Uh-oh...blood diamonds

[sp1814]

Prior to the film 'Blood Diamond', did anyone here know of the phrase, and subsequently, have you all taken your jewellery back to H.Samuel, Tiffany or wherever you purchased them to get their provenance verified?

[chelle7272]

What all those diamonds I have? I wish!

[tamborine]

Only if they pay me back !

[mccfluff]

yes i had heard of the term and no

[McMouse]

Most diamonds are used in industry Butch. Being extremely hard they are used to tip cutting tools etc. Relatively few go into jewellery.

[funnygirl]

Kanye West sang about them 5 years ago!

I've got diamond studs and there's no way I'm taking them back!!!

[China Doll]

Prior to the film I had yes. Alas, I don't own any diamonds (I don't think) as my preference is towards rubies. Can you get blood rubies? (I think I'd like that colour).

[Davethedog]

Yes I have heard of "blood" Diamonds - However as a tool to buy weapons of war diamonds are fairly recnt so is the term.

You don't have to prove provenance dealers do, they have to buy from countries that are part of an internatonaly accredited scheme, that certificates the authenticity and orogin of any diamonds. Huge fines are levied against those that cannot prove the diamons origin.

[tamborine]

AK14 in place of engagement ring - chancy :D

[naomi24]

Yes I knew the phrase - and no I haven't taken my diamonds back. Some are certificated anyway, but if they weren't what good would taking them back to the shop do me?

[ummmm]

I have a nice diamond on my finger :-)

[naomi24]

Best place for it ummmm. :o)

[R1Geezer]

yes I was aware of the term and yes I rushed all my diamonds back to the Jewellers pronto. I feel so much better now. How about you SP?

[Goodsoulette]

Before the film yes, but not until 2004,I remember the holiday I was on when I read an article about it but baring in mind I have only one diamond ring and it's from sri lanka I didnt go and get it verified. I can't imagine many people who don't have ties to africa somehow would have known about it. the film i thought was bloody awesome though.

[sp1814]

R1Geezer

I only have diamonds on one Tiffanys ring, and it's certified (as not being from a conflict region).

[tamborine]

I thought it was 'cause fiance sweated blood to get one :D