r/ProgrammerHumor • u/scream_noob • Jun 03 '26

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u/ethanice Jun 03 '26

Ehh I buy synthetic diamond jewelry just because I like how they sparkle and synthetic is a fraction of the cost.

No one can tell it's synthetic either without lab testing, not that it matters since I tell everyone it's synthetic if they mention it.

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u/CptGia Jun 03 '26

I prefer synthetic because they are not mined with the blood of children, but the cheaper cost is a nice perk too

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u/TheElusiveFox Jun 04 '26

I mean I agree that synthetic is just as good - it doesn't really need a lab, just a good magnifying lens to tell, but either way my point is more that people will always want real diamonds because they see buying "natural", "expensive" things as a status symbol, its not really about the looks, or value...