Lab vs. mined diamond engagement ring

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People are so hung up on diamond size. I’ll take my nearly flawless .75 carat natural mined diamond over a 2 carat manufactured “diamond” any day.

Also, I like the colored stone trend that many new brides are choosing. Combine birthstones in a unique setting for something special and different from the halo settings everyone is wearing now.

This is a mall jeweler posting or someone who didn't make it to orgo

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Would you rather save money on an exact replica LV bag or overspend on an authentic LV bag?

You are clearly a moron and have no idea what you are talking about.

Lab diamonds aren’t fakes or knock offs. Do your research.

And you are clearly a beeeeyach

I wasn't the one making and inaccurate comparison.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can’t tell the difference between a lab and real diamond because a lab diamond is a real diamond. They have the same chemical makeup, physical properties, and visual appearance (including natural inclusions) as mined diamond. PP must be confused by cubic zirconia or something.

Finally someone with someone common sense.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You can’t tell the difference between a lab and real diamond because a lab diamond is a real diamond. They have the same chemical makeup, physical properties, and visual appearance (including natural inclusions) as mined diamond. PP must be confused by cubic zirconia or something.

Finally someone with someone common sense.

Some common sense*

[Anonymous]

Wow. There are so many dumb people in this world. You can’t tell the difference between a lab created and a natural diamond.

[Anonymous]

Yes pp, lab and natural have them same chemical and physical properties

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Fake diamonds are a lot like fake designer bags. If you truly know diamonds, in the bigger stones you can tell the difference. Real diamonds are just more complex (less perfect) than fake ones. I have a 2.25 diamond engagement ring (real) and 2.0 fake earrings. You can tell the difference. So I end up wearing my real 1.0 real diamond earrings instead.

OP. In what way can you tell the difference? I have to admit I am confused by this, given they are graded the same and are supposed to be identical visually because they have the same chemical composition.

Most real diamonds that people can afford have flaws in them. If you look at them even with the naked eye you can see the flaws. Even "flawless" will have something in the stone that makes them unique in character. "Fake" diamonds are generally perfect. Like glass. My 2 carat fake diamond earrings look .... vacant, if you will.

The question is are you trying to pass off the fake as real. If so, I go back to the designer bag. As an example, someone who knows Birkin bags can spot a fake in an instant. If you don't really know Birkins, then if you see the basic design then you might not know the difference. So the question becomes, are you trying to impress people who don't know better? Which if fine, as long as you are not trying to impress people who do know the "product". No different than any "real" item, be it watches, handbags, diamonds.

And if you are not trying to pass off a fake diamond as real, then why get one at all? Why not do something differently fabulous instead. A gorgeous blue sapphire set off by smaller real diamonds, as an example.

Jewelers can’t tell the difference. What makes you an expert?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would you rather save money on an exact replica LV bag or overspend on an authentic LV bag?

This isn't actually a very good comparison, because in fact a truly high end bag will be made by well-compensated artisans working in safe conditions, vs an Asian sweatshop. With diamonds, the more expensive option is the less ethical choice due to safety issues in the mines.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Would you rather save money on an exact replica LV bag or overspend on an authentic LV bag?

This isn't actually a very good comparison, because in fact a truly high end bag will be made by well-compensated artisans working in safe conditions, vs an Asian sweatshop. With diamonds, the more expensive option is the less ethical choice due to safety issues in the mines.

I have no ethics

[Anonymous]

As I get older I think big solitaires/halos look really young. Like carrying a giant LV logo bag or styling your hair in long sausage curls. I much prefer something non-traditional or an eternity band

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Would you rather save money on an exact replica LV bag or overspend on an authentic LV bag?

This isn't actually a very good comparison, because in fact a truly high end bag will be made by well-compensated artisans working in safe conditions, vs an Asian sweatshop. With diamonds, the more expensive option is the less ethical choice due to safety issues in the mines.

I have no ethics

As a pp explained, lab diamonds are made from smaller mined diamonds. The mining issues are still present, plus the process to make them is very energy-intensive.

Personally, I think vintage is the best way to go

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People are so hung up on diamond size. I’ll take my nearly flawless .75 carat natural mined diamond over a 2 carat manufactured “diamond” any day.

Also, I like the colored stone trend that many new brides are choosing. Combine birthstones in a unique setting for something special and different from the halo settings everyone is wearing now.

Literally chemically the same. IT IS A DIAMOND. Just like how the genetically engineered carrot you buy from the grocery store is a carrot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Would you rather save money on an exact replica LV bag or overspend on an authentic LV bag?

This isn't actually a very good comparison, because in fact a truly high end bag will be made by well-compensated artisans working in safe conditions, vs an Asian sweatshop. With diamonds, the more expensive option is the less ethical choice due to safety issues in the mines.

I have no ethics

I didn't know you liked diamonds, Steve Bannon!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People are so hung up on diamond size. I’ll take my nearly flawless .75 carat natural mined diamond over a 2 carat manufactured “diamond” any day.

Also, I like the colored stone trend that many new brides are choosing. Combine birthstones in a unique setting for something special and different from the halo settings everyone is wearing now.

Literally chemically the same. IT IS A DIAMOND. Just like how the genetically engineered carrot you buy from the grocery store is a carrot.

X1000 under a microscope or testing it is the same thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People are so hung up on diamond size. I’ll take my nearly flawless .75 carat natural mined diamond over a 2 carat manufactured “diamond” any day.

Also, I like the colored stone trend that many new brides are choosing. Combine birthstones in a unique setting for something special and different from the halo settings everyone is wearing now.

Literally chemically the same. IT IS A DIAMOND. Just like how the genetically engineered carrot you buy from the grocery store is a carrot.

X1000 under a microscope or testing it is the same thing.

Don’t try to be logical with these people. A lot of idiots on this post