http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2156614/posts
Frugality became the name of the game in my house.
I love pawn shops.
When the price of gold drove up even the most basic jewelry, pawn shops were the place to go.
Found a fabulous necklace for my neice (opal, diamond, and ruby) for her birthday. Was thrilled to find an opal ring for Christmas!
Gorgeous pieces for a fraction of what you would pay at the mall.
Also snagged a gorgeous full-length racoon coat at the consignment shop for Christmas at a tenth of what I would have paid for it new.
Folks are having a hard time adjusting to the "new" normal. It's old hat to me and mine.
“So that might explain why a Beverly Hills financial manager pawned his wife’s six-carat diamond engagement ring so he could reward his staff members with Christmas bonuses this year.”
At least he has his priorities right!
I just cannot imagine, even if I was wealthy, spending thousands on a timepiece. I have one diamond, my engagement ring, and I have no desire to ever own another. Can’t be bothered with spending money on gold and such.