Diamonds suck

[mimi]

My engagement ring has one large diamond and many many many small diamonds. All are of poor quality, which I chose...but if I knew then what I know now, there would be NO diamonds. =(

[Edward]

Did you watch Blood Diamond?

[mimi]

No I haven't Eddy.
But I'm sure it's not a pretty story. =(

[Lochdubh]

Neither is the story about gold (particularly Afrikan gold).

I'd never buy a diamond now that "engineered stones" are distinguishable from good ole blood diamonds only by trained gemologists who often have to resort to the use of specialist equipment.

[Scooter]

I have $300 diamond earrings from many years ago. My ears used to be pierced but they aren't anymore.