[coryfklein]

I mean, sort of? The median woman who wants the gorgeous diamond ring from her husband is NOT thinking “This will be great insurance in case we become destitute”. Because everyone knows the resell value is terrible! Worst return on an insurance policy ever.

They want them because they are pretty and because – like it or not – it’s what society has taught them to expect.

[ako]

Don't know, gold still seems to be wanted when financial times are uncertain.