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> and serves no function other than to display wealth That's the point: signal to peers that you've found a great partner that's willing to throw this kind of
by slig 7y ago
> and serves no function other than to display wealth
That's the point: signal to peers that you've found a great partner that's willing to throw this kind of money away just for your status.
- agent008t 7y agoWhy is signalling that to peers useful or a good thing?
- ableal 7y agoThat's been thought out a while ago: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veblen_good https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veblen_good
- austhrow743 7y agoMakes you feel good.
- harimau777 7y agoI suppose you could accomplish the same thing by just not telling people that it's moissanite.
- lelima 7y agoI think most girls check somehow the ring/diamond value.
- harimau777 7y agoMy bad, I meant the girl not telling other people. I'm not sure it bodes well for the relationship if the guy doesn't tell the girl!
- rubber_duck 7y agoIt's more about what it says to your partner, commitment through sacrifice and ability to provide
- lazylizard 7y agoBuy her a house? Buy insurance? Put all your pay into a joint bank account?
- lmm 7y agoIf you buy something that's directly useful then you (in the general case) risk being exploited. By buying something that can't be used or resold, you give the signal but in a "safe" way.