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		RougeFemme on March 20, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Diamonds Are Bullshit I wanted my birthstone, a sapphire, and that's what I got. Everyone in my family and circle of friends thought it was great. The only one who had an issue was my mother-in-law, who said "I know my son loves you more than that". My MIL and I had different values. . .

transitionality on March 21, 2013 [–]

The birthstone myth is just as made up as the De Beers diamond myths.

akama on March 21, 2013 | [–]

If that is true, at least birthstones don't cost as much generally.

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