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Conflict diamonds fund terrorism, civil war, mayhem and other harm toward humans.
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Who used the conflict diamonds?
According to DiamondFacts.org: "Conflict diamonds are diamonds illegally traded to fund conflict in war-torn areas, particularly in central and western Africa." You can read more, below.
Diamonds that are mined by force and sold in the black market are called?
Conflict diamonds or blood diamonds. These diamonds are often used to fund conflict and civil wars in diverse regions around the world.
What are conflict diamonds used for?
1. To wear as jewelry. 2. To sponsor wars. Choose responsibly. There are Conflict Free diamonds - certified by Kimberley or lab created diamonds.
Are conflict diamonds sold in the US legally?
Conflict diamonds from Liberia and Sierra Leone are barred from import by executive orders. It is difficult to identify conflict diamonds conclusively meaning that some diamonds sold int he US may very well be conflict diamonds.
Are uncut diamonds legal?
It is legal, as long as they are not "conflict" diamonds or "Blood" diamonds. Follow Unfollow Block Unblock Conflict diamonds are diamonds illegally traded to fund conflict in war-torn areas, particularly in central and western Africa. The United Nations (UN) defines conflict diamonds as "...diamonds that originate from areas controlled by forces or factions opposed to legitimate and internationally recognized governments, and are used to fund military action in opposition to those governments, or in contravention of the decisions of the Security Council." These diamonds are sometimes referred to as "blood diamonds."
How are conflict diamonds obtained?
Conflict diamonds are usually mined by humans digging in the soil.
How do conflict diamonds affect cultures?
Conflict diamonds can destroy, dismember and dismantle cultures.
Are blood diamonds and conflict diamonds the same thing?
Yes blood diamonds and conflict diamonds are the same thing. They can also be called converted diamonds, war diamonds or hot diamonds. Hopefully this answered your question.
How do conflict diamonds effect people?
People who mine conflict diamonds can be killed for a whim; conflict diamonds fund mayhem, war, civil unrest and other inhumane activities.
Do Swarovski earrings have conflict free diamonds in them?
Swarovski earrings are not real diamonds, therefore there is no concern about conflict free diamonds. Swarovski jewelry is made from crystals, not diamonds.
How do you know that the diamond you are buying was not found using slave labor?
These diamonds are called conflict diamonds. Conflict diamonds are diamonds that originate from areas controlled by forces or factions opposed to legitimate and internationally recognized governments. They are used to fund military action in opposition to those governments, or in contravention of the decisions of the United Nations Security Council. The best way to tell if a diamond is a conflict diamond is to shop at a retailer that has a strict policy against selling conflict diamonds.
What is the system that is used to stop the trading of conflict diamonds?
The system is called the Kimberly Process.
