Compressed carbon

**TonyL** · 12-13-2005

it was so close that De'vons couldnt tell the difference. the little light meter was the only way to tell it wasn't real. It's still valued at almost 600 bucks loose like it is.

I for one, cannot submit to buying a real diamond. zirconia looks exactly the same, is almost as hard (can only be scratched by diamond) and costs a 10th as much.

my wife loves all 4 sets of her wedding rings. lol.

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**Damn True** · 12-13-2005

Nope, she gets the real thing. As much of it as I could afford at least. Still pretty damn big 1.45k.

**parsonsj** · 12-13-2005

And I thought I was going to read about high end clutches or brakes.

jp

**Boyd** · 12-13-2005

My wife (second) wanted a simple silver band from James Avery (a Texas silversmith) with my nickname for her engraved on the inside. $45. Total. And she absolutely loves it.

**Bill Howell** · 12-13-2005

I have read with interest this thread two days now.
I am about to share one of life's little secrets with you youngers.
I promise everyone this, if you get the little lady a REAL diamond,regardless of size, I assure you, things go much better on the car parts buying front. In fact, she will help you!!!!! Ask me how I know this.

**Damn True** · 12-13-2005

Originally Posted by Bill Howell

I have read with interest this thread two days now.
I am about to share one of life's little secrets with you youngers.
I promise everyone this, if you get the little lady a REAL diamond,regardless of size, I assure you, things go much better on the car parts buying front. In fact, she will help you!!!!! Ask me how I know this.

I'm not as old as you, but I'm old enough to realize that what you say is true. Not only does she get her diamond, but she gets a wedding in Italy and a house renovation BEFORE a single wrench touches my car. She is too good to me to do otherwise.

**Matt@RFR** · 12-13-2005

Bill, that's alittle presumptious, isn't it? My fiance requested to NOT have a fancy wedding or wedding ring (and no engagement ring), and a couple days on the coast for a honeymoon.

Oh, and she's allready started gathering parts for her '65 Chevy II, which she has requested a minimum of 11.5:1 for the 427" SBC.

**Bill Howell** · 12-13-2005

Originally Posted by Matt@Lateral Dynamics

Bill, that's alittle presumptious, isn't it? My fiance requested to NOT have a fancy wedding or wedding ring (and no engagement ring), and a couple days on the coast for a honeymoon.

Oh, and she's allready started gathering parts for her '65 Chevy II, which she has requested a minimum of 11.5:1 for the 427" SBC.

LOL Matt, you are one of the lucky ones. She already gets it, no need in your case to even think jewelry, my suggestion was for the rest of us.

**Matt@RFR** · 12-13-2005

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**toxicz28** · 12-14-2005

Originally Posted by Matt@Lateral Dynamics

Bill, that's alittle presumptious, isn't it? My fiance requested to NOT have a fancy wedding or wedding ring (and no engagement ring), and a couple days on the coast for a honeymoon.

Oh, and she's allready started gathering parts for her '65 Chevy II, which she has requested a minimum of 11.5:1 for the 427" SBC.

And I thought my wife was cool only wanting a .25 ct diamond for our engagement. Again Matt, all I have to say to you is

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**BillyBobL71** · 12-14-2005

Great Christmas time topic.
You should've called me!
What do you think about getting a group purchase started ;_)

Bill Becker
Becker's Jewelers
Graduate Gemologist (GIA)
Certified Gemologist Appraiser (AGS)

AKA
BillyBobL71

P.S. We trade for Pro touring parts!

Congratualations on your upcoming engagement

**Damn True** · 12-27-2005

BTW, I gave her the ring on Christmas morning. She likes it and still wants to marry me.

**JMitch19** · 12-27-2005

I heard not to give her the ring for xmas or b-day. If you do they can keep it cause it's a gift even if they dump you before the wedding.

I bought my fiances ring from BlueNile.com after a TON of research. The price was 1/2 of what they wanted locally for a lesser quality rock. It's 1 carat G in color and a VVS1 in clarity. I paid $3700 to my door in a gold band. I actually rolled the ring into to my camaro loan which I HOPE to have paid off with taxes this year.

**Damn True** · 12-28-2005

Originally Posted by JMitch19

I heard not to give her the ring for xmas or b-day. If you do they can keep it cause it's a gift even if they dump you before the wedding.

Thank you Mr. Glass-is-half-empty.

**JMitch19** · 12-28-2005

LOL, I was just kidding I gave Darcy her ring for xmas last year. I guess if she dumps me before the wedding (Dec. 31 2006) I'll be out the ring.

I'm not to worried about that happening, but I do keep reminding her that she's wearing my LS1 on her finger.

**mpozzi** · 12-28-2005

Congratulations, True,

Man . . . Dave got off easy with the ring thing as I supplied the bling part and he paid for the mounting (the rhymes weren't planned so don't go there). I had it designed so none of the stones would catch on anything, scratch anything, not interfere with aggressive steering wheel rotation, and be "car paint friendly." The best part is it still is properly shaped (read: lethal weapon) to leave a healthy imprint in the shoulder after a well-placed smack.

Either way, diamonds are hugely expensive but the good thing is they do mean a commitment for us gals. And yes, size DOES matter but the quality is even more important overall. Given a choice between vacations, wardrobes, other "girly stuff", and the sparkly, most of us go for the diamonds. Notice I didn't mention anything resembling a P/N for that 500hp ZZ383 from GM Performance. Er . . . what diamond??

I'm sure the ring is exquisite and she'll love it. Congrats again and hope to see you at the March Open Track at Laguna Seca. Please bring your fiancee as we want to meet her . . . and see this ring.

**Damn True** · 12-28-2005

Thanks Mary, we will definitely make every effort to be there.

The list is getting shorter.
a) Ring - check
b) Wedding in Italy
c) Begin home renovation
d) Start on Camaro

**Steve1968LS2** · 12-28-2005

Originally Posted by baz67

True you are starting to scare me. What about us morons on our second wife. We had to but two of the damn things. Just to piss of my first wife, and I could afford more, my second wifes ring is twice the size of the firsts.

<-- stole first ring back.. melted down the band and reused the diamond..

Originally Posted by Damn True

Thanks Mary, we will definitely make every effort to be there.

The list is getting shorter.
a) Ring - check
b) Wedding in Italy
c) Begin home renovation
d) Start on Camaro

Not in THAT order.. right????

Originally Posted by BillyBobL71

Great Christmas time topic.
You should've called me!
What do you think about getting a group purchase started ;_)

Bill Becker
Becker's Jewelers
Graduate Gemologist (GIA)
Certified Gemologist Appraiser (AGS)

AKA
BillyBobL71

P.S. We trade for Pro touring parts!

Congratualations on your upcoming engagement

Where is a good place to sell and extra .52 carot certified diamond? I am hoping to parlay it into some seats or a fire system :D

**protour_chevelle** · 12-28-2005

You Quote whore. Don't make me do a write up on "DIY, More then one Quote per post".

-Matt

**Steve1968LS2** · 12-28-2005

Originally Posted by protour_chevelle

You Quote whore. Don't make me do a write up on "DIY, More then one Quote per post".

-Matt

Dammit! that's too much work.. how do you think I got nearly 3k posts???

:D

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