How would one find out if a diamond is a "conflict diamond"?

Question

And how much money would one save purchasing it?

do they print those certificates on a pc? I know how to make those!

Answer 1

If know that the canadian diamonds (and possibly others) are laser inscribed to thier authenticity.

Doing some research here is what I have found of certified conflict-free diamonds:

The diamond must be mined, cut, and polished in the same region or territory without crossing any national borders.

The diamond must be laser engraved with a serial number, scanned, and recorded in a confidential centralized database.

The facilities where the diamond is mined, cut, and polished must adhere to global labor and fair wage laws, and must employ local residents.


The diamond must have a certificate from the regional government program certifying that the diamond was mined, cut, and polished in that area.

The diamond must be an established brand that exclusively participates in the diamond certification program.

I have had a personal interest in getting one for my gf but there are no local stores that carry them. I have looked online but I am hesitant I would really like to see it in person and deal with someone personally. But I do like the peace of mind and when the time comes I will most likely get one that is conflict-free.

Update: I didnt realize that you want a conflict diamond. Then you are in luck because pretty much all diamonds, besides conflict-free ones are conflict diamonds out of Africa.

Answer 2

Actually you can buy non conflict diamonds. You will get a certificate with the diamond saying where it is from. Canadian diamonds are non-conflict and Australian diamonds are non-conflict as well. Make sure you get a certificate saying where the diamond is mined and saying it is non-conflict otherwise it can be mined from anywhere in the world and will most likely be a conflict diamond. Non-conflict diamonds are a bit more expensive though but it is worth it. Trust me, I have a non-conflict diamond as my engagement ring and it is nice having the peace of mind knowing that some poor guy wasn't enslaved and abused for me to have this diamond.

Answer 3

That's the thing- you can't. diamonds are diamonds. The jeweler does not buy directly from the mines, it's doubtful that they know. Odds are that you wouldn't save any money either. The Diamond brokers don't distinguish based on the history, they base the prices on the quality of the stone and the color and such. So You wouldn't save any money- a conflict diamond still costs the same as one mined without slavery of similar quality.

Answer 4

The more important question to raise is "how can one find out if oil is "terror oil"?

Drill Alaska!

What I'm getting at is that we need to become self sufficient so that we can be more free to wage our war and negotiate with the middle east with out them having such a hand up with us about the oil. If we had our own, then we could tell them what to a little easier