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Blood Diamond: The Movie

June 8, 2006, 12:54 pm

I was reading up on this movie, in production now, called Blood Diamond. It’s directed by Edward Zwick, who also directed The Last Samurai and Courage Under Fire, and will film on location in Port Edward, South Africa; Maputo, Mozambique and Cape Town, South Africa.

The synopsis is based around the horrific civil war in Sierra Leone, circa 1999, revolving primarily with ‘blood diamonds,” also known as ‘’conflict diamonds”. Which are the precious stones used to finance rebellions, privateers, and terrorists. Told through the story of Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio), a South African mercenary, and Solomon Vandy (Djimon Hounsou), a Mende fisherman. Both men are African, but their varied histories as such must come together in a common quest. As Archer, in prison for smuggling, finds out that Solomon – who was taken from his family and forced to work in the diamond fields – has found and hidden the extraordinary rough stone. With the help of Maddy Bowen (Jennifer Connelly), an American journalist, the two men embark on a trek through rebel territory. A journey that could save Solomon’s family and give Archer the second chance he thought he would never have, all as they attempt to thwart the syndicate that controls the local diamond mining industry.

Thus far, a release date is idealized for late in this year.

But it made me start wondering, will this story actually bring attention to the fundamentals of the issue, through the use of the star power at its disposal? Or will it just become an idealistic voyage of fanfare by those who have no real grasp of what dangerous ground they toil upon?

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    No Conflict Diamonds | Saving money and avoiding mined diamond scams

    June 7, 2006, 4:10 pm

    This is a great article that entails a good many of the scams that are put forth by mined diamond jewelers.

    High quality man made diamonds are a bargain at about $80 per carat, and they do not increase in price exponentially as carat weight increases. For example, a one-carat synthetic diamond costs about $80; a three-carat man made diamond would then sell for $240. A one-carat mined diamond that sells for $3000 would go for $45,000 in a three-carat size, all things being equal, which with mined diamonds is never the case. Perplexing comparative evaluations, exponential price growth, consumer confusion, and the reality of diamond industry antics is why the mined diamond business is awash in dirty tricks. Here are descriptions of the most sneaky and pervasive mined diamond scams:

    THE BLUE-WHITE SCAM: A jeweler tells you, “This is a blue-white diamond.” This is a very old term. The dealer will probably tell you that it is a better diamond, but actually it is just the opposite.

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    (posted in the diamond, diamonds, diamond alternatives, conflict-free diamonds, diamond substitute, what is the best diamond substitute, best diamond substitute, conflict free diamonds category)

    The Right Hand Diamond Ring … The Latest Trend in Jewelry Fashion

    June 6, 2006, 5:58 pm

    The newest design, which applies beautifully to women and men … in both the hetero- and homo- communities … is all about the alternative placements. Check out the article about:

    The hottest trend in jewelry fashion, the Right Hand Diamond Ring seems to raise sales sky-high.

    The latest trend in diamond jewelry is the Right Hand Diamond Ring. The marketing significance load is addressing mainly to the independent career woman of the 21-st century. It stands for success, strength, self assertiveness and freedom.

    After the world has been filled up with the symbol of eternal love - the diamond engagement ring, the marketing strategy accompanying this old-renewed product opposes the right-hand ring to the diamond engagement rings and diamond anniversary bands. It is not only being positioned on a different hand but it also differs significantly in design. [ continued ]

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    (posted in the diamond, diamonds, diamond rings, diamond ring, diamond engagement rings, diamond engagement ring, diamond anniversary rings, princess cut diamond rings, emerald cut diamond rings category)

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