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Originally Posted by MarchHare
Expensive rings are sold because the marketing department at De Beers has successfully spent decades convincing women that their fiances are required to spend three month's salary on a diamond or else they don't love them enough.
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Diamonds are not particularly rare and the cost is not based on intrinsic value but strict control of supply and demand. But if you're spending $$$ for a quality rock because you want to, then go for it. As others have said, if you're doing it because she will be embarrassed by a lesser ring you may be unhappy later in life.
You can get way more bang for your buck online. There's no duty, just GST if you get it from the US. Ebay is good, too, just check the feeback ratings and shipping charges.