By Aurelie Sinclair Blood diamonds – also called conflict diamonds – were once kept almost completely out of the US diamond market by the Kimberley Process. Cependant, with the Process’ recent failings, more and more are finding their way into the mainstream supply of gemstones. The Kimberley Process is voluntary and self-regulating. It monitors the

Interview With Mr. Marange From The Marange Diamond Fields of Zimbabwe The Marange diamond district of Zimbabwe has been the site of numerous human rights violations. The Kimberley Process Certification of these diamonds has been very controversial among jewelers around the world leading to a loss of confidence in the protection The Kimberley Certification claims

For release 7th Dec 2011 With yesterdays announcement that Global Witness has removed itself form the Kimberley Process, UK jewellers are seeking answers to why contentious diamonds remain at the forefront of news as they enter the critical festive retail period. The decision in November by the KP to allow exports of diamonds from certain