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Why Jewelry Makes a Bad Gift

By Kimberly Palmer

Posted: December 23, 2008

Even as someone who loves jewelry, I get annoyed by those diamond ads that take over the airwaves this time of year. This video says it best.

re: diamonds are for cheaters

Yikes. I'm sorry to hear about that. That puts a whole new spin on these ads.

Kimberly Palmer of @ Dec 26, 2008 11:40:42 AM

Diamonds are for Cheaters

The only time I got diamonds was when my ex had cheated. Slowly, I grew a serious distaste for diamonds and him.

Sara Greenbaum of HI @ Dec 25, 2008 10:47:39 AM

Totally agree with you, Kimberly - those diamond ads drive me nuts. Some of the worst ones always used to spring up in the El station in O'Hare airport (of all places). They'd pretty explicitly suggest that if a man buys his wife a big enough diamond, he can get away with being a crappy husband in all other respects. How dumb do they think we are?

Johanna of MD @ Dec 23, 2008 15:56:47 PM

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Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, writes about how to save money, avoid scams, manage debt, and be a savvy shopper. Send your personal finance questions to her for expert money advice.


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