I’ve been hearing for years that artificial gems (diamonds, rubies, moissanite, etc) cost a ‘fraction’ of the real thing. Is this true? If so, where can I as a consumer buy a handful of this stuff?
Note that I don’t want jewellery-grade gems, I realise that would cost a lot simply due to rejects and labour to cut / polish. I just want stuff I can mess around with for hobbies and crafts.
My fiancee and I both got artificial sapphires in our engagement rings.
Real ones were nearly double the price.
You wouldn’t know they’re lab grown. They look great.
But you know no children died extracting them right?!