CONFLICT FREE DIAMONDS

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR A DIAMOND TO BE ETHICAL OR GO “BEYOND CONFLICT FREE”

For a diamond to be ethically sourced, at the very least it should not have financed a civil war. This is hard because diamond-fueled violence often happens in countries that are not officially at war. An ethically-sourced diamond should be mined in conditions wholly free from bloodshed, regardless the cause.

LOOK FOR DIAMONDS MINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STRICT LABOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS.

To be ethically sourced, a diamond must be mined in keeping with strict labor and environmental standards. There should be absolutely no evidence of child labor being used. Workers should earn fair wages, and enjoy safe, decent working conditions. Miners or mining companies must take care to avoid serious environmental harm and treat local ecosystems with respect.

TDNStores  “CONFLICT FREE” GUARANTEE

We have zero tolerance for conflict diamonds. We are especially careful to ensure that your diamond comes from only reputable, esteemed diamond suppliers via the Kimberly Process, which was enacted by the World Diamond Council. We are able to obtain diamonds that have not been supplied inhumanely and/or illegally.

The World Diamond Council was created with the mission of eliminating illegal trade of conflict ‘blood’ diamonds. The Kimberly Process is a process whereby human rights are upheld. Rough diamonds that cross the supplier’s border are conflict-free certified via serial numbers and forgery-resistant documents. Many government agencies and NGOs have adopted the Kimberly Process and now almost 99% of all diamonds are traded conflict-free, legally.