I had to chuckle at your post Kim, because this is exactly how I feel - I am not a Scrooge, but I just don't "get it" I guess I like sparkly things but do not own any real gems. I think I am WAY too practical, if there is such a thing (I am like RICHARD"S mom) I did have a real diamond in my engagement ring ( I bought it myself after we married) but it fell out of the set and is lost somewhere in a parking lot. The TV commercials for jewelry - they make me laugh but they seem manipulative to me.