Diamonds mined in Africa fund gangs that murder, maim and destroy communities!
Would you still buy someone you love a diamond. if theres a good possibility that blood was spilt in the mining process?
2007-12-01 21:11:48 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No-but how does one know if this is the case? I would imagine most jewelers are not exactly going to go out of their way to tell you about it if that is the case.
2007-12-01 21:15:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never knowingly buy a blood diamond, however apparently when buying a diamond you can request that the item be from a non conflict zone, there should also be proof of this, there are papers and certificates of authenticity, that the seller should have if the diamonds are non conflict. I wouldn't take anyones word for it, I'd want proof before handing over money especially as no one would want to be open about its origin.
But then again on the other side of it, if all the blood diamonds that have been mined were to hit the market, the value of diamonds would significantly decrease, which surely means there would be less of a 'need' on mining more diamonds from conflict zones.
2007-12-01 21:16:34 · answer #2 · answered by pazza_sez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people don't realize that the diamonds they are buying make up a significant part of revenue for terrorism. There are non-blood diamonds, like those mined here in the U.S. and in Canada. I'm sure if there was more awareness raised on this issue people would realize they are buying into a highly-overmarketed product.
2016-05-27 05:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by diann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. If I were to ever buy or receive a diamond, I would like to know it was mined in Canada. I don't like diamonds because of the fact it's a monopolized industry and so many people die for them. Canadian diamonds are the only safe ones. I would much rather not be given diamonds just because I wouldn't want to run the risk of supporting a terroristic diamond cartel.
2007-12-01 21:20:57 · answer #4 · answered by Maggie B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, of course not. Chances are you will never even see one in your life !
Most diamantaires have to buy diamonds from their major suppliers, which are sightholders of the major mining companies as De Beers, BHP, Rio Tinto, Alrosa, ... These are conflict free. No dealer will turn away his only source of supply, so would you take the risk ? It is just a great advantage of operating in a business that is fairly well structured and organized.
Conflict diamonds are only possible when 1/ diamonds can be mined by simple individuals in a climate where due to erosion the diamonds are spread alluvially over a large area, compared to huge mining operations (South Africa ...) in a climate where diamonds are concentrated in rivers and in pits and when 2/ companies and countries (political regimes such as many Western Countries) allow the sale of weapons and other items to these areas or countries where these diamonds are to be found and can be sold to obtain these weapons. Because these weapons are for sale still, there will still be conflict diamonds.
Due to the irregular collection of diamonds, the amounts are not so spectacular as you can imagine and are no solid base for a mining company operation, therefore this will always be a very, very small percentage.
2007-12-02 03:04:42 · answer #5 · answered by Philip H 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It amazes me that people still buy diamonds knowing it's a controlled market. There are millions of them somewhere in a vault controlled by Debeers, so as not to flood the market and drop the price. I have no use for something so common.
My engagement ring is set with a beautiful padparasha pink sapphire. Not nearly the cost, and yet so much more beautiful in my eyes! I get many compliments on it, and being the second hardest stone, it's quite sturdy and beautiful.
2007-12-01 21:43:45 · answer #6 · answered by Ista 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After I looked at the movie Blood Diamond.I promised myself never to buy someone or wear anything that has a diamond in it.And I dont care where the diamond came from.
The answerer above me said that he thinks its the "dumbest logic" he has ever heard.May I tell you that you just showed the world how ignorant you are.When and if you do not agree with someone or something,there are mature and logical ways to deal with the situations.I have a right to my "dumb logic" of not buying a blood diamond.Ever heard of " one less given is one less taken"?
Good question and just for the record,I do not have anything against people who purchases or wear diamonds.Whatever makes us happy,once its not illegal,makes us happy,lol.
Have a great day yall!
2007-12-02 18:00:18 · answer #7 · answered by Chara 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get your facts straight. Not all diamonds that are mined today are blood diamonds. The international jewerly industry now uses a system knows at The Kimberly Process. It is a system of locking the shipping boxes and verifying that the boxes are not tampered with. These are certified as being conflict free. Do a simple Google search and real the complete information.
2007-12-02 06:20:19 · answer #8 · answered by June B 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I wouldn't have a diamond...just in case.
Even diamonds that they claim were mined under the Kimberley agreement have a chance to have been smuggled through from unethical sources.
However, I've heard that the best place to get diamonds that are "clean", is Australia.
2007-12-01 21:16:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Everything "funds" something somewhere along the line that is harmful or illegal be it sweatshops in China full of kids or diamonds. Where do you stop. I'm a cubic zirconia girl by the way. Can't afford diamonds.
2007-12-01 21:21:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
As it has happened for decades most of us will own at least a few,,,there are no ethics when money is involved,,,and as it is virtually impossible to find the source of the diamond the only way is to never but gem stones again,,
2007-12-01 21:19:18 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