What is De Beers Doing to Prevent the Use of Conflict Diamonds in De Beers Jewelry?
We believe the injury and hardship suffered by any local population when conflicts arise in diamond producing areas is unacceptable. We believe that seeking to profit from conflicts in diamond producing areas is also unacceptable, and we are committed to taking action to address concerns arising out of the misuse of rough diamonds: 1. De Beers polished diamonds and De Beers jewellery are only available at De Beers Stores, and De Beers purchases diamonds only from suppliers that adhere to the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and the System of Warranties. The System of Warranties was developed by the World Diamond Council (WDC) representing the entire spectrum of the industry from mining houses to retail jewellers. Its principal element is the requirement for a declaration on the invoice accompanying every transaction of rough diamonds, polished diamonds and diamond jewellery that declares that the diamonds are ‘not involved in funding conflict and are in compliance with United Nat
