Why Engagement Rings Are a Scam

[systemofpurplelimpminion]

sounds like you know quite alot about diamonds. have you been looking for one?

I know a couple of jewellers and diamond cutters, so you pick up a few things

 

[ponder]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthetic_diamond#Gemstones

Gem-quality diamonds grown in a lab can be chemically, physically and optically identical (and sometimes superior) to naturally occurring ones. The mined diamond industry has undertaken legal, marketing and distribution countermeasures to protect its market from the emerging presence of synthetic diamonds. Man-made diamonds can be distinguished by spectroscopy in the infrared, ultraviolet, or X-ray wavelengths. The DiamondView tester from De Beers uses UV fluorescence to detect trace impurities of nitrogen, nickel or other metals in HPHT or CVD diamonds.[95]

At least one maker of laboratory-grown diamonds has made public statements about being "committed to disclosure" of the nature of its diamonds, and laser-inscribes serial numbers on all of its gemstones.[90] The company web site shows an example of the lettering of one of its laser inscriptions, which includes both the words "Gemesis created" and the serial number prefix "LG" (laboratory grown).

 

[Mortymoose]

My Boet is a knobbie type on the diamond mines and mentioned to me years ago, he wanted out.... He could not see how this diamond mining industry could support itself.... As the video dictates, diamonds have no real value, DeBeers gave them value...