Conflict Free

Conflict diamonds are those sold in order to fund armed conflict and civil war. Profits from the trade in conflict diamonds, worth billions of dollars, were used by warlords and rebels to buy arms during the devastating wars in African countries. Wars that have cost an estimated 3.7 million lives. While a lot has been done to combat the flow of these diamonds, the problem is still around. The movie, Blood Diamond highlights this devastating issue. Get in the know and learn what questions to ask when purchasing a diamond or better yet, recycle and reuse.