Conflict diamonds 'help' the terrorists and criminals who profit from them. In local economies run by terrorists and criminals, you could say that conflict diamonds 'help' those economies, because the diamonds are turned into cash.
Like any commodity export, diamonds can enhance local and national economies by bringing in money in exchange for the commodity.
You may be thinking of blood diamonds, which are also known as conflict diamonds.
Zales obtain their diamonds from all over the world. However, they follow a strict policy concerning conflict diamonds. They follow a process called the Kimberly process to assure that diamonds they purchase are not coming from countries that use the income to help fund war or cause human abuses. See the related link below for more information on Zales stance on conflict diamonds and the Kimberly process.
CTW referencing diamonds stands for carat total weight. Take your diamonds to a local jeweler who can help you understand their collective value.
Take your diamonds to a local jeweler who can help you value them. Only given the carat weight of a collection of diamonds, there is no way to estimate a value.
That is a very good movie, i dont believe the movie is based on a true story. I do know that it was based upon the conflict diamonds, and the violence that went along in the movie. Its more to understand and help buyers avoid purchasing black market conflict diamonds.
Your ring -- lacking any documentation as to its metal and details about the diamonds -- is worth whatever someone will pay you for it. A local jeweler can help you understand the facts about your bracelet, and you can pay a gemologist to evaluate the diamonds.
Many local jewelry stores will help you appraise your diamonds and give you a fair market value for the gems. There are also companies that you can send your gems to for an appraisal and they will make you an offer.
To help manage the economies of struggling countries
Every diamond is valued by its cut, colour, clarity and carat weight. A local jeweler may be able to help you compare two similar diamonds, each with a different colour, and explain to you why one may be more valuable than the other.
They help the economic income.
Take your earring to a local jeweler who can help you grade and value the diamonds and the metal. S/he can give you a price.