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Originally Posted by Tervuren
B) Still, why a ring?
There are lots of different things that could be done.
We could propose with seagull feathers, or a shoe, or a hat.
It does seem a diamond ring is some what universal in that it still works with many different types of fashion. Still at risk for some activities of dropping off and being lost.
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Absolutely correct, we could signify our unending love with a seashell, a piece of fruit, or a dead rat... but somehow our culture has adopted the diamond ring.
Many people live happily ever after without getting married at all so a diamond is not absolutely necessary.
IMHO one of the basic needs of many women is a sense of security... and when a man agrees to put up with the whole dog and pony show of ring+dress+ceremony+honeymoon it shows that he is invested in the relationship and going to stay committed.