The film "Blood Diamond" starring Leonardo DiCaprio has thrust into the spotlight the issue of conflict or blood diamonds. We have tried below to explain some of the main terms used when discussing this very serious issue, and also offer some information.

Kimberley Process
A process to ensure that legitimately sourced rough diamonds are imported and exported in tamper evident boxes verified by a government seal as conflict free.

System of Warranties
Calls upon retailers to require their diamond suppliers include a statement on their invoices that their diamonds are in compliance with the Kimberley Process and legitimately sourced.

Some Facts
The amount of conflict diamonds entering the market has decreased from 4% of total diamond sales in 2001 to less than 1%. It is no coincidence that the Kimberley Process was enacted in 2001.

Conflict-free diamonds do immense good for many African nations enabling their governments the funding to provide schools and infrastructure such as roads.

For more information on conflict diamonds and the Kimberley Process please use the following links:
http://www.un.org/peace/africa/Diamond.html
http://diamondfacts.org/conflict/eliminating_conflict_diamonds.html

Ejeweller.com.au is committed to the 'System of Warranties' and to this end we ask our diamond suppliers to confirm that they are in compliance with the Kimberley Process.