We protect against conflict diamonds
Issues around conflict diamonds being used by rebel movements to finance wars against governments are well documented, it has been, and continues to be a real concern. Fortunately the jewellery industry has put initiatives in place to help protect against it.
We subscribe to the Kimberley Process which is a joint initiative between governments, industry and society to stem the flow of conflict diamonds. This process uses traceability systems to ensure that rough diamonds are shipped via tamper-proof methods and are certified and labelled as conflict-free.
Shipments that lack certification will be rejected or impounded. The diamonds are further protected to remain compliant as they continue their journey to market.
We insist that all our diamond and jewellery partners have signed up to The Kimberley
Process and make a statement to this effect on their supply documentation.