Post #182987 by dangergirl299 on Tue, Aug 30, 2005 10:27 AM

I hear that diamonds are actually not worth that much; but De Beers has a complete monopoly on all diamond mines; so they are able to control the supply and artificially increase the price.

That being said, diamonds are pretty and sparkly - although I do have a fear of owning or wearing anything worth more than my car (which is not worth much)!