[riverrunner]

Yes unless they are used in manufacturing. They are just pretty stones.

Good marketing by the diamond companys have made the market.They have convinced a lot of people to spend money on something just to look at. So be it.

I would rather buy a good firearm then any diamond.

[DManA]

Yea, give me something I can play with.

I would rather buy a good firearm then any diamond.

[Snowyman]

They have convinced a lot of people to spend money on something just to look at

That's pretty much it.

I think the intent of the article is simply to point out that given the US government debt and pressure on the value of the US dollar those seeking safe haven in diamonds , say rather than gold or silver , could find their safe haven , not so safe . Just manufactured away..

otoh, many just buy firearms to look at too.