Should I return my diamond or is the price too good to let it go?

[vc10um]

If I were you I''d probably return it, or do the upgrade thing later on if that''s an option, because chances are the new woman, when she comes along, will have different tastes from the one you originally bought the stone for, and you might just end up with a diamond you can''t do anything with.

 

[sonnyjane]

Date: 9/17/2009 10:51:28 PM
Author: glitterata
Return it. What if your next girlfriend hates rounds, or is color sensitive, or wants a sapphire instead of a diamond?


Even if she loves that particular diamond, she will probably hate that you bought it with another girl in mind.


Not worth the risk when you're within the return period and can get all your money back.

This exactly! What if your future love wants a different shape or type of gem altogether? I know that some people like to be completely surprised, but I wasn't one of them! I was VERY involved in picking out my stone. New relationship, new stone! If you weren't within the refund period, then I would have a different answer, but since you can return it, that's what I would do. As a woman, I can't express enough how upset I would be if I knew that I had received a stone that was intended for another, even if it was never set.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

So sorry your relationship did not work out.

I would only keep it if there was a lifetime, no limit upgrade policy attached to it.

Otherwise, as long as you''re within the return period, I would return it.

 

[Lula]

Hmmm....if we look at it statistically, there are just a few women posters on here who have said it wouldn''t bother them (I''m one of them), but there are many more who have said "no way"!

I guess reading all these responses, I''d say it''s statistically more likely (based on this non-random PS sample!) that you''ll meet a woman who a) is bothered by the history of the stone; b) wants a different shaped diamond; or c) wants a gemstone instead of a diamond; or I suppose, even d) doesn''t want an engagement ring at all, than it is you''ll meet a woman who isn''t bothered by the history of the stone.

I''d send it back, get your money back, put the money in a special fund that earns some decent interest, and when you do meet the woman of your dreams, you''ll have a nice chunk of money set aside for her engagement ring. Won''t she be surprised! And the karma is clean.

 

[metromom]

I am so sorry about what happened. I am one of the woman, where it wouldn''t bother me, knowing the ring''s history.

That being said, I still say return it.

I think there are always deals to be had. Who knows what will happen with pricing in the diamond industry the next time you are ready to propose, where you will be financially, what type of woman jewelry wise you will propose to, etc. When my husband proposed, I wanted to be surprised, my only stipulation was that I didn''t want a round stone. What if you are given the same instruction?

It''s definitely a great deal and I can see how it would be hard to let it go. But would you keep a car you didn''t need just because it was a good deal and eventually you would need one?

 

[b5s4]

I see what you''re saying but on a separate note, I really wouldn''t see myself paying that much more for a diamond later on no matter what my financial situation is. On principle, I can''t justify spending more than 5-6k on a diamond when there are so many other necessities in life. That is a factor to me because unless there is a drastic dip in pricing again I really don''t think I''ll find another one of this size for this price. All of your input is appreciated. I''ll let you know what I do.