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A large diamond actually looks pretty nice (and very different from mossianite), not sure why that is devaluing the agency of anyone (provided the costs are rel

A large diamond actually looks pretty nice (and very different from mossianite), not sure why that is devaluing the agency of anyone (provided the costs are relatively easy to afford). Even uncut diamond crystals have a very particular "fatty" shine to it that some people might like and enjoy.

atleastoptimal 3y ago
I agree, diamonds are cool. However I've seen demands that a fiancé purchase a real diamond, not a much cheaper "synthetic" one, even though it's structurally identical. That this was even a notion affirmed my assumption that the psychological importance of purchasing a diamond is tied to the price itself.
- RandomLensman 3y ago
  I wonder if shown a price-y sapphire the diamond would still come out on top, i.e., price and being a diamond matters
- gtirloni 3y ago
  Wait until you hear about this rock in outter space that has some very social and weird carbon life forms. You'll be amazed about how stupid they are. Luckily we dodged that bullet.
soco 3y ago
I seriously doubt any regular person can tell the difference between diamond and moissanite, or even cubic zirconia. Of course it's bad policy to lie to your wife-to-be but technically I feel safe saying you could buy any of these and still claim it's a diamond - at least until they decide to pawn it but by that time it's also less important for your relationship I guess.
- RandomLensman 3y ago
  If you put them next to each other anyone can tell they are different. Anyone who has seen a few diamonds up and close will see that the moissanite looks different.
- vel0city 3y ago
  It's not hard to tell the difference between moissanite and diamond, but a lot of normal people won't really know what to put their finger on or if it's a good or bad thing. Whenever my wife gets comments about her moissanite, people notice it's different. Due to it's refractive index, it breaks light more and leads to a lot more colors seen when reflected back out of the stone. Loads of people just think it's a fancy diamond though since they don't know anything else and it otherwise looks very diamond like. CZ will look about the same as diamond just not as sparkly on day one. But it's way softer, so if it's a daily wear it'll get all scratched up within several years. After 10 years of wear the difference between CZ and diamond is pretty clear.
  - PawgerZ 3y ago
    You could replace that CZ every year and still spend half the amount of a diamond ring.
    - fomine3 3y ago
      I'm not a fan of jewely, but permanency should be a important feature for it
      - PawgerZ 3y ago
        Why?
      - vel0city 3y ago
        By volume I imagine most jewelry sold is cheap stuff intended to only be worn a few times. Go to any fast fashion store and you'll see piles of cheap earrings, necklaces, etc. Not every piece of jewelry needs to become a family heirloom.

atleastoptimal 3y ago

I agree, diamonds are cool. However I've seen demands that a fiancé purchase a real diamond, not a much cheaper "synthetic" one, even though it's structurally identical. That this was even a notion affirmed my assumption that the psychological importance of purchasing a diamond is tied to the price itself.

RandomLensman 3y ago
I wonder if shown a price-y sapphire the diamond would still come out on top, i.e., price and being a diamond matters
gtirloni 3y ago
Wait until you hear about this rock in outter space that has some very social and weird carbon life forms. You'll be amazed about how stupid they are. Luckily we dodged that bullet.

soco 3y ago

I seriously doubt any regular person can tell the difference between diamond and moissanite, or even cubic zirconia. Of course it's bad policy to lie to your wife-to-be but technically I feel safe saying you could buy any of these and still claim it's a diamond - at least until they decide to pawn it but by that time it's also less important for your relationship I guess.

RandomLensman 3y ago
If you put them next to each other anyone can tell they are different. Anyone who has seen a few diamonds up and close will see that the moissanite looks different.
vel0city 3y ago
It's not hard to tell the difference between moissanite and diamond, but a lot of normal people won't really know what to put their finger on or if it's a good or bad thing. Whenever my wife gets comments about her moissanite, people notice it's different. Due to it's refractive index, it breaks light more and leads to a lot more colors seen when reflected back out of the stone. Loads of people just think it's a fancy diamond though since they don't know anything else and it otherwise looks very diamond like. CZ will look about the same as diamond just not as sparkly on day one. But it's way softer, so if it's a daily wear it'll get all scratched up within several years. After 10 years of wear the difference between CZ and diamond is pretty clear.
- PawgerZ 3y ago
  You could replace that CZ every year and still spend half the amount of a diamond ring.
  - fomine3 3y ago
    I'm not a fan of jewely, but permanency should be a important feature for it
    - PawgerZ 3y ago
      Why?
    - vel0city 3y ago
      By volume I imagine most jewelry sold is cheap stuff intended to only be worn a few times. Go to any fast fashion store and you'll see piles of cheap earrings, necklaces, etc. Not every piece of jewelry needs to become a family heirloom.