Friday, 25 May 2012
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Facebook's Cheap Wedding Ring
Priscilla Chan married into serious money in Mark Zuckerberg’s back garden over the weekend. She seems happy with her husband’s custom designed ruby wedding ring, but Facebook’s owner has been slammed for being cheap.Grazia Daily reported the ring is estimated to be worth a “measly” $25, 000. My God, what a pathetic ring that must be. What a poor bride.
It’s not just the ring being slammed. The couple’s honeymoon, or lack of it, has been questioned. Psychologists have even scrutinized their wedding photo, because it “lacks emotional intimacy.”What happened to just being happy?
Why do all wedding photos have to be monochrome snaps of newlyweds gazing at each other? Why do rich people need to be married on the Hawaiian island they own? Why do the press have to be invited?
Forgive my ignorance. It must be one of those ‘unwritten’ wedding rules that commoners know nothing about.
Zuckerberg’s probably more concerned with the plummeting price of Facebook shares to be worrying if his wife’s ring finger is feeling left out. Surely the effort he put personally designing the ring is worth more than dollar signs?
Do you think Mark Zuckerberg is being cheap? Would you expect a massive rock on your finger? Is it true that the thought put in is worth more than the money spent?
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People are too judgemental. Why does it matter if he spent $100 or $1,000,000??
Its the thought that counts...he spent time making sure it was custom designed...and $25,000 is not cheap!
Her ring is beautiful. What if she didn't WANT a million dollar ring? I know I wouldn't even if I was marrying someone that wealthy. Clearly they are happy together.
$25,000 is cheap?! I want a $25,000 ring!!! D:
you think zuckerberg gives a shit about fb at this point? he won the game. he suffered $2b in paper losses in 14 trading hours. but that doesn't matter. he won the game. he never has to give a shit about what anybody has to say, ever again.
i fucking hate fb, by the way.
I think the criticisms are insanely shallow. (Frankly, I'd rather be cheap than have no soul.) The criticisms are off base on many levels. As you mentioned, I think its cool he put in effort to design the ring. I read an article that mentioned in some Asian cultures, a ruby is more prized than a diamond, and has more meaning. I'm guessing she mentioned this at some point since I don't think most men just offer a different gem on a whim. ("Hmm...you know what? I think I'll be cool and stick an emerald on there instead of a diamond....yeah...she's gonna think its so cool!")
Secondly, it mentioned that experts think the ring may actually exceed $100,000...depending on the quality of the ruby. But they mentioned that it is a Burmese ruby (which I guess is a rare and expensive type).
But lastly, ....who cares! Even $100,000 (though nothing to sneeze at) isn't gonna make a dent in a billionaire's wallet...but frankly, the cheaper the ring, the more respect I have for both the Zuckerbergs. It'd be easy for him to show off and buy a bajillion dollar ring with a matching million dollar toe ring....but I don't think that's their style...and thats cool. I think their home cost 7 million....again, a super expensive house for normal people, but a very modest one for one of the richest people in the world. Its absurd that people are actually angry...because the Zuckerbergs simply aren't shallow enough for them.
I wouldn't want to wear a million dollar ring anyway. WTF -- easy target for robbers if they know or see her often. Just clomp her out over the head if she's not with body guards steal the ring, and they make bank. I don't understand people who wear expensive jewelry......uhh.....it just shows that you have money and more hobos are prone to rob you and beat you clueless.
i thought most wedding rings cost far less.....that sounds like an expensive ring to me. I think diamonds are a lot prettier than rubies though..atleast diamond glisten..
just get your rings tattooed on... its cheaper and you can never lose them.. and they can't be stolen. problem solved!
What the hell? I'd be totally happy with a 25 cent ring from a vending machine let alone a $25,000 ring. People are too materialistic and don't get the true point of engagement.
If she likes the ring then it's worth something, no matter what the price tag was. And, anyone who calls someone else's wedding ring "cheap" is way out of line.
@College_Ruled11X85@xanga - Supposedly, the reason she got a ruby is because they are more significant in her culture.
Does anyone ever thought how priceless love is? Each thing when given with true love is priceless. If the wedding is more important than the marriage itself, then people are getting more materialistic.
She Is Marrying Him.... Not The Ring.
I find it funny that when celebrities (majority as 'millionaires or less') or other people end up spending hundreds of thousands on a wedding ring, others gasp and say how it's such a waste. And seeing that Mark spent $25,000 on a ring he designed when he's a billionaire as to being CHEAP, well, this also shows how shallow most people are. Just cuz the dude's got money, doesn't mean he has to go spend it all. Seriously. Those who belittled him cuz of that reason are actually the ones whom are cheap.
@eatdrinkandbemaryy@xanga - uh, because not everything is about money? If that's what she wanted, the cost of it doesn't even matter.
First world problems.
In what universe is $25,000 for a ring considered cheap? 0_o
they'll criticize them either way for media attention. if she got a million dollar ring, they'll say she's a gold digger diva. if she gets a "cheap" ring to be somewhat modest/humble, then they're frugal. I would be nervous and not smile so comfortably if I was surrounded by cameras if I'm not used to the paparazzi
The media can go suck it. What they do for their wedding and how they take their photos is between the two of them. If Ms. Chan is happy, then I don't see how their plans are anyone else's business at all.
I read somewhere that Priscilla CHOSE that ring. But naturally, people are still trashing it for being "cheap". And like people have said, if she likes it AND the ruby is significant to her culture, then people need to bug off....
I don't like diamonds, but love rubies, so I would choose a ruby over a diamond. And $25,000 for a ring?!? That's not cheap in my book. As for the "lack of intimacy" and "lack of honeymoon" - they've been together for 9 years - they've basically been living the "married" life and just now are making it official.
Well I would have loved a huge rock if I was marrying him! But that may not be her style, and he probably knew that. They really do look strange in the wedding picture though. They are barely smiling.
I love her ring... the design is so pretty. the media needs to lay off of them.
it's not cheap. it's called SENTIMENTAL VALUE. these two were dating before he was famous and rich, so clearly money has no place in their relationship. as long as she likes it and they're both happy, who cares!?
if when I get married, I don't want a ring. I rather spend that money on a sexy vacation.