Published on 25, May 2023

Ethically Sourced Diamonds: How Sanguine Gem Stones Promotes Positive Change

Ethical and environmentally responsible practices are crucial to the diamond industry. By choosing to support jewelers and retailers who prioritize these values, consumers can play a crucial role in promoting ethical and sustainable diamond sourcing practices.

Sanguine Gem Stones is a leading advocate for the ethical sourcing of diamonds, committed to ensuring that all their diamonds are either lab-grown, or naturally-minded in a way that is conflict-free, ethically sourced, and traceable.

When purchasing diamonds, it is essential to look for the right certifications, such as the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), which was established in 2003 to prevent conflict or “blood” diamonds from entering the mainstream diamond trade. The KPCS requires all participating countries to certify that their diamond exports are conflict-free. To ensure that you are purchasing an ethically sourced diamond, always ask for a KPCS certificate from the seller.

But ethical sourcing goes beyond just preventing conflict diamonds from entering the market. It also means ensuring that the diamond supply chain is free of human rights abuses, child labor, and environmental degradation. At Sanguine Gem Stones, they believe that the best way to promote ethical diamond sourcing is by working with mining companies that share their values and adhere to strict ethical and environmental standards.

Sanguine co-founder JenniVere Song Lee explains that "the sourcing of diamonds is not just about ethical mining practices, it's also about the social and economic impact on the communities where the diamonds are sourced." By working with mining companies that prioritize fair labor practices and support the development of local communities, Sanguine Gem Stones is committed to promoting positive change in the diamond industry.

JenniVere also emphasizes the importance of transparency in the diamond supply chain. "Transparency is key to ensuring that diamonds are ethically sourced," she says. "At Sanguine Gem Stones, we track our diamonds from mine to market to make sure we know exactly what’s being used in each of our pieces.”

But how can consumers ensure that the diamonds they are purchasing are ethically sourced? Sanguine Gem Stones co-founder Kay Chang recommends looking for diamonds that have been certified by independent organizations such as the Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC). The RJC is an international organization that promotes responsible business practices in the jewelry supply chain, including diamond sourcing.

Kay also suggests looking for diamonds that have been certified as "Beyond Conflict Free" by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The GIA is a nonprofit organization that provides diamond grading reports and certifications. Their "Beyond Conflict Free" designation indicates that the diamond has been verified as conflict-free through the KPCS and additional third-party sources.

In addition to certifications, consumers can also look for diamond suppliers who prioritize ethical and environmental responsibility. Sanguine Gem Stones, for example, works with mining companies that use responsible mining practices, such as minimizing the environmental impact of mining and ensuring fair labor practices.

But ethical diamond sourcing is not just the responsibility of diamond suppliers and retailers. Consumers also play a crucial role in promoting ethical practices in the diamond industry. By choosing to purchase ethically sourced diamonds, consumers can help to support responsible diamond mining practices and promote positive change in the industry.

As Sanguine’s third co-founder Lake Lui notes, "Consumers have the power to make a difference in the diamond industry. By choosing to purchase ethically sourced diamonds, they are supporting responsible diamond mining practices and helping to promote positive change in the industry."

Ethical diamond sourcing is crucial to promoting responsible business practices, supporting local communities, and protecting the environment. By choosing to purchase ethically sourced diamonds from certified suppliers, consumers can help to promote positive change in the diamond industry and support the development of sustainable and responsible practices. At Sanguine Gem Stones, the team is committed to promoting ethical diamond sourcing and empowering consumers to make responsible and informed purchases.

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