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Radio_Lady
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:16 PM Original message |
Have you ever purchased or do you own a piece of jewelry worth $1,000 or more? |
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skygazer
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:19 PM Response to Original message |
1. I used to have an emerald and diamond ring |
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Radio_Lady
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:24 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Skygazer, I'm so sorry for you. I wish you true romance in the future. |
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crim son
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:37 PM Response to Reply #1 |
12. That SOB. |
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skygazer
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:43 PM Response to Reply #12 |
15. You know what, my friend? |
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NewWaveChick1981
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:19 PM Response to Original message |
2. The only jewelry I own that is worth more than $1000 is my engagement ring. |
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Radio_Lady
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:28 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. IMHO, costume jewelry can be as extraordinary as the real stuff. |
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crim son
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:36 PM Response to Reply #5 |
10. I totally agree. |
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GOPisEvil
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:25 PM Response to Original message |
4. I don't own anything of that value, but I can answer your insurance question. |
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Radio_Lady
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:35 PM Response to Reply #4 |
7. Thank you for answering that question. I looked into it, but it think the |
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GOPisEvil
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:35 PM Response to Reply #7 |
9. Duffer. Big time. |
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Radio_Lady
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:40 PM Response to Reply #9 |
14. LOL. I've driven a few baskets of balls at the local golf course. |
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Kingofalldems
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Thu Nov-02-06 10:19 PM Response to Reply #7 |
98. I know nothing about jewelry--but those clubs |
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Rabrrrrrr
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:33 PM Response to Reply #4 |
37. You bastard. Nothing of value? I happen to know you have a VERY |
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GOPisEvil
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:34 PM Response to Reply #37 |
38. I said nothing of THAT value, meaning $1000. |
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Rabrrrrrr
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:39 PM Response to Reply #38 |
46. Just remember, if you kill me in a child brothel in Thailand while I'm drugged |
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Radio_Lady
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Thu Nov-02-06 01:08 AM Response to Reply #46 |
62. Well, I don't know who has what painting, but I hope my heirs get $1,000 for this one: |
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Thegonagle
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:29 PM Response to Original message |
6. My biggest piece of "bling" |
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Radio_Lady
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:37 PM Response to Reply #6 |
11. Seiko is a good brand. Would you ever want a REAL Rolex? |
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Thegonagle
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Wed Nov-01-06 07:09 PM Response to Reply #11 |
24. Nope. That stuff isn't for me. It's only a watch. |
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crim son
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:35 PM Response to Original message |
8. I have two pieces from my grandmother worth about that amount. |
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flvegan
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
13. I don't, but 10 or 11 years ago, I bought my mom |
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Radio_Lady
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:44 PM Response to Reply #13 |
18. Flvegan, you're a very good child. She must be an extra special Mom! |
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flvegan
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:51 PM Response to Reply #18 |
20. I was doing very well for myself at the time |
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Radio_Lady
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Thu Nov-02-06 01:30 AM Response to Reply #20 |
68. Nice thoughts -- especially as we near the holidays. |
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yvr girl
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
16. I think I might |
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Radio_Lady
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Thu Nov-02-06 01:12 AM Response to Reply #16 |
63. You could have it appraised. I think a jewelry dealer could give you |
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Left Is Write
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
17. Yes. It is my wedding ring, and it is insured. |
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lukasahero
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:57 PM Response to Reply #17 |
23. Ditto that. :) |
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Scooter24
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
19. Yes, several. |
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Radio_Lady
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Wed Nov-01-06 07:38 PM Response to Reply #19 |
28. What do you think about keeping it in a safe deposit box? |
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Scooter24
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Wed Nov-01-06 08:02 PM Response to Reply #28 |
35. It's just too valuable |
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pitohui
