Moissanite is the same, fraction of the price. DeBeers can suck it
LordOfTheChia 20 points 3 years ago
I think they're better. Way more fire, less brittle, and a more unique and much rarer stone.
First discovered 120 years ago in very tiny amounts in a meteorite crater, it wasn't till the 90s that you could actually get a moissanite gemstone.
SuperIce 5 points 3 years ago
The reflections that moissanite makes are a lot more colorful. I prefer that, but some people may prefer the more subdued colors of diamonds. Lab grown diamonds are similarly priced, so just choose which one you prefer.
FlyingSquid 3 points 3 years ago
Either way, you're getting something lab grown. Almost all moissanite is synthetic because the natural stuff is far rarer than diamond. I don't know why it matters if it's formed naturally or made in a lab anyway (aside from avoiding the blood diamond problem obviously). Is it because we're playing god with diamonds?
0x4E4F 3 points 3 years ago
A whatanite 🤨?
NotATurtle 28 points 3 years ago
It's definitely a scam, because they gained their value through manipulation as well as artificial and controlled rarity.
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TexasDrunk 14 points 3 years ago
For a while they weren't as good. Then they were TOO good. They were identical but the way the inclusions were structured was a giveaway (supposedly, I'm still not sure how true that was).
Now? The biggest giveaway is the lab certificate of authenticity.
captainlezbian 3 points 3 years ago
Also like why would I care if it was made in a lab instead of obtained through large amounts of human suffering?
And as it is lab grown corundum is good enough for me. Choice in color, low price, and it’s not like I run in circles that have a problem with sapphire
LordOfTheChia 15 points 3 years ago
I am also convinced that diamonds are a scam.
There's a whole book about the scam and it's available online:
https://www.2facetruth.com/...
Was a very good read before I proposed.
Swedneck 5 points 3 years ago
diamonds aren't even that pretty, like oh wow how impressive, a bit of particularly reflective glass..
meanwhile there's minerals like labradorite or opal that have actually interesting optical effects and CHANGE COLOUR, for a fraction of the price.
FlyingSquid 1 point 3 years ago
I disagree on the first part. I think diamonds, properly cut diamonds anyway, are very pretty. But they are vastly overvalued and if humanity as a whole gave up on diamonds as an aesthetic item, I wouldn't shed a tear.
nBodyProblem 1 point 3 years ago
Moissanite is by far a better buy. It has more fire for 1/100th the price than a natural diamond.
But I feel like the people saying clear stones like diamond and moissanite aren’t pretty have never seen a clear, well cut, multi karat, example in the sun. The rainbow colors and brilliance from a clear high refraction stone like a diamond is frankly insane. You can see the rainbow colors shooting off of it from like 100 yards away if the lighting is right. No colored stone has quite the same wow factor as a good diamond or moissanite in the right light. That’s why diamonds have historically been in such high demand.
Opal, Alexandrite, and many other stones are equally beautiful in their own way. But it’s weird to make that point by putting down clear stones that are absolutely spectacular.
Imgonnatrythis 33 points 3 years ago
Spending too much on therapy currently
Awkwardparticle 5 points 3 years ago
It's funny because once the diamond is on the ring and sold it becomes worthless, the metal in the ring may be worth more than the stones after it leaves the store. I had thousands of dollars worth of diamond jewelry and could barely get a few hundred for it.
Buddahriffic 51 points 3 years ago
I am so anti-diamond that if a partner insisted on a diamond ring, I would have to think very hard about the whole relationship. Especially because it's one of the less interesting stones, even ignoring all the scam and ethical issues.
aeki 25 points 3 years ago
Same. My partner and I are engaged but there's never going to be a diamond in the picture. If they had found the diamond ritual important, we wouldn't be too compatible.
I also cannot deal with rings in general due to sensory issues.
We do want to find some kind of wearable, interesting symbol though.
AquaTofana 6 points 3 years ago
Ooohhh have you about buying a band and wearing it on a chain around your neck instead? I know people who work with machinery do that to avoid their rings getting caught on the equipment.
I've always thought it was kind of sweet because now your ring hangs close to your heart everyday!
Suck_on_my_Presence 6 points 3 years ago
I know it's not the best recommendation, but my partner and I have matching tattoos on our ring fingers. It's a symbol for something we both really really love and it's delicate and sensible enough that no one looks twice. Even if we split, it's not their name or anything and it's still something that means a lot to me on its own and is vague enough to be something I'll still enjoy
nBodyProblem 3 points 3 years ago
Same. I like the whole engagement ring ritual but I’ll be damned if our marriage is going to hinge on my “proving my love” with some overpriced trinket that costs a couple months’ salary and loses 95% of its value when it leaves the store. If that’s what it takes for us to get married it’s not the type of relationship I want in my life.
FlyingSquid 2 points 3 years ago
My wife wore a diamond engagement ring (multiple small diamonds set in a ring), but it belonged to my great-grandmother, so it had value beyond just buying a diamond for the purposes of showing off your engagement. One of the diamonds fell out and got lost, so she stopped wearing it before any of the rest fell out. I would certainly never have bought her a new diamond ring even if I could have afforded one and she wouldn't have wanted me to.
CulturedLout 12 points 3 years ago
I love shiny rocks. But diamonds are boring.
Dudewitbow 39 points 3 years ago
millennials aren't buying a rare earth gem that has its price and value artificially increased for maximum profits*
Dudewitbow 0 points 3 years ago
Rare earth gems arent necessarily elements (on the periodic table) diamond is just a form of a common element (carbon) but rare due to the conditions required to turn carbon into diamond (high pressure)
henfredemars 34 points 3 years ago
My wife wanted amethyst because "everyone gets a diamond ring. And it's purple!" It was also very cost effective.
