I rarely travel out of the country with my real diamond wedding ring. I think every woman should have a simulated ring for travel, that way if it’s misplaced, stolen😳😮-you don’t care cause your real one is tuck away safely at home!👍🏾 Fun video !! 😊😊
I do the same thing with a CZ center stone but real gold (doesn't wear off or irritate my skin) just in case it gets lost, stolen, or... My kids think I'm morbid because I would want them to have mine should my plane go down. What? It happens.
Yes! My wedding ring was stolen from my hotel room while I was at an amusement park several years ago. Ironic because I thought I would protect it by leaving it in the hotel room. 😏 Now I have several fake wedding rings that I wear depending on the occasion. I wear my real one most of the time but when I am traveling or in a sketchy part of the French Quarter, one of those fake rings is on my finger. Losing my original wedding ring broke my heart. Protect yours so you'll never have to feel that loss. Insurance money can't replace the sentiment.
Amy Bechard I did with my 3ct ring, he even put it under the microscope and couldn’t tell the difference. Only could tell when they used the prob thing to check the hardness. So yeah. I use my 3ct as my actual ring and we used the $80k he saved for a ring to buy me a new car cash 😎 win-win
You should’ve switched the rings and worn them on the opposite hand. I would’ve picked your ring based on the fact that you had it on your wedding ring finger.
I also know a few people who travel with a less expensive engagement ring because they dont feel comfortable wearing the real one outside of the country but still want to wear something that symbolizes their marriage. ❤
You’re more likely to get mugged or robbed in your own neighborhood or outside your workplace than on vacation. I don’t know why people think differently.
My husband and I got married at 20 and were (and still are 😂) totally broke. Both my engagement and wedding rings are fake. And I love them both. So sparkly.
They aren't 'fake'. Diamonds aren't as glamorous are people assume. That's just the magic of decades of advertising and media/consumer manipulation. Diamonds are just over priced stones/rocks, nothing makes them special besides their price tag aha. Some peoole love them, that's cool. I just don't like people valuing engagements rings against diamonds rings because there's so many beautiful rings out there, they aren't "fake" just because they aren't diamonds aha 😅😅 xo
@@dopaminefiend6182 Well, it's kind of like a "knock off brand". a cubic zirconia ring is not a real, authentic diamond. It's a fake "diamond". It is real gold tho 🤷♀️
@@KathrineAnnVlogs Engagement ring doesn't mean diamond ring lol. It's only 'fake' in the sense if you actively want to pass it off as a diamond aha. Cubic Zirconia or not, it's still a beautiful ring I'm sure 😊💖
They won't last forever though. They aren't hard enough for extended wear. I'd suggest a cubic zirconia over a 'simulant' any day. A diamond has a hardness of 10, but cubics are a decent and durable 8 -8.5.
@@Meowzine "They won't last forever". Ummmm neither do people?? No one loves forever so why spend money you could've been saving on something you'll leave behind when you die?
@@Meowzine --you realize moissanite is a 9.25 or a 9.5 on the Mohs scale, right? And it has a higher refractivity than diamond, as well (2.65 - 2.69, compared to 2.42 for diamond). Lab-grown stones are hardly inferior.
@@annedavis3340 - Yes. I know moissanite is a beautiful diamond alternative, but they aren't even close to this cheap... The stones in these rings are NOT moissanites. The website won't even say what stone they use, all they say is 'stimulant' - and that could be anything. A hunk of glass would be considered a simulant.
naa, its a real diamond... Real diamonds have a more pure white reflection... Usually people don't know that the moissanite (way better that CZ), have a double reflection and that cause to have more reflection and colors... for people that don't know about diamonds, that looks sparky and better overall, so they choose those over the real ones... The only thing this prove is that the diamond are worthless and only stupid people waste hundred of dollars when you could purchase a moissanite ring for a fraction of the cost and 99% of the people wouldn't even notice it...
@@ViXoZuDo I got white sapphire earrings (JCPenney, sterling silver, $10 on sale) for Christmas for my dil, and the stones are cut so well that they shine like diamonds. It's all in the cut.
@@edennis8578 You just prove that you don't know how a true diamond shine... the white sapphire have a white shine while the diamond is almost pure light (rainbow or pure shine)... doesn't really matter how it's cut... the material properties are not the same... both will shine, but each have a different kind of shine. Also, you just proved again that diamonds are a waste of money and 99% of the people can't even notice the difference...
Yea thats a good idea for sure!!! Ive heard there are decent ones on Amazon actually...I just want to find ones that aren't created in sweatshops and such. I've heard terrible things about the replica market.
Shea Whitney, It’s unfortunate, but a lot of the things we consume in our daily lives knowingly and unconsciously come from other countries whose workers earn low wages, work long hours, and I’m pretty sure use child labor. It’s so sad. I do understand that once you know that that stuff is happening, you’re accountable to that knowledge. I’m definitely not a fan of replica handbags!!
Shea Whitney check out your local goodwill! I saw a fake Kate Spade at mine. That way you aren’t contributing to that sweat shop market :) I actually buy all of my designer bags used on eBay because it’s cheaper and I refuse to buy new leather.
Many new mines were discovered at that time and European financiers feared that the discovery of new mines would increase the supply of the gem and will result in it becoming a semi-precious gem. Hence De Beers, in 1888, became a merged institution (cartel) which controlled most of the production and distribution and perpetuated the illusion of scarcity of diamonds. This illusion helped them in stabilizing the prices of the gem. www.google.com/amp/s/www.feedough.com/diamond-marketing-de-beers/amp/
Bella Abastta Everything Runa said. Also you have no proof if your Diamond was humanely mined. People died mining diamonds. A lot of people. There’s no guarantee or proof that your diamond didn’t have a death toll trying to get from the mine to the jewelry shop. Hence the common name of “Blood Diamond” www.brilliantearth.com/conflict-diamond-trade/
@@NoFoxGvn ur so right i went for lab its the exact same thing and imfeel better knowing its more ethical n hurt nobody it baffled me that people turn there nose up at lab lol GIA are now going to be grading lab diamonds going forward🎉
@@prittyugly86 It does if it looks expensive enough. My original engagement ring had a small diamond and it didn't stop creeps, but I got a ring with a big cz in it and that scared off the jerks. I never had a problem after that.
the thing is engagement rings are for you and your relationship, not for other people to judge if it's real or fake... Just get whatever that makes you happy
My husband always says the difference between cubic zirconia and a diamond is that the cubic zirconia is perfect!! I had my rings stolen by my daughter's ex- boyfriend and he actually stole some rings that were $20 on Amazon. He left a beautiful sapphire ring, KARMA BABY!!
@@kb9847 he us definitely an ex. And, actually better by leaps and bounds than the next one, who lives on in our lives as the sperm donor to my precious grandson. Now she's been with her current boyfriend 5 years. He's a deputy sheriff whom I proudly call "my son-in-law kind-of thing!" I don't know what is wrong with getting married, although j suspect it's the constant legal battle with baby daddy.
