Diamond Planet, a woman's new best friend

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of a planet made of diamond, humorously dubbed "Planet Tiffany," which is theorized to be a remnant of a star. Participants engage in light-hearted banter, exploring the implications of such a planet in terms of jewelry and societal perceptions of diamonds versus other gemstones. The conversation includes speculative ideas and playful commentary rather than serious scientific analysis.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the planet's diamond composition is exaggerated, with one claiming it could be a "cubic zirconia planet."
  • There are humorous remarks about women wanting to wear the planet as a ring, with references to personal relationships and societal expectations regarding engagement rings.
  • Questions arise about whether the entire planet is made of diamond, with one participant humorously noting flaws like graphite and quartz inclusions.
  • Several participants express skepticism about the value of diamonds, arguing that other gemstones like emeralds and rubies are more valuable and desirable.
  • One participant whimsically suggests the possibility of finding other planets made of unconventional materials, such as beer or broken glass.
  • There are multiple mentions of a spike in divorce papers, humorously linked to the allure of the diamond planet.
  • Some participants share personal anecdotes about gem cutting and the jewelry market, discussing the perceived monopoly on diamonds.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally engage in playful banter without reaching a consensus on the value of diamonds versus other gemstones. The discussion remains light-hearted and speculative, with no definitive conclusions drawn.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying opinions on the desirability and value of diamonds, with some challenging the traditional views held by society. The conversation reflects personal biases and humorous takes rather than established facts.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in gemstones, jewelry, and humorous discussions about societal norms related to engagement and relationships may find this thread engaging.

  • #31
turbo said:
I think there is a woman from AZ that is bulking up to wear this planet on a ring.

OMG that might be my wife.:biggrin:
 
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  • #33
lisab said:
Am I the only woman on the planet who thinks diamonds aren't a big deal? I have no idea why they cost so much or why people want them - they just aren't anything special to look at, to me. I've seen prettier broken glass.

Ah now a broken glass planet, that would be something :!)!
There are dark emeralds and Burmese rubies that can command several times the price per carat of a flawless diamond. Diamonds are very common, and they are only expensive because of monopoly conditions.

I used to facet gemstones as a hobby (might get back to that) and whenever I took flats of gems to a very old and well-respected jewelry store in the state capitol, the buyer never let me leave there with a single Maine tourmaline. Sad, because he bought fake "watermelon" stones that were obvious superglue marriages of pink and green tourmalines. He was foisting them off as real (knowingly or not) and I had to stop selling to him. Couldn't have my name attached to someone who was so dishonest.

I started buying gold mounts (rings, pendants, etc) and using the stones as Christmas/engagement/birthday presents. I think every living female relative has at least one piece of jewelry with one of my gem-stones in it.
 
  • #34
lisab said:
Am I the only woman on the planet who thinks diamonds aren't a big deal?

Yes.

Yes you are.
 
  • #36
lisab said:
Am I the only woman on the planet who thinks diamonds aren't a big deal?

My wife does not like to spend big on ornaments. All she has is a few pearl necklaces bought from ebay from china. Probably costs altogether less than $50.
 
  • #37
My wife was never big on jewelry, and has never owned a diamond, but thanks to my hobby, she owns and wears some of the most beautiful (and rare, in some cases) gemstones available, including Tsavorite - a deep green garnet found in Tsavo national park.

I had some faceted Tsavorite and high-quality Tanzanite in one of my gem flats when I visited a jeweler that I trusted and offered them to him at what I thought were fair prices. He told me that my prices needed to be a LOT higher, and that his clientele wouldn't understand what they were getting, anyway. Nice guy. When a jeweler tells you that your stone prices are far too low, and recommends another jeweler with more sophisticated, well-heeled customers, it's probably just good business to give him first dibs on stones in his specialty, which was Maine gems. Tourmaline, aquamarine, morganite (really rare), and amethyst were more up his alley.
 
  • #38
The diamond's nice, but the engagement's off until they find a planet made of gold for the setting.
 
  • #39
Sigh, as hard as I try I cannot find a planet that is made mainly of:

gold
silver
platinum
ruby
emerald
jade
tanzanite
aquamarine
moonstone
topaz
tiger's eye

or for you chemist's/physicists who prefer exotic radioactive isotope's

vanadium 50 (hehe...) with a half-life of 1.5×10 17 years

Rhody... :redface:
 
  • #40
Planet Tiffany (you have a problem with the name I've given it?)
Heck yeah, I do! My name is Lady Di. Don't mess with royalty.
 
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  • #43
rhody said:
hmm... no comments by women folk. Guys, pengy, turbo, Don, Astro, Chi, what do you think ?

Rhody...

Because they look delicious.

AND shiny
 
  • #44
BloodyFrozen said:
Because they look delicious.

AND shiny

Then tell me, why don't they have the same effect on mankind versus woman kind, I know our brains are different, right ? Larger http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corpus_callosum" in female brains. Then again, maybe this has NOTHING to do with it at all... hehe...

Rhody...
 
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