Is it taboo...to mention price?

[Elegant]

I see BEAUTIFUL rings on this forum and ALWAYS wonder how much someone spent on their ring...you know, just out of curiosity and sometimes to get an idea of what I CAN''T have!

Why not mention the price? Just wondering...is it taboo and why?

 

[Dancing Fire]

Date: 1/24/2009 9:47:30 PM
Author:Elegant
I see BEAUTIFUL rings on this forum and ALWAYS wonder how much someone spent on their ring...you know, just out of curiosity and sometimes to get an idea of what I CAN''T have!

Why not mention the price? Just wondering...is it taboo and why?

okay Elegant...how much did your E-ring cost?

 

[iheartscience]

I think most PSers treat PS like real life, and I''m sure most PSers don''t ask or share the price of their jewelry in real life. Also, I think most of the time it''s pretty easy to figure out how much something cost. You can search for similar diamonds, settings, etc. And if you *really* want something you could contact the vendor for a quote.

However, if I was desperate to know the price of something because I really wanted one myself and I couldn''t figure it out, I''d probably ask and tell them that of course they didn''t have to share if they didn''t want to. And if someone asked me the price of something of mine because they wanted it for themselves, I wouldn''t mind sharing.

It seems silly but I think intent of the asker also matters. Are they just being nosy, like "WOW that must have cost a ton-how much was it?" or are they asking because they''re dying to get one for themselves?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I see people ask prices on here plenty of times, especially when it is something like a setting. Diamond prices are easily accessible with the search by cut tool or by looking on vendor sites. I think it is acceptable to ask, "Would you mind giving me a ballpark idea of the price range of your setting?" Some will happily tell you the exact amount and others will give a general figure. But rarely will someone say no!

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 1/24/2009 10:18:55 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I see people ask prices on here plenty of times, especially when it is something like a setting. Diamond prices are easily accessible with the search by cut tool or by looking on vendor sites. I think it is acceptable to ask, ''Would you mind giving me a ballpark idea of the price range of your setting?'' Some will happily tell you the exact amount and others will give a general figure. But rarely will someone say no!

Ditto. I see people asking all the time, how much did that setting cost. Usually people give that info when asked. It''s pretty easy to know what a stone cost, but settings are all over the place price wise.

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 1/24/2009 10:18:55 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I see people ask prices on here plenty of times, especially when it is something like a setting. Diamond prices are easily accessible with the search by cut tool or by looking on vendor sites. I think it is acceptable to ask, 'Would you mind giving me a ballpark idea of the price range of your setting?' Some will happily tell you the exact amount and others will give a general figure. But rarely will someone say no!

Ditto, but I wonder Elegant were you asking why don't ppl mention the price if not asked?(as in, as part of their SMTR thread)? I don't think thats usually appropriate for an ering imho.
But I agree with the others, most things are easy enough to find out, or just politely ask the member.

 

[Elegant]

Date: 1/24/2009 9:55:28 PM
Author: Dancing Fire

Date: 1/24/2009 9:47:30 PM

Author:Elegant

I see BEAUTIFUL rings on this forum and ALWAYS wonder how much someone spent on their ring...you know, just out of curiosity and sometimes to get an idea of what I CAN'T have!

Why not mention the price? Just wondering...is it taboo and why?

okay Elegant...how much did your E-ring cost?

Easy... $0.00 ... I don't have one...THANKS DF!!!

Rub it in...

 

[Elegant]

Date: 1/24/2009 10:48:14 PM
Author: arjunajane

Date: 1/24/2009 10:18:55 PM

Author: diamondseeker2006
I see people ask prices on here plenty of times, especially when it is something like a setting. Diamond prices are easily accessible with the search by cut tool or by looking on vendor sites. I think it is acceptable to ask, 'Would you mind giving me a ballpark idea of the price range of your setting?' Some will happily tell you the exact amount and others will give a general figure. But rarely will someone say no!

Ditto, but I wonder Elegant were you asking why don't ppl mention the price if not asked?(as in, as part of their SMTR thread)? I don't think thats usually appropriate for an ering imho.

But I agree with the others, most things are easy enough to find out, or just politely ask the member.

I understand what you are saying...kind of weird posting pics and all that and then writing GRAND TOTAL...

Just wondering - why isn't it appropriate?

But at the same time, are people embarrassed by how much they spend? Most of us don't know each other in real life...so I wonder, why no price...or price range for that matter? One of these decades or centuries, when/if I do get engaged, and if I posted, I don't think I would mind sharing that.