One thing you have to consider when getting a different stone other than diamond (cz, moissanite, morganite, etc) is how hard the stone is. If its soft it will not last as long. It will cloud over time. I chose moissanite due to how hard the stone is!
So you would spend $20,000 on a ring instead of $150 because it'll last longer? You could buy a new fake diamond every year for the rest of your life and still not spend $20,000. I have fake diamonds from Ebay sellers that look exactly like the real thing at $13, in sterling silver. If I buy a new one every year for 50 years, big deal.
Veronica Markham engagement ring diamond size = how much money a man makes = how valuable a woman is for him. This is the underlying messages behind women’s obsession with engagement rings. As a man. It’s sickening and puts an unnecessarily large amount of pressure on us. Like you said yourself, “It feels so good to own a real diamond.” There’s a problem with that. #merica
My boyfriend and I have been discussing marriage recently; I've made it clear that I would marry him with a 25 cent gumball ring...of course he says no! I would be happy with this fake diamond ring.
Darrell Cassell 🦋 I think it's a gesture of dowry. Marriage is ment to be a onetime event, until after death (or if you have multiple wives.) I think dowries or expensive rings are so it cannot be easily "redone;" they are forms of insurance. I'm still all in favor of real stones and metals, but a diamond is not necessary. Nor is a great expense. I visited a jewelry store recently and became very open to all natural stones as an option. Created stones can be to, if they're truly liked by the wearer. The hardness point is what makes a diamond special, I believe; and diamonds come in a rainbow of colors! I too think it puts on a lot of pressure to men. Unless you are passing down an heirloom, how on earth do you decide on metals, stones, and design? I like the idea of picking a ring out together, but that's after you ask. And what do you ask with? I think.. I'd still love my partner, and want them, even if they proposed with a fake WITH the intention for us to later choose together a ring perfect to my taste. In fact, I'd respect him for it -if that is the intention, of course. I think I'd also love whatever was chosen for me, regardless, because O live the man who chose it. Yes, pressure's on for men; it's hard to know a woman's taste in jewelry. And what about her ring size? They can be resized... to an extent... depending upon ornamentation. In one of Shea's videos, they upgrade her ring to celebrate ten years of marriage. I reallllly like this act. Propose with what you can, and upgrade to what you both or what she really wants later. That, I respect so much. At that point, both man and woman have worked for, and earned, a dramatic, expensive display of their marriage. 🦋✨✨
@@annedavis3340 I think people would prefer the moissanite not knowing. I used to think diamonds were THE sparklest rock until I started searching for what I really wanted for my engagement ring. Tbh you can spot a moissy from across the room, a diamond -mined or created, or cz... you can't! I've came across others who have a moissy and don't want to admit it. I'm like.... smh!
from her description it almost sounds like the fake one is moissanite. She said they're almost identical except the fake one had more rainbows refracted and that's a classic moissanite trait.
Real diamonds are actually not rare at all but these jewelry companies make you believe they are and upcharge people sooo much. De beers are scam artists. Once you buy a diamond ring it’s incredibly hard to make anywhere near what you paid for it, so in the end it’s not a good investment. Granted most people aren’t trying to resale their rings, but there are many other gems and crystals that are cheaper and worth way more! Anyways I loved this video, it was very different and goes to show the average person would never know! I like the idea of buying a cheap everyday ring to wear ♥️
Actually the larger the stone, the higher the investment. We have customers who buy 4ct diamonds from us, with the value sky rocketing in no time. Whereas a simple .50ct doesn’t really go up in price a whole lot. It’s no different than a high quality ruby or emerald, with the value going up in price. The size of these stones are a lot easier to sell typically through a jeweller in years to come.
Not true at all! People don’t just markup the diamonds for fun ... they have value. Think about how that beautiful semi flawless diamond took time to grown naturally in the ground and then someone had to dig it out and identify it polish it cut it set it ... its process
I work in a jewelry store and I can tell you first hand that you will never get back the money you paid for a diamond back no matter the size. A lot of people think of it as a investment but really it depreciates over time. Diamonds whole sale are way cheaper than what consumers actually end up paying.
That’s why when my husband and I talked about a ring for myself we wanted to go the best route possible. We chose a lab made diamond and the white gold was repurposed from an old ring. Three years later and this ring still looks amazing and I always get compliments. I’ve taken it to the beach, I wash my hands with it, I do dishes, and look after two children. Not one stone has fallen off and the gold still looks really nice. We were actually at Kay yesterday for a cleaning and the jeweler couldn’t even tell without tools. My ring cost 500 alone. Not including the wedding band which was another 500. That ring was bought from a mom and pop shop and was previously owned so kinda thrifted if you will.
Anon Mous moissanite is just as durable. White sapphire also comes close in terms of durability, and it looks even closer to a Diamond than moissanite, as it's not as clear/sparkly.
@@anonmous1284 actually created gems last just as long, are just as strong and less likely to crack since they don't have any impurities that happen in the natural gems.
Many people don't know that diamonds actually exhibit less fire ("rainbow effect" Shea was describing) than CZs and moissanites. However, the flip side is that someone used to the typical brilliance of a diamond can tell a stone is fake because there's too much fire.
Yes, a real diamond usually has natural inclusions, that's why they don't have as much fire or brilliance as a cz would. I have a couple of rings that are cz and I love them. I mix them with my real diamonds.
A moissanite isn't "fake." Wtf I want a moissanite precisely because it HAS more sparkle. If someone can tell it's a moissanite I'm going to be excited someone knows there are prettier alternatives to diamond out there.
Thank you!!! When I was engagement ring shopping given my budget jewelers would say "oh you could get a diamond " and I'd say yeah but it's going to be a grain of sand! I went with a moissanite! 3.5 carats, a quarter of the price, TWICE the sparkle, and ETHICAL!!!! diamonds are a marketing scam, I'm chill on that.
@@s7r49 poor minded people want the diamond without thinking "why?" An affluent person would know there is no intrinsic value to a diamond, and if you want to sell it after your extremely lucky if you can get half your money back. Diamonds are a 1930s debeer monopoly marketing ploy. Environmental degradation, unethical buisness practices, and slave/child labor... naw I'm undermining that shit. My money is far FAR to valuable to pay into anything like that.
@@s7r49 you can call yourself or anyone "poor" but it puts you down and you don't know the number in someone's bank account. Maybe they don't agree with vertical emulation and conspicuous consumption/purchases. Please be kind to others regarding how they spend, especially yourself.
braindamage You’re saying a lot to defend these fake diamonds so I’m wondering if you are trying to convince yourself that your fake one is better? Cause it’s not?
@@RugbyPrincessT I don't see why braindamage would have to defend themselves lmao. I inherited my grandmother's 6 carat engagement ring and bands (valued at 375k) and honestly the CVs I bought off of Amazon are better looking and I actually wear them. (No offense to my grandparent's taste though) I'll probably end up wearing one of my CVs when I get married, cause they're so much better. I'll probably have the band re-done in real silver, but they're pretty damn good otherwise. The only complaints I have are that you have to bake them for them to look good, they don't have weight, and the ring bands are cheap af. It's kinda funny that people still buy into that scam when CVs are way better.
