Mined or natural diamonds are more expensive than man-made diamonds. If monetary value is an advantage, then a mined diamond has the advantage of value.
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There are several reasons why a natural, gem-quality diamond is costly, the foremost being it's rarity. Only about 20% of all diamonds mined are gem-quality. Also, lab-created diamonds are less costly that natural diamonds. Industrial quality diamonds are not costly.
Coltan is mined in Eastern parts of Congo and Central Africa
Diamond mining contributes to the local economy in the same ways that any kind of process industry operation contributes. Jobs, taxes and company benefits are high on these lists of contributions.
Gem-quality diamonds represent only about 20% of all diamonds mined. Because diamonds are valued according to their clarity, colour, carat weight and cut, the higher-quality gem stones command millions of dollars.
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The Cullinan was mined in South Africa, in 1905.
If it's a mined diamond, the diamond is as old as the earth itself.
Mined diamonds are more valuable than manufactured diamonds, as gemstones. This may not be a consideration for you, in which case, you would own a manufactured diamond.
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Diamond
It is a term used to describe a diamond that was mined in a war zone and used to finance war activities. These diamonds are typically mined in unstable regions of Africa.
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Malawi does not enjoy the richness of natural resources akin to their neighbors: no diamonds are mined there.
A natural diamond is one that is mined from the earth. One that is grown in a laboratory would not be a natural diamond.