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Faceting The Future: The Need For And Proposal Of The Adoption Of A Kimberley Process-Styled Legitimacy Certification System For The Global Gemstone Market, Alexandra R. Harrington
Faceting The Future: The Need For And Proposal Of The Adoption Of A Kimberley Process-Styled Legitimacy Certification System For The Global Gemstone Market, Alexandra R. Harrington
Alexandra R. Harrington
Abstract: Faceting the Future: The Need for and Proposal of the Adoption of a Kimberley Process-Styled Legitimacy Certification System for the Global Gemstone Market, Alexandra R. Harrington, Esq.
Diamonds, so the song goes, are a girl’s best friend. According to various advertisement campaigns, diamonds are also a unique symbol of emotion because they are “forever.” It is certainly difficult to challenge these assertions as to the beauty of a diamond. However, these societal perceptions often overshadow the importance and history of other gemstones. The Bible refers several times to the value of rubies. Throughout history, gemstones of all varieties have …