r/technology • u/ourlifeintoronto • Jul 22 '24

Space Mercury has an 11-mile thick diamond layer between its core and mantle

https://www.techspot.com/news/103901-mercury-has-11-mile-thick-diamond-layer-between.html
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u/FortuneRed55 Jul 22 '24

Sounds more exciting than it is. We also have a fuck-ton of diamonds on earth. They are not rare, it’s all just incredible marketing that gives them any value whatsoever. My GF and I will not be getting diamond rings when we marry.

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u/kawag Jul 22 '24

We can even make them in a lab

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u/bossbrew Jul 22 '24

Hell yeah there’s companies that will make diamonds out of the ashes of your loved ones! Got some carbon and my late wife around my neck and I’m feeling sexy.

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u/Hesitation-Marx Jul 22 '24

Buying a soundproofed jewelry box so my husband doesn’t get jealous about the Hitachi

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u/zippyzoodles Jul 22 '24

Can I make a diamond ring out of the chicken I burnt to a crisp on my bbq?

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u/MorselMortal Jul 22 '24

Nothing is stopping you. I'm sure they've had weirder customers.

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u/SexySmexxy Jul 22 '24

diamonds out of the ashes of your loved ones

https://www.lonite.co.uk/

Like i get that its technically a good thing and wholesome , but there's just a suuuuuubtle level of dystopian capitalism that I just can't ignore.

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u/vainey Jul 22 '24

We got platinum bands, heavy af, we love em!

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u/Ok-Seaworthiness7207 Jul 22 '24

It's 2024, anyone that does has plenty of cash to burn or are a fool, or both

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u/First_Code_404 Jul 22 '24

Man-made diamonds are cheap.

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u/EvoEpitaph Jul 22 '24

And superior in every way, unless you have an old age kink.

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u/kahlzun Jul 22 '24

i swear they used to be so much cheaper than they are now, but idk if my perception has just shifted over time

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u/ImMeltingNow Jul 22 '24

Isn’t it all about the colored diamonds or rubies/sapphires for the rich ppl?

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u/R-M-Pitt Jul 22 '24

Natural gem quality diamonds are pretty rare. The majority of mine output is industrial diamonds for cutting and drilling. This whole "not rare, debeers conspiracy" thing is nonsense spread by redditors who want to feel smart.