Are diamonds just done?

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Anonymous wrote:I will only buy mined diamonds. I just can’t get behind a lab diamond. Fake is fake. My diamond jewelry is for me, and to be passed down to my kids if they want it. I don’t view it as an investment and the resale value doesn’t matter to me

Except they're not fake.

They were not made in the Earth’s mantle over long periods of time and pressure and forced to the surface via volcanic channels, then they are fake. Part of the value of a diamond to me, is the natural phenomenon and process that made them. I’d rather buy a cubic zirconia than spend $1k on a lab diamond, if I don’t want to buy real

Words have meaning. You don’t get to make up your own.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I will only buy mined diamonds. I just can’t get behind a lab diamond. Fake is fake. My diamond jewelry is for me, and to be passed down to my kids if they want it. I don’t view it as an investment and the resale value doesn’t matter to me

This is fine, but I'd be surprised if your kids end up wanting them. I think lab diamonds will depress prices but also predict an oversupply of mined diamonds as folks pass on "heirloom" pieces that no longer fit the aesthetic or political sensibilities of the next generation.

Heirloom pieces are often worthless. People are just going to throw them away or give them to little kids to play with.

Worthless meaning what? Things like diamond studs are pretty timeless and universal. No one is throwing them in the trash

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I will only buy mined diamonds. I just can’t get behind a lab diamond. Fake is fake. My diamond jewelry is for me, and to be passed down to my kids if they want it. I don’t view it as an investment and the resale value doesn’t matter to me

This is fine, but I'd be surprised if your kids end up wanting them. I think lab diamonds will depress prices but also predict an oversupply of mined diamonds as folks pass on "heirloom" pieces that no longer fit the aesthetic or political sensibilities of the next generation.

Heirloom pieces are often worthless. People are just going to throw them away or give them to little kids to play with.

I don’t think this is true. My mother has two heavy 18k gold necklaces bought 30 years ago- one a gift from my father, one a splurge to reward herself after starting a new job. These pieces would each cost thousands of dollars today. I am keeping them!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I will only buy mined diamonds. I just can’t get behind a lab diamond. Fake is fake. My diamond jewelry is for me, and to be passed down to my kids if they want it. I don’t view it as an investment and the resale value doesn’t matter to me

Except they're not fake.

They were not made in the Earth’s mantle over long periods of time and pressure and forced to the surface via volcanic channels, then they are fake. Part of the value of a diamond to me, is the natural phenomenon and process that made them. I’d rather buy a cubic zirconia than spend $1k on a lab diamond, if I don’t want to buy real

This is a very weird way to define diamonds, especially since they go through so much processing to become the gems in your jewelry. The stone from the mantle of the earth looks nothing like what you end up with anyway!

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Anonymous wrote:If you live in the DC area, especially the DCUM demographic, real diamonds will never be worth it. Go to other parts of the country, including the UES of NYC, and you'll get very different answers.

It really depends on your social circles.

The little secret is there is no way to tell if a diamond is lab grown or natural. They say 50% of natural diamonds are actually labs. The certifications are faked.

New York is the heart of the diamond cartel in the US. Of course they will push natural diamonds. Though do you really think all those natural diamond is real? No way.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I will only buy mined diamonds. I just can’t get behind a lab diamond. Fake is fake. My diamond jewelry is for me, and to be passed down to my kids if they want it. I don’t view it as an investment and the resale value doesn’t matter to me

Except they're not fake.

They were not made in the Earth’s mantle over long periods of time and pressure and forced to the surface via volcanic channels, then they are fake. Part of the value of a diamond to me, is the natural phenomenon and process that made them. I’d rather buy a cubic zirconia than spend $1k on a lab diamond, if I don’t want to buy real

Diamonds are the most common gem stone in the world. There is not scarcity value.

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DAng it, if emeralds are now off the table, what is a May birthday supposed to wear? (I know, first world problem. But I literally bought an emerald yesterday not knowing this.)

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Watch “ Nothing Lasts Forever” and come back.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you live in the DC area, especially the DCUM demographic, real diamonds will never be worth it. Go to other parts of the country, including the UES of NYC, and you'll get very different answers.

It really depends on your social circles.

The little secret is there is no way to tell if a diamond is lab grown or natural. They say 50% of natural diamonds are actually labs. The certifications are faked.

