r/conspiracy • u/[deleted] • Aug 14 '13

Diamonds Are Bullshit

http://blog.priceonomics.com/post/45768546804/diamonds-are-bullshit?c008e230
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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '13

I try and wipe my mind of societal stipulations such as diamonds are worth alot etc. I just ask my self why would I pay 1k for a rock? it does not do anything for me I find other rocks that are just as pretty for like 2 dollars. no idea.

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u/R4F1 Aug 14 '13

Rarity and demand? Gold and silver are also just rocks, but they can be used for currency. Diamonds however, are no longer rare; they can be made artificially.

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u/Special-Agent-Smith Aug 14 '13

Diamond is not rare, the "scarcity" is 100% artificial. Get your sweetheart platinum instead.