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What ways which kimberley process ensures that conflict diamonds do not reach the market?
After diamonds are mined, the owner of the lot of diamonds must certify that the mining process meets the requirements set out in the Kimberly Process agreement. Reputable buyers who are also bound by the Kimberly Process agreement will not purchase a lot of stones without the Kimberly Certificate. The loophole, however, is that not all diamond miners or diamond buyers are reputable or bound by the Kimberly Process.
When did the UK sign the kimberly process?
According to DiamondFacts.org, people in the UK were involved in the initial meetings to establish what became known as the Kimberly Process as early as October 3, 1999. Also, "February 13, 2003 -The UK Government Diamond Office (UKGDO) was formally opened." This could be an indicator of the UK's first official action in terms of observing and participating in the Kimberly Process. Thirty-seven nations signed up in November 2002, and based on the time required to establish the process, KP became effective in May 2003.
What is the difference between a conflict diamond and a clean diamond?
The provenance of a conflict diamond will be clouded, unclear and usually illegal. A Kimberly Process certified diamond shows the stone's origin and its documented journey from mine to broker. Otherwise, a diamond is a diamond is a diamond.
What is being done to solve blood diamond in Africa?
Savvy consumers ask for a Kimberly Certificate, which is the best way currently, to insure that one is purchasing a diamond that has not been involved in the blood diamond trade.Another AnswerThe Kimberly Process is in effect, so that consumers can demand a Kimberly Certificate for the diamond at time of purchase, giving some assurity that the diamond they are buying is not a blood diamond.As with any illegal activity, it will continue so long as a market for the goods remains.
What is somethings people can do about the blood diamonds in Africa?
Any person who purchases a diamond can require a Kimberly Certificate for the diamond, which is an international diamond industry process that aims to verify that diamonds covered by such a certificate are not blood diamonds. You can read more about the process, below.
What do Canadian diamond producers do to make sure that their diamonds can be distinguished from blood diamonds?
Canadian diamond mining companies are signatories to the certification process that assures against blood diamonds, which originate in African countries. The agreement is the Kimberly Process Certification.
What nicknames does Kimberly Page go by?
Kimberly Page goes by The Diamond Doll, and The Booty Babe.
What are the release dates for De Beers Diamond Mines Kimberly S-A- - 1907?
De Beers Diamond Mines Kimberly S-A- - 1907 was released on: USA: November 1907
What has been done to stop blood diamonds?
In countries like the USA, a diamond has to be shown with a Kimberly certificate to show that it's not a blood diamond. By using this process, the marketing of blood diamonds has gone down to 5%.
How can someone buying a diamond make sure it is not a blood diamond?
You can request a Kimberly Certificate to certify that the diamond that you're purchasing is not a blood diamond.
What gem stone is kimberly in south Africa?
yellow diamond
Where can conflict free diamonds be purchased?
You can purchase a Kimberly Process Certified Diamond from any retailer who sells them. If you choose to purchase a stone without a Kimberly Process Certificate, you may be purchasing a conflict diamond.
