Comments on: Diamonds Are A Tradition That Gay Marriages Can Do Without http://queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/ We're here, We're queer, and We're not going Shopping without Coupons Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:23:21 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Sparkina http://queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/comment-page-1/#comment-163944 Sparkina Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:48:56 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/#comment-163944 I'm a lady, and I'm hetero, and me, when I find my heart's true hero, I would love for him to propose to me with -- wait for it -- beautiful, sparkly -- wait for it-- AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL! It's affordable and humane. And gorgeous. Yep, Austrian crystal.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-163944">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> I’m a lady, and I’m hetero, and me, when I find my heart’s true hero, I would love for him to propose to me with — wait for it — beautiful, sparkly — wait for it– AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL! It’s affordable and humane. And gorgeous. Yep, Austrian crystal.

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]]> By: Jay http://queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/comment-page-1/#comment-152460 Jay Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:15:08 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/#comment-152460 Anybody know a good jeweler who serves LGBT community for rings (not diamond) in NYC area?<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-152460">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> Anybody know a good jeweler who serves LGBT community for rings (not diamond) in NYC area?

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]]> By: Sasha http://queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/comment-page-1/#comment-135963 Sasha Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:05:30 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/#comment-135963 I love that you wrote this post! I actually worked in the gem business for several years. I brokered mostly emeralds and sapphires but I had my fair share of business with diamonds. What my years in that industry taught me was that nothing is more over-priced, bloated and ridiculous than the pseudo need for diamonds. There are so many beautiful gems that I think are far more interesting and romantic than a diamond anyway. But if you really have to have your bling bling, I say go for a top quality CZ... then you can have several, one for every anniversary! :)<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-135963">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> I love that you wrote this post! I actually worked in the gem business for several years. I brokered mostly emeralds and sapphires but I had my fair share of business with diamonds. What my years in that industry taught me was that nothing is more over-priced, bloated and ridiculous than the pseudo need for diamonds. There are so many beautiful gems that I think are far more interesting and romantic than a diamond anyway. But if you really have to have your bling bling, I say go for a top quality CZ… then you can have several, one for every anniversary! :)

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]]> By: Jacqui http://queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/comment-page-1/#comment-99983 Jacqui Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:19:14 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/#comment-99983 I think it's very unfair to dupe all diamond lovers as morons who just unthinkingly fall for good PR and advertising. Diamonds were said to be a symbol of love because they, (and their sparkle), are beautiful and last forever. But you could just as easily use any other precious gem if you desire. I love the colourless sparkle you get from a diamond. Yes, it is true you can get beautiful simulated diamonds- I wear those too. But over the years, I have discovered that no matter how good the quality of the simulated diamond is- it does eventually lose it's sparkle and "life", and you can throw it our and get another. That is fine for jewlery that has no sentimantal meaning- but for something special, I want my stone to last forever. And the sparkle from a natural diamond will still be there after we are all gone. As for diamonds being kept as heirlooms- what's wrong with that? People keep all sorts of things as heirlooms, not just diamonds. Sometimes they are valuable things, sometimes they are sentimental. What's wrong with passing down your diamonds? I am sure the British monachy didn't get the idea from De Beers!!!! All I am trying to say is- if you don't want to use diamonds as your token of love and commitment, then that's fine, but don't knock the rest of us just for loving them just for what they are- everlasting and beautiful to look at and to wear, and always will be. And that is why I would prefer a real diamond to a pretend one. Just as I prefer real pearls to fake. and real designer clothing to fake etc.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-99983">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> I think it’s very unfair to dupe all diamond lovers as morons who just unthinkingly fall for good PR and advertising.
Diamonds were said to be a symbol of love because they, (and their sparkle), are beautiful and last forever. But you could just as easily use any other precious gem if you desire.
I love the colourless sparkle you get from a diamond. Yes, it is true you can get beautiful simulated diamonds- I wear those too. But over the years, I have discovered that no matter how good the quality of the simulated diamond is- it does eventually lose it’s sparkle and “life”, and you can throw it our and get another. That is fine for jewlery that has no sentimantal meaning- but for something special, I want my stone to last forever. And the sparkle from a natural diamond will still be there after we are all gone.
As for diamonds being kept as heirlooms- what’s wrong with that? People keep all sorts of things as heirlooms, not just diamonds. Sometimes they are valuable things, sometimes they are sentimental. What’s wrong with passing down your diamonds? I am sure the British monachy didn’t get the idea from De Beers!!!!
All I am trying to say is- if you don’t want to use diamonds as your token of love and commitment, then that’s fine, but don’t knock the rest of us just for loving them just for what they are- everlasting and beautiful to look at and to wear, and always will be. And that is why I would prefer a real diamond to a pretend one.
Just as I prefer real pearls to fake. and real designer clothing to fake etc.

