Its the Stonecutters code

Nah, I just decided to use Roman numerals. I was wondering which picture too :mrgreen:

What bugs me is that a £100 ring looks identical to a £1000 ring (okay the stones might be a tad bigger...) so in reality no one knows or give a hoot anyway, except for Mrs Golddigga  

Its not directly the cost which is the issue. Its not like "Its a fantasting ring, look, it cost £1k!".

The real point is that "My man loves me so much, he is willing to give up X amount of money for me. This means that for a month or few he has denied himself X, Y and Z."

Does that make sense? A £100 ring doesnt show any kind of commitment. A grands worth of ring does.

Aye.. cause women are shallow things. Its the thought that counts, just its the amount of dosh the man spent to get you to have that thought, thats doing the counting.

Aye.. cause women are shallow things. Its the thought that counts, just its the amount of dosh the man spent to get you to have that thought, thats doing the counting.

Hrrrmmmm not exactly what I meant

Though, on the other hand, if my man spent months looking around antiques shops for a ring with an interesting look and history, or designed the ring himself, or found a complete one-off design that was totally me, then it could be worth whatever.

Because then he hasnt paid for it with money - hes paid for it with time, effort and thought. Worth as much if not much more, imo.

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The real point is that "My man loves me so much, he is willing to give up X amount of money for me. This means that for a month or few he has denied himself X, Y and Z."

Its a totally bullsh*t concept forced upon us by the DeBeers company over fifty years ago. I consider myself a feminist, and if the woman I was with required me to sacrifice 3 months salary to "prove my love" to her, Id tell her to not mind the door hitting her ass on the way out.

The diamond was never the symbol of "engagement" till a De Beers marketer decided to brainwash us into that concept.

I dont disagree with the symbolism, romance, and ritual with the engagement ring, and if you have some dosh to spend on a custom ring, go right ahead. Id most likely have my uncle, a jeweler, make something ancient and beautiful in lost wax--but it sure as hell wouldnt have diamonds, which symbolize suffering to me. It would likely have a responsibly mined ruby or emerald tho.

I like it. Any man with that much presence of mind who could offer an alternative to the diamond-ring-norm would be a hell of a keeper.

So, max, what are you doing tonight...

Nuttin but sexin you up my sweet girl!

Be ready at 7 pm, where I shall arrive in my custom 1979 Oldsmobile which you will recognize by its classy animal print interior. As you are all lady, I will engage the parking brake and open the door for you so you do not damage your acrylic nails. After I close the door, you will notice the Luther Vandross playing, which is a good thing.

At my apartment, we will eat only the finest roast pheasant which will be served on gold colored plates from the plate store, and I will always keep your glass of wine refreshed, gladly unscrewing the top when necessary. There will be buttered peas and fresh bread.

After you are done eating, I will allow you to brush your teeth, and as you are attending to your oral hygiene, I will put on some Sam Cooke. This will cause you to partially swoon as you exit the mouth brushing area, but Ill be there for you my sweet girl. I will catch you, massage your gorgeous and ample chocolate shoulders before we...

Ample chocolate shoulders? What a strange man you are...

sorry, I was channeling Smoove B. :mrgreen:

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Girl, if there is any doubt in your mind as to what time it is, let me break it down for you: It is time for you to get Smooved.

Aw, baby, I know that I had said some things that made you mad, but I am extremely sorry. If you just come on home, I will make it up to you. I will take you to new stratospheres of love. I will sex you wild.

To make up for all the foolish things I said, tomorrow night, I will escort you to my crib, where I will prepare for you a romantic meal comprised of succulent lobster from the finest sea. We will both eat the lobster and enjoy a side dish of rice with it. There will also be a baked potato waiting for you, and some butter for you to place upon that potato. In addition, there will be sour cream, which you may also put on the potato if you so desire.

I will also serve juice.

Then, when we have each finished eating our meals, I will lay your body down on a bedsheet comprised of 100 percent silk, which I will purchase in advance from the finest store in this city. Then, just before we freak, I will inquire as to how you like the feel of the sheets. If you inform me that you do not like it, I will travel to other cities around the world until I locate a store that sells sheets that are more to your satisfaction. Then, I will purchase those sheets and return home to put them on the bed for you.

K, so the ring i chose for Jo only cost £160, however earning £30 and needing nearly all of that meant i had to really scrimp for about 12 months. Plus i started looking at rings with jo to see what styles she likedd (no huge rocks, just dainty ones, dont have to be diamond etc) then spent about 3months looking for the right one, then two weeks waiting for her to take the ring her folks had bout her for her 18th off her finger for more than two minutes for me to get her size right by trying it on my pinkie..... then another two months with the ring in my possesion for me to pluck up the  courage to ask her... which i screwed up completely cus i was sooooooo nervous  :whoops:

Re-asked her at the theatre a few nights later.... which is the day we officially got engaged and told everyone...

We we then got a ticking off from her mum for me not telling/asking her dad first..... ehich she had categorically told me she did NOT want me to do!! Bloody mother in laws!!!

soppy git

tho you do have to ask the father

tho I *think* id do it in a "is it ok if i marry your daughter" (after id already asked her)

dont want to ask him then here tekking you to shove it