You’ve likely heard the term “conflict‑free diamond,” but what does it actually guarantee? The Kimberley Process, established to prevent the trade of conflict diamonds, requires diamonds to be traceable thoughtshift.co.uk. However, the process is “open to fraud” and does not cover issues like child labour thoughtshift.co.uk.
A conflict‑free certification mainly tells you the stone wasn’t sold to finance armed conflict. It doesn’t address whether miners were paid fair wages, whether the environment was harmed, or whether other human rights were respected. Companies like De Beers have started using blockchain technology to improve transparency thoughtshift.co.uk, but not all jewellers have adopted such systems.
At Diamonds4Change, conflict‑free is only the starting point. We go further by choosing lab‑grown stones or sourcing from mines in Canada and the U.S., where labour and environmental standards are high abbysparks.com. We also donate half of our profits to social impact projects. So when you see “conflict‑free,” ask for more details and insist on full transparency. Build Your Custom Diamond Ring | Design Your Perfect Engagement Ring