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Diamond is Woman's Best Friend.

There is a saying that "Diamond is Woman's Best Friend". Is that really so in the world today? When you think of engagement ring, delighting a woman, diamond seems to be still the obvious choice. However, recently there were many articles revealing the secrets behind the value of diamond. The movie "Blood Diamond" certainly increased the interest in the controversies surrounding the diamond industry. This article strings together some of the reasons why not to buy diamonds. It mainly gives the following points:

1. The value given to diamonds is just a marketing ploy.
2. Diamonds aren't rare.
3. Diamonds have no resale value.
4. Synthetic diamonds will flood the market soon.
5. Moissanite looks just like a diamond.
6. The better use of the money on the small piece of rock.
7. The conflicts of blood diamonds.
8. The various issues relating to blood diamonds.

The article also provides many links of other interesting reads on these issues.

After reading it, I think I will probably consider other alternative rare gems when it comes to pleasing my loved ones, eg. sapphire or ruby. However, I think I will still get a diamond ring for engagement. For the symbol which De Beers' had marketed for years, and the reason which women everywhere believe in, that it is ultimate symbol of a relationship. I would want my future wife to know that is how I feel and the importance of her to me. People can be educated, value of things can change, but a belief in a symbol is difficult to change.

As the hardest natural material known, I hope my bond with my future wife will be just as strong. And hopefully strong means long lasting too. Crystals are more beautiful and flawless, but not as hard. The intrinsic characteristic of diamond is good enough for it to be my choice of gem for my ring. Hopefully, when the world realises that other than that, diamonds ain't really worthed buying, it will become more affordable. "Diamonds = for engagement rings only". At the moment, it is still a long way to go for my "buy-my-dear-a-diamond-ring-fund".

Anyone got diamonds for your loved ones this Valentine's? You may wanna consider some other gems. =p

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