Jason Mustian
Buying jewelry, especially diamonds, can feel like venturing into a labyrinth of manufactured value and deceptive scarcity. The jewelry industry has long controlled the flow of diamonds, enforcing an artificial rarity that amplifies the price tag. Many of us have bought into the narrative, investing in these gemstones for sentimental reasons or simply for the allure of their sparkle.
However, the evolution of technology has led to an interesting twist in the tale. Now, we can create gems in labs, eliminating the ethical concerns linked to traditional mining. This groundbreaking alternative is often dismissed as ‘fake’ due to misleading industry propaganda, despite these lab-grown gemstones being essentially identical to their naturally occurring counterparts.
Recently, an enlightening Tumblr thread caught our attention. It challenged the widespread belief that lab-grown gemstones are any less legitimate than mined ones. Whether you’re looking to buy a gem-encrusted piece or you simply want to stay informed, this thread offers insightful arguments that debunk the myth of these so-called ‘fake’ gems:
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