Also, I guess people might start saying...wow, you spent that much on that? or some other caddy remark.

I see your point.

 

[Elegant]

Date: 1/24/2009 10:18:55 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I see people ask prices on here plenty of times, especially when it is something like a setting. Diamond prices are easily accessible with the search by cut tool or by looking on vendor sites. I think it is acceptable to ask, ''Would you mind giving me a ballpark idea of the price range of your setting?'' Some will happily tell you the exact amount and others will give a general figure. But rarely will someone say no!

Yeah, but at the same time some people get really good deals on diamonds or settings, and I don''t see anything wrong with listing the final price or price range. Maybe I can say this now because I don''t have one? But tons of people list specs but why not the price at the end?

 

[Elegant]

Date: 1/24/2009 10:04:59 PM
Author: thing2of2
I think most PSers treat PS like real life, and I''m sure most PSers don''t ask or share the price of their jewelry in real life. Also, I think most of the time it''s pretty easy to figure out how much something cost. You can search for similar diamonds, settings, etc. And if you *really* want something you could contact the vendor for a quote.

However, if I was desperate to know the price of something because I really wanted one myself and I couldn''t figure it out, I''d probably ask and tell them that of course they didn''t have to share if they didn''t want to. And if someone asked me the price of something of mine because they wanted it for themselves, I wouldn''t mind sharing.

It seems silly but I think intent of the asker also matters. Are they just being nosy, like ''WOW that must have cost a ton-how much was it?'' or are they asking because they''re dying to get one for themselves?

I''ve done that before, kind of saw something here and researched it. It did give me a price range. Easy enough, right? I agree.

About treating the forum like real life, I would kind of disagree. I would NEVER ask someone how much their e-ring was, or any jewelry for that matter, but since this forum is here to show off our rings, jewels, and as a source of knowledge and reference, why not mention the price?

 

[WishfulThinking]

I think the way people usually handle it on PS is very polite on the part of both parties. If someone wants to know the price of something they can''t easily find [like setting rather than diamond, etc] they usually include in their post a question about ballpark price, provided the author of the thread is comfortable sharing the information and telling them that it''s alright if they don''t want to reply to it. For the most part people seem happy to give at least a ballpark range, and the posters asking are glad they have the information.

While it''s important to be nice and polite on PS as you would be in "real" life, I do think questions like this are a little bit different. In part because this is a consumer-based site so many of us are looking to purchase something or many somethings, but also because it''s more anonymous and less of an affront to have it asked via text on a forum. The person who is asked the question isn''t obligated to respond or really feel awkward at all if they don''t share. It lacks the awkward silence and outright rudeness that it would have in "real" life, I think.

 

[iheartscience]

Date: 1/24/2009 11:12:23 PM
Author: Elegant

Date: 1/24/2009 10:04:59 PM

Author: thing2of2

I think most PSers treat PS like real life, and I''m sure most PSers don''t ask or share the price of their jewelry in real life. Also, I think most of the time it''s pretty easy to figure out how much something cost. You can search for similar diamonds, settings, etc. And if you *really* want something you could contact the vendor for a quote.

However, if I was desperate to know the price of something because I really wanted one myself and I couldn''t figure it out, I''d probably ask and tell them that of course they didn''t have to share if they didn''t want to. And if someone asked me the price of something of mine because they wanted it for themselves, I wouldn''t mind sharing.

It seems silly but I think intent of the asker also matters. Are they just being nosy, like ''WOW that must have cost a ton-how much was it?'' or are they asking because they''re dying to get one for themselves?

I''ve done that before, kind of saw something here and researched it. It did give me a price range. Easy enough, right? I agree.

About treating the forum like real life, I would kind of disagree. I would NEVER ask someone how much their e-ring was, or any jewelry for that matter, but since this forum is here to show off our rings, jewels, and as a source of knowledge and reference, why not mention the price?

Really? Well if you wouldn''t ask in real life, why do you think people should share it here?

I would probably ask a good friend or close family member of mine how much a piece of jewelry was if I was interested in it for myself.

 

[AprilBaby]

OK, I will just say it. My ring was $12,000. What does that tell you?

