Rough diamonds not certified as conflict-free cannot be exported or imported by any participating country -- and today there are 69 of them, accounting for more than 99% of world production.

Conflict diamonds, as defined by the United Nations, originate in areas controlled by rebel forces and are used to fund opposition to legitimate governments.

Conflict-free diamonds may be the most conscientious way to buy an engagement ring. But the debate over what makes a diamond conflict-free is rife with … well, conflict … so consumers looking ...

In 2012, Ritani partnered with Julius Klein Group (JKG), an American diamond manufacturing powerhouse, to sell its conflict-free diamonds online as part of its e-commerce platform.

Stephen Smith of American Radio Works reports that the Belgian city of Antwerp, the world trading center for rough diamonds, is at the center of the human rights campaign over so-called 'conflict ...

This holiday season some diamond retailers say they are seeing heightened consumer concern about conflict diamonds, the gems mined in war zones that are sold to fund armed conflict and civil war ...

Ms. Gilfillan talked about 'conflict diamonds' which are mined in war zones and sold, usually clandestinely, in order to finance an insurgent or invading army's war efforts. She discussed the… ...

This holiday season some diamond retailers say they are seeing heightened consumer concern about conflict diamonds, the gems mined in war zones that are sold to fund armed conflict and civil war.

Overview: While diamonds are mined in many countries in Africa, control over diamond mines in some of these countries is linked to bloody civil wars, human rights abuses and atrocities. Billions ...