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I haven’t noticed such a trend, but it would be welcome. Never liked the look of diamonds, myself, so I always figured if I got engaged I’d just look for the gemstone that’s right for my partner—their look, their personality.


As I said purely anecdotal, but it does seem to be a trend in my circle of friends.

BTW you will have little to no say in the process. Just go with whatever she requests it will make your life easier.


The fact that you (and probably she) are presuming that a stone is required in the first place means that DeBeers has won the larger victory.


I don’t; jewelry is just nice.




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