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]]> By: Queercents » Blog Archive » The Cost of a Gay Marriage Proposal http://queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/comment-page-1/#comment-94509 Queercents » Blog Archive » The Cost of a Gay Marriage Proposal Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:02:28 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/#comment-94509 [...] previously blogged about how I would eschew diamonds in my marriage proposal to my partner. At the time of that post, I was still trying to figure out [...]<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-94509">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> [...] previously blogged about how I would eschew diamonds in my marriage proposal to my partner. At the time of that post, I was still trying to figure out [...]

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]]> By: Pride & Opinions » Blog Archive » Friday Link Roundup http://queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/comment-page-1/#comment-91612 Pride & Opinions » Blog Archive » Friday Link Roundup Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:05:45 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/#comment-91612 [...] Queercents: “Diamonds are a Tradition that Gay Marriages can do Without” - a good counterpoint to the article in last friday’s roundup about buying diamonds [...]<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-91612">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> [...] Queercents: “Diamonds are a Tradition that Gay Marriages can do Without” – a good counterpoint to the article in last friday’s roundup about buying diamonds [...]

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]]> By: Queercents » Blog Archive » Femme Economics: The Ultimate Bling http://queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/comment-page-1/#comment-89636 Queercents » Blog Archive » Femme Economics: The Ultimate Bling Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:43:48 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/#comment-89636 [...] Bill’s informative article on the history of diamond rings, he urges we queers to refrain from buying diamonds for our engagements and weddings. His reasons [...]<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-89636">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> [...] Bill’s informative article on the history of diamond rings, he urges we queers to refrain from buying diamonds for our engagements and weddings. His reasons [...]

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]]> By: moorea http://queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/comment-page-1/#comment-81891 moorea Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:20:44 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/#comment-81891 I'm hoping for a vintage ring with diamonds. I do want a diamond because my other favorite jems (opal and pearl)are too soft to wear every day. They get scratched, smushed and ruined. Diamonds "are forever" if only because they can't be easily damaged. A vintage ring that's lasted fifty years will probably last fifty more. I would never, ever buy a new diamond.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-81891">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> I’m hoping for a vintage ring with diamonds. I do want a diamond because my other favorite jems (opal and pearl)are too soft to wear every day. They get scratched, smushed and ruined. Diamonds “are forever” if only because they can’t be easily damaged. A vintage ring that’s lasted fifty years will probably last fifty more. I would never, ever buy a new diamond.

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]]> By: tina http://queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/comment-page-1/#comment-81517 tina Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:32:51 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/#comment-81517 My partner knows to never put me in the same room with a diamond! We'll get classic platinum or titanium bands when the time comes.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-81517">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> My partner knows to never put me in the same room with a diamond! We’ll get classic platinum or titanium bands when the time comes.

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]]> By: DivaJean http://queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/comment-page-1/#comment-81419 DivaJean Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:37:10 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/11/13/diamonds-are-a-tradition-that-gay-marriages-can-do-without/#comment-81419 I have rings- don't get me wrong from my original post- just nothing diamond. I have a nice amethyst- vintage, remounted-- and we have simple gold bands from our ceremony 13+ years ago. And I have to agree- its nice to automatically be visually counted as someone "paired off" and not have to deal with single, hetero guys.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-81419">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> I have rings- don’t get me wrong from my original post- just nothing diamond. I have a nice amethyst- vintage, remounted– and we have simple gold bands from our ceremony 13+ years ago.

And I have to agree- its nice to automatically be visually counted as someone “paired off” and not have to deal with single, hetero guys.

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