Loved the video! What if people may have guessed the hand youd wear your wedding ring on as the real just becauze that would make sense. Just a thought
The difference between a so-called real diamond ring and a so-called fake diamond ring is time. In addition, the fake diamond rings are better quality than the majority of the real diamond rings that people wear, which have inclusions and faults. Why not get yourself a man-made diamond ring that is absolutely flawless compared to a so-called real diamond ring that has all kinds of inclusions and doesn't refract the light properly. but the North American way seems to be that the more money you spend on something is apparently showing the much better quality it is. Well that's not true.
Yes this is true of synthetic diamonds. However the fake ring she has on here is not a synthetic but a simulator diamond ring meaning it is not made up of the same material of a natural/synthetic diamond.
@@zipporahmbangi6933 Nevertheless, the real diamond ring probably cost $20,000+, where the Tigergem ring was less than $200. You could buy a new fake diamond ring every 6 months for the rest of your life and still not spend that much money. Or, buy one on ebay for $10-$20. I have a list of several sellers who sell such good fakes that my jeweler sister-in-law thought they looked real. She was amazed, and a little put out. 😂
I'm not really into jewelry and I don't really care about gold, diamond etc. But when I got my diamond engagement ring, I understand why women love it 😮 it sparks so gorgeously, moreover at places with dimmed light.
also to make this ring worth more than just one video, wear this ring when you travel, especially overseas!! My grandma and my mom have always done that!
Great idea, I love this sort of stuff!!! You should do also real designer bags vs dupes....here in Italy it's so hard to tell the difference between the two, they are really well made...lol 😅😘
I’ve been a jeweller/gemologist for over 6 years now. Moissanites and lab created stones have gained a lot of popularity over the last few years because of their price range and quality. A moissanite has the same properties as a diamond so it’ll test as a diamond on a diamond tester. However, they have a much higher reflective index than a diamond (even if the color and clarity is high on the scale). They sparkle with all colours of the rainbow. Lab created diamonds are much more expensive than a moissanite, with its price leaning more towards a diamond. But it’s lab created. Cubic zirconia’s get dirty and cloudy very very quickly. It doesn’t matter how gummed up a diamond is, it’ll still have a bit of sparkle, whereas a cubic goes cloudy.
What made this fun was totally her !!! She took you along for the process so we got to experience what she felt and that made it great...a joyful personality made it real ...!!!
I work with jewelry, and the BEST alternative is moissanite. A DIA hardness is 10, and a moissanite is a 9.2. And a moissanite has more brilliance than a DIA.
DYR0225 my 3ct from TigerGems looks more like a real diamond than my sisters moissanite does. The way they cut moissanites isn’t the same as diamonds so you can tell they’re not a diamond in an instant.
Miguel Gonzalez it’s more of a starburst cut than a normal cut I promise my best friend is a jeweler and says she knows instantly if it’s a moissanite because of the way it’s cut. They’re very pretty don’t get me wrong lol just obvious it’s a moissanite
I've got a Carat of London 1 solitaire diamond simulant engagement ring. And it looks totally real, people often admire it and at a glance no-one would know the difference. Great video! 😄
Hey Shea, since you recommended TIGER GEMS I bought a ring, bracelet and earrings. It’s such a BAD QUALITY! The gold ring arrived and had black spots on it. Everything looks like plastic! Would like to post a photo of it so others can see how terrible it is and save their money!
Fun video! The (fake) ring looks really nice. If this were a real experiment you'd switch the rings to control for any assumptions your test subjects have (in case they think you tried to trick them by removing the real ring from your left ring finger)
Phoebe Yang should have purchased one of those velvet single finger holders and put both together to eliminate any assumptions about what hand she’s wearing on
Love this! You should make it a series! I would have loved hear more from those guessing too, like what made them think it was the one they picked. To see why they selected what they did. Just a thought for future ones!
I bought an "engagement" ring off of Amazon just because I thought it was so beautiful it was $12 ans everytime I wore it people thought it was real and would always say "What ever man gave you that ring must really love you!" It's a CZ stone and its stainless steel so it doesn't turn my finger green.....even if a man bought it for me i would'nt even care that it was $12 that way I don't have to freak out too much about losing a $1,000+ ring
You were so right! I am a Jeweler and CZ stones are made of mostly glass and will give off a rainbow when in lights, but diamonds will always shine their clarity which is mainly white in color!
Giiiiirl!!! Love love love this video!!! My husband and I have been looking into new rings because mine no longer fits and will be comprised if sized, and every time we design something online I freak out at the price and think of all the other things we could do with that money! Much needed insight at the exact needed time 🙌🏼
Love this idea! I think something that’s really big right now is all of the dupes on Amazon (like Gucci belt dupes) so it would be cool to see if people can spot the Amazon dupe vs the real thing!
As a fine jewelry designer I found this to be such an interesting video! Fake diamonds and lab created diamonds have caused such a dilemma within the jewelry industry. The biggest concern is that as they get better and better they may collapse the value of diamonds.
I mean, I think it's kinda dumb putting an outrageous price tag on something that came out of the dirt.... so maybe that's why people aren't buying diamonds as much, because it's just a glorified rock.
I absolutely loved this episode and idea! I would love to see more along this line. For example real vs. fake designer handbags or shoes (as you mentioned) or real gold vs. fake/plated metals!? ♥️♥️♥️
Weird, I just watched your video and then went on FB... A Sponsored "Tiger Gemstone" Ad popped up and had your video included. If they didn't Sponsor you/pay you, I would be seeking my money now. The Ad makes it look like you'll did a collaboration.
Another great comparison is Moissanite to Diamonds. So many people are choosing them due to their durability, cost, eco-friendliness, and overall gorgeousness (they sparkle more than diamonds). Great video! I would love to see more comparison videos for clothing, shoes, etc :)
I have one. It’s beautiful. They’re synthesized but were originally found in rocks from space. They also have a higher light refraction index than diamonds.
I knew immediately which one was real, but then again, I’m a diamond expert. I write appraisals for diamonds. The diamond reflects light in a totally different way then a cubic zirconium or mossainite.
Megan Hagerman 👋 hello that’s wonderful...do they scream fake or look 👀 close to the real thing? How’s your rings holding up...my FH ordered me two from modern gents and I came across tiger gemstone after the fact.
Finally someone who does a proper test, buys a similar diamond but fake and asks the public for their reaction All the previous vids I've watched on fake diamonds they will either not show the ring properly or not put it to the test properly Good on you. and honestly the fake one looks almost as good as the real one so whoever made it did a good job
My engagement ring is moissanite and I've never had anyone ever question if it's real! I mean, it is, it's a different stone! But honestly, I'm so happy my hubby didn't spend an arm and a leg on it because we have been able to do much more with the money we saved, including getting married! I adore my ring and wouldn't trade it for a real one ever! I loved this video! More more!!!!
