Gold!
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.
The Cullinan was mined in South Africa, in 1905.
with an pick axe
Yes.
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.
Diamond
diamond
Yes.
According to the Ghana Mining Web Site: " Currently, 1 million carats is produced a year in the country, making Ghana No. 9 of the diamond producers in the world." You can read more on this site, below.
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.