blood diamond

[ bluhd dahy-muhnd, dahy-uh- ]

noun

1. a diamond that is sold, often on the black market, to finance armed conflict in the region of origin:

   Many buyers are now refusing to purchase blood diamonds for ethical reasons.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blood diamond¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

A poor cog in the machine, she seemed to feel no more disgrace than a blood-diamond miner.

From The Daily Beast

Then again, there are very few ways to prove that a diamond is not a blood diamond, so I am skeptical.

From The Daily Beast

Investigators believe Taylor siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars out of Liberia —and engaged in the blood diamond trade.

From The Daily Beast

Because, of course, as soon as she stops asking to get married, Ben rewards her with a proposal and the coveted blood diamond.

From The Daily Beast