The Kimberley Process defines “conflict-free” diamonds as those that have not financed a civil war. However, many diamonds that meet this definition may still be associated with unethical practices such as worker exploitation, violence, and environmental damage. Issues like child labor, forced labor, unsafe working conditions, and corruption can persist even with diamonds labeled as “conflict-free.”

At BZ Diamond, we go beyond the industry’s basic standards. We provide diamonds with a verifiable origin, ensuring they come from sources that uphold internationally recognized labor, trade, and environmental standards. Our suppliers follow strict chain of custody protocols, which allow us to trace the origin of every diamond we offer.

In addition to natural diamonds, we offer lab-grown diamonds as a responsible alternative. Unlike many retailers that make vague claims about ethical sourcing, BZ Diamond is committed to full transparency and actively works to ensure the diamonds we provide are ethically sourced and responsibly handled.

The Kimberley Process was introduced in 2003 to prevent the trade of diamonds that fund armed conflicts. However, the Kimberley Process focuses only on “conflict diamonds”—those used to finance wars against governments—and does not address the widespread issues of violence and human rights abuses still present in many diamond mining regions today. These issues include torture, rape, extrajudicial killings, corruption, child labor, and forced labor.

While the Kimberley Process certifies diamonds as “conflict-free,” this certification does not guarantee that the diamonds are ethically sourced. Diamonds certified as “conflict-free” under the Kimberley Process may still come from mines where serious human rights abuses occur.

At BZ Diamond, we go beyond the Kimberley Process, sourcing diamonds from suppliers who follow strict labor, trade, and environmental standards, ensuring a transparent and ethical origin for every diamond we offer.

A conflict diamond is most commonly defined as a rough diamond used to finance wars against governments. However, the ethical issues surrounding diamond mining today extend far beyond civil wars. Many diamond mines are associated with serious human rights abuses, including violence by governments, child labor, extreme poverty, and environmental destruction.

At BZ Diamond, we believe the diamond industry must address all of these issues, not just those linked to civil wars. That’s why we go beyond the standard definition of “conflict-free” to ensure our diamonds are sourced from suppliers who follow strict ethical and environmental standards, providing our customers with diamonds they can trust.

Our suppliers are required to source diamonds only from specific mine operators who adhere to internationally recognized labor, trade, and environmental standards. These operators are carefully vetted to ensure that they maintain ethical practices, uphold workers’ rights, and minimize environmental impact. BZ Diamond is committed to transparency in our sourcing process, ensuring that each diamond we offer meets high ethical and environmental standards.

At BZ Diamond, we carefully select a small number of trusted suppliers who meet our rigorous ethical sourcing standards. Each supplier is thoroughly vetted and must demonstrate their ability to track and segregate diamonds based on their origin. Our suppliers are required to follow strict chain of custody protocols to ensure transparency in the supply chain and must verify the documented origin of the diamonds they provide.

This commitment to high standards ensures that BZ Diamond offers diamonds from sources that prioritize ethical labor practices, environmental responsibility, and transparency.

Absolutely! While it requires effort, diamonds can be tracked from their source to final delivery using documented chain of custody protocols and advanced tracking systems. Although many retailers don’t take these extra steps, the high value of diamonds means that they are often tracked to prevent loss or theft throughout the supply chain.

At BZ Diamond, we are committed to ensuring transparency by working with suppliers who follow strict tracking procedures, so our customers can trust in the ethical origins of their diamonds.

No, ethically-sourced diamonds do not necessarily cost more. The diamond mines we work with do not add a premium simply because they follow ethical labor and environmental practices. Similarly, diamonds mined under unethical conditions, such as those involving child labor, do not typically reach consumers at a lower price. The global diamond market sets the price, and at BZ Diamond, we ensure excellent value by offering ethically-sourced diamonds at the most competitive prices.

At BZ Diamond, we exclusively offer ethically-sourced diamonds. While we do not sell other gemstones, we are committed to the same high standards for transparency and ethical sourcing for all of our diamond suppliers. We carefully vet our suppliers to ensure that our diamonds are mined under safe working conditions and in alignment with environmentally responsible practices, promoting positive change in the diamond industry.