[Dragonman]

Having trouble researching on this topic. I'm having most trouble finding stuff on 'why people love diamonds', like how it is human nature to admire diamonds and want them. Sure, I could come with reasons, but you need sources for this project, and it's hard to find anything on it.

[Kaezion]

a forum established around gaming is not a good source of information for a paper that you have to do for a class. you should know that.

[ticktockclok]

Because every Kiss begins with Kay.

[Res]

a forum established around gaming is not a good source of information for a paper that you have to do for a class. you should know that.

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Bang.

I think the rarity value plays a part in it. The fact that perfect diamonds are so hard to find. Or those that are just large.

Also, possibly because they are the hardest substance known to man?

[Ariana]

A girl just has to post in a topic called Diamonds.

The diamond market is a luxury controlled market. Very interesting marketing tactics behind it, I think I studied a good case study in some business strategy class. Check out this link and all the pages that follow: http://science.howst...om/diamond6.htm

If you want more detail you may want to search "case study De beers diamonds" or something like that.

[Spikeout]

maybe they're just loco

probably have something to do with the rarity of it, luster, or how it's PURE carbon or its a symbol of rich and wealth and it makes em look good

[Kaezion]

a forum established around gaming is not a good source of information for a paper that you have to do for a class. you should know that.

The CurvedSpace/SeeD Forums > Intellectual Area > Study Hall > Homework Help Requests

Bang.

I think the rarity value plays a part in it. The fact that perfect diamonds are so hard to find. Or those that are just large.

Also, possibly because they are the hardest substance known to man?

there was someone a while back who wanted people on this forum to say something so that he could quote them in his paper. again, quoting people from a forum whose primary focus is gaming? i only thought that dragonman meant the same thing by his request.


by the way, there's an interesting trend with rare materials. silver and gold are the only metals that don't rust. if you factor in acid rain, gold is the only metal that doesn't rust.

now, with diamond, it's widely known that it's the hardest naturally occurring substance.

it seems as if nature knew which of its metals/gems were valuable and gave them properties of corresponding value.

This post has been edited by Kaezion: 07 April 2006 - 03:19 AM

[Nuu™™]

They are expensive, making them a status symbol, and they are also nice and sparkly.

[Joseph]

One reason why people like diamonds is because people find them shinny and beautiful. Another reason is that they are a symbol of wealth. Some people like to walk around with a giant diamond neckless that they are wearing just so that everyone knows how much money they have.

Its kind of the same thing with luxury cars, watches, or swimming pools... a symbol of wealth. :-\

[NeoDraven]

Hardest thing in world is rgandmas fruit cake not diamonds.

[Ferret Overlord]

Because culture has enflamed rare things as valuable. Which works, though I can't imagine someone with a Polish Truffle on a necklace...

[Ratty]

They're shiny =)

[asyluman]

In a survey, women chose cubic zirconia over diamonds 90% of the time. When asked which thay'd rather have, each one answered "diamonds".

Such is the power of the market.

[Dragonman]

Thanks for the help guys, I just got done with a bunch of notes I had to pass in today, and this topic seems to be more interesting than I thought. I might even post my paper when I'm done.. either that or just some facts on the topic.

In a survey, women chose cubic zirconia over diamonds 90% of the time.  When asked which thay'd rather have, each one answered "diamonds".

Such is the power of the market.

Yeah, I saw something like that where a guy from ABC would should people on the street a cubic zirconia and a $10,000 diamond, and ask which they would prefer. About half picked the cubic zirconia, but when he told them which is which, they would always say they'd want the diamond. All because of the influence of the market, it's pretty amazing. I see references everywhere saying that if people boycotted the whole thing, the diamond market would crach, but the countries' economy would be negatively affected also.

A girl just has to post in a topic called Diamonds. bluetongue.gif

The diamond market is a luxury controlled market. Very interesting marketing tactics behind it, I think I studied a good case study in some business strategy class. Check out this link and all the pages that follow: http://science.howst...om/diamond6.htm

If you want more detail you may want to search "case study De beers diamonds" or something like that.

Thanks for the link, very helpful.

They're shiny =)

Lol, that's the exact fact I tried using for one of my note cards since I was running out of them.

[Bespetna]

Well a girl would say: Becouse all my friends love them and there my best friend (AKA: I am a rich little brat that spends 100's pf dollers on somthing that is the size of a penny. Aso becouse I wanna show off and make Hot Bespetna love me).

A guy would say: Becouse they are my bling dog.

I would say: Who whants dimonds when you can have cheese? (Yes I am a guy so sut the hell up lol)

PS: I know your all finnished with your project but I am just board.

This post has been edited by bespetna: 14 April 2006 - 08:48 PM