Archive for January, 2009
Time to upgrade your knowledge about Conflict Diamonds, also referred to as blood diamonds or war diamonds, are diamonds mined in a war zone and sold internationally. The miners are subject to human rights abuses, and the profits go towards war efforts in already politically unstable regions.
Despite international efforts to identify and boycott conflict diamonds, many still make it into the international market. The World Diamond Council verifies that diamonds being sold did not come from a conflict region, and can be labeled conflict-free. Smuggling makes it difficult to completely verify, so many diamond sellers donate money to relief charities in order to make their diamonds conflict-neutral.
Our background Conflict / Blood Diamond Research
The UN Stand
UN – General Assembly adopts resolution on “conflict diamonds”
Global Policy Forum – Diamonds in Conflict: Key UN Documents
US Policy and Laws
Global Policy Forum – Senator Judd Gregg Introduces Conflict Diamonds Act to SenateCanadian Policy and Laws
CRS Report for Congress – Diamonds and Conflict: Background, Policy, and LegislationEuropean Policy and Laws
Conflict Prevention
EU and the Kimberly Process
War economies: EU policy options
Conflict Prevention: a major priority for the EU external relations
Worldwide Transparency in the Diamond Sector
UN – General Assembly adopts resolution on “conflict diamonds”
ALL DIAMONDS SOLD BY DIAMONDS-USA ARE CHECKED CONFLICT FREE
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Did you know ?
- It is estimated that less than one percent of women will ever wear a diamond of one carat or more.
- The word Carat is thought to be derived from the Carab Bean – an ancient unit of weight.
- Diamonds were first mined in India over 2,800 years ago.
- The largest diamond ever found weighed 3106 carats
- The ancient Greeks believed that diamonds were splinters of stars fallen to the earth.
- A diamond has a melting point of approximately 4,000 degrees centigrade.
- 25% of Israel`s total export earnings come from Diamonds.
- The tradition of giving a diamond engagement ring comes from Archduke Maximilian of
- Austria who gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy in 1477.
- The reason an engagement ring is worn on the third finger of the left hand dates back to the early Egyptian belief that the vein of love (vena amoris) ran directly from the heart to the top of the third finger, left hand.
Diamonds-USA, leading online retailer of Loose Diamonds and Diamond Rings
Ever wondered how to get the most amount fo diamond for your money? Ever wanted to get your hands on something so different and unique you couldn’t even imagine what it is you want? let me help you out here on both fronts.
Diamonds-USA have launched the 1 Carat Look Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamonds head is invisble set of four diamonds totaling 0.45 carats and average F, average VS2. 1.00 carat 1 diamond like this is over us$5000!!!
Appraised Price: USA – $2,018 / UK – £1,372
Discount Price: USA - $1,210 / UK – £823
Check out the pictures of the 1 Carat Look Diamond Engagement Ring. today.
I couldnt resist (since I was on the topic yesterday) to bring you this link from Victorias Secret.
The worlds most expensive bra has been produced for the Victorias Secret fashion show. Over $12m of diamond encrusted bra cup and straps. This breathtaking bra features a delicate floral design rendered in 18-karat white gold with over 2,900 pave-set diamonds and 22 ruby gemstones. With a focal 101-carat flawless pear-shaped diamond. Price $12,500,000
They’ve called it the fantasy bra, which is quite appropriate since for most women its something they can only fantisize about owning. And for men, well its just a fantasy bra
Today we bring you the worlds most expensive computer mouse. Encrusted in diamonds, this item would / could make a perfect gift for a 60th wedding anniversary, as diamond is the traditional gift for this event, it is also a great choice for a 50th wedding anniversary, as Gold is the traditional gift for this event!”
The manufactureres allow customers to personalise each order mouse with diamond initials or pattern of their choice. Customers can choose from yellow, red or white gold with white or black trim. Each mouse is made to order and you will need to allow up to 3 weeks for delivery.
Pat Says Now is a Swiss manufacturer of individual computer mice. They design and produce mice in all shapes and colours. Pat Says Now combines Swiss quality with innovative ideas and creative designs – they bring colour into office life and make working truly fun! Their innovative design makes Pat Says Now mice a perfect gift for anybody working with a computer. Attractively wrapped in a specially designed box, these trendy “desk pets” are a temptation not many can resist.
Diamonds-USA does not make diamond encrusted mice, but we’re happy to share these weird and wacky news items with our readers. To learn more about the diamonds on offer at Diamonds-USA, visit the site and browse the diamond catalog.