> Diamonds are conspicuous wealth, an easy way to demonstrate "I'm better than you because my diamond is bigger/clearer/natural" for people who think like that.

> Diamonds are conspicuous wealth, an easy way to demonstrate "I'm better than you because my diamond is bigger/clearer/natural" for people who think like that. But are they an easy way? A fake looks the same except under careful inspection and is totally lawful. Some fancy car or designer clothes are at least unlawful to fake, even if sometimes faked.