Trace the deadly path of the world's most precious stones

Long a symbol of love, affection, and faithfulness, the diamond is now increasingly linked with war, blood and brutality. In the diamond rich West African nation of Sierra Leone, rebels used the precious gems to bankroll a violent ten-year insurrection, leaving a terrorized population and a ravaged landscape in its wake. National Geographic correspondents follow the trail of illicit diamonds from their origin in the muddy pits of impoverished Sierra Leone, to the pristine cobblestone streets of Antwerp, Belgium, to their final stop in the glittering display cases of New York’s finest jewelry stores.

Blood Diamonds (Diamonds of War)

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Blood Diamonds (Diamonds of War)

Release Year: 2003

Duration: 64 min

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Long a symbol of love, affection, and faithfulness, the diamond is now increasingly linked with war, blood and brutality. In the diamond rich West African nation of Sierra Leone, rebels used the precious gems to bankroll a violent ten-year insurrection, leaving a terrorized population and a ravaged landscape in its wake. National Geographic correspondents follow the trail of illicit diamonds from their origin in the muddy pits of impoverished Sierra Leone, to the pristine cobblestone streets of Antwerp, Belgium, to their final stop in the glittering display cases of New York’s finest jewelry stores.

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Posted 07/11/09 by Chbet

As I look at my engagement ring and wedding band, i wonder if someone lost a limb or a life, this price is too high for just a peeble. How can anyone help to stop this? What are purple Diamonds?

Posted 05/20/09 by Gbooy

Also I think that purple diamonds should be it.

Posted 05/19/09 by Gbooy

National Geographic are brilliant. Anyone know what guide by them will help me about purple diamonds which assemble jewels?

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