Ethically Mined, Traceable and Certification
Our product comes from the Argyle and Ellendale Mines in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia. Recently, we have purchased our first parcel of stones from DTC (Diamond Trading Company) which is the trading arm of De Beers Diamond Company, of South Africa. All stones will have their country of origin, clearly shown. Argyle Diamonds, especially their Pinks, are known all around the world. However, rough diamonds are something different – quite unlike the ordinary polished gems you’ll find at your local jewellery shop.
More and more people are demanding that diamonds are traceable, to ensure they have been mined in conflict free areas under ethical conditions. In our case, Argyle and Ellendale mines are Australian, and follow government regulations and procedures, including Local Employment and Environmental Rehabilitation Programs. De Beers are committed to ensuring all of their diamonds are sourced in a sustainable and ethical manner, adhering to stringent procedures to guarantee they act in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. All product imported from Antwerp arrives with Kimberley Process Certification.
Kimberley Rough Diamonds has an “Occasionally Export Diamonds” licence, should you wish to export a diamond overseas. More of this in the Kimberley Process Certificate section. We also issue our own certificate which identifies the mine of origin and characteristics’ of the diamond.