Free diamonds, buy at your own risk! Countries all over the world have the most precious stones on the planet! A conflict diamond is when a rough diamond is mined in an area controlled by insurgent forces whose sale is used to finance anti-government military action. This multi-billion dollar industry mines and sells this jewelry to customers who can afford it. Sierra Leone, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo are countries that are major producers in the diamond industry and are the main locations for “conflict” or “blood” diamonds. The term conflict diamond appeared in the media in the late 1990s. Mainly in Africa, this prized natural resource is sought after by everyone because of its value. While mining these gemstones, the conditions and capacity of the workforce are actually affected, just to mine the gemstones. The residents who work in the company, men, women and children, are extremely affected because they put their lives in danger to earn a few dollars. Blood diamonds are extremely valuable and profitable, but the process of mining these expensive gemstones is dangerous and expensive. The country of Sierra Leone, located on the west coast of Africa, is today one of the leading producers and exporters in the diamond industry. The effect of “conflict” diamonds on Sierra Leonean society has suffered horrific social and economic costs due to the civil war and struggle for control of diamonds in the region. When the civil war broke out in Sierra Leone, tons of money were constantly sent to the war. However, by the end of the war, Sierra Leone was crippled. 1Sin......middle of paper......the DRC. It is great that the funding for these conflicts has been seized. Last year, officials said Congo's diamond exports increased by $2 billion, or nearly a fifth of the country's gross domestic product. With the increase in these exports, the diamond industry will also experience great maturity here as well as around the world. Although “conflict” diamonds are still traded throughout the world and primarily in Africa, the diamond industry continues to grow and prosper stronger than ever. . The gemstone mining methods that everyone desires may not be completely proof-proof, but they work and allow us to extract the most exquisite and profound gems our planet has ever created. With the history of this industry going back many years, we can be sure that it will shed light not only on the value or carat of a stone, but also on the price of a lifetime that will earn you the stone..