It is an industry that was supposed to be cleaned up, after the turn-of-the-millennium­ notoriety surrounding so-called blood or conflict ­diamonds—precious stones mined in African war zones ...

For centuries, diamonds have dazzled humanity—celebrated as symbols of love, power, and luxury. But behind their shimmer ...

A look at blood diamonds, how they originated and what's been done to clamp down on the industry: Q. What is a blood diamond? A. The trade in diamonds originating in conflict zones, sometimes ...

A look at blood diamonds, how they originated and what’s been done to clamp down on the industry: Q. What is a blood diamond? A. The trade in diamonds originating in conflict zones, sometimes ...

The newly-appointed U.S. chair of the international diamond watchdog has called for a review of what constitutes a “blood diamond.” According to the Kimberley Process, launched in 2003 to ...

Blood Diamond (opening December 8 throughout San Diego), a story about the illegal diamond trade in Africa. Edward Zwick's Blood Diamond. Edward Zwick, a white American filmmaker, has told the ...

Many people believe the Tiffany diamond is a “blood diamond”. The UN defines blood or conflict diamonds as those that originate from areas “controlled by forces or factions opposed to ...

Sierra Leone's traffic in diamonds has left a trail of carnage. While they may seem a symbol of happiness, the reality of the gems is far from that. Conflict, or blood diamonds are mined in a war ...