The proper term for "blood diamonds" is "conflict diamonds". Conflict diamonds are diamonds that derive from faction or force regulated areas and used to fund military actions, whereas legitimate/conflict free diamonds can be purchasable from ethical and reputable jewelers. However, after legitimate diamonds are cut and polished, they cannot be distinguished from conflict diamonds.
Blood Diamonds: stones sold by rebel and terrorist groups to fund military activities. Mining of these diamonds strongly impose abuse on human rights and health, as well as funding violence and environmental depletion. They also exploit child and slave labor, as well as stopping the process of building a reputable trade, preventing economic growth. These stones are usually sold as high quality products on an unusually low price.
Legitimate Diamonds: stones that can be legally purchased from retail jewelers. Legitimate diamond industries are committed and legally bound to eradicating conflict diamonds. This includes contries such as South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Global Witness, Partnership Africa Canada, the World Diamond Council, De Beers and the UN, which established the Kimberly Process. The Kimberly Process is an intergovernmental process where rough diamonds highly protected from forgery.
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