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Anna's avatar

If the story is what gives a diamond its value, whose story are we really buying into: ours, or the industry's?

And what are your thoughts on De Beer discontinuing synthetic diamonds?

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Isis M. W. Brennan's avatar

If story gives a diamond its value, we’re buying into both. The industry’s narrative (rarity, romance, status) is not inherently bad; it reflects the desires of our time. But once a diamond is chosen, worn, and loved, it absorbs our story: who gave it, why, when. The tension lies in this layering: industry myth woven through personal meaning.

As for De Beers; the move feels strategic but faintly out of step…

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Dim's avatar

👋

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Dirty Hair and Diamonds's avatar

Thank you! Super thoughtful and informative!

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Isis M. W. Brennan's avatar

Thank you, Ali! Means a lot :)

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