Its rare that you see a movie...and sit pondering the question "What do I do with that?" This was just the case for me when I recently saw the movie Blood Diamonds. The movie was very well done, and although the story was fictional, it is based on a conflict that is very real. The fact is, guys like you and me are involved in the conflict, in some cases we even help fund the wars. We want to put that sparkling big stone on our sweethearts hand. That's not a bad thing, its tradition right? All I ask is that you are educated on the blook diamond conflict and do your part to make it more difficult for these diamonds to make it to market.

The facts are:

- America is the largest importer of diamonds in the World
- It is estimated that at least 5% of all diamonds sold are "Confilct Diamonds" representing billions in profits that fund warlords and militia's in Africa.
- Over 3.7 Million lives have been lost due to diamond conflict in Angola, Sierra Leone, and the Democratic Republic of Congo

What you can do :: When you go to buy a diamond...ask

1. How can I be sure that none of your jewelry contains conflict diamonds?

2. Can I see a company policy on conflict diamonds

3. Can you show me a written guarantee from your diamond suppliers stating that your diamonds are conflict-free?

4. Write your local government officials asking them to help enforce the Kimberly Process.

See the Global Witness Buyers Guide for more information

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