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Because of the successful advertising campaigns in the United States, diamonds symbolize Eternal Love, A Diamond Is Forever, Continuing Affection, A Successful Relationship, Independence, and Wealth. Diamonds also stand for The Africa's Killing Fields, Bloodshed, Anarchy, and Genocide. Diamonds known as conflict diamonds originate from the war zones of Africa. On December 1, 2000 the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution defining the role of conflict diamonds with the intent of cutting off the sources of funding for rebel forces and to help shorten the wars and prevent their recurrence. Conflict diamonds are diamonds that originate from areas controlled by forces or factions opposed to legitimate and internationally recognized governments, and are used to fund military action in opposition to those governments, or in contravention of the decisions of the Security Council. Among the countries most affected by the terror inflicted by traders in conflict diamonds are Liberia, Sierra Leone and also Angola. Prominent among the military groups involved in such trade are the UNITA in Angola, Revolutionary United Front of Sierra Leone and even the government of Liberia that funds rebel activities in Sierra Leone without paying any heed to the international condemnation such activities are eliciting. It has been estimated that in 1990 as much as 15 percent of the total production of diamonds were conflict diamonds. In 2004 it was reported that this percentage had fallen to approximately 1 percent. The first step in stopping the trade in conflict diamonds was to stop purchasing raw diamonds from those countries that are involved in selling such diamonds and thus choking the funding channels for arms and ammunition. To get around the United Nations General Assembly resolution, these diamonds were sold through contacts in neighboring countries and after the stones are polished, ascertaining their origins becomes next to impossible. The Kimberly Process Certification Scheme (KPCS). In May of 2000, the diamond producing countries of South Africa first met in Kimberley to develop a plan that could halt the trade of conflict diamonds by establishing a way that diamond origin could be certified. During the next several years the World Diamond Congress, World Federation of Diamond Bourses, World Diamond Council and other originations became involved with trying to halt the flow of conflict diamonds. After 2 years of negotiation between Governments, Diamond Producers and Non-Government organizations the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) was created. The benefits to countries that put an end to trading in conflict diamonds is immense and it could mean better economic development and prosperity. With the institution of curbs in conflict diamonds such as the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme, there has been a dramatic improvement noticeable in its trade. Resourceful and unscrupulous groups still manage to elude the legal barriers and still find ways of infiltrating the diamond centers of the world. It may not be feasible to stop the trading in conflict diamonds by 100 percent but with marked drop reported in 2004, there is hope for the world that the strife and genocide taking place in Africa will soon come to an end. Please do not support the war effort. Insist on a certification before purchasing a diamond. It will tell you the stone's carat weight, its color and clarity, flaws, and its origins. A04 Facts About Black Diamonds A05 The Facts About Blue Diamonds A06 Facts About Champagne Diamonds A07 Facts About Pink Diamonds A08 Facts About Yellow Diamonds A09 Facts About Green Diamonds A10 Facts About White Diamonds A11 World Famous Diamonds 1 A12 World Famous Diamonds 2 A13 Why Are Some Diamonds Colored A14 Facts About Man Made Diamonds A15 World Famous Diamonds 3 A16 The 4cs Of Diamond Grading A17 World Famous Diamonds 4 A18 World Famous Diamonds 5 A19 Diamonds And The Computer Industry A20 History Of Man Made Diamonds A21 History Of Synthetic Diamonds A22 World Famous Diamonds 6 A23 Tips For Buying Emerald Cut Diamonds A24 Everyone Wants Big Diamonds A25 Facts About Rough Diamonds A26 Find Your Own Diamond Mine A27 Crater Of Diamonds State Park A28 Buying A Diamond Engagement Ring A29 What To Look For When You Buy Diamond Jewelry A30 The Secrets To Purchasing Diamond Wedding Rings A31 How To Compare The Price Of Diamonds A32 Tips For Buying Princess Cut Diamonds A33 Should You Invest In Certified Diamonds A34 Diamonds From Sierra Leon A35 Are Diamonds Valuable A36 Are Those Diamonds Real A37 What Went Into Getting Those Diamond Cuts A38 Do You Need A Diamond Anniversary Ring A39 Finding A Diamond Buyer A40 What To Look For In A Diamond Wholesaler A41 Where You Can Find A Discount Diamond A42 How To Choose A Platinum Diamond Ring |
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