What is the difference between "blood diamonds" and "conflict diamonds".

Is there such a thing as conflict emeralds or conflict rubies?

Many companies claim that they sell "conflict free" diamonds. Can I really trust that this is the case?

What's the deal with blood diamonds in Brazil? I thought conflict diamonds only come from African countries.

I've been hearing a lot about "conflict diamonds" and "blood diamonds" lately. I was wondering, what percentage of the diamond market is made up of conflict diamonds?

What are working conditions like in the diamond industry in India?

Are there conflict diamonds exported from Venezuela?

I heard about a scandal that implicated De Beers in relocating a tribe of native Bushman in order to excavate for diamonds. Is this true?

I recently heard that the Kimberley process certification scheme is not enough to make sure diamonds are conflict free. Can someone please explain to me why this is?

Is Burma a legitimate country to buy diamonds from?