Eleonore Bon because women’s in US (not every women!!!) Brainwashed with Diamond ring ! Diamond is so expensive when you wanna buy it But if you want to sell it suddenly not expensive anymore It’s not rare at all! Overpriced and lots of blood behind the diamond industry !! Smarter women’s buying a Moissanite ring more brilliant than diamond , almost hard as diamond very durable for every day wear !! but less expensive !!!And the most important conflict free
Norma Casto • Unlike gold, diamonds lose their value the moment you step out of the shop. Unless you have some sort of rare historical diamond. But still, they can be very nice. Although I prefer old-fashioned diamonds that are cut in the old way, less sparkly.
Gisela Perez • the Netherlands, people do buy diamonds, but it’s not a big deal, and the average amount spent is much lower than in the US. It’s also not that common to ask to see the ring when someone is engaged.
Me, too! My wedding ring is 10k gold and czs. At the wedding, a friend grabbed my hand and said, "Wow, you didn't get *that* at Walmart." (I'm known as the queen of Walmart among my friends because of the unusual things I'm able to find there; I guess I have a knack). Actually, I said, yes I did!
I’m like the woman at 6:46 lol. Looking at them from the side will tell you what’s real and fake because objects on the other side of simulated diamonds (cz, white topaz, and the like) can easily be seen through them on certain facets. And moissanite (a really awesome diamond alternative) has more fire than a diamond as well as a double refraction effect on light.
Fake ring once worn for a few weeks on a regular bases will show wear and the center stone will show scratches and will not sparkle. The real test will be after you wear the fake ring for a month then do this test. You will see the difference.
@@jenniferstrong6529 I have a one that my ex gave me 9 years ago. I wore it all the time and still do often. He's no longer here, but the ring apparently outlived him.
I rarely travel out of the country with my real diamond wedding ring. I think every woman should have a simulated ring for travel, that way if it’s misplaced, stolen😳😮-you don’t care cause your real one is tuck away safely at home!👍🏾 Fun video !! 😊😊
Yes, that's such a great idea!! I wish I would have mentioned that in my final thoughts!
I do the same thing with a CZ center stone but real gold (doesn't wear off or irritate my skin) just in case it gets lost, stolen, or...
My kids think I'm morbid because I would want them to have mine should my plane go down.
What? It happens.
This is a brilliant idea!
Yes! My wedding ring was stolen from my hotel room while I was at an amusement park several years ago. Ironic because I thought I would protect it by leaving it in the hotel room. 😏 Now I have several fake wedding rings that I wear depending on the occasion. I wear my real one most of the time but when I am traveling or in a sketchy part of the French Quarter, one of those fake rings is on my finger. Losing my original wedding ring broke my heart. Protect yours so you'll never have to feel that loss. Insurance money can't replace the sentiment.
I so agree..my real diamond got stolen at a hotel we stayed at. Ever since, I never travel with my real jewelry.
You should ask a jeweler! Without using tools.
Amy Bechard I did with my 3ct ring, he even put it under the microscope and couldn’t tell the difference. Only could tell when they used the prob thing to check the hardness. So yeah. I use my 3ct as my actual ring and we used the $80k he saved for a ring to buy me a new car cash 😎 win-win
@@glamfarmhouse who spend 80k on a ring 😲
@@glamfarmhouse what stone do you have?
@@XamanthaRose someone who can afford it.
@@MKYkudos what a waste of money.
You should’ve switched the rings and worn them on the opposite hand. I would’ve picked your ring based on the fact that you had it on your wedding ring finger.
Equeen 75 absolutely agree
I’d also think that way..
I don't know see I would assume that she switched them to throw me off.
Thank you. That’s what I was totally thinking
That’s what I said! :)
I also know a few people who travel with a less expensive engagement ring because they dont feel comfortable wearing the real one outside of the country but still want to wear something that symbolizes their marriage. ❤
Ann Thomas I do that when I travel
Me!!!! Hahaha
That's smart!
You’re more likely to get mugged or robbed in your own neighborhood or outside your workplace than on vacation. I don’t know why people think differently.
@@LaDivinaLover We never know. It is better never underestimate.
I'd love to see those "cheap vs expensive" videos from you, Shea!
Yes, those sound so fun to do!!!
Totally agree! So fun!
Shea Whitney YES!!! Pls..... 💖
this video! (You seemed more relaxed, again... : ) 💎💎
Yes me too!!
And me!! 🙋♀️
My husband and I got married at 20 and were (and still are 😂) totally broke. Both my engagement and wedding rings are fake. And I love them both. So sparkly.
They aren't 'fake'. Diamonds aren't as glamorous are people assume. That's just the magic of decades of advertising and media/consumer manipulation. Diamonds are just over priced stones/rocks, nothing makes them special besides their price tag aha. Some peoole love them, that's cool. I just don't like people valuing engagements rings against diamonds rings because there's so many beautiful rings out there, they aren't "fake" just because they aren't diamonds aha 😅😅 xo
Mine is an emerald and I looove it
@@dopaminefiend6182 Well, it's kind of like a "knock off brand". a cubic zirconia ring is not a real, authentic diamond. It's a fake "diamond". It is real gold tho 🤷♀️
@@KathrineAnnVlogs Engagement ring doesn't mean diamond ring lol. It's only 'fake' in the sense if you actively want to pass it off as a diamond aha. Cubic Zirconia or not, it's still a beautiful ring I'm sure 😊💖
Kathrine Ann- can I ask where your rings are from?! Young & also broke fiancée here lol!
Should have asked them reasons behind their choices
It was probably because the fake diamond was smaller than the real one, so they thought the big one was fake.
Simulated diamond rings are great alternatives. They're inexpensive and just beautiful.
They won't last forever though. They aren't hard enough for extended wear. I'd suggest a cubic zirconia over a 'simulant' any day. A diamond has a hardness of 10, but cubics are a decent and durable 8 -8.5.
@@Meowzine "They won't last forever". Ummmm neither do people?? No one loves forever so why spend money you could've been saving on something you'll leave behind when you die?
@@scholasticbookfair. Lol, yeah, after you die someone will probably sell it for crack.😂
@@Meowzine --you realize moissanite is a 9.25 or a 9.5 on the Mohs scale, right? And it has a higher refractivity than diamond, as well (2.65 - 2.69, compared to 2.42 for diamond). Lab-grown stones are hardly inferior.
@@annedavis3340 - Yes. I know moissanite is a beautiful diamond alternative, but they aren't even close to this cheap... The stones in these rings are NOT moissanites. The website won't even say what stone they use, all they say is 'stimulant' - and that could be anything. A hunk of glass would be considered a simulant.
Plot twist: He actually bought her a fake diamond 💍 hahaha
maybe both are fake and the Tiger Gems Ring is a higher quality fake ;)
I was gunna say this LOL!!!
naa, its a real diamond...
Real diamonds have a more pure white reflection... Usually people don't know that the moissanite (way better that CZ), have a double reflection and that cause to have more reflection and colors... for people that don't know about diamonds, that looks sparky and better overall, so they choose those over the real ones...
