At Ice.com we comply with the Kimberley Process. In 2000, the world adopted the Kimberley Process, a UN-Mandated process that assures customers that 99% of diamonds are sourced free of conflict.

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What are conflict diamonds?
Conflict diamonds, also known as "blood" diamonds, are diamonds whose profit is used to finance illegal operations of rebel, military or terrorist's movements or their allies, aimed at overtaking legitimate government

What areas of the world are affected by conflict diamonds?
The fighting that is fueled by the trade of conflict diamonds has been relegated to few Central and West African countries, including Sierra Leone, Angola, The Democratic Republic of Congo, and Liberia.

What has the diamond Industry done about conflict diamonds?
The global diamond industry created the Kimberly Process to ensure that conflict diamonds are kept out of the retail market.

What is the Kimberley Process?
The Kimberley Process is a UN mandated international certification scheme aimed to prevent the trade of conflict diamonds while helping to protect the legitimate trade of rough diamonds. The Kimberly Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) outlines the provisions by which the trade of rough diamonds is to occur. At Ice.com we comply with the Kimberley Process.

What is Ice.com's position on conflict diamonds?
At ICE.com we source our diamonds from the world's best, most respected and largest diamond suppliers. We make every effort, as do our suppliers, to ensure that we do not purchase or sell any conflict diamonds. We buy from suppliers who warrant that their diamonds are from sources free from conflict. We are committed to the highest standards on behalf of our customers.