Conflict Diamonds
We've always been passionate about using conflict free gemstones - it's something that Harriet has been talking about for years even when it seemed a bit cranky. The film 'Blood Diamonds' meant that now lots of people are talking about it, which is great for the industry.
As a company we have always been passionate about using conflict free diamonds and ethically mined gemstones. Together with the British Jewellers' Association, the Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices and our diamond suppliers we put a lot of effort into ensuring that the diamonds that we use are not sourced from areas of Africa controlled by forces rebelling against the legitimate and internationally recognised government of the relevant country.
We were among the first members of the Council of Responsible Jewellery Practices and selling jewellery is not just about profit to us. We spend a lot of time with each bespoke customer and see part of the process of helping you find the perfect design for you as giving you all the information you need to make educated decisions about what you are buying.
Our diamond suppliers have provided us with the following assurances:
- All of their diamonds are sold in accordance with the DTC Best Practice Principles (These cover child labour, safe working practices, conflict diamonds and also things like the issue of treated diamonds).
- No diamonds have been purchased in breach of UN resolutions Nos. 1173, 1176 and or the Kimberley Process.
- The intake of diamonds does not include any diamonds that have come from any area in Africa controlled by forces rebelling against the legitimate and internationally recognised government of the relevant country.
Related blog articles
- Emily's blog article on conflict diamonds.