KenDanger2
KenDanger2 t1_iz0klfw wrote
Reply to comment by Songmuddywater in Scientists have analyzed the specific labor costs for producing a 1 carat diamond in mines and through artificial synthesis. The work of human turned out to be more effective: 26 minutes versus 2-3.5 hours. by Skoltech_
It is worse than that. We don't even need them at all. The reason they are used for engagement and wedding rings is because of ad campaigns in the 20th century
KenDanger2 t1_iz57x1y wrote
Reply to comment by Strazdas1 in Scientists have analyzed the specific labor costs for producing a 1 carat diamond in mines and through artificial synthesis. The work of human turned out to be more effective: 26 minutes versus 2-3.5 hours. by Skoltech_
Of course. I guess I meant they are overpriced because of false scarcity and propaganda by the ad industry, telling us if we love our partner we have to give them a diamond, of a certain cost, like 2 months salary, and it has to be "real".