Posted by Hatter23 on 06/13/07 19:44

On Jun 13, 3:14 pm, Rick Merrill <rick0.merr...@NOSPAM.gmail.com>
wrote:
> Bill wrote:
> > I know more a few ministers who are genuinely appalled at the trend
> > towards big, extravagant weddings. But it is extremely difficult to
> > dissuade a young bride. The more extravagant, in fact, the better.
>
> > The diamond ring itself is one of the most successful scams of all time.
>
> It originated as a form of credit card !-) as well as a sacrament of
> mutual love and commitment.

Not so much that. It was "slave jewelery" to mark your possessions.

Hatter

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