Rocks

[nickndfl]

https://phys.org/news/2026-06-ancient-hominins-basalt-sources-specific.html

 

[Bottom Feeder]

Rocks, hummmm, I know rocks…

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[Fatrat]

Once you understand that diamonds are overhyped, you get to pick out your new favorite gemstone, Tanzanite is nice... https://www.gia.edu/tanzanite

 

[chieftain]

I've got petrified wood.

 

[Wellsburg]

Once you understand that diamonds are overhyped, you get to pick out your new favorite gemstone

That's the truth. The diamond market is dead.

The labs are making D Flawless diamonds for a few bucks, the market is flooded with them.
These are real diamonds, pure carbon.

Recently saw a 3 carat D-Flawless, Ideal cut offered for $999.00 delivered. Includes a certificate.

The same stone (earth mined) would be $50K or more.

So far, they are inscribing microscopic LAB serial numbers on the girdle.
You can bet that there are plenty of these stones making it to market with no serial numbers inscribed.

 

[Bottom Feeder]

Here's some bugs & rocks —

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[Bottom Feeder]

moar rocks

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[Bottom Feeder]

Git yer diamonds rite cheer: Diamond Rough 35.75 Carat IGL Certified

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[Voodoo]

I'd rather have Moissanite. More sparkle.

Pretty sure that "Certified CVD" means Chemical Vapor Deposition - ie lab grown.

 

[Bottom Feeder]

Agates, no sparkle…

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[Bottom Feeder]

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