Natural Diamonds

Cultured diamonds vs. Natural Diamonds??

Here’s situation – I’m thinking about proposing to my g/f sometime in the begining of next year. So recently I’ve been looking around at engagement rings. I’ve researched alot and got my knowledge on the subject down.

Well, first of all, I claim no expertise on diamonds or on women, but I think you should definitely tell her. But not because it’s a “fake” diamond or anything like that. (It sounds like you realize that but not everyone else who responded does) But because it is a bit different from the norm, she should probably know.

I’m a guy, and nowhere close to buying a diamond right now. But from what I know, cultured diamonds actually may be more appealing. Not because they might be cheaper either. It’s because the regular/traditional “mined” diamond industry is full of questions regarding illegal business practices and questions about where the money is going and what it is going to. (For instance, there have been reports of diamond sales funding warlords in the past, though it appears some steps have been taken to prevent this type of thing.)

Anyway, I’m no expert on the subject by any means, but one could make a case that cultured diamonds give you the benefit of avoiding the baggage that may come with the “mined” diamond industry.

So, if that’s something that might influence your feelings on the subject, I would suggest doing a little research, trying hard to stick with reliable, unbiased sources for your info and then making a decision from there.

You could try getting her feelings on the subject, but that could be tricky if you’re trying to be really secretive about it.

Either way, I say, let her know what kind of diamond it is and explain why you chose that. Like you said, you want her to have the best you can give her. So be honest and explain why you think that one is the best one.

Like I said, I claim no expertise on diamonds or on women, but that’s my advice.

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