How to Source Ethical, Conflict-Free Diamonds?
Buying a diamond is not as easy as it sounds. Not if you are a conscious consumer who only prefers to buy diamonds that are safe, clean, conflict-free, and ethically sourced. But how exactly can you know the source of the diamond and trace its details? Read this blog to know all about how you can buy ethical, conflict-free diamonds.
Where do Ethically Sourced Diamonds Come From?
You can find ethical diamonds all over the world. The best ethically sourced diamonds are found in Canada as they have stringent labor and environmental regulations and aren't involved in any conflicts.
Where are Diamonds Sourced From?
There are two types of diamonds – mined and man-made diamonds.
Mined diamonds: Mined diamonds are the ones that are sourced from under the surface of the earth. These are diamonds that are formed through natural processes and take thousands and millions of years to form.
Man-made diamonds: Man-made diamonds are grown diamonds. These are diamonds that are created in laboratories following the same processes that form diamonds under the surface of the earth.
What is the difference between mined and lab-grown diamonds?
As we discussed in the previous paragraphs, the difference between mined and grown diamonds is their origin. Both types of diamonds are real. They are identical in chemical and physical properties. They look the same. And both are graded on the same parameters – cut, clarity, color, and carat.
However, one of the main differences between the two – one that makes conscious diamond connoisseurs vary in what they are buying – mined diamonds could be blood diamonds. And lab-created diamonds are conflict-free diamonds.
Blood diamonds or Conflict Diamonds
Conflict diamonds or "blood diamonds" are those that are sourced from mines where humans work under dangerous conditions. Here, workers are surrounded by war, conflict, and illegal working conditions that are life-threatening.
Conflict-free—are safely mined. When you get a conflict-free diamond, it means it follows a process that prevents any societal or environmental harm.
How to buy ethical diamonds?
How to Evaluate a Diamond
All real diamonds, whether created or mined, are graded for their authenticity and quality. These graded diamonds are available with certificates and grading reports at the time of purchasing them.
In fact, customers can view and assess the quality of the diamond through the diamond grading certificates before they make a purchase decision.
And so, the first thing to do when you buy a lab-created diamond is to check the certificates. Reliable lab entities such as IGI and GIA grade diamonds follow international grading standards. Without the certificates, there’s practically no way you can be sure of the authenticity and origin of the diamonds.
Hence, always demand the certificate of its origin and other details of the diamond. Ask for certificates that ensure they are blood-free diamonds. Take the help of professionals and experts who can help you assess the authenticity of the diamonds.
Know the diamond brands
Another important factor when you buy lab-grown diamonds or mined diamonds is the brand. The internet is flooded with diamond retail stores. However, how do you determine which retailer or diamond manufacturer is authentic?
Run a quick online search and look for certifications. Authentic and genuine brands would have certifications and partnerships with renowned international diamond entities such as IGDA, and CBG, among others. Choose retailers and manufacturers that are committed to ethical diamond sourcing.
Understand the basics of diamonds
Before you even begin your diamond-buying process, you must understand the basic characteristics of diamonds.
One of the first aspects of diamonds is its 4Cs – cut, clarity, color, and carat.
Cut is the most important factor. Whether mined or created diamonds, the quality of its cut determines how well it will reflect light. A diamond with a high-quality cut displays excellent brilliance, sparkle, and fire.
Diamonds look colorless to our naked eyes. But they aren’t. They have subtle shades. The color of diamonds is graded alphabetically. Ask a diamond expert to help you out in deciding which diamond color you should go for.
Another aspect to assess when you buy diamonds is their grading of clarity. Diamonds high in clarity do not have any inclusions or blemishes. Flawless diamonds do not have any imperfections.
And finally, also check the diamond carat – the size. Large diamonds are of larger carat weight. As the carat weight increases, the diamond’s price increases. However, here’s why you should choose lab-grown diamonds over mined diamonds.
Not only are lab-created, blood-free diamonds ethical, but you can also get a high-carat diamond for a fraction of the price that you’d pay for a mined diamond, which could even be a conflict diamond.
Over to you
To ensure you support ethical diamonds only, say no to blood diamonds. Choose lab-grown diamonds over mined diamonds. It’s as simple as that. And with authentic diamond manufacturers and retailers providing all the information you need at your fingertips, it’s that easy!
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