• Hubby finally was able to get my ring.

    "After saving every bit of money that we could for over a year including our federal, state and stimulus checks he finally saved enough money to buy my engagement ring. We could had bought a house and moved but instead I have something that sparkles a heck of a lot more than a house. Its a 3 carat Asscher cut diamond with 30 staging diamonds on the band and side for a total weight of 5 carats. "

    Diana Donahoo, 29, self employed
    Hampton, Virginia

    28th May 2008 in Other | Discuss (23) |

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  • Live in a house... buy a ring....House... ring...house...ring... Hmmmmmm Well you had a 50/50 shot I guess.

    Posted by: James Billings May 28th, 19:51

  • Wow, you learn something new everyday! I didn't realize that buying an expensive ring is a better investment than a house....who knew???

    Posted by: Vegas May 29th, 05:45

  • And it matches the wedding ring so perfectly!

    Posted by: turbostitcher May 29th, 10:13

  • Nothing wrong with a little sparkly, portable wealth!

    Posted by: mel May 29th, 10:25

  • lol what a waste

    Posted by: Me May 29th, 10:59

  • that is completely ridiculous!!!!

    Posted by: the Best! May 29th, 11:45

  • This is a beautiful ring and obviously when you have money to burn you are going to have problems with jealousy and that is showing in some of these posts. If my husband could afford a ring like that, I'd be the happiest woman on the face of the planet. I can only dream of having a ring like this.

    Posted by: Rebecca May 29th, 11:51

  • I don't believe that there is hidden jealousy in these comments. I think these comments reveal a difference in priorities and how one defines their worth. To some, status and show of wealth is very important to them, while others feel there are better avenues for spending (or not spending).

    Posted by: mg May 29th, 13:19

  • Even if I was financially comfortable, I would not have made this decision. A ring is not an investment in your marriage. It is a ring. It is a piece of rock dug out of the ground and affixed to another piece of rock dug out of the ground and polished up. There was nothing wrong with getting a ring, but that particular ring was too much. Jealously is has nothing to do with it. Rebecca, if thats what it takes to make you happy, you never will be truely happy.

    Posted by: Joshua May 29th, 13:19

  • I would shoot my husband if he saved every penny and bought me a ring... But then again, I'd rather have a house to live in! (done)

    ::ashamed of my two carat eternity band ring::

    Posted by: Katie May 29th, 17:49

  • I actually have a wonderful house that is already paid off and no current bills. I never said that I wanted to move, I said I COULD'VE bought another house... The ring money was pretty much "fun money" that my husband decided to do for me. The only reason for this was because we could! There is a lot of back story that you would need to understand before you really can know why this was so important to him. And for everyone that thisnks it's stupid, you can have your own opinions. It doesn't make me mad, instead I just smile. You can use your checks to pay off bills and you will never have anything to show for the money. I will have something for a lifetime to show for the money. And yes, when you have money, life is great and you can do anything you want. I have everything I could ever want in my life!

    Posted by: Diana May 29th, 18:59

  • I would have married my husband for a silver twist tie...but I suppose every girl has her price. I hope nothing happens to your ring. It is beautiful. But if something does happen, what will you have to show for it? A tan line. Paying bills or buying a house for your future family to fit in and make memories...if you get pregnant, that thing won't even fit. At least paying bills or investing it keeps your credit in check and saves you if it happens to rain one day.

    Posted by: Allison Gray May 29th, 22:56

  • Why does everyone think all girls like that sort of stuff.

    You can chuckle and smile all you want, but I really don't get outward show-off-y display of material possessions. In the end, it's just stuff. Whatever floats your boat.

    It's actually that at 29, kind of sad that now that you have a huge ring, you have everything you ever wanted in life. No professional ambitions, huh?

    Posted by: agirl May 30th, 06:43

  • It's their money, if that's what they wanted to with it it's their business. I don't even have an engagement ring or a wedding ring and I don't want either. Been married nearly 8 years now. I just can't stand wearing jewelry at all. Feels horrible on the skin.

    Posted by: The Sallow Thing May 30th, 12:47

  • Alot of people keep saying pay bills... I don't have bills... I don't have anything that I have to pay... I do not have a house payment as it is payed off.

    As far as professional ambitions that someone mentioned...maybe read a little and see that I am self employed... as in I run my own business.

    My husband did what he wanted to FOR me. I did not ask him to.

    My ring is insured, and it will never come off of my finger. It is sized larger for when I get pregnant. I take care of myself very much so my weight is not an issue.

    I am very happy with my life. I have a great husband, great family, great friends, a great business. The ring doesn't make me who I am. I am an animal rescuer and work with Breast Cancer Awareness. I work harder with my own business than I ever did in a 9-5 job.

    Posted by: Diana May 31st, 11:25

  • your asscher is gorgeous! you don't need to justify it. i don't see how this is better or worse than fueling up a truck or paying the mortgage of a home that used to be affordable until the rates went up (surprise surprise!). at least your home is paid off. enjoy your beautiful new ring!

    Posted by: erica May 31st, 20:10

  • Wow. That is some conspicuous consumption right there.

    Diana, I'm glad that you "have everything [you] could ever want" and your "life is great" because you have money. But please don't be shocked when other people curl their lip at your display of wealth.

    Public ecstasies over a piece of rock that you imply cost as much as a house -- well, it all just makes you look like someone who, to paraphrase Oscar Wilde, knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.

    Posted by: Rachel Jun 1st, 00:10

  • But they don't have money to burn. She says, and I quote, "After saving every bit of money that we could for over a year including our federal, state and stimulus checks". That's why most of us are laughing. It is truly ridiculous. Total weight of 5 carats with what you scrimped & saved for a year when you could've bought a house?!?!?! RIDICULOUS.

    Posted by: luke Jun 1st, 01:51

  • Re: Katie's comment (who I'm guessing isn't Diana unless Diana/Katie is very confused)

    I honestly didn't feel as hostile towards this post or the choice of spending your stimulus check until you made the glib comment about having so much money and how great it was and how the poor little people who would have to use the money to pay off bills would have nothing to show for it. That kind of killed any goodwill I might've had for you, since unlike everyone else here, I do recognize that at the very least precious stones and metal can be an investment.


    Then i thought for a minute about how me and my husband make so much money combined that we didn't qualify for a stimulus check....and then i laughed at your glibness.

    Posted by: anothergirl Jun 2nd, 16:39

  • why didn't you just make your own ring? You know, in this "business" you run-
    http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5067813

    Posted by: nameless Jun 2nd, 20:40

  • You actually googled her? That's a bit scary.

    That's the beauty of America - everyone can value what they want and spend their money how they want. Whose business is it?

    Posted by: observer Jun 4th, 19:48

  • Diana at 29,huge ring. Diana at 69,huge debt and on welfare. Once again my lack of a stimulus check
    (because I make to much) goes to a couple of twits.
    My wife got a third carat ring when we were 21 and now at 61 she would never upgrade. Sentimental value.

    Posted by: Pat Jun 5th, 10:25

  • And you need a huge ring because?????? Ohh yeah, it will make you love HIM more... What an utter waste of money....

    Posted by: Rob Jun 30th, 09:55

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