Yeah, you are one of the few people that got the return on their initial investment on a diamond. So many people do not.
Hopefully this thread provides insight into these ethically sound and smart financial choices. If she cannot possibly have anything but a "real" diamond, give her a cultured one. And don't let her sell you on the fact that the earthen diamond took millions of years to make and thus has more sentimental (i.e. LOVE) value than a stone that took three days to make. I've actually had an argument with a girlfriend about that!
well, i believe he got his money back because he paid HALF of what it would have cost for the regular JOE :P LOL
anyway, I'm glad I'm not the only person thinking like this.