Are diamonds really the most expensive of all gems???
After seeing "Blood Diamond" my bf and I had an arguement over this...I told him they're not. He says they are....which one of us is right here? If there is anything that's worth more...what is it???
2007-01-04 02:51:49 · 7 answers · asked by Carefree 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
Fine rubies are the most expensive of all gems (with the one exception - very rare colored diamonds, such as red).
2007-01-04 03:05:49 · answer #1 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diamonds are a very expensive gem. But there are no true "conflict free" diamonds. the "Kimberly" contract doesn't mean a damned thing. There is MO guarantee that a diamond didn't come from a conflict zone. ALL diamonds are "blood diamonds". Truth is there are tons of diamonds so they shouldn't be so expensive, but the regulatory copmitees only release a small amount of them to drive up the cost. if you like the look and the feel, go with Moissanite. Bella jewlery is a good place.
2007-01-04 13:23:42 · answer #2 · answered by turners_pics 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diamonds are the most expensive per carat overall, generally speaking. It helps that diamonds are actually fairly common, and the price is pushed by demand rather than supply.
That being said, large, flawless emeralds and rubies with deep color can become much more expensive than diamonds. Alexandrites and Tanzanites can also become quite expensive in large sizes.
2007-01-04 03:12:48 · answer #3 · answered by garygnu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well you're right, the emerald is more valuable by weight. although diamonds have the interesting trait of being one of the hardest objects in the world (10 on the hardness scale), theyre also pretty common for a gem.
but the emerald (7.5 on the scale) is quite rare and more expensive
; ) have fun telling your bf
2007-01-04 03:09:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look dear quality along with the way the natural diamond is cuted is more important because its value directly depends on its finish and yes natural diamonds are more expensive
2016-05-23 02:37:22 · answer #5 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but I can't think of any type of gem that's worth more
so I'd say probably
by the way, that was a great movie wasn't it?
2007-01-04 02:55:28 · answer #6 · answered by thuglife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, there not!
2007-01-04 02:54:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