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Diamonique - Do you tell people it's not real?

Arianny — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:24:35 GMT

Hi all. Just wondering if any of you tell people that you are wearing Diamonique, or if you let them believe it's real. I received a beautiful Diamonique ring for Christmas from my husband (my request of course!), and one of the girls in my office just noticed it today. She asked me questions (when did I get it, who got it for me), and I know she thinks it's real. I could never afford the carat weight that it is in real diamonds. Should I tell her it's not real, or just go on letting her believe whatever she believes? She didn't ask if it's real or not. Your thoughts?

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rmb — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:31:23 GMT

I have some very believable pieces and if someone asks, I tell them the truth...Diamonique. I'm not a real diamond person and have always felt if I lose the piece...OH BROTHER!!

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ennui1 — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:33:48 GMT

On 1/13/2014 Arianny said:
Should I tell her it's not real, or just go on letting her believe whatever she believes? She didn't ask if it's real or not. Your thoughts?

Since she was so nosy, I'd let her think whatever she wants.

I always think of the person who called them "summer" diamonds. Some are diamonds, some are not.

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Akane — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:34:47 GMT

I always tell - I'm proud to have such beautiful jewelry and be such a savvy shopper.

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Rock_chick — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:35:47 GMT

If it was someone I was close to, I would probably tell her it's not real because she's asking about it. But most of the time I would not tell anyone. No one has ever asked me.

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gardensla — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:36:23 GMT

Of course. That's 1/2 the fun of owning the stuff. Like saying you got a really fab sweater at Target.

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Debforal — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:38:28 GMT

I am wearing a gorgeous diamonique wedding band with a hulking stone right now. In fact, I have several "wedding" ensembles that I change around. Most of my close friends know they are not real diamonds. I have waitresses and retail people that tell me what a gorgeous ring I have. I never tell. I just say "thank you"!

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mima — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:42:37 GMT

It totally depends on who's asking. One time a friend of mine said "I'll give you a hundred bucks for that diamond necklace you have on". He totally believed it was real. I said "OK" and started laughing. I told him it only cost me 60 and it was fake. We had a good laugh.

I live in a small town and everybody knows everybody. So if it is someone that thinks they are uppety up, I don't tell them. If it is someone that doesn't have much or a customer of mine, I tell them! I don't want to think I'm getting that rich from my store.

My family probably already knows and doesn't have to ask!

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violann — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 00:11:04 GMT

If someone says ""Is that real?"" My answer is""yes!"". If they say ""Real WHAT?"" I answer ""Real Cubic Zirconia!""

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LexPex — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 00:21:19 GMT

I would never TELL people.....a good friend just complimented me on my new tanzanite ring. I told her that it was diamonique because she is a good friend.

If someone asked me, I would think they were rude and would tell them nothing. I only had this happen to me once at work and it was a very real emerald cut diamond. I couldn't believe she asked and I told her I felt it was a very inappropriate question. She was embarrassed. I would never ask anyone if their jewelry was real...nor would I ask someone's weight, age, salary, what they paid for their home etc. I think my Mom taught me well. Again with very close friends and I only have three of them, it would be different.

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willdob3 — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 00:36:32 GMT

I have a few pieces. I don't recall anyone ever asking if they are real. It is rather rude to ask.

I would not offer the information but if someone asked I would say they are not real diamonds. I doubt I would say they are Diamonique because no one I know would have a clue what that means.

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willdob3 — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 00:39:36 GMT

On 1/13/2014 ennui1 said:
On 1/13/2014 Arianny said:
Should I tell her it's not real, or just go on letting her believe whatever she believes? She didn't ask if it's real or not. Your thoughts?

Since she was so nosy, I'd let her think whatever she wants.

I always think of the person who called them "summer" diamonds. Some are diamonds, some are not.

lol... Summer diamonds! Love that!

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cairnlover — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 01:15:01 GMT

I always tell. Anyone who knows me knows I am too frugal to buy real diamonds.

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champagnepoodle — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 01:19:16 GMT

Never Never tell. I have a Judith Ripka 4.25 carat diamonique stone as my engagement ring and get tons of compliments on it. No one has ever asked "REAL?" It looks like the real diamonds that I wear with it. It is gorgeous, if I say so myself!

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Nadjalu — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 01:31:25 GMT

Personally I think it is tacky if someone asks if it is real! Its like asking your salary...no taste. So I would let her believe whatever she thinks. If she just commented on how pretty it was it is up to you. Is it real???....it is real sterling silver and is a real stone...diamond, no, but it is real. I have a large diamond I wear, not that often now as my finger is larger than it was and I do not trust to have it resized. And I have a diamonique ring almost identical to it I wear as my daily ring. Most people comment how beautiful it is, however I have a cousin who is very nosey and asked if it was real. I smiled and said, isn't it beautiful. Lol. It is up to you, but I don't like telling my business, but I don't out and out lie. It is all up to you.

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Shelbelle — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 01:36:20 GMT

I have been a sporting a ring I got from HSN that is chocolate Absolute, get tons of compliments on it, I always tell them it is not Le
Vian, nor did it come from Jared's.

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BeckiWV — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 01:38:29 GMT

Tap the ring on the table and say "of course, it's real. Here it is!"

I have a DQ 5 stone band that looks totally real. It's in 14K gold which helps. If anyone asks, which they usually don't since the stones are small, I just say it's cubic zirconia.

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Scorpios — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 01:51:10 GMT

Yes, I always say it's Diamonique. I have some really nice pieces from back in the day set in substantial 14K gold that look amazing and genuine; I tell people it's real gold, but the stone is a CZ.

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Georgiagrama — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 01:52:34 GMT

I do not.

Anyone with a good eye knows that they are not real diamonds. Anyone who doesn't, will assume from that time on, that anything you wear, even if it is a real diamond, isn't real.

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chumlee_ — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 01:59:14 GMT

I can't imagine anyone who is familiar with diamonds is fooled.