But diamonds do have some pretty awesome mechanical properties [0]. They do have intrinsic value. Sure, the intrinsic value of diamonds < value of diamonds, but

But diamonds do have some pretty awesome mechanical properties [0]. They do have intrinsic value. Sure, the intrinsic value of diamonds < value of diamonds, but at least when you mine diamonds a percentage of it will go into use. [0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Material_properties_of_diamond https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Material_properties_of_diamond