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:42 PM Response to Reply #35 |
49. yeah i do the safe deposit box too |
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Radio_Lady
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Thu Nov-02-06 01:14 AM Response to Reply #49 |
65. I took all of my jewelry out of my lock box so I can enjoy it. |
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pitohui
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Thu Nov-02-06 10:19 PM Response to Reply #65 |
99. i just have too many pieces |
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Radio_Lady
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Mon Nov-06-06 09:08 PM Response to Reply #99 |
118. Sounds like a good plan! |
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mainegreen
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:55 PM Response to Original message |
21. Wife's engagement ring: a family heirloom. |
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miss_american_pie
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Wed Nov-01-06 06:56 PM Response to Original message |
22. My engagement ring |
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Radio_Lady
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Wed Nov-01-06 07:37 PM Response to Reply #22 |
27. Good idea to have that insured. I got a repaired organ for my wedding. |
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miss_american_pie
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Wed Nov-01-06 07:42 PM Response to Reply #27 |
29. OMG! |
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Radio_Lady
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Thu Nov-02-06 01:33 AM Response to Reply #29 |
69. Yes, five is a giant number, especially when three are stepkids. |
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Missy Vixen
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Wed Nov-01-06 07:28 PM Response to Original message |
25. Yes |
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Redstone
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Wed Nov-01-06 07:29 PM Response to Original message |
26. Yes. |
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anarch
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Wed Nov-01-06 07:44 PM Response to Original message |
30. that depends...anybody wanna pay me $1,000 for this ring I got |
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Nicole
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Wed Nov-01-06 07:51 PM Response to Original message |
31. Yes |
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La Lioness Priyanka
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Wed Nov-01-06 07:52 PM Response to Original message |
32. yes, many pieces |
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seemunkee
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Wed Nov-01-06 07:52 PM Response to Original message |
33. My wife inherited a few pieces |
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StellaBlue
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Wed Nov-01-06 07:55 PM Response to Original message |
34. This reminds me of that new mastercard commercial |
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pitohui
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:31 PM Response to Reply #34 |
36. what's wrong w. rocks that came out of the ground? |
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StellaBlue
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:38 PM Response to Reply #36 |
44. Hrm... |
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Karenca
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:41 PM Response to Reply #44 |
48. They're not real |
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pitohui
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:44 PM Response to Reply #48 |
50. well you're both right |
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Nicole
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:55 PM Response to Reply #50 |
54. Not always |
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StellaBlue
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Thu Nov-02-06 04:58 AM Response to Reply #54 |
80. DING! DING! DING! |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife
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Thu Nov-02-06 01:35 AM Response to Reply #50 |
71. Actually, when I bought my class ring... |
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Midlodemocrat
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Fri Nov-03-06 12:24 PM Response to Reply #48 |
111. Those damned things are such a scam. |
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Left Is Write
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Thu Nov-02-06 09:21 PM Response to Reply #34 |
96. How do we know what their priorities are? |
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bullwinkle428
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:35 PM Response to Original message |
39. Dropped about $1500 on a ring for my wife about 6 months before we split up! |
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Radio_Lady
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Mon Nov-06-06 09:11 PM Response to Reply #39 |
119. Sorry to hear that, Bullwinkle428! Move on... and you might move into |
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Rabrrrrrr
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:35 PM Response to Original message |
40. I would never trust almost any jeweler enough to buy jewelery that pricey |
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pitohui
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:36 PM Response to Reply #40 |
42. i trust my jeweler |
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Rabrrrrrr
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Wed Nov-01-06 10:06 PM Response to Reply #42 |
58. If I knew anything about jewelery, I'd probably feel safer. |
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pitohui
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Thu Nov-02-06 10:14 PM Response to Reply #58 |
97. well i used to be on the fringes of the business |
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Karenca
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:35 PM Response to Original message |
41. Yes |
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bigwillq
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:37 PM Response to Original message |
43. No. |
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mduffy31
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:38 PM Response to Original message |
