Spencer S asked:


I want to buy my gf jewelry with a pink diamond because it’s her favorite color, but they are extremely expensive since they only exist maybe 1% out of all the diamonds out there. I have found out that there are these new man made diamonds, also called “synthetic” or “cultured” diamonds that can be made pink. The news says that these are actually REAL diamonds (not zirconium or the other fake stuff) made by scientists that can replicate the natural process in a lab. Also, since they are man made, there is no chance of them being “blood diamonds”.

Has anyone ever purchased on of these diamonds and if so where? Even though people can make them, they seem to all be sold out because the cost savings are huge!

Articles:
http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/SavingandDebt/P97816.asp
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techinnovations/2005-10-06-man-made-diamonds_x.htm
Please note, I am not too interested on whether you feel these diamonds are “real” or not. The fact is that scientifically they are one and the same and will pass 3rd party certification. I am more interested if someone has bought one and where, because they are very hard to get your hands on, whether they are naturally occuring or man made.

I also appreciate the people who have noted buying jewelry with other pink stones. This is very helpful, thanks.

Nnamdi N asked:


this question is for ladies only.

PuggetAboutIt! asked:


As in, lab created, but a real diamond and high quality. Not a CZ.

Love is what I got asked:


I want to buy my girl friend a man made diamond, but I dont want to if she will somehow find out someday

J98 asked:


Would you care if it was real or fake? I know they have the man made ones that are just as beautiful, but I was wondering if you would care. I have a real 1.3 carat, but now see how beautiful the man made ones are and was thinking I could probably have gotten a fatter one for the same cost $10K! Would you care if your man bought you a man made diamond instead of earth made?

vxt88 asked:


This question is for the ladies specifically. I heard about this company called life gem that creates synthetic diamonds out of any carbon source i.e. dead loved one, or pet. Well they also make diamonds using a lock of hair. Well If your fiance gave you an engagement ring made from his hair would you like the idea of it. Would it freak you out? Would you love it?

http://www.lifegem.com

Due May 17, 2009! asked:


I have a 2ct synthetic diamond ring. I also have one that is 1.5ct. I want to switch the stones. Both rings have a simple 4-prong setting. Can I just bend back the prongs, put in the diamond, and bend it back?

Shannon S asked:


not talking about CZ’s (those are just glass)…these are exactly like diamonds only lab created

lindervish asked:


I have my heart set on an emerald cut Mt. St. Helen’s Emerald (obsidianite created using Mt. St. Helen’s ash) because it’s the color green I prefer and it has local connections. If we buy an engagement ring setting, will any jeweler set the stone for us or are we going to get loads of pressue to buy a diamond?

Also, since the stone is on the 5.5-6 MOHS rating, would it be better to get a platinum setting or is white gold ok?

?poppy honey? asked:


We have a great relationship, just not alot of money.