Add as much as 7-to-1 of leverage and multiply C-BASS 2006 style RMBS by the thousands and you can see why subprime paper is a diamond in the rough.

FORBES: Sublime Subprime

"I saw a diamond in the rough, " Box says.

FORBES: Bringing the past back to life

There's been talk the last couple days about the fact that there really isn't anywhere in the States to take advantage of the blazing 7.2Mbps downlink connection supported by the iPhone 3G S -- except for one great hope, one diamond in the rough that could become a shining destination for 3G S owners the world over.

ENGADGET: iPhone 3G S data isn't really faster than the 3G's in Chicago

The first supplies rough diamonds to the global market from its 40 percent ownership interest in the Diavik Diamond Mine.

FORBES: Harry Winston Sales Up 44%, Profits Fall 23%

We have now resumed a wider range of rough diamond sales as the market has recovered some poise in the light of continuing good consumer demand.

FORBES: Harry Winston's Q3 Rough Diamond Sales Down 40%

De Beers Group reports that high prices and strong demand in India, China, the Middle East and, surprisingly, the U.S. has resulted in a record for rough diamond sales.

FORBES: De Beers Diamond Sales Up 33%

Harry Winston supplies rough diamonds to the global market from its 40 percent ownership interest in the Diavik Diamond Mine.

FORBES: Harry Winston's Luxury Retail Business Is Not For Sale

Harry Winston, known for its luxury retail salons throughout the world, also supplies rough diamonds to the global market through its 40 percent ownership interest in the Diavik Diamond Mine, also located in the Northwest Territories.

FORBES: Harry Winston to Purchase Ekati Diamond Mine For $500 Million