Free diamonds, buy at your own risk! Countries around the world possess the most prized stones on the planet! A conflict diamond is when a rough diamond is mined in an area controlled by rebel forces whose sale is used to finance anti-government military actions. This multi-billion dollar industry extracts and sells these jewels to customers who can afford them. Sierra Leone, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo are the countries that are the main producers of the diamond industry and are the main locations of “conflict” or “blood” diamonds. The term “conflict diamond” appeared in the media in the late 1990s. Especially in Africa, this precious natural resource is sought after by everyone for its value. When mining these gems, the conditions and working capacity are really affected, just to mine the gemstones. Locals working in the industry, such as men, women and children, are extremely affected as they risk their lives to earn some money. Blood diamonds are immensely valuable and profitable, but the process of mining these expensive gems is dangerous and expensive. The country of Sierra Leone, located on the west coast of Africa, is today a major producer and exporter of the diamond industry. The effect that “conflict” diamonds have on society in Sierra Leone has suffered horrific social and economic costs due to the civil war and struggle for control of diamonds in the region. When civil war broke out in Sierra Leone, tons of money was constantly sent to the war. However, when the war ended, Sierra Leone was paralyzed. 1Sin......middle sheet......the DRC. It's great that funding for these conflicts has been seized. Last year, officials said diamond exports from Congo grew by $2 billion, nearly a fifth of the country's gross domestic product. With the increase in this export, the diamond industry will also mature greatly here as well as around the world. Although “conflict” diamonds are still busy around the world and primarily in Africa, the diamond industry continues to grow and prosper stronger than ever. The methods for extracting the fine gems that everyone desires may not be a completely surefire proof, but they work and allow us to extract the most exquisite and profound jewels ever made from our planet. With the history of this industry dating back years, we can be sure that it will enlighten us not only on the value or carat of a stone, but also on the price of a lifetime that the stone gives you.