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Most diamonds mined in Africa are in fact blood diamonds but perhaps its relative to your point of view? The diamonds typically called blood diamonds are the ones controlled and or sold by rebels in various countries in Africa.
Given this broad definition, most any diamond could be called a 'blood diamond'. However, The Kimberly Process gives buyers the sense that a Kimberly Certified Diamond has not been mined by rebel-controlled workers.
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Where did blood diamonds come from?
Blood diamonds are diamonds found in the earth -- where all diamonds are found -- but are mined under threat of death and dismemberment. Blood diamonds are traded by terrorists and rebel groups to fund mayhem against humans.
In 1990 which country controlled 25 percent of the worlds oil reserves?
Saudi Arabia
Where does most of the world gold and diamonds come from?
Most of the world's gold comes from mines in China, Australia, Russia, and the United States. On the other hand, the majority of the world's diamonds are sourced from countries such as Russia, Botswana, Canada, and Australia.
What is the most famous conflict diamond in history?
Conflict Diamonds are also known as Blood Diamonds because they come from the most controlled and conflicted ares of the world. It is unclear as to what the most famous conflict diamond in history is.
How did conflict diamonds effect the diamond market around the world?
Conflict diamonds are diamonds generally found on the ground or rivers. The problem is that in areas of rebellion or high crime, the bad guys used the money from selling these raw stones to finance their crimes or rebellions. There are estimates indicating that conflict or blood diamonds were never more than 5% of the diamonds in the world. Now they are less than 1%. Why? The Kimberly Process. You can read more about the Kimberly Process, below.
