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Do Swarovski earrings have conflict free diamonds in them?
Swarovski earrings are not real diamonds, therefore there is no concern about conflict free diamonds. Swarovski jewelry is made from crystals, not diamonds.
What is the difference between conflict diamonds and conflict free diamonds?
Conflict diamonds are found and traded out for money that supports conflict, wars, civil unrest and possibly terrorism. Conflict-free diamonds are found and traded out by companies that subscribe to the Kimberly Process (read more about it, below), and who certify that diamonds in their shipments are conflict-free.
Are diamonds duty free?
Check with your local duty-free shoppe to determine whether or not the border you are crossing allows diamonds to be purchased duty free. There is no standard.
How do you find an ethical engagement ring?
Any jewelry store that promises its diamonds are "Conflict Free" should ensure the diamonds were mined using ethical practices. There's a whole complicated system of warrantees that guarantee diamonds are conflict free. Read the article below for a more detailed explanation.
Where is a listing of places that sell non-conflict diamonds?
The website www.StopBloodDiamonds.org has lots of information about conflict-free diamonds and how to purchase them. The site contains links to diamond merchants in many parts of the world.
Does Blue Nile sell diamonds crafted in Israel as conflict free diamonds?
You can read more about Blue Nile's Ethical Sourcing, below.
Are conflict diamonds sold in the US legally?
Conflict diamonds from Liberia and Sierra Leone are barred from import by executive orders. It is difficult to identify conflict diamonds conclusively meaning that some diamonds sold int he US may very well be conflict diamonds.
How are conflict diamonds obtained?
Conflict diamonds are usually mined by humans digging in the soil.
How do conflict diamonds affect cultures?
Conflict diamonds can destroy, dismember and dismantle cultures.
Are blood diamonds and conflict diamonds the same thing?
Yes blood diamonds and conflict diamonds are the same thing. They can also be called converted diamonds, war diamonds or hot diamonds. Hopefully this answered your question.
How do conflict diamonds effect people?
People who mine conflict diamonds can be killed for a whim; conflict diamonds fund mayhem, war, civil unrest and other inhumane activities.
Are diamonds at Michael C Fina conflict free?
Thanks for your question. Information about our sourcing can be found under our Jewelry tab, Education. Here is the information you requested, direct from our website:"Ethically Engaged"A diamond is the world's purest gemstone. It is important to us at Michael C. Fina that the diamonds we purchase retain and reflect this purity in every way. We strictly adhere to World Trade Organization and Kimberley Process guidelines on conflict diamonds and we guarantee that all of our diamonds have been purchased from legitimate sources not involved in funding conflict."Our membership in and stellar standing with the Jewelers Vigilance Committee insures that our diamonds and precious metals come only from sources committed to full compliance with all of the laws and regulations upholding the jewelry industry's highest standards."As you can see we assure all our diamonds are conflict-free and uphold the highest ethical standards. Please let us know if you have any further questions.-The Michael C. Fina team
