Conflict Free Diamonds
Conflict Free diamonds. They’re more than a buzzword. They’re more than another label jewelers can slap on a diamond. They give diamond buyers peace of mind that the jewelry they love doesn’t come with a higher price tag than the one they see on their bill.
The United Nations defines conflict diamonds as those diamonds which are used to fund military action against local governments. Diamonds which originate from an areas controlled by rebellious forces are called conflict diamonds because the money made from them fuels further conflict. Usually, these rebels are fighting against established and internationally recognized governments.
Conflict free diamonds, then, are those stones that don’t contribute to war and violence in the areas where they’re mined. And they’re also in high demand for today’s diamond buyers.
The new generation of jewelry buyers wants more than just a gorgeous diamond. We want to know that our hard earned money isn’t supporting something we don’t believe in. And at Diamonds by Raymond Lee, we know what the next generation of jewelry buyers wants. It’s why we exist.
It’s also why we only carry designers that guarantee their diamonds are conflict-free. Our premium engagement ring and fine jewelry designers all comply:
A. Jaffe
Gabriel & Co. New York
Henri Daussi
Simon G.
Verragio
Tacori
Not only is every engagement ring, wedding band, necklace, earring and bracelet made right here in the US, all of these companies use conflict free diamonds. We use only conflict free diamonds in our private label creations. We do this by working exclusively with diamond dealers and buyers who are compliant with the Kimberley Process.
The Kimberley Process is an agreement between diamond miners, producers and suppliers and the governments of diamond-rich countries. It is designed to stop the flow of diamonds from those sources that finance violent activity. The Kimberley Process instead rewards those diamond suppliers who financially contribute to the local economy, legitimate government, and the improvement of their own societies.
We want our clientele to love their jewelry for its beauty without having to worry about its past. We strive to improve the industry we love by working only with diamond suppliers who work hard to make the jewelry business and the world a better place.
When you’re buying an engagement ring, you’re promising forever. You want your ring to speak to the romance, passion and commitment of your love story – nothing else. Looking for a conflict free diamond engagement ring is the perfect way to start this search. Whether you love one of our designer engagement rings or you want to work with us to create something custom, Diamonds by Raymond Lee guarantees you that our jewelry is conflict free.