I have not read the article, but Clare and I have titanium rings.  They 
are cool looking, lightweight, incredibly strong, and relatively cheap. 
  I wonder how bad diamond mining is for the environment?
Rob

On Oct 25, 2005, at 12:21 PM, Daniel Reeves wrote:

> Never buy anything gold.  Check.
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>> This article is fascinating. I would love your comments on this. Do 
>> you think that it is worth it?
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>> INTERNATIONAL | October 24, 2005
>> The Cost of Gold | 30 Tons an Ounce: Behind Gold's Glitter: Torn 
>> Lands and Pointed Questions By JANE PERLEZ and KIRK JOHNSON
>> Much of the gold left to be mined is microscopic and is being wrung 
>> from the earth at enormous environmental cost. 
>> http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/24/international/24GOLD.html?emc=eta1
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