If I had it to do over again, and had a bit more socked away in the bank, I’d definitely want to investigate the diamond market. Diamonds are beautiful on so many levels. They’re forged deep in the earth, the products of unimaginable pressure from all sides. Their purity and clarity are breathtaking. They symbolize commitment. They are precious, beautiful, expensive, and universally appreciated. But diamonds are notorious for the conflict they cause. They are coveted. They are irresponsibly mined. They are behind extreme civil unrest in many parts of the world.