What is the best diamond substitute?

My girlfriend is adamant that she does not want a "blood diamond." She wants a substitute diamond that looks as close to the real thing as possible. Naturally, she doesn't know what that is and neither do I. Help!What is the best diamond substitute?A blood diamond is one that was mined in a war zone and is used to finance an insurgency, the actions of a warlord or an invading army. It is also sometimes called a conflict diamond. It has been used to support injustices, murder and the ravages that come through war.

She would need to ask for a certificate from an honest jeweler that states that the diamond was mined in a place where wars and 'conflicts' are not going on.What is the best diamond substitute?
The Asha: http://www.ashadiamonds.com/



It's the best diamond simulant there is. It's a high quality CZ with lab-created diamond top coat designed to look just like an ideal cut H%26amp;A diamond. It's perfection meets affordability.



You might also consider synthetic diamonds. Real diamonds made in a lab, minus the bloodshed.



And, I personally went with moissanite. It is not a diamond simulant and I wouldn't pass it off as a diamond, it;s really its own unique gemstone. It's ethically created in a lab, has tons more fire and brilliance than a diamond and is hard and durable so it will last. Mine came from here: www.moissaniteco.com



Good luck!What is the best diamond substitute?most jewelers are required to tell you if their diamonds are blood diamonds, so you can just ask them

but does she really want a diamond in particular?

you could also go with her birthstone, or yours or the birthstone of the month that you started dating

i think these other options are more personalized and meaningful than just another diamondWhat is the best diamond substitute?
Sapphires are really great. There are a lot of different color sapphires engagement rings you can custom design or get ready made 鈥?here are a couple of ideas.



Good Luck!What is the best diamond substitute?Either Cubic ZIrconia or a Rhenzite (sp). Rhenzites are actually sold at the popular "Wedding Day Diamonds" stores as a popular substitute to a real diamond. They only cost $50 per carat so you could get her a 1.5 large carat for only $150 and it looks a lot like a real diamond.
Get a Kimberly Process Certified diamond, they are certified to come from conflict-free diamond mines.



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Good luckWhat is the best diamond substitute?
If she doesn't want a diamond, but still wants that look try white/clear sapphires. Sapphires come in more colors then blue. However you won't get that sparkle you get with diamonds from any other stone. Good jewelers will sell conflict free diamonds.
"Blood diamonds" are diamonds sold to finance a war or other conflict. Cubic Zirconia or any honest dealer can sell you a diamond that doesn't finance a war.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_diamo鈥?/a>What is the best diamond substitute?
quartz is a generic diamond and its about as close as u can get and they r in expensive too they come in different sizes and shapes just like a diamond
Not all diamonds are blood diamonds.
Man-made diamonds

Moissanite

Rhinestone (Diamante)

Cubic Zirconium
try some man-made diamonds like cz stones
if she had her fingers removed, then it would no longer be an issue. if i counselled your marriage, i'd say leave it in the war zone!