Conflict-Free Diamond
A diamond certified to not have originated from conflict zones or funded armed conflict.
Definition
Conflict-free diamonds are those certified to have not originated from areas controlled by forces opposed to legitimate governments or used to fund armed conflict. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), established in 2003, requires participating countries to certify that rough diamond exports are conflict-free. However, the definition used in the Kimberley Process is narrow — it does not cover diamonds mined in conditions of environmental destruction, forced labor, or human rights abuses outside of active armed conflict.
Why It Matters for Ring Design
Savvy clients increasingly ask about the full ethical story of their diamond. Recommending lab-grown diamonds or certified Canadian/Australian diamonds provides a strong ethical narrative beyond the minimum Kimberley Process standard. Transparency on sourcing is increasingly a competitive differentiator for independent jewelers.
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