Mechanicalme

You make it sound almost like some appraisers might do a switch-a-roo with your diamond. Does this happen?

I've been researching possible engagement-ring stone alternatives that have a "true" value to them based on the actual rarity of the gem. So far I've only come up with tanzanite. Can you recommend any other stone that might have a diamond-sized price tag, but will maintain it's value for a long time?

Slight back story: I've essentially found my perfect match with my boyfriend. We were talking to friends one day about diamonds and I just said it: I think they're overpriced especially considering how they're NOT AT ALL RARE anymore. We put a price on them based on their perceived value, where there are a lot of gems out there that have a lasting true value because of their general rarity. My boyfriend has another take on why diamonds are lame, but essentially holds the same view of the false "value" of diamonds.

If you hadn't already mentioned it, this comment alone would have been a dead give-away that you live in the Bay Area.

In other related news, I recently met a marketing director (brand) for Annie's O. The production is still very small.

From my limited understanding, free macaroni only comes to those doing endorsements. Maybe try sneaking a box or two in your shots and demand back-pay?

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Beautiful. This is the type of story marketing directors love to hear.