About Natural Diamonds

The total number of natural diamonds, which are one carat or larger, that are recovered in a year, could only fill a five gallon container? The value of natural diamonds lies in their rarity and uniqueness as a natural gem. This rarity and limited supply make natural diamonds highly valuable. In fact, over the last 35 years, the value of natural diamonds has appreciated by about 3% annually on average. They are not just valuable but can also be passed down as an heirloom.

In the process of recovering natural diamonds, no toxic chemical by-products are utilized as these precious gems are easily extracted from the host rock after being mined. The remaining rock is kept on the site and used to restore the land back to its original state once mining operations are concluded. Over 80% of the water used during mining is recycled.

The Kimberley Process (KP) is a trade regime established in 2003 with the aim of enhancing transparency and oversight in the diamond supply chain. The primary objective of KP is to eradicate the trade in conflict diamonds, which are rough diamonds sold by rebel groups or their allies to finance conflict against legitimate governments. The KP promotes legitimate trade in rough diamonds among participating countries by ensuring that they enforce a certification scheme that enhances transparency and security and prohibits trade with non-participants.