| Diamonds are sold across the world and are | | | | continues. And thirdly, diamonds are one of |
| bought for many reasons. If Fred for example | | | | the hardest substances in the world and |
| was given one as a present he would be an | | | | therefore are all but impossible to damage or |
| extremely lucky man. However, diamonds are | | | | break. |
| very very expensive and the likelihood of | | | | |
| gaining one would generally be for more | | | | Diamond Ringss |
| romantic purposes. Diamonds are | | | | |
| traditionally given as a symbol of love in | | | | Diamonds originate from various countries |
| the form of a ring, either for an engagement | | | | around the world. The majority of them are |
| or a wedding. Diamond rings are considered | | | | situated in Africa (they include South |
| to be one of the most beautiful gifts one can | | | | Africa, Sierra Leone, Ghana, and the Ivory |
| get. | | | | Coast) and have caused many arguments |
| | | | resulting in national conflicts. This was |
| Sold in different shapes and sizes, diamond | | | | depicted in the film Blood diamond featuring |
| rings can be found at pretty much any high | | | | Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou. |
| street store operating in the jewellery | | | | Diamonds can also be found in South America |
| business including which has a particularly | | | | and parts of the Far East including China and |
| good selection. Although sold in various | | | | India. These precious stones are then |
| forms, nearly 80% of diamonds are sold as a | | | | exported out of these countries and delivered |
| round stones. But whether they are round, | | | | to four major cutting centres around the |
| oval or even square, diamond rings are | | | | world; Antwerp, Tel Aviv, New York and |
| absolutely stunning and maintain their | | | | Bombay. It is here that the diamonds are |
| supremacy. This is because firstly, no | | | | then cut and turned into products that can be |
| matter what the economic climate, diamond | | | | sold in various international markets all |
| rings always maintain their value. Secondly, | | | | over the world. |
| its beauty is so pure that its value | | | | |