<prompt> Human: So I introduced the idea of moissanite to my GF when she first started talking about rings. Took her to store with them and told her to keep an open mind. She couldnt tell the difference but felt weird that it wasnt a real diamond. So I gave up on the idea.Fast forward - been saving to satisfy her expensive taste. Her best friend told her that her sister ring is moissanite and she never knew, and how they rave about how awesome it is.Now she is exploring the possibility with an open mind. I am 100 for it. I dont see the point in paying 10 x for something so similar with more imperfections.Anybody have similar experience? My only fear is that down the line she regrets it or becomes embarrassed if someone calls her out. FYI we could reasonably afford a diamond savings have some cushion but we have discussed using it as a down payment instead which obviously makes more sense.  <response>: The moissanite is great if she can get over the real diamond idea, plus you can get a much larger and showy-er stone, if shes into that, and she can bask in the envy of her friends.Remember the whole diamond engagement ring idea is a marketing ploy to sell diamonds. You dont have to participate. 