Blood Diamonds
By: Cara Lane, Jamie, and Emma
HOW THE DIAMOND TRADE WORKS:
History and Fun Facts
-The term "blood diamond" refers to diamonds that come from war zones in Africa
-Sold illegally to fund war efforts against governments.
-Millions of deaths are traced to the rebel wars and trafficking of these gems.
-At one time the Sierra Leone produced some of the world's best quailty diamonds.
Biblography
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"What Are Blood Diamonds?." Engagement Rings - Worlds Most Beautiful Engagement Rings | RingEnvy.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2013. <http://www.ringenvy.com/engagement-rings/blood-diamonds>.
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