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Diamond Doctor.com in Dallas is an international network of diamond miners, cutters and jewelry craftsmen, all committed to supplying you with the best value for money diamonds or diamond jewelry available in the United States.
They are not a retail store. They are diamond merchants who buy directly from the mines, through their agents in South Africa, Russia and Canada. These loose stones are “cut” by their own craftsmen in Israel, and then made available to both our wholesalers, and you. You cannot buy a diamond closer to its source than right here on DiamondDoctor.com. You really can’t.
They supply many retail outlets throughout the US with their loose stones. That’s why they always have a comprehensive selection available right here in their strong room and such an intimate knowledge of this, the world’s most exciting industry. An industry full of magic, mystery and allure.
Upon learning more about the wonderful world of Diamonds and their history, I decided that going to the experts would make the most sense to understand how such a beautiful stone could provide so much joy to individuals as well as resources for those less fortunate around the world! David Blank has one of the most amazing showrooms over at Diamond Doctor and his staff and expert knowledge is unparalled to any one else I have ever met. If you are seeking Diamonds, this is the place to go!
As I researched online, I discovered some amazing facts from Diamondfacts.org . Here are a few facts that will make you smile as much as receiving one of these amazing gems.
Fact#1
An estimated 5 million people have access to appropriate healthcare globally thanks to revenues from diamonds.
Fact #2:
Conflict diamonds have been reduced from approximately 4% to considerably less than 1% since the implementation of the Kimberley Process in 2003.
Fact #3:
An estimated 10 million people globally are directly or indirectly supported by the diamond industry Diamond-in-the-Rough May-07 .
Fact #4:
The diamond mining Queen-of-Diamonds industry generates over 40% of Namibia's annual export earnings.
Fact #5:
Diamond revenues enable every child in Botswana to receive free education up to the age of 13.
Fact #6:
In July 2000, the global diamond industry announced its zero-tolerance policy towards conflict diamonds and continues to drive this policy.
Fact #7:
Sierra Leone is now at peace and exported approximately $125 million diamonds in 2006.
Fact #8:
Approximately one million people are employed by the diamond industry in India.
Fact #9:
Approximately $8.5 billion worth of diamonds a year come from African countries.
Fact #10:
More than 99% of diamonds are now from conflict free sources and traded under the UN-mandated Kimberley Process.
Fact #11:
The Diamond Development Initiative was established to improve the working conditions of artisanal Jasper-Hill-Profile miners.
Fact #12:
The revenue from diamonds is instrumental in the fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Fact #13:
Under the Kimberley Process, rough diamonds can only be exported and imported when accompanied by a certificate from the exporting country.
Fact #14:
The charity Jewelers for Children funds a community based care program for orphaned children in South Africa.
Fact #15:
An estimated 65% of the world's diamonds come from African countries.
Fact #16:
Today, 74 governments and the legitimate diamond industry are all committed and legally bound to eradicating conflict diamonds.
Fact #17:
The diamond industry has introduced a system to help give greater assurances to retailers and to provide consumers with the reassurance that their diamond is from a conflict free source.
Fact #18:
Diamonds account for 33% of the GDP (approximately $3.3 Billion) of Botswana. Since independence in 1966, the year before diamonds were discovered in Botswana, GDP annual growth rate averaged 7%.
Fact #19:
Major world leaders - including Nelson Mandela - have cited the importance of diamonds to the lives of African people.
Fact #20:
It is estimated that one million people work in the informal (astisanal) alluvial diamond digging sector.
Fact #21:
Some diamond producing countries are not Kimberley Process compliant.
Fact #22:
In November 2007, 74 governments, leading NGOs, and the World Diamond Council agreed on measures to f
