History Of The Diamond Diamond

Many people in society today take for granted all the things they have been constantly consuming for generations. They all see the final product, but hardly ever notice what goes on into making it and where it goes when they’re done using it. In this report, the diamond commodity chain is followed from beginning to end and an explanation of some of the issues faced by the people associated with this product at each state of the commodity chain will also be addressed. Moreover, this report analyzes the working conditions and practices of diamond miners. Many workers, children, and communities are exploited in the industry of diamond mining. The health and well being of these people are constantly at risk and an effort to address this significant issue needs our immediate attention. Luxury commodities come with a cost. Some cost are higher than others. In a world where the rich and poor are countless, and the middle class are few, labor practices in less fortunate countries should be questioned.
Out of all the earth’s major natural resources, diamonds are the most sought after and most mysterious. Throughout history, the virtuosity and resistance of diamonds have caused fighters and lover’s great pain and happiness. For centuries, the value of the diamond commodity became increasingly popular. However, it wasn’t until the mid 1900s, when diamonds permanently made their signature as the world’s most indispensable symbol of love and affection (Howard, Vick 2008). Soon after, diamond rings became the 21st century standard of engagement rings. Without a doubt, everybody in society knows how valuable this commodity is. Nonetheless, what truly makes this commodity more valuable are the stages it goes through from the diamond mines to th...

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...t came from or what it took to arrive at our local jewelry store? Do we care about the consequences and effects it has on the people who devote their lives to finding these precious gems? Maybe its time to reconsider the meaning of why we buy diamond rings. Yes, the tradition of giving a woman a diamond ring as a symbol of eternal love is older than we could even imagine. But, the origin of this tradition is a lot less romantic than we might like to think. It is true that a gift of a diamond ring is timeless, but what’s even more timeless is the fact that society truly doesn’t need such a commodity to define what is true love. Think about it. Aristotle once said, “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” Love is not composed of a single diamond ring inhabiting two bodies. If it were, physical things rather than metaphysical things would bind love.