I have worked in the diamond industry for many years, but in recent years have enjoyed working with...(expand)
I have worked in the diamond industry for many years, but in recent years have enjoyed working with natural fancy colored diamonds. My own engagement ring is made up of pink diamonds.
Yes, the influence of De Beers is huge and undeniable, however they are not the only diamond monopoly. Diamonds have always been a luxury and if we look back in history every monarch had an impressive collection of diamonds that very often today are displayed in museums. Over time their value increased and this proves one important fact, and that is that diamonds bear not only jewelry value but a huge investment value. Do you know any other item that for centuries never lost its monetary value?