dimonds

Diamonds are the most precious stones in the world. Have you ever thought of how they get from the earth to onto your fiancés finger? I will now describe important locations along the trade rout these most valuable of rocks pass.


De beers consolidated mines ltd is the name of the biggest diamond mining company in the world and its mine their diamonds in south africa. In the early 20th century the company keeps the price of diamond high by restricting the amount of diamonds. The city named Antwerp is a diamond center for 600 years. Indian families and Lebanese are the associated people with diamond trade in this city. 1500 polishers and cutters are left in the city today. 80% of the worlds rough diamonds pass through the city. 90% of the worlds rough diamonds are cut polished in India. Rough diamonds come from Antwerp and tel aviv. 40 cents is the cost paid fror each cut and polished gem. The city growing reputation as a diamond hub is Dubai. 50 years with zero tax is the special government incentive deal attracting diamond trades to the city. Nearly 1 billion pound sterling is the business worth there. Hiphop is the kind stars who buy lot of diamonds.