The only thing this prove is that the diamond are worthless and only stupid people waste hundred of dollars when you could purchase a moissanite ring for a fraction of the cost and 99% of the people wouldn't even notice it...
@@ViXoZuDo I got white sapphire earrings (JCPenney, sterling silver, $10 on sale) for Christmas for my dil, and the stones are cut so well that they shine like diamonds. It's all in the cut.
@@edennis8578 You just prove that you don't know how a true diamond shine... the white sapphire have a white shine while the diamond is almost pure light (rainbow or pure shine)... doesn't really matter how it's cut... the material properties are not the same... both will shine, but each have a different kind of shine.
Also, you just proved again that diamonds are a waste of money and 99% of the people can't even notice the difference...
You were so sweet with everyone that you asked about the rings. I feel like you are such a sweet person and very fun to be around ❤️
You could do a knock off designer purse and compare it to a genuine one you already have! Such a fun video by the way! Lots of love!
Yea thats a good idea for sure!!! Ive heard there are decent ones on Amazon actually...I just want to find ones that aren't created in sweatshops and such. I've heard terrible things about the replica market.
Shea Whitney yeah that’s definitely true
Shea Whitney,
It’s unfortunate, but a lot of the things we consume in our daily lives knowingly and unconsciously come from other countries whose workers earn low wages, work long hours, and I’m pretty sure use child labor. It’s so sad. I do understand that once you know that that stuff is happening, you’re accountable to that knowledge. I’m definitely not a fan of replica handbags!!
yes yes!
Shea Whitney check out your local goodwill! I saw a fake Kate Spade at mine. That way you aren’t contributing to that sweat shop market :)
I actually buy all of my designer bags used on eBay because it’s cheaper and I refuse to buy new leather.
Aw you calling your stepdad the smartest man you know made me smile so big!!😭♥️♥️
Diamonds are seriously such a marketing ploy
layna Cav How so?
Many new mines were discovered at that time and European financiers feared that the discovery of new mines would increase the supply of the gem and will result in it becoming a semi-precious gem. Hence De Beers, in 1888, became a merged institution (cartel) which controlled most of the production and distribution and perpetuated the illusion of scarcity of diamonds. This illusion helped them in stabilizing the prices of the gem.
www.google.com/amp/s/www.feedough.com/diamond-marketing-de-beers/amp/
Bella Abastta Everything Runa said. Also you have no proof if your Diamond was humanely mined. People died mining diamonds. A lot of people. There’s no guarantee or proof that your diamond didn’t have a death toll trying to get from the mine to the jewelry shop. Hence the common name of “Blood Diamond”
www.brilliantearth.com/conflict-diamond-trade/
@@NoFoxGvn ur so right i went for lab its the exact same thing and imfeel better knowing its more ethical n hurt nobody it baffled me that people turn there nose up at lab lol GIA are now going to be grading lab diamonds going forward🎉
I’m getting one of these to wear at work so guys won’t talk to me
Haha I did the same exact thing
I did. I have patients that always ask why I'm not married. I went and bought a sterling silver and not asked now. #win
Girly, omg sometimes it doesn't stop them!!! Good luck babe ;)
@@prittyugly86 It does if it looks expensive enough. My original engagement ring had a small diamond and it didn't stop creeps, but I got a ring with a big cz in it and that scared off the jerks. I never had a problem after that.
I did that once and the guy said "who's you're man?" I said "I'm married to the game"
the thing is engagement rings are for you and your relationship, not for other people to judge if it's real or fake... Just get whatever that makes you happy
Exactly!!!! The most important thing is the partner that comes with the ring!
My husband always says the difference between cubic zirconia and a diamond is that the cubic zirconia is perfect!! I had my rings stolen by my daughter's ex- boyfriend and he actually stole some rings that were $20 on Amazon. He left a beautiful sapphire ring, KARMA BABY!!
Yes totally!!! And omgosh, that's funny!!!
Something similar happen to me as well! My apartment got robbed a year ago and they stole my fake rings but left the actual diamond 😅 thank god
I wish you would have said EX boyfriend. That sucks!!
@@kb9847 he us definitely an ex. And, actually better by leaps and bounds than the next one, who lives on in our lives as the sperm donor to my precious grandson. Now she's been with her current boyfriend 5 years. He's a deputy sheriff whom I proudly call "my son-in-law kind-of thing!" I don't know what is wrong with getting married, although j suspect it's the constant legal battle with baby daddy.
@@TheLhester1965 I'm really happy that your daughter is in a better relationship. Thank goodness that is behind you. :)
I love that you are not afraid to branch out and introduce us to new topics and ideas. Loved it.
A ring is just a symbol of marriage. Wear what you want. Love the video!
One thing you have to consider when getting a different stone other than diamond (cz, moissanite, morganite, etc) is how hard the stone is. If its soft it will not last as long. It will cloud over time. I chose moissanite due to how hard the stone is!
I also have a moissanite ring and I love it!
Lizeth Villarreal sane!
I was about to make this comment.
So you would spend $20,000 on a ring instead of $150 because it'll last longer? You could buy a new fake diamond every year for the rest of your life and still not spend $20,000. I have fake diamonds from Ebay sellers that look exactly like the real thing at $13, in sterling silver. If I buy a new one every year for 50 years, big deal.
@@edennis8578 ummm…you must not know what moissanite is…
The real question is, if you can rarely tell the difference , why do people spend so much money on engagement rings, and why does it matter? 🤔
Because it represents a lifetime commitment, it’s stronger, sturdier and lasts longer. Also it feels so good to own a real diamond!
Veronica Markham engagement ring diamond size = how much money a man makes = how valuable a woman is for him. This is the underlying messages behind women’s obsession with engagement rings.
As a man. It’s sickening and puts an unnecessarily large amount of pressure on us.
Like you said yourself, “It feels so good to own a real diamond.” There’s a problem with that.
#merica
@@darrellcassell Yep, you're right.
My boyfriend and I have been discussing marriage recently; I've made it clear that I would marry him with a 25 cent gumball ring...of course he says no! I would be happy with this fake diamond ring.
Darrell Cassell 🦋 I think it's a gesture of dowry. Marriage is ment to be a onetime event, until after death (or if you have multiple wives.) I think dowries or expensive rings are so it cannot be easily "redone;" they are forms of insurance.
I'm still all in favor of real stones and metals, but a diamond is not necessary. Nor is a great expense. I visited a jewelry store recently and became very open to all natural stones as an option. Created stones can be to, if they're truly liked by the wearer.
The hardness point is what makes a diamond special, I believe; and diamonds come in a rainbow of colors!
I too think it puts on a lot of pressure to men. Unless you are passing down an heirloom, how on earth do you decide on metals, stones, and design? I like the idea of picking a ring out together, but that's after you ask. And what do you ask with? I think.. I'd still love my partner, and want them, even if they proposed with a fake WITH the intention for us to later choose together a ring perfect to my taste. In fact, I'd respect him for it -if that is the intention, of course.
I think I'd also love whatever was chosen for me, regardless, because O live the man who chose it. Yes, pressure's on for men; it's hard to know a woman's taste in jewelry. And what about her ring size? They can be resized... to an extent... depending upon ornamentation.
