What is the annual consumption in the US of diamonds?

About 75% of all diamonds are consumed by industry, and only 25% for jewelry.

From Sarin, the 2009 performance of the diamond industry is noted as:

"Q4 2009 and Full Year 2009 Results

"Q4 2009

"(US$'m)

Q4 2008

(US$'m)

Change

FY2009

(US$'m)

FY2008

(US$'m)

Change

"Revenue

10.4

2.5

+ 314%

21.4

33.1

(36%)

"Gross profit

7.7

1.0

+ 664%

12.5

21.1

(41%)

"Net profit

4.5

(4.6)

NM

1.5

1.6

(4%)"