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Insofar as gems are concerned, there are several semi-precious and outright fake objects that can be 'alternatives' to a diamond. Quartz, white sapphire, zircon, moissanite, and glass.
Insofar as industrial use for diamonds -- about 80% of all diamonds mined are industrial diamonds, there are no natural substitutes. However, there are man-made, lab-created alternatives: man-made diamonds.
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How many red diamonds are there in the world?
Since not all of the diamonds in the earth have been unearthed, it is not possible to post a number that has any validity. Natural red diamonds, however, are the most rare of naturally coloured diamonds.
What companies buy blood diamonds?
Well Blood Diamonds are normal diamonds that have been fought for, like in a war if there were diamonds and people killed other people for them, then they are blood diamonds. (they are not red as some people think). So any mineral company will buy a 'Blood Diamond' for more than a ordinary diamond, . :)
Are there any tanzanite mines producing diamonds?
Tanzanite is found in an area where there are no diamonds. Natural tanzanite is endemic only to the Mererani Hills of Northern Tanzania.
Why do humans mine for diamonds?
Humans mine for diamonds for the same reason that any human industry takes a natural resource from the earth: to make money.
What single jewel balances three diamonds?
Without a weight for any of the gems in your question, it is not possible to name a single jewel that balances three diamonds.
Are there any alternatives to steroids?
No there isn't any healthy alternatives to steroids
Are there any alternatives to vitamins?
Carrots are good alternatives for vitamin c.
Do diamonds have any water in them?
No. Diamonds are formed from carbon.
Are Moissanite lab created diamonds better than mined diamonds?
Mined diamonds are superior to any man made diamonds.
Are there any alternatives to Facebook?
myspace
What countries do not mine diamonds?
There are no diamonds mined in any European country.
What cities are diamonds found?
You can purchase diamonds in most any city in the world. There is no 'city' where diamonds are mined, however.
What cities in Africa are diamonds found?
Diamonds are found in diamond mines in Africa, unless you're shopping for diamonds. If the later, you can visit any jewelery story in any city in Africa that sells diamonds and find them there.
Are diamonds and jewelry the same?
No. Diamonds are gemstones; jewelery can be any accessory adornment.
Do diamonds have any elements from the periodic table?
Yes, diamonds are a form of carbon.
Can diamonds be cut to any shape desired in case I want a custom ring?
Diamonds can be cut into almost any shape.
Why are diamonds used to cut metals?
Because diamonds are harder than any metal.
