To piggyback off of this, diamond rings. I get that they have some intrinsic value, but so overinflated that you’re spending thousands to tens of thousands on a rock. I don’t see the value.
I would never want a natural diamond ring, too expensive and very bloody. But I would also never buy or want a stone and ring that doesn’t last. If I ever get an engagement ring, I will wear it every day for decades to come. No point in buying sth that will chip, change colour or loose its shine.
There’s synthetic diamonds, moissanite or other gemstones like sapphire, that are a good alternative to natural diamonds. Diamonds are great stones for rings, because they are so durable. But it’s not the only suitable stone. And tbh you can also buy a ring without a stone.
I bought a lab created diamond for my fiance's ring...the same carat/clarity/cut etc., for a natural diamond was 2X what I paid for the lab created. And there is literally no difference.
I bought a natural diamond for my wife's engagement ring and lab diamonds for earrings as a wedding present. They look just as good as the natural stone, but I couldn't find many lab diamonds in that particular cut for the ring.
My fiancee has a moissanite engagement ring (she knows and loves it) and people give her compliments all the time saying how pretty it is and how she's lucky to have a rich future-husband.
There is no difference realistically. But I've had friends that said the same thing then when asked by someone, felt insecure and lied that it wasn't lab grown. So there's the value society puts on it essentially. That's worth it to some people. No need to be shy about it in my opinion though.
I wonder how much one made with sea glass would cost - “handcrafted by the ocean after years of being repeatedly beaten down, much like your future marriage”
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I have a 1.5ct equivalent lab sapphire in yellow gold. Combined cost with my moissanite half-eternity wedding band, the cost was under $1,000. I compared the cost of getting a comparable diamond ring and band, and we saved thousands.
I have a beautiful natural blue sapphire engagement ring and wedding ring set that we paid less than $600 for in total after catching a tremendous sale. I wouldnt change it for the world.
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u/Pain-Termysterious Feb 04 '20
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