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Blood Diamonds, also known as "Conflict Diamonds" are stones that are produced in areas controlled by rebel forces that are opposed to internationally recognized governments. The rebels sell these diamonds, and the money is used to purchase arms or to fund their military actions.
Blood Diamonds are often produced through the forced labor of men, women and children. They are also stolen during shipment or seized by attacking the mining operations of legitimate producers. These attacks can be on the scale of a large military operation.
The stones are then smuggled into the international diamond trade and sold as legitimate gems. These diamonds are often the main source of funding for the rebels, however, arms merchants, smugglers and dishonest diamond traders enable their actions.
Enormous amounts of money are at stake and bribes, threats, torture, and murder are modes of operation. This is why the term "blood diamonds" is used.
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When was Falcon's Blood Diamond created?
Falcon's Blood Diamond was created in 2010.
What was the Production Budget for Blood Diamond?
The Production Budget for Blood Diamond was $100,000,000.
How can someone buying a diamond make sure it is not a blood diamond?
You can request a Kimberly Certificate to certify that the diamond that you're purchasing is not a blood diamond.
How can you tell if a diamond is a blood diamond?
Unless you pay a criminal for a diamond who is known as a terrorist, you probably won't be able to tell whether or not the un-certified diamond that you buy is a blood diamond. You can, however, be reasonably assured that when you buy a diamond accompanied by a Kimberly Certificate, that you are **not** buying a blood diamond.
What is the duration of Blood Diamond film?
The duration of Blood Diamond - film - is 2.38 hours.
Who was the director of Blood Diamond?
Only God had the authority to Direct the Movie: Blood Diamond
What does TIA stand for in Blood Diamond?
In the film, Blood Diamond, TIA is short for This Is Africa.
How does changes to the diamond lattice affect the diamond?
Once formed, the diamond lattice does not change. Irregularities in the lattice, however, may affect the stone's colour.
When was Blood Diamond - film - created?
Blood Diamond - film - was created on 2006-12-08.
How much money did Blood Diamond gross worldwide?
Blood Diamond grossed $171,377,916 worldwide.
What is different between diamond and blood diamond?
Every diamond is a diamond: not every diamond is a blood diamond. Blood diamonds earn their name based on how they are extracted from the earth, by whom and for what purpose. Blood diamonds are mined by humans at gun or knife point, aimed by rebels intent on financing mayhem to humans in the form of civil war, terrorism or other uncivil actions.
How much money did Blood Diamond gross domestically?
Blood Diamond grossed $57,377,916 in the domestic market.