In one of Shea's videos, they upgrade her ring to celebrate ten years of marriage. I reallllly like this act. Propose with what you can, and upgrade to what you both or what she really wants later. That, I respect so much. At that point, both man and woman have worked for, and earned, a dramatic, expensive display of their marriage. 🦋✨✨
👍🏼next time try this with moissanite !!!vs diamond !!
Moissys are BETTER than diamonds! I want that sparkle!!!!
@@s7r49 to each their own. I love the rainbow in mine. I can savor the colors more than a diamond.
Moissanite would win
@@annedavis3340 I think people would prefer the moissanite not knowing. I used to think diamonds were THE sparklest rock until I started searching for what I really wanted for my engagement ring. Tbh you can spot a moissy from across the room, a diamond -mined or created, or cz... you can't! I've came across others who have a moissy and don't want to admit it. I'm like.... smh!
from her description it almost sounds like the fake one is moissanite. She said they're almost identical except the fake one had more rainbows refracted and that's a classic moissanite trait.
Real diamonds are actually not rare at all but these jewelry companies make you believe they are and upcharge people sooo much. De beers are scam artists. Once you buy a diamond ring it’s incredibly hard to make anywhere near what you paid for it, so in the end it’s not a good investment. Granted most people aren’t trying to resale their rings, but there are many other gems and crystals that are cheaper and worth way more! Anyways I loved this video, it was very different and goes to show the average person would never know! I like the idea of buying a cheap everyday ring to wear ♥️
Actually the larger the stone, the higher the investment. We have customers who buy 4ct diamonds from us, with the value sky rocketing in no time. Whereas a simple .50ct doesn’t really go up in price a whole lot. It’s no different than a high quality ruby or emerald, with the value going up in price. The size of these stones are a lot easier to sell typically through a jeweller in years to come.
Diamonds may not be rare but a NICE diamond is rare. Most are cloudy and flawed.
Not true at all! People don’t just markup the diamonds for fun ... they have value. Think about how that beautiful semi flawless diamond took time to grown naturally in the ground and then someone had to dig it out and identify it polish it cut it set it ... its process
Educate yourself
I work in a jewelry store and I can tell you first hand that you will never get back the money you paid for a diamond back no matter the size. A lot of people think of it as a investment but really it depreciates over time. Diamonds whole sale are way cheaper than what consumers actually end up paying.
I would have automatically said 2 because of course you would wear your real wedding ring on your ring finger! Lol
My fiancé and I went with moissanite vs a diamond. Loved this experiment!
Rebecca Anderson same here! Moissies for life 💖
Rebecca Anderson Smart choice😊
Very nice.They are very similar in look and wont break the bank.
Lol..and this is why you don't need to break the bank just for a blood diamond ring!..they both look nice.😁
Felecia Settles i think durability is why people go for diamonds
That’s why when my husband and I talked about a ring for myself we wanted to go the best route possible. We chose a lab made diamond and the white gold was repurposed from an old ring. Three years later and this ring still looks amazing and I always get compliments. I’ve taken it to the beach, I wash my hands with it, I do dishes, and look after two children. Not one stone has fallen off and the gold still looks really nice. We were actually at Kay yesterday for a cleaning and the jeweler couldn’t even tell without tools. My ring cost 500 alone. Not including the wedding band which was another 500. That ring was bought from a mom and pop shop and was previously owned so kinda thrifted if you will.
Anon Mous moissanite is just as durable. White sapphire also comes close in terms of durability, and it looks even closer to a Diamond than moissanite, as it's not as clear/sparkly.
@@anonmous1284 actually created gems last just as long, are just as strong and less likely to crack since they don't have any impurities that happen in the natural gems.
Many people don't know that diamonds actually exhibit less fire ("rainbow effect" Shea was describing) than CZs and moissanites. However, the flip side is that someone used to the typical brilliance of a diamond can tell a stone is fake because there's too much fire.
Yes, a real diamond usually has natural inclusions, that's why they don't have as much fire or brilliance as a cz would. I have a couple of rings that are cz and I love them. I mix them with my real diamonds.
A moissanite isn't "fake." Wtf
I want a moissanite precisely because it HAS more sparkle. If someone can tell it's a moissanite I'm going to be excited someone knows there are prettier alternatives to diamond out there.
There are reasons besides not being able to afford a diamond for why people chose to not get a diamond. Just saying!
Thank you!!! When I was engagement ring shopping given my budget jewelers would say "oh you could get a diamond " and I'd say yeah but it's going to be a grain of sand! I went with a moissanite! 3.5 carats, a quarter of the price, TWICE the sparkle, and ETHICAL!!!! diamonds are a marketing scam, I'm chill on that.
@@s7r49 poor minded people want the diamond without thinking "why?" An affluent person would know there is no intrinsic value to a diamond, and if you want to sell it after your extremely lucky if you can get half your money back. Diamonds are a 1930s debeer monopoly marketing ploy. Environmental degradation, unethical buisness practices, and slave/child labor... naw I'm undermining that shit. My money is far FAR to valuable to pay into anything like that.
@@s7r49 you can call yourself or anyone "poor" but it puts you down and you don't know the number in someone's bank account. Maybe they don't agree with vertical emulation and conspicuous consumption/purchases. Please be kind to others regarding how they spend, especially yourself.
braindamage You’re saying a lot to defend these fake diamonds so I’m wondering if you are trying to convince yourself that your fake one is better? Cause it’s not?
@@RugbyPrincessT I don't see why braindamage would have to defend themselves lmao. I inherited my grandmother's 6 carat engagement ring and bands (valued at 375k) and honestly the CVs I bought off of Amazon are better looking and I actually wear them. (No offense to my grandparent's taste though) I'll probably end up wearing one of my CVs when I get married, cause they're so much better. I'll probably have the band re-done in real silver, but they're pretty damn good otherwise. The only complaints I have are that you have to bake them for them to look good, they don't have weight, and the ring bands are cheap af. It's kinda funny that people still buy into that scam when CVs are way better.
I love " cheap vs expensive" videos! This was a great idea Shea!
Loved the video! What if people may have guessed the hand youd wear your wedding ring on as the real just becauze that would make sense. Just a thought
The difference between a so-called real diamond ring and a so-called fake diamond ring is time. In addition, the fake diamond rings are better quality than the majority of the real diamond rings that people wear, which have inclusions and faults. Why not get yourself a man-made diamond ring that is absolutely flawless compared to a so-called real diamond ring that has all kinds of inclusions and doesn't refract the light properly.
but the North American way seems to be that the more money you spend on something is apparently showing the much better quality it is. Well that's not true.
Semper Fidelis Thank you! I think it is so silly to spend thousands when you can get the same think for a fraction of the price.
Semper Fidelis
Exactly, I agree with you 200%
Yes this is true of synthetic diamonds. However the fake ring she has on here is not a synthetic but a simulator diamond ring meaning it is not made up of the same material of a natural/synthetic diamond.
