Artificial Diamonds

We’ve had artificial diamonds for decades now.  They’re used on saw blades, sandpaper, and tons of other applications.  But they aren’t “pure” and they can be easily distinguished from natural diamonds.  Until now, that is.  Apparently, two companies are now both independently to the point where they can create “real” artificial diamonds.  As in “you better be a really experienced jeweler and have some really expensive equipment to be able to tell the difference” good.

Of course, De Beers—that diamond cartel that has a stranglehold on nearly the entire world’s diamond supply and artificially inflates their worth—is scared to death over the possibility of artificial diamonds flooding the market that people can’t distinguish from the “real” ones.  Good, I say; diamonds cost too much as it is.

Posted Thursday August 14, 2003 in News by Chris Curtis

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Cost too much as in costing the lives of children that are either forced to work and die in De Beer’s mines, or are killed and maimed when the adult slaves don’t produce enough rock.

No exaggeration there, for those that aren’t already aware of how much blood is spilled for every diamond you wear.  It’s hardly common knowledge yet, but it’s beginning to finally get reported.  Plus all of the terrorist organizations trade and launder their money through the diamond industry.

In other words: bring on the fakes!  If you must have something sparkly, the only person that should be harmed by it is the fool who dips into their pocket to pay for it for you. wink

By Derek Jones on August 14, 2003 at 09:10pm link

True dat.  On lighter note, think of all the pain and mental anguish it’ll save for all those poor saps buying engagement rings.  “10K for a ring, no problem, let me give you my left nut.”

By Victor on August 15, 2003 at 09:56pm link

I have always wondered why dogs are a man’s best friend when diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Should’nt the bride buy the groom a rottwieler or something? 

By Caesar on August 16, 2003 at 11:38am link

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