Yet another DAR/Mayflower descendent here. I have plenty of inherited bling and a silver service for 40 (7pc place settings). I'm also the PP from an earlier thread who wears gold flower stud earrings from Costco most days.

There's no way I'd spend money on a mined diamond right now unless it was an artistically interesting vintage or antique piece. Lab diamonds are indistinguishable from real diamonds for all intents and purposes. No, it doesn't matter to me if a jeweler can tell with specialized equipment.

It's crazy to me that people are still clinging to mined diamonds as a status symbol. Let it go!

My stones are from my great grandmothers wedding set. I didn’t want mines diamonds, but these were mined a century ago so…can’t put ‘em back.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So in circles of true wealth, diamonds are tacky. I don't wear any at all. When i need to go to an event I usually wear emeralds.

I am a Mayflower descendent. DAR. My ancestor signed the Declaration of Independence. We are a longterm wealthy family and have managed to maintain the wealth. Diamonds are handed down through generations. I assure you we wear them. I would never wear an emerald. Though there are some sapphires in the mix. That said, we aren't particularly showy. More pearls than diamonds. But for you to say in "circles of true wealth" makes me think you are those who came after us and were the climbers.

LOL! You have sad taste. I have rubies, sapphires, emeralds, tourmalines and practically every color of the rainbow in my jewelry box. Much of it handed down through my family from the times of the Mughal empire.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So in circles of true wealth, diamonds are tacky. I don't wear any at all. When i need to go to an event I usually wear emeralds.

I am a Mayflower descendent. DAR. My ancestor signed the Declaration of Independence. We are a longterm wealthy family and have managed to maintain the wealth. Diamonds are handed down through generations. I assure you we wear them. I would never wear an emerald. Though there are some sapphires in the mix. That said, we aren't particularly showy. More pearls than diamonds. But for you to say in "circles of true wealth" makes me think you are those who came after us and were the climbers.

Calling Family Castle Owner to put DARMayflowerflake in her place!

Anonymous wrote:I think any lab grown diamond is ridiculous. If you can't afford the real thing, don't buy the fake.

Another one who has fallen for hype. Lab diamonds are real diamonds.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So in circles of true wealth, diamonds are tacky. I don't wear any at all. When i need to go to an event I usually wear emeralds.

I am a Mayflower descendent. DAR. My ancestor signed the Declaration of Independence. We are a longterm wealthy family and have managed to maintain the wealth. Diamonds are handed down through generations. I assure you we wear them. I would never wear an emerald. Though there are some sapphires in the mix. That said, we aren't particularly showy. More pearls than diamonds. But for you to say in "circles of true wealth" makes me think you are those who came after us and were the climbers.

So am I. What are the odds? Pretty low I'd say, because I don't know anyone of that class who would use the word "climbers" in this way.

At any rate, I'd buy lab diamonds today. It is what makes sense, especially given the ethics of mining. Oh, and emeralds are beautiful -- if they are good enough for a wedding gift from Charles to Diana, they are probably good enough for you. I have a lovely ring from one of my grandmothers; it is a bit beat up, as emerald rings can get, but I love it. Not sure what this "I would never wear an emerald" bs is. Sounds stupid.

Anonymous wrote:Plenty of "lab diamond" proponents here. You either sell them or own them. Either way, I'll stick to my real mined diamonds and know that I'm not a wannabe climber.

Lol, I neither sell them nor own them. Nor would people consider me a "wannabe climber." And I own a lot of mined diamonds, some family heirlooms. But today? I'd buy lab for sure.

Your ignorance and/or very advanced age is showing, lol.

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Anonymous wrote:First, lab diamonds ARE the real thing. Chemically, the structure is identical. They are not fakes. I'm sure PP is that weirdo who keeps calling non-mined stones "fake".

Second, I prioritize functionality, which means I need to fit the ring under a glove - and I like my gloves pretty close to my skin. So small stone it is.

I'm the PP. If it's "made by man" it isn't the real thing. Just like a book "written" by AI isn't a real book. And I've never posted about this.

That said, I do have "fake" 4ct total weight diamond stud earrings that I wear every day, because DH gave me a real set after I lost one of my 3ct total weight studs. I only wear the real things for important functions. (In days gone by, they would have been called "paste" diamonds." People assume they are the real thing. Though that probably has to do with the reality that people know who I am when I am running around, not the appearance of the earrings.

Why am I not surprised that this poster is using the phrase "in days gone by" and references a term no one on this (skews old) forum has ever heard of because no one has used it since 1951...

Anonymous wrote:So in circles of true wealth, diamonds are tacky. I don't wear any at all. When i need to go to an event I usually wear emeralds.

I am a Mayflower descendent. DAR. My ancestor signed the Declaration of Independence. We are a longterm wealthy family and have managed to maintain the wealth. Diamonds are handed down through generations. I assure you we wear them. I would never wear an emerald. Though there are some sapphires in the mix. That said, we aren't particularly showy. More pearls than diamonds. But for you to say in "circles of true wealth" makes me think you are those who came after us and were the climbers.

So in circles of true wealth, diamonds are tacky. I don't wear any at all. When i need to go to an event I usually wear emeralds.

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Anonymous wrote:Plenty of "lab diamond" proponents here. You either sell them or own them. Either way, I'll stick to my real mined diamonds and know that I'm not a wannabe climber.

No, I want other people to avoid making the mistake I made, which was to buy a mined diamond engagement ring. I regret that purchase for ethical reasons, since mined diamonds are usually the product of exploitation and abuse of vulnerable populations, both physical and sexual.

I do not own lab diamonds, but if ever I'm in the market for a diamond, I will absolutely buy a lab one.

Why would this have anything to do with social climbing? I'm not buying a larger stone just because it's cheaper. You make so many crazy assumptions. Stop it.

You are a different sort of person. Not everyone is like you. Just as with politics. Why do you think your opinion is the only one that matters. People like you fray my last nerve. Holier than thou.

I don’t wear anything. I can’t stand the feeling.

Anonymous wrote:Plenty of "lab diamond" proponents here. You either sell them or own them. Either way, I'll stick to my real mined diamonds and know that I'm not a wannabe climber.

No, I want other people to avoid making the mistake I made, which was to buy a mined diamond engagement ring. I regret that purchase for ethical reasons, since mined diamonds are usually the product of exploitation and abuse of vulnerable populations, both physical and sexual.

I do not own lab diamonds, but if ever I'm in the market for a diamond, I will absolutely buy a lab one.

Why would this have anything to do with social climbing? I'm not buying a larger stone just because it's cheaper. You make so many crazy assumptions. Stop it.

Plenty of "lab diamond" proponents here. You either sell them or own them. Either way, I'll stick to my real mined diamonds and know that I'm not a wannabe climber.

I have a 2 ct eternity band and while I love it, I do not consider it “understated.” It’s a lot of diamond.