@@zipporahmbangi6933 Nevertheless, the real diamond ring probably cost $20,000+, where the Tigergem ring was less than $200. You could buy a new fake diamond ring every 6 months for the rest of your life and still not spend that much money. Or, buy one on ebay for $10-$20. I have a list of several sellers who sell such good fakes that my jeweler sister-in-law thought they looked real. She was amazed, and a little put out. 😂
This is gonna sound terrible, but I like my diamonds with a little blood on it.
You should do the real Gucci belt vs the fake one off of amazon. I think it is around $16
go to a parking lot, show strangers your diamond jewelry ...what could go wrong?
Yea. I think the whole video is to show off her ring.
In Miami they would pull both rings off your finger and run!!!
@@faratalaie2753 100% agree.
Fara Talaie yeah NO lol this video is awesome because it reiterates why I want a fake diamond.
My exact same thought haha
Tiger Gems is gonna be loving this video!! 😍😍😍💍
I thoroughly enjoyed every single second of this video Shea!! Well done and it was so fun to see something new! Sending much love ❤️ and support
Colored contact vs. Your real eye color!
I'm not really into jewelry and I don't really care about gold, diamond etc. But when I got my diamond engagement ring, I understand why women love it 😮 it sparks so gorgeously, moreover at places with dimmed light.
Omg I honestly I would never be able to tell the difference 😂 great idea for a video! 🙌💍💎😍
Yes it was definitely impressive!!
Yes to cheap vs expensive ! Do it!
Thanks!! I really want to!
also to make this ring worth more than just one video, wear this ring when you travel, especially overseas!! My grandma and my mom have always done that!
missjamie611 yes!!!
Do a side by side real vs. fake:
LV Neverfull
Gucci Mules
Cartier Love bracelet
🙏🏼😊
Free Spirit Finances - YES!!!! 👍🏼
Nooo don’t purchase fakes, even for a video. A CZ ring isn’t knocking off a brand like LV, Gucci and Cartier
The difference in those would be SO obvious it would be pointless
Great video, Shea! I had a smile on my face the whole time!!! 💕💕
Awe yay!!! I'm really glad you liked it!!
I would definitely love more videos like this! Especially a shoe one! Great video
Thanks Nikita!!! I really want to do a shoe one! That would be so fun!!
Great video! Both rings are gorgeous!! Some video ideas....fake handbags vs. real (Louis Vuitton, Gucci, YSL, etc)
This is so fun!!! Next time, I would be interested in why people chose one over the other :)
aiepik Yea, I so wish she would have asked that!
Great idea, I love this sort of stuff!!! You should do also real designer bags vs dupes....here in Italy it's so hard to tell the difference between the two, they are really well made...lol 😅😘
I’ve been a jeweller/gemologist for over 6 years now. Moissanites and lab created stones have gained a lot of popularity over the last few years because of their price range and quality. A moissanite has the same properties as a diamond so it’ll test as a diamond on a diamond tester. However, they have a much higher reflective index than a diamond (even if the color and clarity is high on the scale). They sparkle with all colours of the rainbow. Lab created diamonds are much more expensive than a moissanite, with its price leaning more towards a diamond. But it’s lab created. Cubic zirconia’s get dirty and cloudy very very quickly. It doesn’t matter how gummed up a diamond is, it’ll still have a bit of sparkle, whereas a cubic goes cloudy.
Wow, I loove this video idea so much! Also, Shea you are so close to 700k! Yaay😊
What made this fun was totally her !!! She took you along for the process so we got to experience what she felt and that made it great...a joyful personality made it real ...!!!
I work with jewelry, and the BEST alternative is moissanite. A DIA hardness is 10, and a moissanite is a 9.2. And a moissanite has more brilliance than a DIA.
DYR0225 my 3ct from TigerGems looks more like a real diamond than my sisters moissanite does. The way they cut moissanites isn’t the same as diamonds so you can tell they’re not a diamond in an instant.
@@glamfarmhouse Baloney lol
Miguel Gonzalez it’s more of a starburst cut than a normal cut I promise my best friend is a jeweler and says she knows instantly if it’s a moissanite because of the way it’s cut. They’re very pretty don’t get me wrong lol just obvious it’s a moissanite
The best alternative is actually Amora. It's better than moissanite, you'll have to look it up.
@@sydney6127 Thanks!
I've got a Carat of London 1 solitaire diamond simulant engagement ring. And it looks totally real, people often admire it and at a glance no-one would know the difference. Great video! 😄
Can you please do moissanite diamond vs real diamond!!!!
She probably doesn't know anything about moissanite or she would be wearing one instead of diamond
@@melissasahagun5359 exactly
LOVED that video!!! Sooo much fun to watch!!! More please ! 🙏🏼😁😁😘😘😘
Oh and can I also add that...you look stunning! I love your natural hair colour!
This was such a fun video idea!!! Love your channel Shea ♥️💕 do really expensive vs inexpensive! Who else agrees??🤗
I really want to do something like that...it would be so fun!!! And I'm glad you enjoyed this one!
Just found your channel. I think this would be a good idea for a series! Subscribed
Shea, your ring is absolutely gorgeous!!!
Hey Shea, since you recommended TIGER GEMS I bought a ring, bracelet and earrings. It’s such a BAD QUALITY! The gold ring arrived and had black spots on it. Everything looks like plastic! Would like to post a photo of it so others can see how terrible it is and save their money!
Fun video! The (fake) ring looks really nice. If this were a real experiment you'd switch the rings to control for any assumptions your test subjects have (in case they think you tried to trick them by removing the real ring from your left ring finger)
Phoebe Yang should have purchased one of those velvet single finger holders and put both together to eliminate any assumptions about what hand she’s wearing on
Love this! You should make it a series! I would have loved hear more from those guessing too, like what made them think it was the one they picked. To see why they selected what they did. Just a thought for future ones!
Thanks for this beautiful video😍 can you keep us updated how long the ring stay up before changing color or it doesn’t change color?
Yessss!!!! That is what I want to know!!!!
I have this EXACT same ring & I bought it from Italo Jewelry! It is BEAUTIFUL I always get soo many compliments!
how do you come out with all these new ideas ? It was very brave to ask strangers ! You should do more videos and start a serie :)
yesss!! do shoe and bag comparisons!
I really want to do that!!
I bought an "engagement" ring off of Amazon just because I thought it was so beautiful it was $12 ans everytime I wore it people thought it was real and would always say "What ever man gave you that ring must really love you!" It's a CZ stone and its stainless steel so it doesn't turn my finger green.....even if a man bought it for me i would'nt even care that it was $12 that way I don't have to freak out too much about losing a $1,000+ ring
You were so right! I am a Jeweler and CZ stones are made of mostly glass and will give off a rainbow when in lights, but diamonds will always shine their clarity which is mainly white in color!
Where is your top from?? The blush one
My favourite video on your channel so far!!!
