Comments on: 5 Beloved Traditions Invented to Make You Buy Stuff

By: TalkyTina

TalkyTina — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:15:02 +0000

GBC – Saute a chopped onion, and add it to the gb mix. Use Golden Mushroom soup, add half a block of melted Velveeta, and add double the crunchy onions
It’s amazing, I make it throughout the year.

I have a lovely star ruby, way prettier ( to me) than a shiny hunk of pressed carbon.

By: Jeweler's granddaughter

Jeweler's granddaughter — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 07:10:37 +0000

Always go to a family jeweler, not a chain or mall store. You’ll get better quality gems and better service. I got a small double pink sapphire engagement ring for our 18th wedding anniversary (couldn’t afford a ring earlier) and now wear a 1930-vintage filigree ring with four small diamonds. If you can afford a good quality diamond, you’ll never get tired of the fire, but it’s very hard to find affordable stones without dead spots or bad facets.

By: Abhinav Praneet

Abhinav Praneet — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:52:12 +0000

Valentine’s Day is a big rip-off, and so are Mother’s and Father’s Days! People only realize their love for their parents or “valentines” on that specific day??

By: Decca

Decca — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:15:47 +0000

My first wedding ring was an emerald that he bought at an antique store. I loved it. My current ring is gold signet ring. My husband and I designed our own coat of arms featuring symbols that meant something to us. Knowing that we have the only two rings in the world with that design is really lovely.

As to the dreaded green bean casserole — my mom is a notoriously awful cook. Thanksgiving often includes mashed potatoes from a box. She makes the green beans every year and nobody but her eats them.

By: bob

bob — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:03:26 +0000

I would want a “blood diamond”. They are mined in war torn areas and pay for an insurgency. Now that really symbolizes love.

By: KDL

KDL — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:06:42 +0000

For the best green bean casserole of your life add a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce and use Campbells Golden Mushroom soup instead of regular. It has a whole new level of flavor and it is phenomenal.

I also have a sapphire ring! :)

By: Encarnacion

Encarnacion — Tue, 31 May 2011 07:57:27 +0000

My mom has been telling me all my life to accept nothing less than an “equal to two months of his wages” hunk of crystallized carbon on gold for an engagement ring. After seeing “Blood Diamond” and hearing of the atrocities committed by the DeBeers Co., I decided i’d never accept a new diamond. Two weeks ago I happily accepted a silver ring with cubic zirconia, from a man that is changing everything in his life so we can be together as soon as possible. :)

By: GeorgeOlduvai

GeorgeOlduvai — Fri, 27 May 2011 21:31:29 +0000

I knew about the diamond one. If you look around and read closely, you will discover that not only are diamonds nowhere near as rare as DeBeers would have you believe. Bought my wife a 4.5ct tanzanite ring (less than 10000 cts in existence total) and she loves it. Much more symbolic of the rarity of real love…

By: lauren

lauren — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:13:00 +0000

love the diamond one… i love them, but only when they are uncut. Thats where the beauty of the stone really lies.. no matter how big the size.. :)

By: Eantha

Eantha — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:47:52 +0000

I’m new to this thing called the “internet” and I just spent a few very enjoyable minutes reading some clever comments (especially the GBC-yuck). It DOES look like snot! I am house-bound with Chronic Pain Syndrome and never get out to talk to anyone so it’s been a real joy! Jefferson Lives has it right, the addition of “under god” has always bothered me, I used to get hit on the head/hand with a ruler by my first grade teacher for NOT saying it,(I am an Atheist). This is my second attempt at contacting the great masses (internet). As for diamonds or aany jewelry… give me a horse or a dog any day!