A Few More Facts About Diamonds
- 80% of diamonds are not suitable for jewelry
- The youngest diamond is 900 million years old
- Approximately $8.5 billion worth of diamonds a year come from African countries.
- Diamond revenues enable every child in Botswana to receive free education up to the age of 13.
- A rough diamond will lose 40% - 70% of its weight in the cutting process.
- An estimated 5 million people have access to appropriate healthcare globally thanks to revenues from diamonds.