Giiiiirl!!! Love love love this video!!! My husband and I have been looking into new rings because mine no longer fits and will be comprised if sized, and every time we design something online I freak out at the price and think of all the other things we could do with that money! Much needed insight at the exact needed time 🙌🏼
Jessica Huffman look at moissanite rings. That’s what I am getting eventually
Also there are many companies who will let you design and customize exactly what you want. The true gem on Instagram is pretty good
It was a fun video. I admired you for going up to strangers and they were so willing to co-operate. Love your ring.
Love this idea! I think something that’s really big right now is all of the dupes on Amazon (like Gucci belt dupes) so it would be cool to see if people can spot the Amazon dupe vs the real thing!
LOVE IT SHEA!!! Such a fun video!! You have to make more!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Yes, I would love to see more of these comparison videos:)
Yes! Please do a video on comparing cheap versus expensive.
I have a solitaire ring from tiger gems and I LOVE it!! Good video 😍
Love this kind of videos, you should go for it and do more of these 💙 but please don’t take too long to upload them
As a fine jewelry designer I found this to be such an interesting video! Fake diamonds and lab created diamonds have caused such a dilemma within the jewelry industry. The biggest concern is that as they get better and better they may collapse the value of diamonds.
I mean, I think it's kinda dumb putting an outrageous price tag on something that came out of the dirt.... so maybe that's why people aren't buying diamonds as much, because it's just a glorified rock.
@@KMMC7349 It's all about supply and demand. Some of us love beautiful treasures from the earth and are willing to pay for them.
Well diamonds are virtually worthless in the end anyway thank DeBeers for making the profit to begin with lol
@@JillMaurer I prefer things like real estate and a new car. But to each their own.
@@KMMC7349 Agreed. To each their own!
I absolutely loved this episode and idea! I would love to see more along this line. For example real vs. fake designer handbags or shoes (as you mentioned) or real gold vs. fake/plated metals!? ♥️♥️♥️
This was so interesting! I'd like to see other comparisons, too.
This was such a fun video. You should definitely do more of these. Maybe some real versus fake shoes, bags…
Weird, I just watched your video and then went on FB...
A Sponsored "Tiger Gemstone" Ad popped up and had your video included.
If they didn't Sponsor you/pay you, I would be seeking my money now. The Ad makes it look like you'll did a collaboration.
I'm sure they contacted her.
They are both Gorgeous!! Real or Imitation it’s in the eye of the beholder!
A nice add to the video would have been to ask them why they picked one over the other.
Super fun video! Can’t wait for more to come!
Another great comparison is Moissanite to Diamonds. So many people are choosing them due to their durability, cost, eco-friendliness, and overall gorgeousness (they sparkle more than diamonds). Great video! I would love to see more comparison videos for clothing, shoes, etc :)
Yes I've heard that before too!!! I haven't seen one in person I don't think! But yes, these comparison videos are fun!
I have one. It’s beautiful. They’re synthesized but were originally found in rocks from space. They also have a higher light refraction index than diamonds.
I LOVE moissanite! Way better than diamonds visually, equally as sturdy, conflict-free, and makes your wallet feel 10x better.
@@melindamercier6811 I completely agree!
Lab grown is more ethical anyhow!
I knew immediately which one was real, but then again, I’m a diamond expert. I write appraisals for diamonds. The diamond reflects light in a totally different way then a cubic zirconium or mossainite.
My engagement ring is from tiger gems. They are beautiful 🙌
Megan Hagerman 👋 hello that’s wonderful...do they scream fake or look 👀 close to the real thing? How’s your rings holding up...my FH ordered me two from modern gents and I came across tiger gemstone after the fact.
I’m also wondering how well the ring held up? I have read some mixed reviews on them.
Finally someone who does a proper test, buys a similar diamond but fake and asks the public for their reaction
All the previous vids I've watched on fake diamonds they will either not show the ring properly or not put it to the test properly
Good on you. and honestly the fake one looks almost as good as the real one so whoever made it did a good job
Can’t do Payless anymore 😭 haha but would love to see more comparisons!!
My engagement ring is moissanite and I've never had anyone ever question if it's real! I mean, it is, it's a different stone! But honestly, I'm so happy my hubby didn't spend an arm and a leg on it because we have been able to do much more with the money we saved, including getting married! I adore my ring and wouldn't trade it for a real one ever! I loved this video! More more!!!!
Yes that is awesome!!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed this video!!!
Would have been good to hear why they thought their option was the real ring
Awesome idea! I loved it!!! 💍
I don't wear my wedding ring instead I wear the similar $8.88 version of it that I stumbled upon at Walmart. 😂
I have seen a few of the videos where RUclipsrs compare cheap vs expensive clothes or dupes in make up. And I think they are good.
Diamond rings are such a big deal in the US, it’s not like that at all where I live.
Eleonore Bon because women’s in US (not every women!!!)
Brainwashed with Diamond ring !
Diamond is so expensive when you wanna buy it
But if you want to sell it suddenly not expensive anymore
It’s not rare at all! Overpriced and lots of blood behind the diamond industry !!
Smarter women’s buying a Moissanite ring more brilliant than diamond , almost hard as diamond very durable for every day wear !! but less expensive !!!And the most important conflict free
Norma Casto • Unlike gold, diamonds lose their value the moment you step out of the shop. Unless you have some sort of rare historical diamond. But still, they can be very nice. Although I prefer old-fashioned diamonds that are cut in the old way, less sparkly.
That is interesting. Where do you live?
Gisela Perez • the Netherlands, people do buy diamonds, but it’s not a big deal, and the average amount spent is much lower than in the US. It’s also not that common to ask to see the ring when someone is engaged.
Same. Gold is given more importance where I live. ✨
This was so entertaining!! Loved it 💛
I love this! My engagement ring is real but my wedding ring ( I wanted bigger stones) is fake! No one knows! SHHHHH! lol
Me, too! My wedding ring is 10k gold and czs. At the wedding, a friend grabbed my hand and said, "Wow, you didn't get *that* at Walmart." (I'm known as the queen of Walmart among my friends because of the unusual things I'm able to find there; I guess I have a knack). Actually, I said, yes I did!
You are the perfect one to make these videos!! So much fun! Make more! Xoxo
Josh- “busted” 💍🙌🏼😂
I definitely need to 🧼 my 💍more often
It’s so refreshing having a clean 💍
Great Video 🙌🏼♥️
I love your pink top!! Can you please share where you had purchased it?!
I’m like the woman at 6:46 lol. Looking at them from the side will tell you what’s real and fake because objects on the other side of simulated diamonds (cz, white topaz, and the like) can easily be seen through them on certain facets. And moissanite (a really awesome diamond alternative) has more fire than a diamond as well as a double refraction effect on light.
Fake ring once worn for a few weeks on a regular bases will show wear and the center stone will show scratches and will not sparkle. The real test will be after you wear the fake ring for a month then do this test. You will see the difference.
@@jenniferstrong6529 I have a one that my ex gave me 9 years ago. I wore it all the time and still do often. He's no longer here, but the ring apparently outlived him.
Shea with the morbing coffe ☕️ - its the perfekt start to the day 🤩
Awe you're so nice...thank you!!!