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It's possible that diamonds were discovered in India as long ago as 6,000 years.
Without documentation, it might be difficult to settle on a precise year in which diamonds were first mined.
Initially, it's understandable that diamonds were found far from their point of origin, having been washed into riverbeds by water running over the diamond pipe.
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Where were diamonds first mined?
Diamonds have been part of human history for more than 6,000 years. The best estimates are that the earliest diamonds were found in India. Whether these stones were actually mined, or were simply picked up from the dirt is unknown. Mining for diamonds commercially can be traced to India, Brazil and South Africa in the 1800s.
When were the diamonds in India discovered?
Diamonds were first discovered in India around the 4th century BC. They were mined primarily in the Golconda region, which is present-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. India remained the world's sole source of diamonds until the 18th century when diamond deposits were discovered in Brazil.
What country was blood diamonds found in?
Blood diamonds become blood diamonds when they are traded for money to finance terrorism, mayhem and other crimes against humanity. Diamonds found anywhere can become blood diamonds, therefore, depending on how they are traded.
When was the blood diamond discovered in east Africa?
There is no single 'blood diamond'. The term blood diamond is applied to diamonds dug by humans at gunpoint under threat of death or dismemberment. Monies from the sale of blood diamonds funds terrorism, war and civil mayhem. You can read more about the history of blood diamonds in several African countries, below.
How do you dig blood diamonds?
'Blood' describes the mining method, not the type or quality of the stones found. Blood diamonds are diamonds excavated from the earth by people who work as 'slaves', and whose work with diamonds can cause them to bleed to death when the overseer hacks off their hand or shoots the slave on a whim. Because one digs blood diamonds at gunpoint, you might not want to volunteer for this job. At gunpoint, or knife-point or under other threat of death or physical mayhem, you stand in a stream and pick through rocks in the stream bed, or dig with a shovel and fill sorting trays with earth, while another 'slave' sifts through the earth searching for diamonds.
Are diamonds mined?
Yes, diamonds are mined.
What is mined to get diamonds?
The earth is mined to get diamonds.
What kinds of diamonds are there and how many diamonds are there?
There are numerous 'kinds' of diamonds -- too many to list. The number of diamonds cannot be determined, since not all diamonds have been mined to date.
What is gold and diamonds mined in?
Gold and diamonds are both mined in the earth.
What is done with diamonds mined in Australia?
Diamonds mined in Australia follow the same type of distribution channel as diamonds mined in any country. Mined diamonds are graded, brokered, then bought and sold based on the diamond's quality.
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How much space would all the diamonds in the world take up?
The answer is unknowable, since not all the diamonds in the world have been mined to date.
What is the world's diamonds are mined in southern Africa?
Yes, diamonds are mined in South Africa.
What are brown diamonds?
Brown diamonds are the most common colour of diamonds mined, of gem-quality. Only about 20% of all diamonds mined are of gem quality.
Why are diamonds valuble?
Diamonds are very valuable because they are rare and precious metals. Diamonds were first mined over 2800 years ago in India.
What releases diamonds from the earth?
Diamonds have to be mined by humans
What is mined in Angola?
Diamonds.
