Diamond Engagement Rings

[Uadzit]

The first diamond engagement ring was presented in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria to Mary of Burgundy.  

[Nechbet]

surprised  

[chessiejo]

diamonds are tainted these days

and i do not mean in cut, color or clarity

http://www.sprol.com/?p=293
http://www.amnestyusa.org/amnestynow/diamonds.html



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conflict_diamond

that last is a less than adequate treastment; it is not just about war, but ongoing internal predation, and there is no way to ensure your gem is not tainted since they freely cross african borders  

[Nechbet]

Yeah, it's horrible. sad