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[-] mastertigurius@lemmy.world 46 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

The misconception that artificial diamonds are in some way "less real" or "inferior" to natural diamonds is demonstrably false (and most likely planted by the diamond mining industry). It's sparkly carbon. That's it. If I was a lady being wooed, I'd be way more impressed by a rock that was a more economically sound investment and that someone scienced the shit out of.

[-] ace_garp@lemmy.world 16 points 2 weeks ago

Get her a Moissanite ring, ladies love Moissanite.

[-] TheOneCurly@feddit.online 8 points 2 weeks ago

My wife gets a lot of compaiments on hers. You get a decent size stone for way less money, it's basically as hard as diamond from daily wear perspective, and the luster is better.

[-] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago

I used to be a copywriter for a Moissanite company. They love to hint that it's a special space rock.

[-] Sludgeyy@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

How do you know slaves aren't forced to mine moissanite?

[-] ace_garp@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

All modern uses of Moissanite are from lab-grown, synthetic sources.

The way to be 100% sure, would be to gain access to a capable lab and grow your own gems.

[-] StaticFalconar@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

Zero percent of moissanite is mined.

[-] Gathorall@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago

Artificial diamonds can be distinguished precisely because they're mostly flawless. No cracks, no trace deposits, just pure brilliance.

[-] whyNotSquirrel@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 weeks ago

also it's just a useless rock on a finger, put it on my grinder wheel and now we're talking

[-] Klear@quokk.au 16 points 2 weeks ago

I'm NOT putting my finger on your grinder wheel.

[-] NotASharkInAManSuit@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago
[-] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

what does my artificial ass have to do with your grinder wheel

[-] NotASharkInAManSuit@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

A lot, if I had things my way.

[-] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

i knew i shouldn't have gotten the gummi model

[-] NotASharkInAManSuit@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Don’t play coy. You knew what you were doing.

[-] TankovayaDiviziya@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

The good news is that with bad economy, younger generations are buying diamonds less, so it's hurting diamond miners. But the demand for cheaper diamonds mean it's good for synthetic diamond manufacturers.

[-] Deceptichum@quokk.au 5 points 2 weeks ago

If only if we could do away with marriage in its entirety.

[-] orionsbelt@midwest.social 1 points 2 weeks ago
[-] ZoteTheMighty@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 weeks ago

Lab grown diamonds are actually quite different. They're dramatically more clear, brighter in color, and cheaper!

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