• @[email protected]
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    257 months ago

    Diamonds aren’t actually worth that much. It has a very troubled history involving exploitation and slavery among other disturbing subjects. The price is kept artificially high by a huge cartel and good marketing saying artificial diamonds aren’t as good as the “real” diamonds. In reality artificial diamonds are better in every way, but I guess it’s the slavery that adds that je ne sais quoi.

    • @AllonzeeLV
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      67 months ago

      It’s just become steeped in tradition, and sorry to be a stereotypical edgelord and quote Rick Sanchez but scientifically, traditions are an idiot thing.

      • Captain Aggravated
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        47 months ago

        There is something to be said for diamonds as everyday jewelry; being the hardest material out there makes them hella durable.

        But, jewelry is 100% a complete scam.

      • JackGreenEarth
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        37 months ago

        Well, tradition is opposed to the scientific method, which advocates constantly reassessing what you think you know, if that’s what you meant.