給小烏糾正一下,鑽石的壟斷經營方式並不是起源於戴比爾斯,而是在古印度時代的鑽石開採就已經有這種模式了。而葡萄牙人在巴西的鑽石開採,則將這種壟斷經營的方式徹底制度化,比如限制交易方,嚴格規定產量等等,目的就是始終要維持鑽石的稀缺性。戴比爾斯的壟斷方式,只是把舊時代的鑽石壟斷模式變得工業化。詳情可見Tijl Vanneste, Blood, Sweat and Earth: The struggle for control over the world's diamonds throughout history. @脑洞乌托邦
“Diamonds are forever They are all I need to please me They can stimulate and tease me They won't leave in the night I've no fear that they might desert me Diamonds are forever Hold one up and then caress it Touch it, stroke it and undress it I can see every part Nothing hides in the heart to hurt me Diamonds are forever Sparkling 'round my little finger Unlike men, the diamonds linger Men are mere mortals who Are not worth going to your grave for”
Both my mom and i watched this video about diamonds. Mom said, when a man propose to a lady, with his true love is most impt factor. It does not matter whether this is red ruby, tanzanite, or natural diamond or lab created diamond. When my boyfriend propose to me, i like any ring he present to me.