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Guide to Choosing Ethical and Conflict-Free Diamonds

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Guide to Choosing Ethical and Conflict-Free Diamonds

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  1. Guide to Choosing Ethical & Conflict-Free Diamonds

  2. What are conflict diamonds? • Diamonds mined in war zones • Extracted through forced labor and child labor • Sold to finance armed conflicts against governments • Prevalent in countries like Sierra Leone, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo • Kimberley Process Certification Scheme established to prevent corruption and abuse

  3. History of Conflict Diamonds • Conflict diamonds have existed for centuries • Term refers to illicit production of diamonds in war zones • Initiated the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme in 2003

  4. Impact of Conflict Diamonds • Conflict diamonds fund violence and human rights abuses • Displacement of people and countless deaths • Kimberley Process effectiveness questioned, illegal channels still exist • Importance of avoiding purchasing conflict diamonds

  5. Characteristics of Conflict-Free Diamonds • Similar in size, shape, and color to conventional diamonds • Produced without illegal techniques or human rights violations • No child or forced labor involved • Look for Kimberley Process Certification on jewelry

  6. Benefits of Conflict-Free Diamonds • Support ethical and responsible diamond sourcing • Promote peace and human rights • Guarantee the diamond is not funding violence or abuse

  7. Determining if a Diamond is Conflict-Free • Check for certifications like Responsible Jewelry Council or Kimberley Process Certification Scheme • Ask jewelers about diamond sourcing and tracking • Consider lab-grown diamonds as an alternative

  8. Sustainability of Conflict-Free Diamonds • Conflict-free diamonds are a sustainable alternative • However, resource and energy requirements should be considered • Issues of transparency and reliability of certifications

  9. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme • Established in 2003 • Internal system of controls to prevent trade of conflict diamonds • Shipment of conflict-free diamonds certified • 56 participants including 55 countries and the European Union

  10. Ethically Sourced Diamonds vs. Conflict-Free Diamonds • Ethically sourced diamonds promote environmental accountability and fair labor • Conflict-free diamonds are not used to fund armed conflicts • Research and due diligence required for both types

  11. Selecting Diamonds from Conflict-Free Areas • Choose diamonds from conflict-free areas • La Joya brand as an example of ethical, conflict-free diamonds

  12. Alternatives to Conflict-Free Diamonds • Lab-grown diamonds as a sustainable alternative • Antique or vintage diamonds from before modern conflicts • Other ethical gemstones like sapphires, rubies, and moissanite

  13. Ethically Sourced Diamonds at La Joya • Commitment to elegance and ethical standards • Carefully sourced diamonds from mines following labor and environmental laws • Transparency and sustainability throughout the entire process

  14. THANK YOU To know more, visit: https://www.lajoyajewelry.com/diamond-rings/engagement-rings/

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