Real diamonds are being replaced by lab grown diamonds
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./.. — 1 month ago(February 12, 2026 10:36 PM)
A client who runs a diamond store was telling me that 50% of the diamonds he buys are lab grown and that diamond mines are shutting down all over the world. I never realized this
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/.ㅤ — 1 month ago(February 12, 2026 10:43 PM)
I heard this one the radio the other day.
Yes, lab-grown diamonds last forever, just like natural diamonds. Because they are composed of pure carbon arranged in the same crystal structure, they possess identical physical, chemical, and optical properties, including a 10/10 hardness rating on the Mohs scale. They do not degrade, fade, or lose their sparkle over time.
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MissMargoChanning — 1 month ago(February 12, 2026 10:46 PM)
Alright!
I would assume that these bring the price of a real diamond down,
But WTH do I know?
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MissMargoChanning — 1 month ago(February 12, 2026 11:04 PM)
Absolutely!
I honestly don't care.
I was never what one calls High Maintenance.
I am such a Cheap Date.
Diamonds or Zirconium?
It's all the same to me.
When Mr. Margo and I talked about getting hitched he asked me about what sort of engagement ring I'd like. I told him to save his money on our future together.
I told him that when we eventually married, all I wanted was a plain gold band to seal the deal.
That's what I got!
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MissMargoChanning — 1 month ago(February 12, 2026 11:10 PM)
You're a woman of the earth.
In terms of the topic?
I'm a Diamond in the Rough!
You asked a pretty question; I've given you the ugly answer.
Fasten Your Seatbelts….
It's Going To Be A Bumpy Night!