 

[Elegant]

Date: 1/24/2009 11:32:24 PM
Author: thing2of2

Date: 1/24/2009 11:12:23 PM
Author: Elegant

Date: 1/24/2009 10:04:59 PM
Author: thing2of2
I think most PSers treat PS like real life, and I'm sure most PSers don't ask or share the price of their jewelry in real life. Also, I think most of the time it's pretty easy to figure out how much something cost. You can search for similar diamonds, settings, etc. And if you *really* want something you could contact the vendor for a quote.

However, if I was desperate to know the price of something because I really wanted one myself and I couldn't figure it out, I'd probably ask and tell them that of course they didn't have to share if they didn't want to. And if someone asked me the price of something of mine because they wanted it for themselves, I wouldn't mind sharing.

It seems silly but I think intent of the asker also matters. Are they just being nosy, like 'WOW that must have cost a ton-how much was it?' or are they asking because they're dying to get one for themselves?

I've done that before, kind of saw something here and researched it. It did give me a price range. Easy enough, right? I agree.

About treating the forum like real life, I would kind of disagree. I would NEVER ask someone how much their e-ring was, or any jewelry for that matter, but since this forum is here to show off our rings, jewels, and as a source of knowledge and reference, why not mention the price?

Really? Well if you wouldn't ask in real life, why do you think people should share it here?

I would probably ask a good friend or close family member of mine how much a piece of jewelry was if I was interested in it for myself.

Seriously, I don't ask. I remember one of my friends telling me about the 2ct. diamond ring her fiancee gave her and I thought it was nice and complimented her and she voluntarily told me that the diamond itself cost $60,000 (probably paid too much but whatever, none of my business...).

Again, the reason I think people might want to - I never said should - share is for reference/knowledge - just what I think this forum is all about. It is sharing and learning, right?

And please don't get mad at me...I am just merely asking a question, I am not making a request or anything.

 

[Elegant]

Date: 1/24/2009 11:37:33 PM
Author: AprilBaby
OK, I will just say it. My ring was $12,000. What does that tell you?

Well, after looking up your ring I think it is absolutely beautiful. I like knowing what, after finding the size and setting, and labor, what the finished product looks like because I am so out of touch with fine quality diamonds and jewelry. So looking at your ring and knowing the price and seeing the specs, etc. gives a great reference in my point of view.

I posted a craptastic e-ring/w-ring set that I bought 14 years ago and said it was $160...10kt. gold, 3 stone, and I didn't know the specs of the diamonds at all. Maybe it was because it was so cheap that it doesn't matter how much it costs.

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 1/24/2009 11:47:36 PM
Author: Elegant

Date: 1/24/2009 11:32:24 PM
Author: thing2of2

Date: 1/24/2009 11:12:23 PM
Author: Elegant

Date: 1/24/2009 10:04:59 PM
Author: thing2of2
I think most PSers treat PS like real life, and I''m sure most PSers don''t ask or share the price of their jewelry in real life. Also, I think most of the time it''s pretty easy to figure out how much something cost. You can search for similar diamonds, settings, etc. And if you *really* want something you could contact the vendor for a quote.

However, if I was desperate to know the price of something because I really wanted one myself and I couldn''t figure it out, I''d probably ask and tell them that of course they didn''t have to share if they didn''t want to. And if someone asked me the price of something of mine because they wanted it for themselves, I wouldn''t mind sharing.

It seems silly but I think intent of the asker also matters. Are they just being nosy, like ''WOW that must have cost a ton-how much was it?'' or are they asking because they''re dying to get one for themselves?

I''ve done that before, kind of saw something here and researched it. It did give me a price range. Easy enough, right? I agree.

About treating the forum like real life, I would kind of disagree. I would NEVER ask someone how much their e-ring was, or any jewelry for that matter, but since this forum is here to show off our rings, jewels, and as a source of knowledge and reference, why not mention the price?

Really? Well if you wouldn''t ask in real life, why do you think people should share it here?

I would probably ask a good friend or close family member of mine how much a piece of jewelry was if I was interested in it for myself.

Seriously, I don''t ask. I remember one of my friends telling me about the 2ct. diamond ring her fiancee gave her and I thought it was nice and complimented her and she voluntarily told me that the diamond itself cost $60,000 (probably paid too much but whatever, none of my business...).

Again, the reason I think people might want to - I never said should - share is for reference/knowledge - just what I think this forum is all about. It is sharing and learning, right?

And please don''t get mad at me...I am just merely asking a question, I am not making a request or anything.

