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Jul 2018
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Are Diamonds Really Rare? Pt. 2

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Diamonds are considered to be the rarest and most valuable gemstone. Is that really true? Or is making diamonds appear more valuable than they actually are and monopolizing the diamond trade the first step in consolidating power to form a New World Order?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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