What Price Has Humanity Paid For Blood Diamonds?

by Stephen Reeves

Diamonds are the hardest substance known to man and is also one of the most sought after gems on the planet. They are valued by their clarity, color, carat and cut but when they come out of the ground they look nothing like the cut and polished gems you see in the shop window. In the dark corner of this stone is an unimaginable life of greed, corruption and brutality.

The 1980's US Diamond Market Revolution

by Eli Zabib

Get the upper hand on your quest to find your special diamond. This article is the forth in an 11 part series designed to make you a diamond "expert." The complete series will arm you with the vital knowledge you'll need in order to find and buy the perfect diamond for you at the best possible price.

http://ezinearticles.com/?The-1980s-US-Diamond-Market-Revolution&id=2540560 - Jun 29, 2009

Diamond Traders

by Hayi Mansoor

Diamond traders are people who buy diamonds from diamond wholesalers and then sell to retailer buyers or to jewelry designers and merchants. Of course, owning diamonds is a great feeling and one that can't be easily replicated. But, if you are interested in starting your own diamond trading business, you'll have a lot to learn and understand about the diamond industry and how about making your business run successfully. So before you run out to invest your hard earned money into a diamond jewelry business for selling loose diamonds, you must remember that you don't want to deal with just about any diamond wholesaler. Much like any other business choice, you need to be particular about who you choose to deal with and make a choice using your discretion.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Diamond-Traders&id=1394419 - Aug 08, 2008

Role of Diamond Wholesalers in Diamond Trading

By R Govindan

Diamond trading begins with the rough sorting of diamonds in the diamond exchanges. After this sorting starts the largest and by far the most important step which is the wholesale marketing of a diamond.

Diamonds go through the hands of many wholesale traders before reaching the retail outlets, for me and you to buy it. Hence diamond wholesalers marketing largely influences the price, quality and quantity of retail diamonds that reach the international markets.

Though diamond traders play an important role in diamond trading they are largely controlled by diamond exchanges. Since diamond exchanges are large and powerful, they enjoy a monopoly in the diamond industry.

The Online Diamond Trading and Appraisal

by R Govindan

In the past, it might seem almost impossible to buy a diamond online, but surprisingly, today the influence of internet and online trading is significantly visible even on the diamond trading industry. Today almost all forms of diamond including loose diamonds, wholesale diamonds and finished diamond jewelry are being sold and bought online.

Online wholesale trading
Online trading will open a large unknown market right in front of you. You don't need to choose from a small range of items available in the close-by showrooms. All the more, jewelry shopping is all about the available choice as there can be no limit to types of diamonds available.
Online wholesale diamond trading is very profitable for both dealers and retail customers. The prices at which you receive the diamond jewelry are wholesale-rate, and hence you will obviously save money.

While trading a diamond online, there are few important things one must try to keep in mind.

Try not to be in too much of a hurry try to make good comparisons between various products. This will allow you to buy a better product at a lower price.
Also take a close look at the authenticity of the organization from which you are buying the product. Try to find his credentials, warranty terms and overall public reviews.