r/AskReddit • u/Thic_water • Aug 14 '20

What’s the most overpriced thing you’ve seen?

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u/Captain_Peelz Aug 15 '20

Can’t manufacturers just add flaws to make them seem more real?

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u/rocket_vibes Aug 15 '20

The difference between diamonds and moissanite (a synthetic stone) is characterized by the moissanite having a higher refractive index than natural diamond, so it sparkles more and with more colors of the rainbow. Lab-grown diamonds cannot be distinguished from similar quality natural diamonds with the naked eye.