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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∙ 2010-06-02 19:24:59Yes, diamonds are mined.
The earth is mined to get diamonds.
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.
Gold and diamonds are both mined in the earth.
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.
Mined diamonds are superior to any man made diamonds.
Yes, diamonds are mined in South Africa.
Diamonds are mined, they are not harvested.
Diamonds are mined.
Diamonds are mined in Canada.
The answer is unknowable, since not all the diamonds in the world have been mined to date.
Diamonds are mined, so whatever effect mining may have on the earth is made when diamonds are mined.