"Is it real" questions?

[PreRaphaelite]

Hahahahahahaaa dies laughing with @kenny

 

[Bonfire]

If a woman asked me is my diamond real, then I'll ask her are your boobs real?...

Um...yeah, now I’m offended.

 

[AprilBaby]

Your ring is lovely and doesn’t look the least bit fake. Odd question.

 

[Crystal_Dreams]

Beautiful ring! Wear it in good health and congratulations on the milestone!

I have been asked the ‘are they real?’ Questions, directed at my jewellery or even my body (I am petite but have unusually large... assets). If it’s someone I know, I don’t tend to be offended. If it’s a stranger, then yes I have been offended as I find it rude that a stranger might feel compelled to and justified in commenting on my appearance. I feel it’s horrifically rude.

When it comes down to jewellery, no I haven’t particularly cared when people have asked. I just take it as curiosity.

I hadn’t thought of how differently I react to the same question directed at different things before. Interesting how the response varies!

 

[Polabowla]

It's a gorgeous ring & so is yours cosmetologist.
I've had acquaintances ask how much I paid for things & that makes me truly uncomfortable

 

[CSpan]

I usually get "what are those stones?" I think they are obviously emeralds, but now that I know about tsavs and green sapphires (thanks PS CS) I guess it is fair. Although I do get asked if it is jade rather often. Eh Personally, I see all that as a gateway question to take a closer look.

I have had some oblique questions ala is it real, more like "oh that looks like an antique," insinuating it is a reproduction or something about the stone. I chalk it up to the old cut. Ironically, when I wear it abroad I know people.think it is fake, which is fine by me.

I agree with the other posters that for many the question is about expense, how did he afford that or what not. I'm not going to tell but I can guarentee it was less than some of my co-workers MRB solitaires.

 

[OoohShiny]

"In argumentation theory, an argumentum ad populum (Latin for "argument to the people") is a fallacious argument that concludes that a proposition must be true because many or most people believe it, often concisely encapsulated as: "If many believe so, it is so.""

Look at you, bringing man-made climate change into this thread

 

[Wewechew]

I have been asked the ‘are they real?’ Questions, directed at my jewellery or even my body (I am petite but have unusually large... assets).

That's just... wow.

 

[DiamondLil2468]

@throughthemist that Ring is Gorgeous Congratulations on the Career Milestone too I can't think of a better way to mark the occasion than with some Bling Bling

Regarding the Question I do think it depends on who asks the Question and how but either way your ring is certainly Real and very very Beautiful

@Cosmetologist that is ridiculous!!

I can not believe a Shopkeeper would probe somebody like that in front of other Customers too I mean what's it to do with her anyways??

I can tell just from that pic that its the *Real Deal* obviously she isn't used to seeing *Proper Jewelry*

I love the Review you left btw can I be so tasteless to Ask the Ct Weight? It certainly looks a healthy size lol

 

[Cosmetologist]

Thanks @DiamondLil2468 lol I had to leave a review she was so Rude I didn't know what to do at first I just left in a Huff & Puff

It's only 2.5ct lol not as big as some of the others on here!! But it is one of my Fave everyday pieces I love the OP's Ring I think Baguettes & Rounds make such lovely Partners!

 

[Lookinagain]

Would I be offended by the question? No. I'd probably laugh. Do I think the question is appropriate? No. I actually think it is a bit rude. I might not think it inappropriate if it was asked by a good friend, who would probably be asking out of friendly curiosity, but that question from a stranger, a co-worker or a mere acquaintance seems somewhat rude to me.

 

[canuk-gal]

You might have fun with it, the next time it happens. When someone asks if it’s real, glance at it, and back at them wide-eyed.

“Well it’s not imaginary.”

I've used this line in the past.....LOL

 

[Mamabean]

I've used this line in the past.....LOL

I have used the line...I hope so! It could be applied to both diamonds and moissanite. Hahaha.

 

[monipod]

I think some people assume that diamonds are very, very expensive so a gorgeous ring like yours might invite speculation indeed I think based on that I wouldn't be offended if asked. Enjoy your well deserved purchase!

 

[stracci2000]

I tend to wear multiple diamond rings on each hand. Because more is more, right?

Anyway, I've had the "Are those real diamonds?" question from co-workers.
My answer has been, on several occasions,
"Of course. I don't wear costume jewelry."

 

[partgypsy]

If it's someone I know who asked that I would simply answer the question, give details. But if it was a stranger, someone whose motives seem shady I say yes, it's a real ring.

 

[Stone Hunter]

Congrats on your career milestone. Personally if asked I would respond based on how comfortable the situation is. I’d rather have strangers on a crowded city street thing my rings are fake. Enjoy your ring and respond as the mood strikes you!