LadyCerulea
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Feb 23, 2013
- Messages
- 5
Hello! I'm new to the site, but I've been lurking for a bit and have learned a LOT from the discussion threads here! So here's my question that I haven't been able to find an answer to anywhere on the Internet so far, but that it seems like the folks here might know about: is it possible to find a cultured (synthetic, man-made, lab-created, whatever you want to call it) diamond that is irradiated for color? It seems like the quality cultured diamond producers out there all take pride in NOT irradiating their diamonds for color... And that all the quality irradiated diamond producers out there all take pride in the fact that their diamonds are NATURALLY mined and NOT synthetic.
So here's my story: my partner and I have been semi-casually searching for an e-ring together for the past several months and I have learned a lot--both about myself and about jewelry! I originally thought I wanted an emerald, but have come to the conclusion that the stone is probably just too soft (I work with my hands a lot and am tough on everything I own). I never thought I wanted a diamond because I always thought the prices were arbitrarily inflated and had heard a lot about the ecological issues, the "conflict-diamond" issues, etc, and wanted no part of that. Plus, white diamonds always just seemed kind of boring to me; I like vivid colors.
But as I said, I'm tough on stuff. I think a diamond might actually be a good idea for me (especially for something I'd be wearing constantly on my hand!) because of its unparalleled hardness. So after looking at a ridiculous amount of pictures online and doing a lot of research, I think I've figured out that what I really want is an irradiated blue diamond. I just love the deep teal color of the stones--I really prefer it to the "natural" blue diamond color, which is too much of a steely-gray-blue for my tastes. But also for the same reasons above, I'd actually prefer a cultured diamond to a mined diamond. Also, we're both professional musicians (which means we're very happy doing what we're love, but also means we both have a pretty low income!), so can't really afford to break the bank with this purchase--so my natural tastes (hopefully!) line up well with something that wouldn't be too expensive.
So, any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Cheers,
-Bethany
So here's my story: my partner and I have been semi-casually searching for an e-ring together for the past several months and I have learned a lot--both about myself and about jewelry! I originally thought I wanted an emerald, but have come to the conclusion that the stone is probably just too soft (I work with my hands a lot and am tough on everything I own). I never thought I wanted a diamond because I always thought the prices were arbitrarily inflated and had heard a lot about the ecological issues, the "conflict-diamond" issues, etc, and wanted no part of that. Plus, white diamonds always just seemed kind of boring to me; I like vivid colors.
But as I said, I'm tough on stuff. I think a diamond might actually be a good idea for me (especially for something I'd be wearing constantly on my hand!) because of its unparalleled hardness. So after looking at a ridiculous amount of pictures online and doing a lot of research, I think I've figured out that what I really want is an irradiated blue diamond. I just love the deep teal color of the stones--I really prefer it to the "natural" blue diamond color, which is too much of a steely-gray-blue for my tastes. But also for the same reasons above, I'd actually prefer a cultured diamond to a mined diamond. Also, we're both professional musicians (which means we're very happy doing what we're love, but also means we both have a pretty low income!), so can't really afford to break the bank with this purchase--so my natural tastes (hopefully!) line up well with something that wouldn't be too expensive.
So, any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Cheers,
-Bethany
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