The Diamonds

it so desperately deserves. The purpose of blood diamonds is simple; they’re used as currency to buy warring factions and warlords armaments and fuel civil wars in unstable countries as well as continued guerrilla tyranny throughout countries like Angola and more famously Sierra Leone. When addressing the issue of blood diamonds mined from Sierra Leone, understanding the country’s geography, civil and political aspects are crucial. Blood diamonds often have a misconstrued meaning, and the definition

Dear, um, Kim Kardashian-West, I recently read an article concerning a very expensive push present you asked from your husband, Kanye West, in November. In a KimKardashianWest.com post, you wrote, “This pregnancy, I would love a Lorraine Schwartz diamond choker, like the ones I've worn before to the Art + Film Gala.” You went on to say, “I like the idea of a push present—after nine months of pregnancy it's a sweet and well-deserved thank you. We women go through an entire pregnancy carrying a baby

Diamond Chemicals: Case 21-22 TO: Lucy Morris FROM: DATE: September 30, 2009 SUBJECT: Merseyside Project In this memo I will be making a recommendation for or against the Merseyside Project. With the help of a few questions that guide my memo, I will be able to determine whether or not to continue funding for the Merseyside Project. This memo will include an exhibit that will show an analysis of the Merseyside Project including the NPV and the IRR. In the DCF analysis that was

Blood Diamonds & Sierra Leone It is common to hear about war, terror, death and poverty, it is common knowledge to know their meanings, but what right does one have to say they know the reality of the words if they have never experienced it themselves, what does it really means to see the death of someone in a war; to know the terror of not knowing if you are to live to see another sunrise? Most do not know and are ignorant of the fact situations like this happens all around us; happening now even

pumps to miners during the diamond rush in 1869 and eventually sensing he had ventured into an untapped market, bought diamond fields by securing funding from the Rothschild family and founded De Beers in 1888. The name "De Beers" was derived from the two Dutch settlers who owned a South African farm which the British government upon discovering diamonds on their land, forced them to sell in 1871, to a merchant for 6,600 GBP. Diamond monopoly Until mid-1800s, diamonds were a rarity and could only

Artificial Diamonds Diamonds are very unique. Their hardness and beauty have enticed people for many years. Now some of the same attributes that make them appealing also make them useful. To understand these attributes the chemistry of carbon is very important. This unique chemistry is what makes them so hard to make. Much research has gone into the making of diamonds and this has led to many successes in the field. These discoveries have led to machines and processes that make diamond making

De Beers : A Monopoly in the Diamond Industry De Beers advertising slogan "A Diamond Is Forever" has been the center of its effort to establish the stone as the only appropriate gem to symbolize lifetime love and commitment. The more ad money spent, the more diamonds people buy. And when people buy diamonds, De Beers profits. It is the reason the company spends $180 million a year worldwide to advertise cut diamonds--a product it doesn 't even sell. There are very few companies ... you may struggle

In every country diamond are a powerful symbol of engagement, marriage and love. This is the common foundation of the diamond jewellery markets. Diamonds carry a strong, positive emotional charge for women, but the emotions vary across cultures. Traditionally the Japanese diamond market is part of the conformity culture, while in the western (American and European) markets, diamonds are seen as a sign of eternal love and in China diamonds are often associated with status. In Western and Japanese

The Price of Diamonds Is Too High The price of diamonds has been controlled, up until recently, by cartels. Cartels are formed when suppliers of a particular product or service formally agree not to compete with one another. Cartel agreements usually determine the price, output and supply levels as well as where and to whom the product will be distributed to. De Beers is one of the commonly heard names with regard to diamonds. Up until recently De Beers controlled the diamond industry. It both

Blood Diamonds: The Real Story Behind The Diamond Trade. Most of us live in a world of luxury; three meals a day, food on the table, clothes to wear, and a temperature regulated house which in fact, has a roof over our heads. We are so privileged that we even complain about the things so freely given to us, such as our food, clothes, phones, and our given right to education. But what about those who yearn to live a life that isn’t made to feed our privileges? After years, greed captivates the