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KenDanger2 t1_iz57x1y wrote

Reply to comment by Strazdas1 in Scientists have analyzed the specific labor costs for producing a 1 carat diamond in mines and through artificial synthesis. The work of human turned out to be more effective: 26 minutes versus 2-3.5 hours. by Skoltech_

Of course. I guess I meant they are overpriced because of false scarcity and propaganda by the ad industry, telling us if we love our partner we have to give them a diamond, of a certain cost, like 2 months salary, and it has to be "real".

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Strazdas1 t1_iz58s1m wrote

I never got why this merchant ownership ceremony has somehow been turned into expression of love in the first place.

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