45. My wifes engagment and wedding set |
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ScreamingMeemie
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:39 PM Response to Original message |
47. No. But in sentimental value my little wedding band is far more valuable |
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Radio_Lady
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Mon Nov-06-06 09:12 PM Response to Reply #47 |
120. Very sweet, MrsGrumpy. I wish you health and long life, two things |
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xmas74
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:47 PM Response to Original message |
51. Two engagement rings- |
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WritingIsMyReligion
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:51 PM Response to Original message |
52. Fuck no. |
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greatauntoftriplets
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:54 PM Response to Original message |
53. My pearls....purchased in Hong Kong 24 years ago. |
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philosophie_en_rose
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:56 PM Response to Original message |
55. Yes. I inherited some jewelry. |
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LeftyMom
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Wed Nov-01-06 09:57 PM Response to Original message |
56. Nope. |
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Xipe Totec
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Wed Nov-01-06 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
57. Well, if a $5,000 Rollex watch counts, |
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Radio_Lady
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Thu Nov-02-06 01:47 AM Response to Reply #57 |
76. Bumpkiss? Is this a Yiddish word? |
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Jamastiene
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Wed Nov-01-06 10:19 PM Response to Original message |
59. Nope, and I never would. |
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Book Lover
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Wed Nov-01-06 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
60. Holy god, no! |
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Radio_Lady
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Thu Nov-02-06 01:16 AM Response to Reply #60 |
67. OK, sounds good to me. |
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REP
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Wed Nov-01-06 11:53 PM Response to Original message |
61. Yes; Wear One of Them Daily |
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Radio_Lady
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Thu Nov-02-06 01:38 AM Response to Reply #61 |
72. As my Jewish mother used to say, "Wear it in good health." |
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qnr
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Thu Nov-02-06 01:13 AM Response to Original message |
64. Purchased as a gift n/t |
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Radio_Lady
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Thu Nov-02-06 01:40 AM Response to Reply #64 |
73. A gift for yourself? |
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Thu Nov-02-06 01:43 AM Response to Reply #73 |
74. No, for my wife. However, it was very high quality, and obtained at an |
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Radio_Lady
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Thu Nov-02-06 01:53 AM Response to Reply #74 |
77. God bless the Military Exchange. I used to go to Hanscom Air Force Base |
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puerco-bellies
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Thu Nov-02-06 01:15 AM Response to Original message |
66. Headed to Gallop N.M. this weekend to purchase $5000 in jewelry |
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Radio_Lady
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Thu Nov-02-06 01:44 AM Response to Reply #66 |
75. I wish you all good fortune in that business. We encountered a woman |
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puerco-bellies
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Thu Nov-02-06 02:12 AM Response to Reply #75 |
79. We are only going to deal with Native American items. |
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2bfree
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Thu Nov-02-06 11:40 PM Response to Reply #79 |
101. I LOVE Native American jewelry! |
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puerco-bellies
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Fri Nov-03-06 02:30 AM Response to Reply #101 |
105. Thank you. |
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idgiehkt
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Thu Nov-02-06 10:24 PM Response to Reply #66 |
100. best of luck to you! |
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Radio_Lady
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Fri Nov-03-06 11:53 AM Response to Reply #100 |
108. Yes, me, too. Maybe you can keep a little list of those of us who are interested. |
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Fri Nov-03-06 12:27 PM Response to Reply #108 |
112. Good Idea. |
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Fri Nov-03-06 12:21 PM Response to Reply #100 |
110. I will, a website is still down the road. |
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Ptah
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Thu Nov-02-06 01:33 AM Response to Original message |
70. No. |
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Broken_Hero
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Thu Nov-02-06 01:56 AM Response to Original message |
78. nope sure don't.. |
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NMMNG
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Thu Nov-02-06 05:27 AM Response to Original message |
81. Oh no. The most expensive pieces I own were $30 or so new. |
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In_The_Wind
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Thu Nov-02-06 06:11 AM Response to Original message |
82. Yes, I do. |
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Coventina
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Thu Nov-02-06 09:53 AM Response to Original message |
83. My vintage engagement ring. |
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Midlodemocrat
