Adam Ruins Everything does an entertaining video about diamonds and engagement rings. Why Engagement Rings are a Scam: https://youtu.be/N5kWu1ifBGU

Lastly, a gentleman posted on Reddit in the AITA subreddit and asked what everyone thought about his situation regarding a lab grown diamond he purchased. So, he bought a beautiful 3.6 karat lab grown diamond ring for his Fiance that he spent $20,000 on. Apparently it took him 10 years to save up! Anyway, she was shocked to learn it wasn't mined and therefore, not a natural diamond. I'm sorry, but if it is structurally the same, what does it matter?! A lab grown diamond ensures that it is eco-friendly and not a blood diamond aka conflict diamond. Her reaction just baffled me.

Edit: But to each their own! Honestly, I respect everyone's decision in what they want their engagement ring to be. Gemstone, Moissanite, Diamond, etc. I just wish diamonds weren't a deciding factor in saying yes to a wonderful person you can easily spend the rest of your life with.