Looking for a Conflict-Free Gemstone? Try Buying from Canada   by Jordan King

in Shopping / Jewelry    (submitted 2011-10-20)

The Internationally Acclaimed Blood Diamond launched an international when it was filmed in the later half of 2006, causing brides around the world to ask if their rock, was actually'conflict-free.' According to UN Guidelines conflict-free these gemstones do not come from an area involved in battle by militants that are fighting in direct opposition UN recognized governing bodies. These diamond from conflict areas sell to massive jewelry corporations often provide the funding needed for the militant groups to turn on the government. Blood Diamond depicts how this scenario has serious moral implications.
Luckily for you as a savvy consumer, diamonds also are mined in other areas of the world. If you or your significant other is particularly concerned about getting a ring from or next to a dangerous zone (remember that you can't guarantee where your diamond came from) in this part of the world, than one of these safe districts may be for you.
The one everyone is talking about certified diamond producing country is just above of the United States (where most of diamonds are purchased in the world) in Canada. In the 1990's in the Northwest region, diamond businesses were opened, under strict supervision, and companies have been finding more and more stones ever since.
In fact, Canada is now the third leading value producer of these stones on Earth. Canada actually mined more diamonds only training Russia for 2nd place
Canadian diamonds besides just being certifiedconflict free and sustainably mined, have a few other highly sought after qualities.
These are: great clarity, very few imperfections, and color better than a J on the scale. Many American jewelry shops are also now advertising CA stones as a way to prove to consumers that what they offer is certifiable conflict-free. Due to high desire, diamonds like these are usually more pricey than stones that come from Africa. This is also due to the fact that there are simply less stones found in Canada, and that giving human beings humane conditions {to work in|to do their job|to mine for diamonds| costs more money to the mining company. That bill, in some ways, is billed to the purchaser.
If you're the type of diamond buyer who is willing to pay a little more for a ring created by people in more ideal working conditions, than a Canadian Diamond might just be the best scenario for you. Check with your local jewler for more details.

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