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Thu Nov-02-06 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
84. Yes. My engagement ring cost well over that as did the anniversary ring |
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Divameow77
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Thu Nov-02-06 10:16 AM Response to Original message |
85. I have a tennis bracelet that was worth |
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Pacifist Patriot
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Thu Nov-02-06 10:20 AM Response to Original message |
86. My wedding set was recently appraised at over that...BUT |
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AngryAmish
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Thu Nov-02-06 10:45 AM Response to Original message |
87. A few weeks ago I bought a $3000 sapphire |
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Mutley
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Thu Nov-02-06 10:48 AM Response to Original message |
88. No, and no. |
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Lady Effingbroke
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Thu Nov-02-06 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
89. No. Any watch, rings, or bracelets I may wear would end up being damaged or lost, |
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Shine
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Thu Nov-02-06 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
90. I'm a gypsy at heart, so yes, I have lots of cool jewelry. |
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Radio_Lady
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Thu Nov-02-06 08:19 PM Response to Reply #90 |
92. I love amethyst, man-made emerald, goldstone, and turquoise. |
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Thu Nov-02-06 08:48 PM Response to Reply #92 |
93. I usually prefer man-made emeralds, too. |
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hedgehog
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Thu Nov-02-06 12:27 PM Response to Original message |
91. I think my combination engagement ring, wedding band and mother's ring |
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BrotherBuzz
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Thu Nov-02-06 09:15 PM Response to Original message |
94. The only piece of jewelry I wear is.... |
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Puglover
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Thu Nov-02-06 09:18 PM Response to Original message |
95. I have a ring that I had made |
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bridgit
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Fri Nov-03-06 12:20 AM Response to Original message |
102. what does this mean, "I love bead work and crystal and semi-precious colored gemstones -- I get... |
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Radio_Lady
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Mon Nov-06-06 09:08 PM Response to Reply #102 |
117. I have two rings set with very tiny diamonds. Neither is valued at |
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prolesunited
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Fri Nov-03-06 12:23 AM Response to Original message |
103. I do |
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trackfan
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Fri Nov-03-06 12:28 AM Response to Original message |
104. No way. |
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Skittles
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Fri Nov-03-06 02:38 AM Response to Original message |
106. absolutely not |
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MaraJade
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Fri Nov-03-06 02:51 AM Response to Original message |
107. My engagement ring is worth |
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Radio_Lady
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Fri Nov-03-06 11:55 AM Response to Reply #107 |
109. Sounds beautiful! Make sure you keep the prongs (or other metal) |
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Radio_Lady
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Mon Nov-06-06 09:14 PM Response to Reply #107 |
121. Oh, sounds beautiful. My favorite cut is pear-shaped. |
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Fri Nov-03-06 12:41 PM Response to Original message |
113. NO and NO. |
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trof
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Fri Nov-03-06 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
114. Miz t.'s wedding ring: $18,000. |
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raptor_rider
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Fri Nov-03-06 02:27 PM Response to Original message |
115. Our wedding rings were not expensive |
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Radio_Lady
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Mon Nov-06-06 09:15 PM Response to Reply #115 |
122. Very attractive design. Enjoy! |
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Sapphocrat
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Mon Nov-06-06 08:04 PM Response to Original message |
116. Yep. |
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Aristus
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Mon Nov-06-06 09:19 PM Response to Original message |
123. My wife's wedding set cost me 7 Large. |
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SacredCow
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Mon Nov-06-06 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
124. My best estimate.... |
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yellowdogintexas
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Mon Nov-06-06 09:26 PM Response to Original message |
125. I have three, one of which I am sure is >$1000. I had the mounting |
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ccjlld
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Mon Nov-06-06 09:49 PM Response to Original message |
126. I have a couple |
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Nikia
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Mon Nov-06-06 11:47 PM Response to Original message |
127. My engagement ring, now fused with my wedding ring |
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barb162
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Mon Nov-06-06 11:49 PM Response to Original message |
128. yes, I have had things custom made |
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