Comments on: Why your diamond ring could be a terrible investment

By: jewelry discounted

jewelry discounted — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:14:01 +0000

Diamonds that are made from a sterile laboratory are much expensive because their clarity and cut is much better than those from the nature. That’s why diamond makers earn lot.

By: sundreez

sundreez — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:37:30 +0000

The diamond is more than just an investment, it is a symbol. A diamond can last forever just as a marriage should.

By: bob

bob — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:12:39 +0000

@Slinky
thanks for clarifying for the boys

By: Slinky

Slinky — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:38:08 +0000

@Matt & Bob – Because costume vs real makes a huge difference. Costume just isn’t the same, it looks different, and it’s often cheaply made and will break. Also, many women care about how much you spend on them for some reason.

That said, I wear a lab created Sapphire engagement ring and most of my jewelry is costume. As you say, I just want the sparkly. I’d get more real jewelry if I could afford it. It generally lasts longer and sparkles better.

By: bob

bob — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:56:21 +0000

@Matt
your guess is as good as mine

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:38:21 +0000

If the sparkly is all women cared about, why do they get all mad when you buy them costume jewelery?

By: bob

bob — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:26:38 +0000

@shannon
LOL, how much is a carat of oil going for these days? It won’t be too much longer before it passes up diamonds

I agree with you that the days of a diamond being the only option for an engagement ring are headed out the door – what is amazing to me is how the jewlery industry some how managed to convince the world of this in the first place…

By: Shannon

Shannon — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:35:18 +0000

Even as a woman, it’s hard for me to understand why gems are so valuable. I know they’re rare and beautiful, but if good imitations can be made for much less, why bother with the real jewelry?

If manufactured diamonds have indeed become identical to real ones, it will be a shame to see the existing jewelry lose value, but it will also be nice to pay less for something pretty.

I expect that diamond rings as tokens of affection will go the way of the Victrola as a music player, and only antiques will be valuable. Perhaps men will stop buying their sweethearts diamond rings and instead buy something that is more costly — oil engagement rings, anyone?