Blood Diamond

Blood diamonds, also known as conflict diamonds, are precious stones mined in war zones and sold to finance armed conflict and violence, often in African countries. The sale of these diamonds can fund brutal civil wars, human rights abuses, and exploitation of workers, including child labor. The term gained prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s, leading to global awareness and efforts to regulate the diamond trade, notably through the Kimberley Process, which aims to prevent conflict diamonds from entering the market. Ethical sourcing is now increasingly important for consumers and the jewelry industry.