You are making a request in a round about way.... No one wants to say what their ring cost.. Online or in real life. It''s tacky to ask. I am fine with sharing how much I paid for a setting, but that''s about it.. JMHO. Ask away, see what people are willing to share with you, but asking about a ring, wow how much did that cost you, seems in poor taste to me. You can find the answer by pricescoping the stone and then adding a certain amount for the setting.

 

[Elegant]

Date: 1/25/2009 12:04:57 AM
Author: Kaleigh

Date: 1/24/2009 11:47:36 PM

Author: Elegant

Date: 1/24/2009 11:32:24 PM

Author: thing2of2

Date: 1/24/2009 11:12:23 PM

Author: Elegant

Date: 1/24/2009 10:04:59 PM

Author: thing2of2

I think most PSers treat PS like real life, and I'm sure most PSers don't ask or share the price of their jewelry in real life. Also, I think most of the time it's pretty easy to figure out how much something cost. You can search for similar diamonds, settings, etc. And if you *really* want something you could contact the vendor for a quote.


However, if I was desperate to know the price of something because I really wanted one myself and I couldn't figure it out, I'd probably ask and tell them that of course they didn't have to share if they didn't want to. And if someone asked me the price of something of mine because they wanted it for themselves, I wouldn't mind sharing.


It seems silly but I think intent of the asker also matters. Are they just being nosy, like 'WOW that must have cost a ton-how much was it?' or are they asking because they're dying to get one for themselves?

I've done that before, kind of saw something here and researched it. It did give me a price range. Easy enough, right? I agree.


About treating the forum like real life, I would kind of disagree. I would NEVER ask someone how much their e-ring was, or any jewelry for that matter, but since this forum is here to show off our rings, jewels, and as a source of knowledge and reference, why not mention the price?

Really? Well if you wouldn't ask in real life, why do you think people should share it here?

I would probably ask a good friend or close family member of mine how much a piece of jewelry was if I was interested in it for myself.

Seriously, I don't ask. I remember one of my friends telling me about the 2ct. diamond ring her fiancee gave her and I thought it was nice and complimented her and she voluntarily told me that the diamond itself cost $60,000 (probably paid too much but whatever, none of my business...).

Again, the reason I think people might want to - I never said should - share is for reference/knowledge - just what I think this forum is all about. It is sharing and learning, right?

And please don't get mad at me...I am just merely asking a question, I am not making a request or anything.

You are making a request in a round about way.... No one wants to say what their ring cost.. Online or in real life. It's tacky to ask. I am fine with sharing how much I paid for a setting, but that's about it.. JMHO. Ask away, see what people are willing to share with you, but asking about a ring, wow how much did that cost you, seems in poor taste to me. You can find the answer by pricescoping the stone and then adding a certain amount for the setting.

That's why I posted this question - I just wanted opinions. So it is taboo - right? So thank you so much for kindly sharing your perspective and opinion on how giving the price is taboo - which was my original question. And for sharing that you would only give out the price of the setting - but my question also is why are you uncomfortable with sharing the price of it as a whole? I honestly don't understand, hence the question. You might think I am stupid or curt, and by your response it kind of sounds like you think I might be both...but again, hard to tell reading text and not hearing it from the person directly.

In all honesty, this is an innocent question with no manipulative preconceived purpose...believe it or not.

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 1/25/2009 12:15:30 AM
Author: Elegant

Date: 1/25/2009 12:04:57 AM
Author: Kaleigh

Date: 1/24/2009 11:47:36 PM

Author: Elegant

Date: 1/24/2009 11:32:24 PM

Author: thing2of2

Date: 1/24/2009 11:12:23 PM

Author: Elegant

Date: 1/24/2009 10:04:59 PM

Author: thing2of2

I think most PSers treat PS like real life, and I'm sure most PSers don't ask or share the price of their jewelry in real life. Also, I think most of the time it's pretty easy to figure out how much something cost. You can search for similar diamonds, settings, etc. And if you *really* want something you could contact the vendor for a quote.


However, if I was desperate to know the price of something because I really wanted one myself and I couldn't figure it out, I'd probably ask and tell them that of course they didn't have to share if they didn't want to. And if someone asked me the price of something of mine because they wanted it for themselves, I wouldn't mind sharing.


It seems silly but I think intent of the asker also matters. Are they just being nosy, like 'WOW that must have cost a ton-how much was it?' or are they asking because they're dying to get one for themselves?

