Conflict Free Diamond Buying Guide
Retailer checklist
Use this handy checklist when checking out retailers to avoid loopholes.
 Look for |
 Avoid |
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| 1 |
What are your conflict diamond policies?
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Written policy available
with clear definition of conflict free. |
No official policy.
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| 2 |
Where can I find your policy stated or published?
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Available on website
or in printed form. |
No official statement in written form.
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| 3 |
How do you define
conflict free? |
In addition to providing
Kimberley Process compliance, avoids furthering violence, child labor, or harm to the environment. |
Does not address human rights abuses or environmental impact. Relies solely on compliance with the Kimberley Process.
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| 4 |
Do you provide official certification of conflict
free status? |
Yes
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No
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| 5 |
Where do your
diamonds originate from? In what conditions are they mined, cut, and polished? |
Mine is named
with independent verification. Information is available about conditions in mine, cutting and polishing facilities. |
No information available on mine or cutting and
polishing facilities. Independent verification is unavailable. |
| 6 |
How are your diamonds tracked from the mine
to cutting and polishing to your store? |
Fully tracked and monitored,
and accompanied by independent certification. |
No independent monitoring or auditing.
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Choosing conflict free supports ethical and environmentally responsible practices in the diamond trade.
