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You conveniently left out the part where they discussed it and she said that it didn't need to be 'natural'.

There's nothing wrong with wanting a 'natural' diamond. But to mislead your partner as part of some sick test, and then make them feel like dirt for not having passed?

> But to mislead your partner as part of some sick test, and then make them feel like dirt for not having passed?

Women do this all the time. I agree it’s not a good behavior.

> showing her how much you care by spending a bunch of money on something special

If this is what the other person expects out of a relationship it's time to jump ship ASAP.

The point is that its fucking stupid and a corporate mind game that is trivial to see through.

So, tell her that. You didn't need to be in a relationship anyway.

Yep, exactly what I did

Just chiming in to say that you can in fact be up front with your SO about your opinions on pretty rocks as a symbol of your relationship, and continue to have a happy, healthy relationship.