re: Any of you baws get your lady a Moissanite engagement ring?

My wife got a pink moissanite for 300, and we actually went to a pawn shop to find an antique and got it retro fitted.

I hate all jewelry as it is IMO for those who are insecure and just one giant scam, but I really love this ring.

The important piece is that it was a fun date to look for a ring together and sorta work on a project. We both love it.

More importantly, my wife isn't a high maintenance snob. I couldn't care less about having an insecure dick measuring contest over my wallet size by literally burning money for status display.

Be different, challenge the status quo. I love showing off the ring, and telling the story about how personal the ring is, but how we didnt want to blow 10 grand just to make my wife feel more secure when showing it off to other people.

If you tell the story aptly, you come off romantic, the story is fun, and you can subtly give others permission to not be judged for not going into debt to prove your love instead of just being involved with your wife.

Good luck



ETA:

I told my wife when we were dating as soon as it had the potential to be serious that I didnt want to marry someone who needed a big ring to feel secure. I purposefully chose a stable, down to earth, fiscally responsible, practical wife. I dont believe in divorce, at least not for me.

If you do it, do it for the right reasons:

Not to be cheap, but because its a scam and not financially responsible.

Do it to use the money instead for a down payment on a house or savings. Own it when you talk to other people about it. It's okay to be different, just be confident.

I understand its not for everyone - I mean some people fantasize about being cucks... so to each his own