JusticeForPorygon 31 points 3 years ago
Because diamonds are dumb as fuck
-Gen Z
sebinspace 29 points 3 years ago
I mean what does the diamond do besides just sit there and be pretty?
For the same money, I can buy a model train
sebinspace 12 points 3 years ago
Think it’d rather take the artificial diamond cutters
somePotato 10 points 3 years ago
They can also make artificial diamonds that are good enough for jewelry, the perception that lab made diamond is different/worse than diamonds pulled from the ground is just propaganda to keep the artificial scarcity
sebinspace 1 point 3 years ago
Shit you’re right..
sebinspace 3 points 3 years ago
Huh?
LifeInMultipleChoice 5 points 3 years ago
$7 Today. The price was down to 2.58/gallon though. Win
FlyingSquid 4 points 3 years ago
Sure, but if you only put in $9 of fuel in that tank and saved that $1 for a diamond, you could get her that diamond ring in 50... 80 years tops!
Commiunism 20 points 3 years ago
If any of you want diamond jewelry, be it rings or necklaces or whatever, look up synthetic diamonds. Far cheaper and result is often the same if not better, as its made in controlled environment and perfect conditions it offers.
rosymind 9 points 3 years ago
I have one and it's exquisite. My husband had originally proposed with a dull, heart-shaped blood-diamond that cost him about 10k. I think he could tell that I didn't like it, and told me it could be returned.
I felt bad for not liking the first, but worse about the thought of some poor lil kid digging it up in Africa. We found a synthetic diamond that is PERFECT and glitters like crazy. I'm extremely happy with my synthetic diamond ring. It's the prettiest piece of jewelry that I've ever owned. Highly recommended
nBodyProblem 5 points 3 years ago
I agree diamonds are dumb and overpriced when you can get a better result from moissanite or lab grown.
That said, I’m curious why you assume it’s a blood diamond? Conflict diamonds only account for ~5% of all diamonds in the trade. Russia and Canada combined account for >50% of all rough diamonds in the industry.
Overshoot2648 1 point 3 years ago
Yeah, moissanite is more brilliant and made form SiC which I think is really cool from an electronics standpoint.
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Prethoryn 18 points 3 years ago
Honestly, because diamonds are just cliché, over priced and over made meaning that don't have a real high value and all the other gemstones have gone so unloved over the years. I mean, as a 28 year old man I fucking love my emerald earrings. Ruby ones as well for that matter. Fuck diamonds my dudes puts some color in the bling.
I am wearing opal right now. Diamond are just kind of meh.
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KingThrillgore 15 points 3 years ago
Also they're expensive as fuck
FlyingSquid 11 points 3 years ago
Yeah, well maybe if you stopped eating avocado toast, you could afford that expensive as fuck diamond!
UltraMagnus0001 14 points 3 years ago
maybe they know about blood diamonds and don't care about shiny things that serve no purpose.
TheDeepState 13 points 3 years ago
Don’t forget to answer every question on the application.
Kase 7 points 3 years ago
I remember applying online for work study jobs as a freshman. Every single application required me to provide three references, but I could only give two (maybe that sounds weird, but just take my word for it lol). I ended up just filling the third with N/As, except they had to fit the input requirements so it was weird stuff like "notanemailaddress@empty.com". I put a note in the comments at the end to explain it, but I only heard back from two of the dozens of positions I applied for, and I couldn't help but think that was a reason. But idk, what else was I supposed to do? ಠಿ_ಠ
It all worked out tho, and I absolutely love the job I have now. And thank fuck, I'll have no shortage of references next time. Thanks for reading if you got this far lmao.
petrol_sniff_king 2 points 3 years ago
I like the job I have now, too, but I barely got it. If I ever want to leave, I have no idea who to ask to be a reference.
explodicle 12 points 3 years ago
The LinkedIn will continue until a resume standard is accepted.
stringere 16 points 3 years ago
My wedding band is titanium and wood ($17). My wife's is silver and cubic zirconia cast as Nenya, Galadriel's ring from LotR and made by WETA Workshop, who did the movie props ($75).
So much cooler than gold and diamonds => 3 months salary, at least for us.
rockerface 1 point 3 years ago
I've heard there are dope synthetic gemstones that are also cheaper to produce
RIP_Cheems 11 points 3 years ago
Because inflation is up and minimum wage has barely changed fir better or worse.
notaviking 10 points 3 years ago
It's a boring stone that is basically just very hard to scratch and it's other thing is being expensive. It is basically the most unimaginative gem you can buy. It's not even really rare
FluffyPotato 7 points 3 years ago
Even if you got money for jewelry why pick the boring pointy piece of glass? There are gems and materials so much cooler than diamonds. My personal favourite is jade.
RickyRigatoni 2 points 3 years ago
Amethysts best. The big grape croncher.
chocolateo 6 points 3 years ago
Classic, you can tell because the people in it look like 2013 hipsters
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I am also convinced that diamonds are a scam. If you like the stone and think it is worth it, by all means, go ahead and buy it. I fucking love shiny things too. But really? Have you seen the price for a tiny 1 karat stone on a ring? That is ridiculous, there is no way in hell those stones are rare enough or warrant that kind of price, and even if the cutting process was the reason for the price ( as if it is not completely fucking automated by now). Fuck the diamond industry.
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