Synthetic gemstones are not "fake," they just came from something other than the earth. If you use gemstones for color, clarity, size, optical or cosmetic purposes, USE SYNTHETIC. IT IS CHEAPER FOR THE SAME STONE. HOWEVER If you are the kind of person who cares about the origins of your gems, like those watching this very surely are, know that the story of a gem from the ground is absolutely something you might want to spend more for. But also know that the story of a synthetic stone is less like the 3d printing of a cheap toy, and more like forging a godly material in the depths of a man-made falling star. I don't expect my wristwatch to be all natural, but there is a distinct beauty of something so intricate and delicate and beautiful formed by human hands.
Synthetic gemstones are not "fake," they just came from something other than the earth. If you use gemstones for color, clarity, size, optical or cosmetic purposes, USE SYNTHETIC. IT IS CHEAPER FOR THE SAME STONE.
HOWEVER
If you are the kind of person who cares about the origins of your gems, like those watching this very surely are, know that the story of a gem from the ground is absolutely something you might want to spend more for.
But also know that the story of a synthetic stone is less like the 3d printing of a cheap toy, and more like forging a godly material in the depths of a man-made falling star. I don't expect my wristwatch to be all natural, but there is a distinct beauty of something so intricate and delicate and beautiful formed by human hands.
As an average Joe I would go for lab.