, just in a different, albeit less attractive, form.
Try gifting her a piece of coal and watch.
Really why should you wear a suit? Or why should you wear a watch? Or why should you dine a good restaurant?
There are a few emotions attached to a few things. Like for example Roses.
> Really why should you wear a suit? Or why should you wear a watch? Or why should you dine a good restaurant?
Many people are questioning the first two. :)
"good restaurant" is not quite precise: if you meant "popular", "chic", people are questioning that too. If you meant "has tasty food", then the analogy doesn't hold.
That's the whole point. Coal is a hyperbole here, but her special attitude towards diamonds is something manufactured artificially around 50-60 years ago.
No one's arguing about the idea of giving a gift or a token or your love. The issue is about why this token needs to be a diamond.
I know that in our family, and my girlfriend's, there is a lot of jewellery that is passed down between generations. This is usually gold though, which at least has some value associated with it. It's not like we consider melting any of it down or selling it. But it's nice to have real value associated with generational possessions on top of their sentimental value.