“The technology is now at a point that we can grow a more perfect diamond than we can find in nature”

From a story on smithsonianmag.com about synthetic diamonds.

“Natural diamonds aren’t particularly rare. In 2006, more than 75,000 pounds were produced worldwide. A diamond is a precious commodity because everyone thinks it’s a precious commodity, the geological equivalent of a bouquet of red roses, elegant and alluring, a symbol of romance, but ultimately pretty ordinary.”

You are being ripped off, not me though. I’ll never buy non-synth.

Of course, at some point a chinese factory will get into this business, and then your toy doll will come with diamond accesories.