Conflict Diamonds

Diamonds are one of the most valuable and coveted of the precious stones and they have a wide range of uses from jewelry to electronics. Due to their high demand and the value some diamonds can fetch there has developed an illegal trade and unethical practice formed that targets poor areas that are rich in natural diamond deposits. These practices have lead to what is known as Conflict Diamonds. What are Conflict Diamonds? Conflict or "blood" diamonds are ones that have been illegally sold and traded in order to further fund conflict in war-torn areas. According to the World Diamond...