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