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    Diamonds are one of the most popular minerals in the world and yet people are not aware of the circumstances it takes to acquire this such unique mineral. Many people would agree when I say that this mineral is such a nice thing to look at, but few people actually know what it is made of and how it was formed. These precious minerals are composed of Carbon. The process to making this immaculate mineral is as following. First, you must bury Carbon dioxide deep into the earth; approximately, 100

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    RELEASE (New York, New York) Diamond Envy announces they will donate 5 percent of every sale of a yellow diamond from this year to the Wounded Warrior Project on July 4, 2016. The Wounded Warrior Project offers support programs for individuals who are wounded while serving the country. These wounds include those that are both visible and invisible, and these brave men and women need assistance when recovering from their injuries and as they move back into civilian life. Diamond Envy is proud to offer this

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    The conflict diamonds started to be present and problematic in Sierra Leone as soon as DeBeers mining company took control of all diamond prospects throughout this region. Although DeBeers was keeping a moderate watch on the trading and actions being taken through it, traders from Lebanon (bordered by Syria and Israel to the south) were able to easily smuggle and mine diamonds out through the company. Later towards the 1950s, countries, such as Sierra Leone, had to give up the chance of regulating

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    Exquisiteness of Ruby and Diamond Engagement Rings The most important piece of jewelry of a married woman is her wedding jewelry. These jewelry have aesthetic and emotional values which connect women so deeply with this jewelry. Rings are the most popular kind of jewelry when it comes to wedding jewelry; rings bind us to certain memories but not in an exaggerated way. But it helps us to cherish all those memories that are associated with the ring. And a ruby and diamond ring easily can be the perfect

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    F.) attempted to overthrow the government. The R.U.F. took control of eastern and southern Sierra Leone territories that were rich in diamonds. In order to purchase weapons and ammunitions, the R.U.F. would enslave villages and use the citizens

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    Blood Diamond Study Note

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    sBlood Diamond (2006) CHARACTERS Danny Archer – Diamond Smuggler Maddy Bowden – Journalist Solomon Vandy – Fisherman Dia Vandy (see me no more) Jassie Vandy – Solomon’s Wife Captain Poison Benjamin Kapanay M’Ed Ambassador Walker Diamond Traders Diamond Traders Rudolf Van De Kaap Rupert Simmonds SETTING Sierra Leone 1996-1999 Civil War THEMES R.U.F (Revolutionary United Front) T.I

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    “We covet diamonds in America for a simple reason: the company that stands to profit from diamond sales decided that we should.” I believe that the three main points of this article were, how the value of the diamond came to be, why diamonds are expensive, and why Americans view diamonds with such a high standard. The economic principals discussed in this article are mainly focused on the fact that until 2000, the diamond industry was a monopoly. A monopoly, as defined by our book, has one firm

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    Rough Diamond Essay

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    As demonstrated by rough diamond buyers, the mood of the industry is at new lows. In fact, the willingness to purchase, overall outlooks and the desire to manufacture are all at low levels. More than half of the goods were refused or deferred at DeBeers' recent Sight,. According to Sightholders, 60-90 percent of the offered rough was turned down. A few even turned down the entire allocation. Now, Sightholders say they'll buy rough diamonds only if they can make a profit. This sentiment, while

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    Battling Blood Diamonds Essay examples

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    fighting over? Diamonds. These diamonds, known to many as blood diamonds, conflict diamonds, and war diamonds are what fill the coffers of the warlords and rebel forces of the countries listed above. The money that is derived from the sale of these diamonds is linked to civil war, genocide, and terrorism. To stop the atrocious acts mentioned before, I propose that more needs to be done to stop the flow of blood diamonds in

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    A mans best friend is a dog and girl's Diamonds. Marilyn Monroe said it best, "diamonds are a girl's best friend." This timeless saying makes Tiffany's & Co, Cartier, and Harry Winston very happy and helps the sale of diamonds more than Ms. Monroe will ever know. A diamond is not just the "4c's" anymore, color, carat weight, clarity and cut. Diamonds are revolving into something more than the hardest mineral. The diamond says more than words could express. A symbol of love is worn on the left

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