Another interesting fact about diamonds has to do with the deBeers slogan "Diamonds are forever." They are not forever. Just take one and hold it over a flame.
On Apr 20 07:56 PM The Geoffster wrote:
> Diamonds are neither scarce nor precious. They are cheap stones whose > price is manipulated by the De Beers cartel. Through slick advertising, > the cartel has managed to con buyers into believing they are valuable. > Just try to resell one for what you paid for it. Buy CZ instead.
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On Apr 20 07:56 PM The Geoffster wrote:
> Diamonds are neither scarce nor precious. They are cheap stones whose
> price is manipulated by the De Beers cartel. Through slick advertising,
> the cartel has managed to con buyers into believing they are valuable.
> Just try to resell one for what you paid for it. Buy CZ instead.