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Go with Moissanite, for all of the above reasons...they are true.
Yep, Moissanite is by far the better choice...since when do we need to re-sell an engagement ring?
I went to Zales and fell in love with a 3 stone diamond ring.My husband is to buy one for our anniversary.They have the same one at moissanite and i suggested he buy it because of the affordable price. I just hope i dont regret this decission. I will let you know once i get it whether it was as beautiful as the real thingDiamonds are an investment? I think not! When my husband died I needed money so I decided to sell my engagement ring. I was offered half of what he paid fifteen years before. Next time around I insisted on moissanite even though we could well afford a natural diamond. It is magnificent. Not only did we save a fortune on the ring, but there's no need to pay for insurance either. I'd rather put the money in the bank for my kids than put it in DeBeer's pocket.
WELL I'M A GIRL AND I'D MUCH RATHER HAVE A MOISSANITE RING.I CARE MUCH MORE ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS THAN A STUPID ROCK.SO DON'T MAKE YOUR GENERALIZATIONS ABOUT GIRLS WANTING REAL DIAMONDS.
I'm specifically asking for a moissanite engagement ring. "Moissanite is decorative"-- thats kind of the point...as well as the sentimental value of the ring. Plus, I think having a "moon rock" is way cooler than having a normal rock, any day!! ;)
I, too, have been awed by diamonds for the last 25 years. This past year I bought a beautiful Moissanite ring set in 18k white gold. I have had several compliments on this ring, no one ever asks if it is "real", but if they do, I would reply "yes", because Moissanite is a "real" gemstone!
Wow, thanks to your comments i want a Moissanite engagement ring! I just have to convince my boyfriend who is so stuck on traditions and brand names. I would rather have an investment in my home than on my finger anyway. AND, anyone who has had jewelry stolen from them, would agree to have a more meaningful investment. Moreover, i do not, under any circumstances want to wear a gift the someone either had to die for or was exploited for. Too bad i am a trend setter not a follower, also too and i am modest, so i wont be the one sizing up my 'diamond' or bragging about the amount for Karats for status quo. -Kitty-
This article just goes to show the amount of brainwashing that has taken place in our society. Whilst the diamond co op are getting richer, we in this terrible economic situation are still encouraged to spend our lifes savings to buy that beautiful diamond ring! I think it is discusting!. I am a 29 year old with 2 small children, there was no way i would allow my fiance to purchase a diamond ring (although that is what he wanted as it was tradition!) after discussing it and soul searching we went with moissanite for my center stone, and it is gorgeous, yes it has a slight tint in certain lights but it makes it all the more interesting! My ring is inspired from the stars and morally my heart is clean being that i am afro caribbean that none of my ancestors or fellow human beings were amputated for me to be popular! have a look on youtube about blood diamonds...is it worth it? if it was your child, mother, wife, daughter, brother, father who worked in these mines would you wear it and boast about it?
I do not agree with this article. My husband recently purchased a new engagement ring with a moissanite center stone at my request. We can afford a diamond, but for what!? It is not an investment. And, not to mention the human rights issues surrounding mined diamonds for that are outrageously marked up for huge profits. Many women use alternative gemstones for engagement rings. I also think that moissanite is beautiful. I can't wait until my moissanite ring is completed! Isn't all jewelry meant to be decorative!?
thanks a lot i found this article very helpfull!I chose moissanite for my engagement ring (3 carat solitaire), and we took it to 4 different jewelry stores, and they ALL thought it was a diamond. Two of the men got the loup out and said it looked like a G color diamond, and they complimented me on it!! I will never EVER buy a diamond again. That is just pure stupidity to waste that much money, when you can get moissanite which sparkles even more. One tip though, get the round or the cushion. The princess and pear and all of the other cuts show way too much color. Almost a dark greenish yellow. I was told by a moissanite expert to stick with round or cushion.
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