[ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas]

Diamonds can be manufactured for less than it costs to mine them.

I agree. I can't understand why the price of diamonds has not dropped. Obviously, there are powers that do not want that to happen.

[garyhope]

It used to be or still is DeBeers. They had absolute control over the supply and sales of diamonds.

I read a long time ago that diamonds are not really that rare. After all, they’re just compressed carbon, a very comman element.

If it weren’t for DeBeers, the price of diamonds would be $50. a carat.

I could be wrong, I’m no expert.