Ethical Sourcing

Our Commitment to a Better Future

For EMD Diamonds, responsible sourcing is at the very heart of our business. This commitment applies to every diamond and gemstone we offer and extends to the craftsmanship and materials behind our jewelry. We take special care to uphold ethical business practices, support the advancement of diverse local communities, and protect the natural world.
As part of this dedication, we follow strict sustainability standards in the jewelry industry, ensuring our practices reflect our commitment to ethics and responsibility.

Code of Practices Policy

The EMD Diamonds Code of Practices defines our standards on business ethics, human rights, social performance, and environmental responsibility. It guides how we source diamonds and gemstones, work with our partners and suppliers, and maintain responsible practices across our operations. Our approach emphasizes transparency, integrity, and responsible sourcing, with mechanisms in place for early identification of issues, corrective actions, and adherence to industry best practices.

At EMD Diamonds, we seek to create economic, social, and environmental benefits through responsible business activities that contribute to sustainable development. We follow these core guidelines:

We are committed to conducting our businesses to a high ethical standard, and to ensuring integrity, transparency and conformance with applicable law.

We will not engage in bribery and/or corruption.

We will not tolerate Money laundering and/or financing of terrorism.

We will adhere to the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and the World Diamond Council System of Warranties, and we will follow internationally recognized gemstone disclosure standards.

We will take reasonable measures to ensure the physical integrity and security of product shipments.

We will respect the fundamental human rights and the dignity of the individual, according to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

We are committed to high standards of health and safety in our operations. We will adhere to working hours and remuneration legislation.

We will adhere to working hours and remuneration legislation.

We will conduct our business in an environmentally responsible manner.

Ethically Sourced Diamonds & Gemstones

EMD Diamonds is proud to offer diamonds and gemstones that are ethically sourced and responsibly traded.

Our natural diamonds and colored gemstones come from trusted suppliers who adhere to the Kimberley Process and comply with rigorous labor, trade, and environmental standards. Our partners are members of the Responsible Jewellery Council and operate in accordance with its Code of Practices.

We also provide lab grown diamonds, created in controlled environments with reduced environmental impact. These diamonds offer a responsible alternative while maintaining exceptional quality and beauty.

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Where Our Natural Diamonds Come From

botswana sort

The Botswana sort diamonds are sourced from mines that follow internationally recognized labor, trade, and environmental standards. The majority of these diamonds were mined in Botswana, while the rest in South Africa, Namibia, and Canada. Revenue from Botswana Sort diamonds has been extensively reinvested into education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

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angola

Angola's diamonds are primarily sourced from the Catoca mine. It is one of the world's largest diamond mines, which makes it a major source of income for the country. Revenues from diamonds have already helped build roads, improve healthcare and education, and expand Angola's communication and technology networks.

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Sierra Leone

Diamonds from Sierra Leone are known for their beauty. In recent years, a number of recognized diamond companies have invested in the country, providing employment for thousands of Sierra Leoneans and contributing substantially to the nation's economy, including financing the construction of hospitals, schools, and roads.

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CANADA

Canadian diamonds are primarily sourced from the Diavik and Ekati mines, which are committed to high environmental and human rights standards. Both mines have demonstrated a strong commitment to hiring local Indigenous people, providing a skilled apprenticeship program and sponsoring scholarship funds.

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south africa

South Africa is the birthplace of the modern diamond industry. Within a decade after diamonds were found there in the 1860s, the world's production of diamonds increased tenfold. Diamonds create jobs for hundreds of thousands of South Africans, and tax revenues from diamond companies go to building hospitals, schools, and roads.

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namibia

Namibian diamonds are renowned for being of high quality. The majority of Namibia's diamonds are found in alluvial deposits and along its coastline. A large part of the country's diamond revenue goes to building homes in local communities, promoting health care, and supporting local businesses and schools.

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botswana

Botswana is a success built by diamonds, starting with its first diamond mine Orapa in 1972 and continuing to this day. The diamond mining sector has helped build hospitals, schools, and roads through socially responsible leadership, transforming Botswana into one of Africa's most prosperous countries.

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Giving Back

EMD Diamonds is passionate about cultivating a more transparent, sustainable, compassionate and inclusive jewelry industry. We aim to extend our positive impact not just to our supply chain, but also to the greater communities where diamonds and gemstones are sourced. We support organizations whose mission is to promote programs that develop and empower people in communities where diamonds and gemstones are mined, cut, and polished.

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