I've done that before, kind of saw something here and researched it. It did give me a price range. Easy enough, right? I agree.


About treating the forum like real life, I would kind of disagree. I would NEVER ask someone how much their e-ring was, or any jewelry for that matter, but since this forum is here to show off our rings, jewels, and as a source of knowledge and reference, why not mention the price?

Really? Well if you wouldn't ask in real life, why do you think people should share it here?

I would probably ask a good friend or close family member of mine how much a piece of jewelry was if I was interested in it for myself.

Seriously, I don't ask. I remember one of my friends telling me about the 2ct. diamond ring her fiancee gave her and I thought it was nice and complimented her and she voluntarily told me that the diamond itself cost $60,000 (probably paid too much but whatever, none of my business...).

Again, the reason I think people might want to - I never said should - share is for reference/knowledge - just what I think this forum is all about. It is sharing and learning, right?

And please don't get mad at me...I am just merely asking a question, I am not making a request or anything.

You are making a request in a round about way.... No one wants to say what their ring cost.. Online or in real life. It's tacky to ask. I am fine with sharing how much I paid for a setting, but that's about it.. JMHO. Ask away, see what people are willing to share with you, but asking about a ring, wow how much did that cost you, seems in poor taste to me. You can find the answer by pricescoping the stone and then adding a certain amount for the setting.

That's why I posted this question - I just wanted opinions. So it is taboo - right? So thank you so much for kindly sharing your perspective and opinion on how giving the price is taboo - which was my original question. And for sharing that you would only give out the price of the setting - but my question also is why are you uncomfortable with sharing the price of it as a whole? I honestly don't understand, hence the question. You might think I am stupid or curt, and by your response it kind of sounds like you think I might be both...but again, hard to tell reading text and not hearing it from the person directly.

In all honesty, this is an innocent question with no manipulative preconceived purpose...believe it or not.

It is a good question. I tried to answer it from my perspective. I have been here for 4 years, have seen many questions asked. It's fine to ask, but just in the right way. Yanno? I meant no disrespect to you at all. If that's what you got from my post, I apologize. We all have different points of view...

 

[Elegant]

Kaleigh - You said "It''s fine to ask, but just in the right way." Do you mean ask an individual in an individual post - or that I asked wrong in this post?

Again, thanks for answering. I do appreciate it.

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 1/25/2009 12:30:20 AM
Author: Elegant
Kaleigh - You said 'It's fine to ask, but just in the right way.' Do you mean ask an individual in an individual post - or that I asked wrong in this post?

Again, thanks for answering. I do appreciate it.

Well if there is a ring you love, you can say, I adore your ring. Do you mind sharing what the ball park figure is?

I dunno, it's all in the delivery of the question.

If it's just to ask, and you are not interested in the ring, that's another thing... People share with those that say OMG I have to have something just like what you have, can you tell me more?? That goes over a lot better...

Elegant,
You asked a great question. I think this thread will help many.

 

[Elegant]

You know, I just spoke with bf and he told me it's none of my "f"ing business what people pay for their rings because it is private. And then we got into an argument over why I haven't gotten my anniversary ring...ugh.

Plus, this isn't a thread asking people to post prices, I was just wondering if it is taboo - because nobody seems to mention that...that's all!

Thanks Kaleigh...from the sounds of it, I am an ass...

 

[TravelingGal]

Date: 1/25/2009 2:29:11 AM
Author: Elegant
You know, I just spoke with bf and he told me it''s none of my ''f''ing business what people pay for their rings because it is private. And then we got into an argument over why I haven''t gotten my anniversary ring...ugh.

Plus, this isn''t a thread asking people to post prices, I was just wondering if it is taboo - because nobody seems to mention that...that''s all!

Thanks Kaleigh...from the sounds of it, I am an ass...

Pricescopers are generally a high class bunch, and etiquette dictates that you don''t go screaming in a thread "OMG, that is AWESOME! How much did you pay for that sucker?!"

IRL, I would never ask how much someone paid for their jewelry. But hey, it''s considered kosher to ask people how much they paid for their house, so go figure the rhyme or reason to that...

