I agree that it is a very taboo subject within the jeweler’s realm But I as well as many others in the field, purely as a hobby, see nothing wrong in relishing in the beauty and perfection of such a stone that is so closely related to a diamond in brilliance and longevity and even surpassing its perfection and yet so expertly crafted by human hands. At least we can do something right which satisfies our desire to sparkle and shine at zero the cost of damage to the earth or ourselves because I think we’ve done enough of that already… I mean considering our nature to rape and pillage the earth,our history for oppression over others we deem as lesser humans, and the countless lives that are sacrificed every day in our pursuit of the almighty dollar until the day comes when we get the bill and the total staring back at us is extinction. AWe are flawed and perfect at almost nothing. So what will we have to show when it’s last call? I can think of nothing more perfect than a Moissanite. Daimonds are abundant yet De Beers made them our best friend heavily flawed and then some but worthy as well more than human lives as we perceive them to procure? I remember the day Mrs, Dennis came home and tried to explain how Debbie’s father wasn’t coming home from the mine. Ever. I do however understand the impact it is imposing upon jewelers, collectors and investors of fine stones but isn’t that to be expected with progress. The same kind of phenominon is about to breech the oil industry very soon.as well.as we develope cleaner more sustainable and more importantly free energy sources. I can imagine the oil barons of the world will also make their arguments for such tecnology very well known perhaps ieven in more threatening terms as our hesitation to enact reform for such things in our immediate would suggest. Whether disclosure comes from the higher up now or later, we have the technology now to impliment it. I can even see the eventual abolishment of mining for gemstones for any other purpose other than for industrial applications. lest fracking leads to more poisoning of our earth ond the loss of lives both man and beast. You have to admit we haven’t acted all that responsibly and even worse refuse any accountability when we make it go boom. Papi. Instead of me changing my interest especially after a lifetime of oppression, victimization and abuse I can pretty much garuntee you that isn’t ever going to happen. Perhaps you shouldn’t display such contempt for man’s ability to still evolve and move forward Even after all that we’ve done and/or consumed… I’m losing my life to a disease I never asked for and one that most assuredly can be cured. In spite of my efforts and ability to resist I know I have to just suck it up and enjoy whatever peaks my interest While I still am able to do so. Not only that, I still show my respect for the doctors, biophysicists and those who control the sharing of such extraordinary advancements not to mention those who control the almighty dollar and release of patented cures and effective treatments backed up and held up because of that very subject. I will take from your advice that as with anything trading on the world market, supply and demand, as well as inflation, will ultimately dictate its future and value. You shouldn’t worry so much about its popularity. that almost never really affects the price. Probably. Thank you so much for such expert advice. I believe I will continue as I have been all along and the future will have to wait to be seen. The outcome of course will also be man-made so for now I shall admire the brilliance of the stone, the ability to possess it, and as you stated; continue to express my support for man’s accomplishment in creating something as beautiful and so comparable to that of a diamond yet taxes nothing from the planet or our technological advancement, But yes, I do understand that as with a lot of things we do it might take from the pockets of wealthy jewelers and that of diamond owners should the depreciation of a diamond become apparent, albeit dishearteningly. Perhaps diamond owners can assist with the advancement of new technologies requiring such gemstones to produce. Almost everyone owns a diamond thanks to the brilliant marketing techniques developed by DeBeers. Diamond owners rather than for money could invest in our future. You’ve been a great help.
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