diamonds are tainted these days
and i do not mean in cut, color or clarity
http://www.sprol.com/?p=293http://www.amnestyusa.org/amnestynow/diamonds.htmlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conflict_diamondthat 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