Imagine how many people die over the expropriation of natural resources period, not to mention ones that have their market price arbitrarily set. Oh the list can go on and on. Lets not even get into diamond marketing. Clearly the age old ploy of having someone buy you a shiny rock as a sign of their love has worn thin, and they have moved to the "right hand ring" so now diamonds can also be a sign of your independence.

p.s. previous comment was not mine

RE: Ten reasons why you should never accept a diamond ring