Diamonds are small, easily transportable and command high prices. These characteristics have made diamonds a good source of funds for coup leaders in Africa and elsewhere. These smuggled diamonds have been labeled "conflict diamonds" and many consumers are wary about using a product that they think may be related to the suffering of innocent people.

You've dreamed of your special wedding day. But what may make it special for you is getting married in a small adobe church in Arizona, or on a balmy beach in the Caribbean. Making your fantasy destination wedding a reality isn't as difficult -- or as expensive -- as you might think. If you're eloping to your fantasy destination, it can be as easy as taking a limo or luxury sedan to the airport.

Detroit has its secrets; most of them in the form of little known tourist attractions. Now that the city is becoming a haven for weekend getaways, they're springing to life again, adding vibrancy to a slowly resurrecting industrial town. All of the following attractions can be reached by a variety of transportation, including limos and luxury sedans.

Gold, platinum and silver rings offer variety different settings. Before you go out and buy an engagement ring, wedding ring or other ring, take a look at this brief guide to the various ring prong settings that are currently available.

In the last couple of decades, the Detroit Pistons have become a real town favorite, like the Pistons and the Tigers. They have a reputation of being one of the toughest teams in the NBA, hence the nickname, "The Bad Boys." With their home in The Palace, the Pistons are within a luxury sedan ride away from most places in the Detroit suburbs.

The causes of breast cancer are not completely understood, although it is clear that a woman's age, gender and lifetime exposure to estrogen and her age at the time of her first childbirth can play an important role. Because no one knows exactly what causes breast cancer, there is absolutely no way to prevent it.

The Atheneum delivers elegance, comfort and unique style, earning it the status of Detroit's only AAA Four-Diamond hotel. This luxurious, all-suite hotel is situated in the heart of the charming Greektown Dining and Entertainment District. The Atheneum is adjacent to Greektown Casino, and restaurants, nightclubs and shops abound.

It's been a popular summer concert venue for more than 35 years now. The DTE Energy Music Theatre is a 15,274-seat amphitheater located in Clarkston, Michigan. It was originally known as the Pine Knob Music Theatre...

Have you ever wondered what exactly is a birthstone and what do the stones signify? Briefly, birthstones are precious stones and gemstones that are associated with a particular month. There is a rich history behind the popular birthstones that people wear today in their rings, bracelets, pendants and other jewelry, and I would like to share that story with you.

The best way to buy an engagement ring is to let her pick it out herself! After all, your fiance will wear this ring every day and it must feel good on her finger and it must suit her lifestyle. It may take trying on many diamond shapes and setting styles in gold or other precious metals to determine the best ring for her.