New York is the heart of the diamond cartel in the US. Of course they will push natural diamonds. Though do you really think all those natural diamond is real? No way.

I read somewhere that diamond “melee” (the small diamonds in settings around the main gem, or the diamonds used in a tennis bracelet, for example) have had lab diamonds quietly mixed in bulk shipments used in production for years now. No one can tell, not regular jewelers and definitely not consumers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I will only buy mined diamonds. I just can’t get behind a lab diamond. Fake is fake. My diamond jewelry is for me, and to be passed down to my kids if they want it. I don’t view it as an investment and the resale value doesn’t matter to me

This is fine, but I'd be surprised if your kids end up wanting them. I think lab diamonds will depress prices but also predict an oversupply of mined diamonds as folks pass on "heirloom" pieces that no longer fit the aesthetic or political sensibilities of the next generation.

Heirloom pieces are often worthless. People are just going to throw them away or give them to little kids to play with.

I don’t think this is true. My mother has two heavy 18k gold necklaces bought 30 years ago- one a gift from my father, one a splurge to reward herself after starting a new job. These pieces would each cost thousands of dollars today. I am keeping them!!

Gold jewelry is often sold just for the value of the gold itself as opposed to the metal work and artistry involved. Try selling them and find out

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Anonymous wrote:DAng it, if emeralds are now off the table, what is a May birthday supposed to wear? (I know, first world problem. But I literally bought an emerald yesterday not knowing this.)

Canada has emeralds, and they are as sustainably mined as is possible (which is still pretty damaging to the environment).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I will only buy mined diamonds. I just can’t get behind a lab diamond. Fake is fake. My diamond jewelry is for me, and to be passed down to my kids if they want it. I don’t view it as an investment and the resale value doesn’t matter to me

Except they're not fake.

They were not made in the Earth’s mantle over long periods of time and pressure and forced to the surface via volcanic channels, then they are fake. Part of the value of a diamond to me, is the natural phenomenon and process that made them. I’d rather buy a cubic zirconia than spend $1k on a lab diamond, if I don’t want to buy real

Diamonds are the most common gem stone in the world. There is not scarcity value.

No has claimed there is scarcity value

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I will only buy mined diamonds. I just can’t get behind a lab diamond. Fake is fake. My diamond jewelry is for me, and to be passed down to my kids if they want it. I don’t view it as an investment and the resale value doesn’t matter to me

This is fine, but I'd be surprised if your kids end up wanting them. I think lab diamonds will depress prices but also predict an oversupply of mined diamonds as folks pass on "heirloom" pieces that no longer fit the aesthetic or political sensibilities of the next generation.

Heirloom pieces are often worthless. People are just going to throw them away or give them to little kids to play with.

I don’t think this is true. My mother has two heavy 18k gold necklaces bought 30 years ago- one a gift from my father, one a splurge to reward herself after starting a new job. These pieces would each cost thousands of dollars today. I am keeping them!!

Gold jewelry is often sold just for the value of the gold itself as opposed to the metal work and artistry involved. Try selling them and find out

Also, yes keep them if they are gold.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I will only buy mined diamonds. I just can’t get behind a lab diamond. Fake is fake. My diamond jewelry is for me, and to be passed down to my kids if they want it. I don’t view it as an investment and the resale value doesn’t matter to me

Except they're not fake.

They were not made in the Earth’s mantle over long periods of time and pressure and forced to the surface via volcanic channels, then they are fake. Part of the value of a diamond to me, is the natural phenomenon and process that made them. I’d rather buy a cubic zirconia than spend $1k on a lab diamond, if I don’t want to buy real

I see. So you're a sucker and scientifically illiterate. You do you, but most people aren't going to fall for that propaganda.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I will only buy mined diamonds. I just can’t get behind a lab diamond. Fake is fake. My diamond jewelry is for me, and to be passed down to my kids if they want it. I don’t view it as an investment and the resale value doesn’t matter to me

Except they're not fake.

They were not made in the Earth’s mantle over long periods of time and pressure and forced to the surface via volcanic channels, then they are fake. Part of the value of a diamond to me, is the natural phenomenon and process that made them. I’d rather buy a cubic zirconia than spend $1k on a lab diamond, if I don’t want to buy real

Lol