Assuming you are a guy, there is always a fear you might have to buy a diamond. But tell her emeralds and rubies are better. Or Alexanderite. Women love that stone. Might cost you more than a diamond but all three hold their value better. And you don't have to feel like a sucker because you bought something which is priced artifically high due to the machinations of Tempelsman and his buddies.
Which people? I have never considered such an off-the-wall topic. I am thinking about the war on terrorism and how we are going to find Bin Laden. You are clearly anti-Israel and here to antagonize Jews. Did your family have some problems in that area? Are you Polish-born?
As far as diamonds, nothing equals them, but you need some dough to get good ones. If you ever get a job Freep mail me if you want to buy one, I can get good prices.