Conflict diamonds, sometimes called blood diamonds, are diamonds sold by rebel and terrorist groups most prevalent in central and West African nations. FancyDiamondGroup is a proud believer in the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), and can guarantee that the company only deals with 100% conflict-free diamonds.

Conflict diamonds, sometimes called blood diamonds, are diamonds sold by rebel and terrorist groups to fund armed conflicts and rebellions against legitimate governments. During the last 15 years, the illicit trade of blood diamonds has been most prevalent in central and West African nations, and affected mainly Sierra Leone, Angola, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Ivory Coast. In all of these countries, citizens have been terrorized, and many times killed, by groups in control of the local diamond trade. Human rights organizations link no less than four million deaths to the trade in conflict diamonds.

The international diamond industry is eager to assure consumers they can buy a diamond knowing its history is untainted by bloodshed.

In 2000, the South African countries known to have legitimate diamond trade began a campaign to track the origins of all rough diamonds. This campaign eventually resulted in the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), an international effort to eliminate the trade of conflict diamonds. This agreement involves dozens of governmental and non-governmental agencies, representing all the major countries who have agreed to prevent the trade of diamonds that are being used to fund violent actions in Africa. These days, most reputable jewellers & Merchants provide Kimberley Process certificates to prove the diamonds they sell are conflict-free. However, many countries haven’t committed to the program and additional measures must be taken in order to eliminate completely, or at least minimize, the trade of these diamonds.

There is no quality difference between legitimate and conflict diamonds. They cannot be differentiated once the stones are cut and polished. So the question remains – how can you avoid purchasing conflict diamonds and inadvertently supporting the continuation of brutal oppression?
 
First of all, always purchase diamonds from a reputable jeweller & merchant. Be sure to ask where the diamonds came from and ask to see the diamond’s certificate that details specific information about the stone. Be suspicious about unusually low prices, and try to avoid purchasing diamonds from countries that neighbour known diamond smuggling states. Demanding to know that the diamonds are conflict-free sends a strong consumer message that you will not support an industry that is funding violence against the population and against legitimate governments.

There are strong moral and political reasons to avoid buying blood diamonds. Diamond communities in Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of Congo, for instance, are not currently benefiting from the sale of diamonds. Helping those governments build a respectable diamond trade will contribute to their countries’ economic growth and to the quality of life of their citizens. Conflict diamonds damage this process and lead to violence and suppression of basic human rights and freedoms.

A conflict diamond symbolizes hatred and oppression. Avoid purchasing blood diamonds and be sure you are buying a conflict-free precious-gem. You will find it easy, and most importantly, ethical.

Our in-house appraisal is absolutely free.
For diamonds that are already certified, the certificate is free.
For GIA appraisal, one of our representatives will help arrange the appraisal for you. The GIA’s fees will change depending on the diamond, so no one overall fee can be quoted here.

Yes! Situated in the Diamond Exchange in Israel, we have full access to all colorless goods, as well. If you don’t find your dream stone on our website, let us know what you are looking for.

Yes. We are constantly getting in new stones although it takes a few days to photograph and upload them to our website. Please feel free to ask us if you don’t find what you’re looking for online.

Daily! So check back often to see what’s new.

In general all the stones that appear on the website with a price are available. Please feel free to ask us about any stone you see on our site so we may check on its availability. If it is not available, we may have a similar new stone to offer you!

In-House grading refers to stones that have been graded by our in-house GIA graduate gemologist and are not accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America Laboratory Certificate.
Generally speaking, in-house graded stones are usually lower priced stones in order to keep the cost of the stone for our customers as low as possible. There’s an option to request an IGI or GIA certificate for these stones at an additional cost. Please contact us for more information.

We are happy to send non-GIA certified stones to GIA for certification. The cost will depend on the size of the stone, starting at $150. This service takes between 4-5 weeks to process.

The vast majority of our stones are certified by GIA. In addition, we have some stones graded by IGI, AGT, Argyle, and by our in-house GIA Gemologist.

All of our stones are 100% NATURAL Fancy Color Diamonds and have not been treated or enhanced in any way.