"Human life is fragile: we live in the space between one breath and the next. We often try to maintain an illusion of permanence, through what we do, say, wear, buy, and how we enjoy ourselves and who and how we love. Yet it is an illusion that is constantly being undermined by change and death. We can use diamonds in whatever way we like. They are empty things, pretty as water, yet within themâ€”if we want to see itâ€”there is blood, dust, love, curses, and suffering. There is desire to make someone happy, there is admiration, there is ostentationâ€¦and there is a companyâ€™s profit curve."

-- Victoria Finlay

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