 

[Dancing Fire]

this reminds me of a funny thread on a koi forum that i frequent...

a member posted a picture of a koi he just purchase. a newbie comes along and ask...how much did you paid for the fish? btw,just like on a diamond forum it would be consider very impolite to ask what others paid for a fish on a koi forum.

anyway, the guy replied to the newbie's Q,he said...i paid $7500 for the fish,then the newbie replied to the owner of this $7500 koi and said...stop lying

there're no koi that expensive,i bet ya only paid $75 for that fish

btw; most of the forum members knew it was a $7500 fish or somewhere close to that amount.

i don't think the newbie meant to be rude,but being a newbie in the hobby,he just didn't realize there are many expensive koi out there.

 

[Elegant]

Date: 1/25/2009 2:59:53 AM
Author: Dancing Fire
this reminds me of a funny thread on a koi forum that i frequent...


a member posted a picture of a koi he just purchase. a newbie comes along and ask...how much did you paid for the fish? btw,just like on a diamond forum it would be consider very impolite to ask what others paid for a fish on a koi forum.

anyway, the guy replied to the newbie''s Q,he said...i paid $7500 for the fish,then the newbie replied to the owner of this $7500 koi and said...stop lying

there''re no koi that expensive,i bet ya only paid $75 for that fish

btw; most of the forum members knew it was a $7500 fish or somewhere close to that amount.

i don''t think the newbie meant to be rude,but being a newbie in the hobby,he just didn''t realize there are many expensive koi out there.

Exactly - I won''t ever ask, even in a nice enthusiastic way on here, even if I absolutely loved it because I think it is impolite to ask...I agree 100%.

 

[Gypsy]

Elegant, Ditto Kaleigh. I''ve had people ask, we all have. I usually post a range, unless it''s something that can be easily looked up. One of the reasons for not giving an exact figure are that occasionally I''ve gotten a good deal, or the price of metals just skyrocketted and I beat the hike, and I don''t want any vendor having what I paid being the metric for the price they have to give to another person. Also there is the PITA factor, which is something I think people overlook when they asking for pricing. If you are demanding and rude, occassionally, you will get the PITA price hike. Or if not a hike, you''ll get MSRP and no discount If you are nice and reasonable, a vendor might be willing to work with you (especially with wedding stuff for example), and give you a better price. If a vendor gives me a break because I''m easier to work with or something, I''m not going to post the reduced price. It''s just not right. You know what I mean.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Date: 1/25/2009 12:40:17 AM
Author: Kaleigh

Date: 1/25/2009 12:30:20 AM
Author: Elegant
Kaleigh - You said ''It''s fine to ask, but just in the right way.'' Do you mean ask an individual in an individual post - or that I asked wrong in this post?

Again, thanks for answering. I do appreciate it.

Well if there is a ring you love, you can say, I adore your ring. Do you mind sharing what the ball park figure is?

okay Lisa, i adore your Tiff & Co ring. how much did hubby paid for your E-ring?

 

[LaraOnline]

Date: 1/25/2009 12:00:18 AM
Author: Elegant
Well, after looking up your ring I think it is absolutely beautiful. I like knowing what, after finding the size and setting, and labor, what the finished product looks like because I am so out of touch with fine quality diamonds and jewelry. So looking at your ring and knowing the price and seeing the specs, etc. gives a great reference in my point of view.

I posted a craptastic e-ring/w-ring set that I bought 14 years ago and said it was $160...10kt. gold, 3 stone, and I didn''t know the specs of the diamonds at all. Maybe it was because it was so cheap that it doesn''t matter how much it costs.

Elegant, I think you ARE bringing up an interesting question... more interesting - and very useful - for those venturing out into the ''deep waters'' of their first major purchase, rather than those that are posting their rings!

I think after I post my fab upgrade, I might be embarrassed to volunteer what I''ve paid - because some people will think I''m a fool for paying so much... and some people will think I''m a fool for being so cheap.

Travellingirl makes a great point, that people are far more willing to discuss house prices than they are to discuss engagement / jewellery prices.

Perhaps none of us can really believe the amounts of money we hand over to take home a stone?

 

[Dancing Fire]

Elegant

the PS rule is...only i can ask those impolite questions.

 

[bee*]

I agree with Gypsy. I''d give a ballpark figure if I was asked and it wouldn''t bother me being asked at all as I often thought I wonder how much that ring cost when I was searching e-rings. I would never ask someone in real life though. But like Kaleigh said, it''s all in the delivery of the question.

 

[AGBF]

Hmmm...I mention price all the time. Right now I have been thinking about Chopard Happy Diamond earrings or a Chopard Happy Diamond ring or Alex Sepkus Orchard earrings and I think I mention the price of every item at which I look when I post about it!

Deborah