US should control diamond trade, which funds civil wars

The United States, the world's largest consumer of diamonds, should adopt stronger oversight measures to choke off a trade that fuels wars and human rights abuses in many exporting nations, a U.S. Congressional report finds.

Flawless Man-Made Diamonds

After decades of experimentation, scientists can finally grow diamonds that outshine even the rarest De Beers rocks. Scientists create the gemstones using a process called chemical vapor deposition (CVD), which grows diamond crystals one carbon atom at a time.

Jocks & Jewels: Big League Bling

We've always known that athletes have to have stones to play their game, and will do whatever it takes to win a ring.

Tech Diamonds in the Rough

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Anu Sharma, Managing Director of the NASDAQ Market Intelligence Desk, reveals how to find quality stocks in this beaten-down sector.

Zimbabwe's Biti Says Finance Position `Trying,' Gems Won't East Pressure

Zimbabwe’s financial position is still “very trying” and diamond sales this year will not ease pressure on the budget, Finance Minister Tendai Biti said.