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.
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Reply to It's weird that diamonds are so valuable. They're just shiny objects. by SenorDipstick
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.